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Community Meeting Planned to Discuss Childcare Tuesday in Russell

A special community meeting to address childcare issues in Russell County will be held Tuesday, March 25 in Russell.

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Local Three Injured After SUV Strikes Tree Monday Near Wilson Lake

Three people were taken to Russell Regional Hospital on Monday evening after a single vehicle crash southwest of Wilson Lake.

Mar 25, 2025
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Local Community Meeting Planned to Discuss Childcare Tuesday in Russell

A special community meeting to address childcare issues in Russell County will be held Tuesday, March 25 in Russell.

Mar 25, 2025
Troy Waymaster
Local From the Dome to Home: Representative Waymaster's Latest Newsletter

109th Representative Troy Waymaster has released his latest newsletter recapping the tenth week of the legislative session in Topeka.

Mar 24, 2025
Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson (Photo courtesy of Kansas News Service)
Local Kansas Education Commissioner: Kids Need More Time in School

Kansas students are spending fewer days in school than they did decades ago, and the state’s top education leader wants that to change.

Mar 24, 2025
36th District Senator Elaine Bowers
Local Senator Bowers Provides Session Update in Latest Newsletter

36th District Senator Elaine Bowers provides an update on the current session in Topeka in her latest newsletter.

Mar 24, 2025
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Local Boil Water Advisory Lifted for City of Bunker Hill

Good news for the City of Bunker Hill. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Bunker Hill public water supply system located in Russ...

Mar 24, 2025

Sports

Bob Davis broadcasted games for the FHSU Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Royals during his legendary broadcasting career. (Photo courtesy of KU Athletics Department)
Sports Bob Davis, Voice of FHSU Tigers and KU Jayhawks, Has Died

Bob Davis, the legendary "Voice of the Jayhawks" for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 80, his family announced Friday, March 21.

Mar 21, 2025
2024-25 Russell High School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams (photos by Jason Drake)
Sports Several RHS Basketball Players Make All-MCL Team

Six Russell High School Basketball players were named to the 2024-2025 Mid-Continent League All-League Basketball team voted on by league coaches.

Mar 18, 2025
Basketball
Sports Area Players Receive All-League Basketball Honors

Numerous area Basketball players have received all-league recognition from the Northern Plains League and Central Prairie League.

Mar 18, 2025
Sam Thielen
Sports Special to KRSL.com: A Thief is Running Loose in Russell-Victoria's Outfield

A thief is running loose in the outfield for the Russell High baseball Broncos. No arrests are necessary, but Sam Thielen has a distinctive way of issuing citations.

Mar 17, 2025
(L to R): Russell's Averie Counts, Karsyn Hamlin and Ruby Baxter each won state championships at the USAWKS Kids Folkstyle State Tournament in Topeka March 14-16.
Sports 11 Members of Russell Wrestling Club Place at State

Ruby Baxter, Averie Counts and Karsyn Hamlin each won state championships and eight other members of the Russell Wrestling Club medaled at the USAWKS Kids Folkstyle State Tournament in Topeka March 14...

Mar 17, 2025
The Central Plains Oilers receive medals after finishing fourth at the Class 1A Division l State Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, Kansas. (KRSL Staff Photo by Erik Stone).
Sports Oilers Fall in Overtime to South Gray, Finish 4th at State

DODGE CITY-Gavin Wahl scored 17 points and South Gray was a perfect 19 for 19 from the free throw line as the Rebels rallied to beat Central Plains 65-56 in overtime Saturday in the Class 1A Division ...

Mar 15, 2025