Local News

USD 407 BOE Special Meeting is June 18

The USD 407 Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 8 AM at the Central Administration Office in Russell.

Russell County Commissioners to Meet June 18

The Russell County Commissioners will meet Monday, June 18 at the Russell County Courthouse beginning at 9 AM.

Russell City Council Meeting is June 19

The Russell City Council will meet Tuesday, June 19 at 4:30 PM at City Hall.

Russell Police Arrest Man on DUI, Drug Charges

Russell Police arrested a man Thursday afternoon in Russell on DUI and drug charges following a vehicle backing accident.

Two New Deines Cultural Center Exhibitions Open June 22

Two new exhibitions open at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell on Friday, June 22.

Russell Man, Woman Arrested for Drug Possession

The Russell County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 1023 North Brooks Street in Russell on Thursday morning according to a press release from the Sheriff's Office.

Governor Colyer, KDOT Announce Local Projects Funding Improvements

Governor Jeff Colyer announced Monday the Kansas Department of Transportation is increasing the exchange rate for local public agencies seeking to fund local projects with state funds through the Federal Fund Exchange Program, returning the rate to $.90 in state funds made available for every $1.00 in federal funds awarded a local agency, upon that agency's request.