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Russell County Leadership Program
Local Russell County Leadership Program Applications, Nominations Now Available

Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 Russell County Leadership Program.

May 30, 2023
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Local Focus on Mental Health in Agriculture Continues

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, the Kansas Department of Agriculture reminds all those in the Kansas agriculture community that mental health needs to be a priority all year round.

May 30, 2023
Fatal Crash
Local Dorrance Man Dies in Crash Sunday Near Dorrance

A Dorrance man died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday morning on US Highway 40 near Dorrance.

May 30, 2023
Members of the Russell VFW, American Legion and Auxiliary joined together to present a Memorial Day Service in Russell on Monday, May 29.
Local Russell Memorial Day Service: A Day of Remembering and Hope

Russell VFW Post 6240 and Russell American Legion Post 99 hosted a Memorial Day Service on Monday morning at the Russell City Cemetery.

May 29, 2023
Russell County Veterans Memorial
Local A Memorial Day Thank You

On behalf of everyone at KRSL / KZRS Russell Radio and White Communications, thank you to all the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today.

May 29, 2023
2023 Natoma Lions Club Scholarships
Local Natoma Lions Club Awards Scholarships to Morgan McQuade and Jared Griffin

The Natoma Lions Club awarded Natoma High School graduating seniors Morgan McQuade and Jared Griffin scholarships to further their education.

May 26, 2023
Vote
Local Filing Deadline for Fall 2023 City, School Election in Russell County is June 1

The filing deadline for the fall 2023 city and school election in Russell County is June 1.

May 26, 2023
Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bipartisan Bill to Give Justice to Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Local Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bipartisan Bill to Give Justice to Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Governor Laura Kelly on May 25 ceremonially signed bipartisan Senate Substitute for House Bill 2127, which makes it easier for victims of childhood sexual assault to pursue justice, alongside bipartis...

May 26, 2023
Tracey Mann
Local Representative Mann Praises Supreme Court's Unanimous Decision to Restrict EPA's WOTUS Overreach

US Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas released the following statement May 25 in response to the US Supreme Court's decision in the case Sackett v. EPA, which ruled in favor of the Sacketts.

May 26, 2023
2023 Royals Alumni Clinic
Local KRSL Hosts 16th Annual Fred White Memorial Royals Alumni Youth Baseball Clinic

KRSL Russell Radio hosted the 16th Annual Fred White Memorial Royals Alumni Youth Baseball Clinic Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Park.

May 25, 2023
Oskar the Lion
Local Rolling Hills Zoo Welcomes New Lion to the Pride

Rolling Hills Zoo near Salina is excited to welcome Oskar, a male African lion, to the zoo's Pride of the Prairie.

May 25, 2023
Russell City Council and Russell County Commission Joint Meeting 5-23-23
Local Russell City Council, Russell County Commission Meet to Review Proposed Economic Development Agreement

The Russell City Council and Russell County Commission met together for a special meeting Tuesday at the Russell County Courthouse to review and discuss a proposed new economic development agreement.

May 25, 2023