Local News

New Deines Cultural Center Director Named

Shannon Trevethan has been selected as Director of the Deines Cultural Center effective April 15, according to a City of Russell press release.

Russell County Commission Purchases New Ambulance

Money was spent at the most recent regular meeting of the Russell County Commission on Monday as the Commissioners approved the purchase of a new ambulance and discussed both haying and chemical bids for use near county roadways.

Belleville Man Injured in Rollover East of Lucas

A Belleville man was injured and transported by ambulance to the hospital after rolling his vehicle into the ditch just east of Lucas on Kansas Highway 18 in Lincoln County Monday morning at around 10:20.

Two Russell Teens Injured in Semi Versus Minivan Crash

Two teenage girls from Russell were transported by ambulance to Russell Regional Hospital Friday evening after the minivan they were in was struck by a semi truck at the intersection of Highway 40 and 187th Street on the east side of Russell.

Preston Named Russell Fire Chief

Shane Preston has been selected as the Fire Chief for the City of Russell with his appointment being effective May 1.

Meet Your New Russell Mayor: Curt Mader

Curt Mader, a local greenhouse operator, knows all about plant growth, but starting April 16, Mader will begin trying to help Russell grow as he will take office as the city's next mayor.

Meet Your New Russell Councilman: GJ Long

GJ Long, a familiar face to the Russell City Council from a few years ago, beat out incumbent Ward 3 Councilman Jim Cross in the April 2 election and will begin his two-year term on Tuesday.