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History Made! Russell Girls Win First-Ever Regional Championship, Sending Eight to State

The Russell Lady Bronco wrestling team made history on Saturday, February 14 in WaKeeney as they captured their first-ever regional championship.

Russell girls finished with 211 points to capture their first regional championship in school history. (Photo from RHS Lady Bronco Wrestling Facebook Page)

Local News

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Wildland Fires

Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:48 a.m. due to an extended period of dangerous fire weather and the potential for extreme fire sp...

Feb 16, 2026
2-17-26 Red Flag Warning Map from NWS in Dodge City
Local Red Flag Warning Issued for Tuesday, February 17

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag warning for all counties in Kansas on Tuesday, February 17.

Feb 16, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Leading Through Change

Change of seasons, change of crops, the progress of technology or even physical changes as we watch our families grow and age. Change is inevitable. But when faced with it, we have two choices. We can...

Feb 16, 2026
Russell City Council 1-6-26
Local Russell City Council Meets Tuesday

The Russell City Council will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17 at City Hall.

Feb 14, 2026
City of Russell Logo
Local City of Russell Altering Services on Monday

The City of Russell has announced all their offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.

Feb 14, 2026
Road Work
Local Traffic Alert: Russell County Road to be Reduced to One Lane This Week

A road in northwestern Russell County will be reduced to one lane this week due to road work.

Feb 14, 2026

Sports

KZRS 107.9 Game of Week
Sports Lincoln Fights Hard and Comes Away with Split Against Rock Hills

Girls: Rock Hills Lady Grizzlies 53 - Lincoln Lady Grizzlies 30 Boys: Lincoln Leopards 41 - Rock Hills Grizzlies 35

Feb 15, 2026
Russell girls finished with 211 points to capture their first regional championship in school history. (Photo from RHS Lady Bronco Wrestling Facebook Page)
Sports History Made! Russell Girls Win First-Ever Regional Championship, Sending Eight to State

The Russell Lady Bronco wrestling team made history on Saturday, February 14 in WaKeeney as they captured their first-ever regional championship.

Feb 14, 2026
Russell's Corbin William (24) defends against Vladon Crawford of Trego at Amos Morris Gymnasium in Russell, Kansas on Friday, February 13, 2026. (Staff photo by Jason Drake).
Sports Trego Steals Win From Russell Boys in Final Seconds

Girls: Trego 62, Russell 50 Boys: Trego 51, Russell 50

Feb 13, 2026
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Sports Area Basketball Scores - February 13

Area High School Basketball scores for Friday, February 13.

Feb 13, 2026
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Sports Area Basketball Scores - February 12

Area High School Basketball scores for Thursday, February 12.

Feb 12, 2026
The Russell High School Boys Basketball team is seen in action against arch-rival TMP-Marian on February, 10, 2026 in Hays, Kansas.  TMP-Marian won the game 72-43.  (Staff photo by Jason Drake).
Sports TMP-Marian Breezes Past Russell

Girls: TMP-Marian 68, Russell 36 Boys: TMP-Marian 72, Russell 43

Feb 10, 2026