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Russell Students Participate in State Honor Choirs

Two Russell students were selected and participated in state honor choirs this past weekend at the Kansas Music Educators In-Service Workshop and Convention held at Century II in Wichita February 26 through 28.

County Commissioners Purchase Road Signs, Discuss Tax Valuations

The Russell County Commissioners approved a bid Monday at their regular meeting to purchase new road signs and they also discussed how the price of oil is affecting tax valuations.

Tools Stolen from Shed

Tools were reported stolen from a shed in southern Russell County Monday.

Arkansas Man Arrested on Drug, Firearm Charges

An Arkansas man was arrested Monday evening in Russell on drug and firearm charges.

Confidential Survey Will Be Used for Grant Application

The City of Russell is planning to apply for a grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program to assist with community improvements.

WaKeeney Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A WaKeeney man was arrested on multiple drug charges following a Friday night traffic stop in Russell.

KRSL.com Special: Russell Native Gene Balloun Marks His 1,000th Adoption Case

The judge paused as she looked out over a hushed, crowded courtroom. Then came words rarely heard, if ever, in a division that hears a lot of talk about abused and neglected children.