Local Lieutenant Governor Toland Makes Stops in Russell and Bunker Hill on Tuesday

Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland was in Russell on Tuesday.

Written By: Mike McKenna Published Date: May 13, 2026

Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland (Courtesy Photo)

Local News

Local FHSU Spring Graduation is May 15-16

Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,732 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies this Friday and Saturday, May 15-16.

May 14, 2026

Local Lieutenant Governor Toland Makes Stops in Russell and Bunker Hill on Tuesday

Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland was in Russell on Tuesday.

May 13, 2026

Russell senior Alex Krug (Courtesy Photo)

Local RJSHS Senior Receives Character Award

During Friday's senior awards and scholarship ceremony at Russell Junior-Senior High School, senior Alex Krug was presented with the Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award, sponsored by the Unit...

May 13, 2026

Local Russell County Fair Board: Calling All Area Vendors!

The Russell County Fair Board is looking for vendors to be at the fair in Russell in July.

May 13, 2026

Local $1.3 Million Awarded to Help Fund Building Renovations, Three Area Projects Selected

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Wednesday the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant fundi...

May 13, 2026

Local Barton Community College 56th Commencement is Friday

Barton Community College’s 56th commencement is set for this Friday, May 15 at 7 PM inside the Barton Gymnasium.

May 13, 2026

Sports

Russell-Victoria's Kyle Huser is greeted at home plate by teammates after a walk-off home run to finish off the Broncos' 12-0 win over Minneapolis in the Class 3A Regional Playoffs at the Shaffer Sports Complex in Russell, Kansas on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Todd Nilson).

Sports Evans Tosses No-Hitter, Broncos Advance to Regional Semis

Max Evans pitched a no-hitter and recorded 13 strikeouts as the Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team cruised to a 12-0 win over Minneapolis in the first round of the Class 3A Regional Tournament, We...

May 13, 2026

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Sports Area Baseball Scores - May 13

Area High School Baseball scores for Wednesday, May 13.

May 13, 2026

Sports Area High School Scores - May 11

Area High School Baseball and Softball scores for Monday, May 11.

May 12, 2026

Kansas State High School Activities Association

Sports Broncos Draw Minneapolis as KSHSAA Releases Regional Baseball Brackets

The ninth-ranked Russell-Victoria Broncos Baseball team with a record of 19-5 will begin play in the Class 3A Regional Tournament on Wednesday, May 13.

May 10, 2026