Local News

US Marshals Arrest Georgia Man in Russell

United States Marshals arrested a Georgia man Friday in Russell who was wanted on multiple criminal charges out of Muscogee County, Georgia.

Level Pay Program Offers Residents Options

The level pay program, a utilities billing system used by the City of Russell, is a good and successful way for local folks to better budget monthly utilities costs say city officials.

Wildlife Checkpoint Planned in Northcentral Kansas

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) law enforcement officers will conduct a wildlife checkpoint in northcentral Kansas in mid-November.

Operation Christmas Child Begins Next Week

While most people in the US are preparing for holiday activities, Russell and surrounding area volunteers with Operation Christmas Child are filling shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for needy children overseas.

Nearly All Kansas Winter Wheat Now Emerged

The latest government snapshot of Kansas crops shows 92 percent of the winter wheat has now emerged.

Wilson Man Arrested on Burglary, Stolen Vehicle Charges

A Wilson man was arrested Monday in Susank by Barton County Sheriff's Officers on multiple charges including burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Natoma Teen Injured in Rollover Wreck

A Natoma teen was injured late Monday night two miles east of Natoma on Kansas Highway 18 after swerving to miss a deer and rolling his vehicle into the ditch.