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Local News
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she is simultaneously hosting food drives at the remaining seven stops on her statewide ‘The People’s Budget’ listening tour.
If you know a family who makes Russell a better place to live, make sure to nominate them for Russell Main Street Incorporated's Family of the Year Award.
On October 22nd, 2025, around 10:50 AM, an officer with the Russell Police Department contacted Andrew Corley, age 26, at 11th and Main Street. Corley was wanted for two (2) Russell County District Co...
Read about all the contested candidates for the upcoming General Election on November 4!
The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Russell County Commission and the Russell City Council on Monday, October 27 at 5:30 PM at the RJSHS cafeteria.
The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, October 23, at 7:30 am at the District Building. This meeting was only for discussion of administrative contracts.
Sports
The Central Plains Oilers (5-3, 3-2 District) fell to the Ell-Saline Cardinals (7-1, 5-0 District) by a score of 36-6. The Oilers traveled to Brookville to try and take down the district leader but ca...
Joel Rexroat rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns and Paxton Fouts added two scores of his own as the Beloit Trojans held off Russell 26-20 on Friday evening in the Senior Night game at Shaffer Fie...
Area High School Football scores for Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24.
Several area teams are in this week's Kpreps.com statewide football rankings.
The Kansas Volleyball Association has released its final rankings of the 2025 season.
Area High School Volleyball scores for Tuesday, October 21.
