Local News

The 2022 Russell Farmer's Market opening day will be June 24.

Governor Laura Kelly has announced her request for a federal disaster declaration for the winter storms that occurred in late March has been granted.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former police officer from the Ellinwood Police Department.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment would like to encourage the public to exercise caution while enjoying streams, rivers and lakes over the Memorial Day weekend and through the summer.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to Kansas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by seve...

Russell County USD 407 is offering a summer meal program from June 6 through July 28.

The City of Russell Duke Johnson Municipal Swimming Pool at Memorial Park will open for the summer on Saturday, May 28.

A Primary Election will be held August 2 in Russell County and the filing deadline for these positions is June 1 at Noon according to the Russell County Clerk's Office.

A record low maximum temperature of 52 degrees was set at Russell on May 24. This broke the previous record of 58 set in 2002 according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

City of Russell offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

Governor Laura Kelly joined Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz Tuesday to announce that more than $7 million will be awarded to 11 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department...

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education met Monday evening and discussed possible collaboration with Russell Regional Hospital for daycare services.