Russell Area Farmers Market Begins June 20

It's a summer and fall tradition many people look forward to each year...the Russell Area Farmers Market.

Russell Area Farmers Market

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Russell Regional Hospital
Local RRH Hosting Barnyard Coloring Contest

Russell Regional Hospital is a having a little fun to get everyone excited for the Russell County Free Fair to be held July 22-25.

Jun 11, 2025
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Local KDA Announces Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grant Opportunity

The Kansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for a second round of grants under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.

Jun 11, 2025
Russell County USD 407
Local Steering Committee Update, Purchase of Jerseys Highlight Monday's USD 407 BOE Meeting

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education met Monday, June 9 at 5:30 pm to discuss many topics including a student who placed second is a story writing competition, possible hunter’s education cou...

Jun 10, 2025
Police Lights
Local One Person Injured After Trying to Avoid a Deer in Ellsworth County

On June 10, at about 6:30 am, at K140 about 0.25 miles west of the Ellsworth/Saline county line, a vehicle rolled onto it's side into a ditch after the driver tried to avoid a deer.

Jun 10, 2025
City of Russell Logo
Local Fire Hydrant Flow Testing to Start This Week

Starting the week of June 9th, The City of Russell Firefighters will begin annual testing of flow rates of fire hydrants. The fire department will begin testing on the North end of town, working South...

Jun 09, 2025
SBA
Local SBA Offers Relief to Kansas Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather: Low Interest Disaster Loans Now Available!

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to private nonprofit organizations in Kansas affected by the severe winter storm, straight-line...

Jun 09, 2025

Sports

State Qualifying Spring Sports
Sports State Competitions Happening This Week

Andy Stueve, the activities director of Russell Junior-Senior High School, joined KRSL’s Erik Stone this morning to talk about Russell athletics that are competing at state this week.

May 27, 2025
2025 KSHSAA State Baseball
Sports Broncos Get #7 Seed at State Baseball, Draw Humboldt in First Round

The Russell-Victoria Baseball team will make its first appearance in a State Tournament since 2016 when they travel to Manhattan for the Class 3A Tournament which begins on Thursday, May 29 at Kansas ...

May 23, 2025
Seven members of the Russell High School Track and Field team have qualified for the Class 3A State Track Meet on May 30 and 31 at Wichita's Cessna Stadium.  They include: Aubrey Birney, Avery Counts, Teagan Kuntzsch, Jaden Ney, Annika Nichols, Macy Patterson and Kinsey Zorn. (Photo courtesy of Russell High School Track and Field).
Sports RHS Qualifies Seven for State Track

Seven members of the Russell Broncos Track and Field teams have qualified for the Class 3A State meet which is set for May 30 and 31 at Wichita State University's Cessna Stadium.

May 22, 2025
Russell-Victoria beat Colby 6-0 to capture the Colby 3A Regional on Tuesday, May 20. (Photo by Jason Drake)
Sports STATE BOUND!!: Broncos Sweep Holcomb and Colby for first State Tourney Since '16

COLBY-The Russell-Victoria Baseball team is headed to state for the first time in nine years.

May 20, 2025
The Russell-Victoria Softball Team looks on before the start of their Regional game with Smoky Valley in Minneapolis, Kansas on Monday, May 19, 2025. (Staff photo by Erik Stone).
Sports Smoky Valley's Power Display Ends Lady Broncos' Season

MINNEAPOLIS-Kate Griffin hit two of Smoky Valley's three home runs as the Lady Vikings rolled to a 16-4 win over Russell-Victoria in the first round of the Class 3A Regional at McKain Field on Monday ...

May 19, 2025
Softball and Baseball
Sports Area High School Scores - May 19

Area High School scores for Monday, May 19.

May 19, 2025