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Russell Co. Commission Meeting: Fletcher to Become Next Russell County Attorney, New Meeting Format

Russell County Commissioners met Monday and heard the results of the recent Russell County Republican Precinct Committee meeting for Russell County Attorney.

Russell County Courthouse

Local News

Minersville explores the spirit, history and lasting impact of a lignite coal-mining community that once thrived in North Central Kansas. (Graphic by SHPBS)
Local Smoky Hills PBS to Show Award Winning Production of Minersville

Smoky Hills PBS invites viewers to discover a fascinating chapter of Kansas history with the showing of Minersville on Saturday, June 20 at 7 PM.

Jun 16, 2026
Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB's Foundation for Agriculture Awards $23,500 in Scholarships

Each year, Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Foundation for Agriculture awards scholarships to college students studying in fields that benefit agriculture and rural Kansas. Thirty-six recipients were awarde...

Jun 16, 2026
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell Co. Commission Meeting: Fletcher to Become Next Russell County Attorney, New Meeting Format

Russell County Commissioners met Monday and heard the results of the recent Russell County Republican Precinct Committee meeting for Russell County Attorney.

Jun 15, 2026
RCACF: Live a Legacy, Leave a Legacy
Local RCACF: Russell County Food Pantry Fund Created in Memory of Marty Myers

The Russell County Food Pantry Fund was established in loving memory of Marty Myers, whose life was defined by service to his community. Marty was best known for his dedication to Myers Furniture, a c...

Jun 15, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Picture Perfect

Sixteen Junes ago, my soon-to-be-husband and I had our engagement photos taken. We went into the photographer’s Main Street studio to have a number of photos taken with different backdrops that were t...

Jun 15, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local Bridge Repair Project Near Kanopolis Lake Completed

A bridge repair project near Kanopolis Lake has been completed.

Jun 14, 2026

Sports

Russell-Victoria's Max Evans scores on a wild pitch as Plainville's Reid Stamper looks on during the Broncos' doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals at the Shaffer Sports Complex in Russell, Kansas on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Todd Nilson).
Sports Multiple Broncos Named to Sports In Kansas Class 3A All-State Team, Evans is Player of the Year

Sports In Kansas announced its Class 3A All-State Baseball team this week and several members of the Russell-Victoria Broncos are on the team led by Player of the Year, Max Evans.

Jun 13, 2026
8-Man All-Star Football Games in Beloit
Sports Area Players Set for 8-Man Football All-Star Games

Several area schools are well represented at the 41st Annual Eight-Man All-Star Football games set for Saturday, June 13 at Trojan Stadium in Beloit.

Jun 02, 2026
2026 KSHSAA State Track and Field
Sports Russell's Zorn, Two Area Athletes Capture 2nd at State Track

A total of 25 athletes from Russell High School and surrounding area schools competed this weekend at the State Track and Field Meet at Crossland Stadium (formerly Cessna Stadium) in Wichita.

May 30, 2026
USD 407 Champion Logo
Sports Russell-Victoria Baseball Wraps Up Season With 4th Place Finish at State

MANHATTAN-The Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team concluded the 2026 season with a 13-6 loss to Burlington in the Class 3A State Tournament Third Place game on Thursday evening at rain-soaked Toint...

May 29, 2026
2026 KSHSAA State Baseball Logo
Sports Broncos Fall in Extras to Silver Lake, Will Face Burlington for Third Place

MANHATTAN-The Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team's hopes for a Class 3A State Championship came to an end on Wednesday with a 2-1 loss in eight innings to Silver Lake in the Class 3A State Semifin...

May 27, 2026
Russell senior Jake Mooney shot a 79 on Wednesday to finish with a two day score of 152. Mooney, who was making his fourth trip to state, started the day in third after posting a 73 on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of RJSHS Facebook Page)
Sports Russell's Mooney Finishes Fourth at 3A State

Russell's Jake Mooney capped off his high school career on Wednesday, May 27 with a fourth-place finish at the Class 3A Boys State Golf Tournament at the Lake Shawnee Course in Topeka.

May 27, 2026