Local News
Rooks County Teen Killed in Head-On Collision
A 16-year-old boy is dead after a crash in Rooks County Tuesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, it happened just west of Plainville on K-18 at around 5:25 AM.
Barrels of Oil Stolen
Local authorities say 10 barrels of oil were stolen from a tank battery located near the intersection of 184th Street and I-70 Road in Russell County sometime over the weekend.
Russell County Included in Disaster Declaration
Governor Sam Brownback has declared a State of Disaster Emergency for 62 counties affected by recent severe storms, flooding and flash floods starting July 22.
County Commissioners Vote to Allow Fireworks Labor Day Weekend
Russell County Commissioners voted Monday at their regular meeting to allow the discharge of fireworks this upcoming Labor Day weekend after banning the use of fireworks the last two Independence Day holidays because of drought conditions.
KRSL Staff Honored by KAB
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters announced its 2013 award winners on Monday, Aug. 19.
Police: Treat Wichita Ave., Fossil St. Intersection as a Four-Way Stop This Week
Due to the road construction on East Wichita Ave., the stop lights at the intersection of Wichita Ave. and Fossil St. are flashing red this week.
Commodity Distribution is This Week
Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at two locations this week, one on Tuesday and the other on Wednesday.
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- Advantage First Addition Breaks Ground
- East Wichita Ave. Resurfacing Project Resumes
- Sidewalk Replacement Program is Underway
- Multiple Area Law Enforcement Departments Involved in Wednesday Night Vehicle Pursuit
- UPDATE: USD 407 Budget Passed, Teacher Negotiations Finalized; Minutes Included
- SHPTV Pledge Drive Begins August 17
- Kansas Wheat Crop Down, Other Crops Projected Higher
- Day Care License Suspended After Child Dies
- Child Nearly Drowns at Russell Hotel
- It's Enrollment Week in USD 407
- St. John Lutheran Church to Host Clothing Giveaway
- Historic Russell Pharmacy Changes Hands
- I-70 Rest Areas near Russell Closed for Repairs
