Chamber Starting Second Farmer's Market in Russell

In an effort to bring more people to downtown Russell, the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce is starting a farmers market on the second Saturday in August and September.

Russell Area Chamber of Commerce Farmer's Market will be held in the south parking lot next to the Russell Senior Center on Main Street. (Photo by RACC)

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State of Kansas
Local Kansas and Czech Republic Sign Statement of Mutual Cooperation

Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Thursday that the State of Kansas and the Czech Republic signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation.

Aug 06, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local Roadwork Planned on U.S. 24 in Rooks County

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin resurfacing a portion of U.S. 24 in Rooks County in Stockton from Elm Street to Pleasant Street the week of August 10.

Aug 06, 2026
Shelby Ney is the 24-year-old daughter of Merl and Brandy Ney of Russell.
Local Russell's Shelby Ney Crowned 2027 Miss Rodeo Kansas

Shelby Ney from Russell was crowned the 2027 Miss Rodeo Kansas in Dodge City on Saturday, August 1 during the 50th Anniversary of the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo.

Aug 06, 2026
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Local Russell City Council Approves Creation of CID For New Jump Start Travel Store

The Russell City Council met on Tuesday, August 4 at City Hall and approved the creation of a Community Improvement District (CID) for the property at 1410 South Fossil Street owned by Jump Start Stor...

Aug 06, 2026
Russell Area Chamber of Commerce Farmer's Market will be held in the south parking lot next to the Russell Senior Center on Main Street. (Photo by RACC)
Local Chamber Starting Second Farmer's Market in Russell

In an effort to bring more people to downtown Russell, the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce is starting a farmers market on the second Saturday in August and September.

Aug 05, 2026
State of Kansas
Local State of Kansas: July Total Tax Collections at $718.9 Million, 3.5% Above Estimate

The State of Kansas ends July 2026 with total tax collections at $718.9 million. That is $24.1 million, or 3.5%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 7.3% from July 2025.

Aug 05, 2026

Sports

Russell High School Girls Wrestling Coach Luke Keller receives the Class 3-2-1A Coach of the Year Award from the Kansas Wrestling Officials Association at the State Wrestling Tournament on February 28, 2026 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, Kansas. (Staff photo by Erik Stone).
Sports Keller Slated For KWCA Honor

Luke Keller, the head coach of the Class 3-2-1A State Champion Russell Lady Broncos Wrestling team will be recognized among coaching peers at the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Awards Banquet th...

Aug 06, 2026
Goodland celebrated their 2026 K-18 State Baseball Championship after an 8-4 victory over Osborne in the title game of the 75th K-18 State Baseball Tournament on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Ziegler Field in Lucas. (Photo courtesy of Rita Sharp, Lucas-Sylvan News).
Sports Goodland Claims K-18 State Baseball Championship

Goodland won the 75th annual K-18 State Baseball Tournament in Lucas on Wednesday evening.

Jul 30, 2026
The Lucas Lady Cougars K-18 Softball team claimed the State Championship with a 6-2 win over WaKeeney at the 7th Annual K-18 State Softball Tournament on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Lucas, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Rita Sharp, Lucas-Sylvan News).
Sports Lucas Caps Perfect Season With K-18 State Softball Crown

The Lucas Lady Cougars softball team put the finishing touches on an undefeated season by defeating WaKeeney 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at the Lucas Ballpark and capturing the K-18 State Softball Champio...

Jul 13, 2026
Members of the Russell Youth Trap Shooting team pose for a picture after finishing third at the Kansas State High School Clay Target League State Shooting Tournament on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of the Russell Youth Trap Team).
Sports Russell Youth Trap Team Places 3rd at State Competition

The Russell Youth Trap team capped off another impressive season recently with a third place finish at the Kansas State High School Clay Target League State Tournament held on June 20 and 21 in Wichit...

Jul 07, 2026
Left to Right: Kirk Huser, Victoria Head Football Coach Doug Oberle and Kyle Huser, pose for a picture after the 53rd Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Huser).
Sports Victoria's Huser Takes Part in Kansas Shrine Bowl

Kyle Huser, who capped a standout career for the Victoria Knights Football team in 2025 by helping the Knights to their second straight 8-Man Division ll State title game appearance, played in the Kan...

Jul 03, 2026
Fort Hays State University
Sports FHSU Pausing Men’s and Women’s Golf Programs Due to Budget Constraints

Fort Hays State University announced Monday it will pause its NCAA men’s and women’s golf programs effective immediately.

Jun 22, 2026