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Russell Co. Commission Meeting: Fletcher to Become Next Russell County Attorney, New Meeting Format

Russell County Commissioners met Monday and heard the results of the recent Russell County Republican Precinct Committee meeting for Russell County Attorney.

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Local News

Wheat
Local Day 3 - Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

In south central Kansas, weather has been drier this week, allowing loads to come in more consistently, according to Ted Behring, General Manager at The Farmers Cooperative Equity Company in Barber Co...

Jun 12, 2026
Road Update
Local Bridge Project Postponed in Ellis County

A Kansas Department of Transportation bridge repair project on U.S. 183 in northern Ellis County has been postponed.

Jun 12, 2026
Showtime at 8 PM nightly Tuesday through Friday, July 14-18. Tickets are $15 at the door or by season ticket. (Graphic by RCT Marketing Team)
Local Russell Community Theatre Reveals Cast for Upcoming Play

The Russell Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming summer production, Nana's Naughty Knickers.

Jun 11, 2026
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran spoke on the House floor this week about former Senator Bob Dole.
Local Sen. Moran Honors 30th Anniversary of Sen. Dole’s Retirement from U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke this week on the Senate floor to recognize the 30th anniversary of the late Senator and Russell native Bob Dole stepping down as Senate Majority Leader and reti...

Jun 11, 2026
Watch the 2026 Miss Kansas & Miss Kansas’ Teen Finals on Smoky Hills PBS on Saturday, June 13 at 7 PM and again on July 4 at 11 AM.
Local Smoky Hills PBS to Air 2026 Miss Kansas Competition

Viewers across Kansas will have the opportunity to experience the excitement, talent and tradition of the Miss Kansas competition when Smoky Hills PBS broadcasts the 2026 Miss Kansas & Miss Kansas’ Te...

Jun 11, 2026
Waudby's Sports Bar and Grill in Russell
Local Waudby's Set to Celebrate a Century in Russell

Waudby's Sports Bar & Grill in Russell will celebrate its 100th anniversary on June 13 with a community-wide event featuring family activities, a kids' color run, a poker walk, sidewalk sales, live mu...

Jun 10, 2026

Sports

2026 KSHSAA Boys State Golf
Sports Russell's Mooney Three Strokes Off Lead After Day One at 3A State

Russell's Jake Mooney turned in a solid three over par 73 and is in third place, three strokes behind the leader after the first day of the Class 3A State Golf Tournament at Lake Shawnee Golf Course i...

May 26, 2026
Russell-Victoria's Max Evans pitches during the Class 3A State Quarterfinals against Colby on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina, Kansas.  The Broncos won 3-0 to advance to the State Semifinals for the first time in 10 years. (Photo courtesy of Todd Nilson).
Sports Evans Shuts Down Colby, Broncos Reach First State Semifinal in a Decade

SALINA-The Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team scored all their runs in the first two innings and Max Evans hurled a two-hit shutout as the Broncos blanked Colby 3-0 in the Class 3A State Quarterfi...

May 25, 2026
2026 KSHSAA State Track and Field
Sports Area Athletes Qualify for Class 1A State Track and Field Meet

Several athletes from area High Schools have qualified for the Class 1A State Track and Field meet set for May 29 and 30 at Cessna Stadium in Wichita.

May 22, 2026
The Russell High School Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Team consisting of (left to right) Kinsey Zorn, Tessa Hettinger, Madi Wieger and Averie Counts competed at the Class 3A Regional Meet in Beloit, Kansas on Thursday, May 21, 2026 and has a strong chance to qualify for the State Track meet.  (Photo courtesy of RHS Track and Field).
Sports Six RHS Athletes Qualify for 3A State Track and Field Meet

Russell's Kinsey Zorn captured the 800-Meter Run title in the Class 3A Track and Field Regional on Thursday in Beloit and will defend her State title in the event at the State Track meet next week in ...

May 22, 2026
The Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team won its second consecutive Class 3A Regional Championship with wins over Ellinwood and Holcomb on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Shaffer Sports Complex in Russell, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Jackson).
Sports Broncos To Face Colby in Memorial Day State Quarterfinal Tilt

The back-to-back Regional Champion Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team will be the number four seed in the 2026 Class 3A State Baseball Tournament.

May 22, 2026
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Sports KSHSAA Announces 2028 State Basketball Sites

The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament semifinal and final sites for the 2028 season have been selected, and for the first time, all sites are located in the Wichita area. Koch Arena at Wichita State ...

May 21, 2026