RJSHS Announces Homecoming Royalty, Events

Homecoming week at Russell Junior Senior High School is September 21-25.

L to R: Ryan Barrera, Gracelynn Dinkel, Axel Hrenchir, Kyelynn Hejny, Joey Hurla, Jasmine Jefferson, Kolten Jones and Kinsey Zorn. (Submitted Photo)

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Local Drone Education Takes Flight at Russell Junior-Senior High School

Starting this year, Russell students are gaining hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing fields in modern industry: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.

Sep 14, 2026
Statue of Elizabeth Polly, Hays’ legendary “Blue Light Lady," created by Pete Felten. (Photo Courtesy of City of Hays)
Local Elizabeth Polly Statue Reception and Dedication Set for Sept. 26 at Historic Fort Hays

A reception and dedication ceremony celebrating the relocation of Pete Felten’s limestone sculpture of Elizabeth Polly, Hays’ legendary “Blue Light Lady,” to Historic Fort Hays will be held on Saturda...

Sep 14, 2026
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Local Smoky Hills PBS Debuts New Season of Cottonwood Connections on Sunday

Smoky Hills PBS announces the return of Cottonwood Connections for its 9th Season.

Sep 14, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Cattle, Beef and Consumers

A few things have been lost in the recent beef-industry beef over imports and the size of the domestic herd. Yes, the cattle herd is at a seven-decade low, but we’re producing about the same amount of...

Sep 14, 2026
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Local Russell's Annual Free Chlorine Burn Underway

The City of Russell Water Department has started its annual free chlorine burn, also known as a free chlorine conversion.

Sep 11, 2026
Road Work
Local I-70 Mill and Overlay Project Begins This Week in Russell County

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on approximately 10 miles of I-70 in Russell County the week of Sept. 14.

Sep 10, 2026

Sports

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Sports Lady Bronco Netters Earn 3rd at Trego

The Russell Lady Broncos Volleyball team journeyed to WaKeeney on Saturday for the second time in five days to take part in the Trego Invitational.

Sep 13, 2026
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Sports Victoria-Russell Tennis Finishes Third at Goodland Tournament

The Victoria-Russell Lady Knights Tennis team competed in its second tournament on the season on Saturday in Goodland.

Sep 13, 2026
The captains from Russell and TMP-Marian meet at midfield for the opening coin toss on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Elton Brown Field in Hoisington, Kansas.  TMP-Marian defeated Russell in the annual rivalry game, 35-6. (Staff photo by Jason Drake).
Sports Gillespie, TMP-Marian Run Past Broncos

HOISINGTON-Jackson Gillespie rushed for 251 yards and five touchdowns as the TMP-Marian Monarchs built up a 21-0 lead on their way to a 35-6 win over Russell on Friday night at Elton Brown Field.

Sep 11, 2026
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Sports GOW: Smoky Valley Holds Off Ellinwood

Crew Elliott ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns and the Smoky Valley defense forced three turnovers as the Vikings topped Ellinwood 24-14 on Friday, September 11 in Ellinwood.

Sep 11, 2026
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Sports Area Football Scores - September 11

Area High School Football scores for Friday, September 11.

Sep 11, 2026
Left to Right: Averie Counts, Ashtyn Barrera, Evan Dolecheck (Junior High), and Adam Hoch pose with their medals earned from the Quinter Invitational, which was held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 in Quinter, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Richard Dorzweiler).
Sports Three RHS Runners Earn Medals at Quinter

The Russell High School Cross Country team took part in their second meet of the 2026 season on Thursday at the Quinter Invitational.

Sep 11, 2026