Local News

Three File for Four Russell City Council Seats

Three Russell citizens filed for four Russell City Council seats up for election in April according to the City Clerk's Office.

Russell Hits 83 Tuesday, Shatters Previous Record High

Russell hit 83 degrees Tuesday, January 27 according to the National Weather Service, shattering the previous record high of 65 set in 2002.

City Programs Encourage Water Conservation

City of Russell residents are encouraged by city officials to take advantage of two locally offered and successful water conservation programs.

Whooping Cough Death Confirmed

Health officials say an outbreak of whooping cough in Barton County has killed one person and left five people ill in the last month.

Senator Bowers Announces 2015 Staff

State Senator Elaine Bowers is happy to announce that the members of her staff who will assist her in the 2015 Legislative Session will be Legislative Assistant Pat Williams of Meriden and intern Zack Lowry of Stockton.

Russell Native Named Citizen of the West

Russell native and billionaire Philip Anschutz of Denver was named the 2015 Citizen of the West earlier this month according to the Denver Post.

Hatteberg to Speak at Chamber Banquet

Longtime newsman Larry Hatteberg is the featured speaker at this year's Annual Russell Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 7.