The City of Russell utilizes two water sources, one of which being Big Creek. Big Creek has stopped flowing over the low head dam immediately downstream from the City’s intake structure. This benchmark as provided within our Water Conservation Plan, moves the City into a Stage 2 Water Warning.
Local News
Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined a coalition of 17 governors in sending a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate release of approximately $6.8 bill...
The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Connie Blanke as the distinguished recipient of the June 2025 Russell Community Impact Award.
The Ellinwood water tower cleaning crew were doing their duties inside the water tower when one of the male crew fell in the tower.
On Wednesday July 16, at 5:14 am, a man was hospitalized at Hays Medical Center after an accident in Ellis County.
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a bridge repair project along I-70 in Ellis County the week of July 21.
The City of Russell utilizes two water sources, one of which being Big Creek. Big Creek has stopped flowing over the low head dam immediately downstream from the City’s intake structure. This benchmar...
Sports
Plainville captured its third consecutive K-18 State Softball championship by outslugging Osborne 13-10 in the title game on Sunday at the Lucas Ballpark.
The Kansas State High School Activities Association on Thursday announced its State Basketball Tournament format and sites for all classes for 2026 and 2027.
Four Baseball players and one Softball player from area High Schools received all-state honors from the publication Sports in Kansas recently.
Kansas pregame reported on Tuesday morning that former Smith Center High School Football coach Roger Barta who guided the Redmen to a historic winning steak and multiple state championships, passed aw...
Over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, several members of Luray's 1975 8-Man State Championship Football team came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic milestone.
The Northern Plains League and Nebraska's Twin Valley League renewed their All-Star series this past weekend at Rock Hills Junior-Senior High School in Mankato.
