The Russell Community Garage Sale is Saturday, June 3 from 8 AM to 3 PM.

Local News

On June 1 just before 2 AM, a Barton County Sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle on US Highway 281 near milepost 102 just south of the city of Great Bend for an equipment violation.

Tuesday, June 6 is D-Day. On this date 79 years ago, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France took place in what was known as Operation Overlord during World War II.

Summer heat can exceed 100 degrees making it difficult for anyone who works outdoors. To reduce the potential for heat-related illness, City of Russell departments will begin a summer heat schedule on...

Russell experienced its fifth driest March through May time period on record this year according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

Citizen advisors have been an important voice supporting water resource planning efforts in Kansas for decades.

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is developing a comprehensive strategic plan to expand broadband infrastructure statewide and ensure every Kansan has access to reliable high-speed internet.
Sports

The Russell High School Bronco Boys Track and Field team capped a successful season by collecting hardware on the second and final day of the Class 3A State Track and Field meet on Saturday at Wichita...

Victoria's Macy Hammerschmidt had just about the best ending to a high school track career any athlete could hope for at the Class 1A State Track and Field meet on Saturday at Wichita's Cessna Stadium...

Russell High School senior Brayden Strobel put an exclamation point on his high school sports career by winning the Class 3A state championship in the Boys High Jump with a personal best of 6'4" at Wi...

Jake Mooney wrapped up his Freshman season for the Russell High School Golf team with a second day score of 83 at the Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 3A State Tournament on Tuesd...

Russell's Jake Mooney is moving on to the second day of the Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 3A Boys State Golf Tournament at the Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City.
Five members of the Russell High School track and field team have qualified for the state track and field meet in Wichita.