Local News

The Ellsworth County Attorney has filed charges following a death investigation conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office.

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will hold their annual organizational meeting on Monday, July 13 at 5:30 PM at the District Administration Office in Russell.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is seeking applicants to fill the district magistrate judge position for Osborne County in the 17th Judicial District, which is composed of Decatur, Graham, Norton, Osborne...

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved an ordinance to make the three temporary four-way stops on Main Street now permanent.

In April, Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced nine people had been selected by for the Rural Champions Program, including Kac' Rae McAlonan.

It was a busy July 4th weekend for the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Dr. Tyrel Somers was recognized during Tuesday's Russell City Council meeting as the recipient of the Russell Community Impact Award.

The Russell Play Park committee is one step closer to building new ADA-accessible bathrooms next to the Russell Play Park.

Smoky Hills PBS will present a special encore broadcast of Christmas in the Country on Saturday, July 18 at 7 PM.

Russell County Commissioners met Monday at the courthouse in Russell and approved a Proclamation of State of Local Disaster Emergency for Russell County.

Harvest continued over the holiday weekend, with farmers finishing up with the remaining wheat that was left to cut. Weather stayed hot and dry, with slight rain in certain areas across the state, all...

With the August 4 Primary Election now less than a month away, Russell County Clerk and Elections Officer Kristi Whitman wants voters to know about some important dates and information.