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17th Annual KRSL Royals Alumni Youth Baseball Clinic is May 22; Registration Now Open!

The Kansas City Royals are coming to Russell… well, former players that is. The Royals Alumni will be back in Russell on Wednesday, May 22 for KRSL's 17th Annual Fred White Memorial Royals Alumni youth baseball clinic at the Memorial Park Complex.

Former Royals Pitcher Dennis Leonard at the 2021 Royals Alumni Clinic in Russell. (Photo by David Elliott)

Local News

Fatal Crash
Local Barton County Sheriff's Office Responds to Fatal ATV Accident

The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal ATV/RTV accident that occurred over the weekend.

Apr 22, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in May.

Apr 22, 2024
Russell County USD 407
Local USD 407 BOE Joint Meeting with Russell County Commission, Russell City Council is April 29

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Russell County Commission and the Russell City Council on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 PM at the Russell High School cafete...

Apr 19, 2024
Senator Elaine Bowers Files for Re-Election
Local Senator Bowers Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

Senator Elaine Bowers has proudly announced her candidacy for re-election to Kansas State Senator representing the 36th Senate District.

Apr 19, 2024
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Local Retirement Reception Honoring Blaine Maier is May 15

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education and the Russell County National Education Association cordially invite you to a come-and-go retirement reception honoring Blaine Maier on Wednesday, May 1...

Apr 19, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA).

Apr 19, 2024

Sports

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Sports Mixed Results for Bronco Baseball and Softball at Minneapolis

The Russell-Victoria Baseball and Softball teams continued their three-game road swing on Tuesday with doubleheaders at Minneapolis.

Apr 16, 2024
Softball and Baseball
Sports Area High School Scores - April 16

Area high school Baseball and Softball scores for Tuesday, April 16.

Apr 16, 2024
Russell High School Golf
Sports RHS Golf Ties for 4th at Plainville

The Russell High School Boys Golf team competed at the Plainville Invitational on Monday in windy conditions and finished tied for fourth place.

Apr 16, 2024
Hays High School Basketball standout Edwin Muller signs his National Letter of Intent to play at Hastings College on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  (Photo courtesy of Angie Muller).
Sports Muller Signs to Play Hoops at Hastings (Neb.) College

Edwin Muller, the son of Kai and Angie Muller of Russell signed a National Letter of Intent to play Basketball at Hastings College in Nebraska on Tuesday morning during a ceremony held at Hays High Sc...

Apr 16, 2024
Softball and Baseball
Sports Area High School Scores - April 15

Area high school Baseball and Softball scores for Monday, April 15.

Apr 16, 2024
Anna Thielen and All-Star Team
Sports Thielen Scores 11 Points in Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Game

Russell High School senior Anna Thielen scored 11 points and helped the light team defeat the dark team 93-33 in the Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Game on Saturday in Colby.

Apr 15, 2024