Full Circle Floral & Decor Christmas Open House Marquee
Lizzy White Brings RMSI Christmas Theme to Life

In what has become a Christmas tradition, local artist Lizzy White has again painted the Russell Main Street, Inc. Christmas Parade theme on the bricks of Main Street in Russell at 8th and Main.

Lizzy White's painting celebrates the 2024 RMSI theme of "There's Snow Place Like Home."

Local News

Russell County USD 407
Local Strengthening Families Program Begins Tuesday in Russell

Russell County USD 407 is partnering with K-State Research and Extension to offer a Strengthening Families Program.

Dec 02, 2024
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell County Commissioners Take Step Towards Replacing Hell Creek Bridge

Russell County Commissioners met Monday and took another step towards replacing the aging Hell Creek Bridge at Wilson Lake.

Dec 02, 2024
Kansas Department of Revenue
Local Kansas November Total Tax Collections at $675.5 Million; 3.6% Below the Estimate

Kansas total tax collections were down slightly in November.

Dec 02, 2024
Lizzy White's painting celebrates the 2024 RMSI theme of "There's Snow Place Like Home."
Local Lizzy White Brings RMSI Christmas Theme to Life

In what has become a Christmas tradition, local artist Lizzy White has again painted the Russell Main Street, Inc. Christmas Parade theme on the bricks of Main Street in Russell at 8th and Main.

Dec 01, 2024
Russell City Council 1-3-23
Local Russell City Council Meets Tuesday

The Russell City Council will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at City Hall.

Nov 30, 2024
953 meals were served Thursday at the Russell Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This tradition began in 1978 and was again held at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.
Local Record 953 Meals Served at Russell Community Thanksgiving Dinner

A record 953 meals were served Thursday at the 46th annual Russell Community Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.

Nov 30, 2024

Sports

2024 KSHSAA State Football Playoffs
Sports Central Plains' Magical Postseason Ends with Loss at State

The Central Plains High School football team met Hoxie in Greensburg on Saturday evening, November 30 in the 2024 8-Man Division I State Championship and lost 46-0.

Dec 01, 2024
Victoria Knights
Sports Axtell Defeats Victoria, Claims Fourth Consecutive State Championship

The Victoria High School football team traveled to Greensburg Saturday morning, November 30 to play Axtell for the 2024 8-Man Division II State Championship, but fell 50-0.

Dec 01, 2024
KZRS Basketball Game of Week
Sports KZRS Game of the Week Basketball Schedule Announced

The 2024-25 Area High School Basketball Game of the Week Broadcast Schedule is set for Classic Hits 107.9 KZRS and KRSL.com.

Nov 30, 2024
Victoria Knights 2024 Sub-State Champions 11-22-24. Photo courtesy Victoria Jr-Sr HS on X.
Sports Victoria Wins at Dighton, Advances to State Championship Game

The Victoria High School football team punched its ticket to the 2024 8-Man Division II State Championship game with a resounding 66-20 Sub-State victory at previously unbeaten Dighton on Friday, Nove...

Nov 23, 2024
The Central Plains Oilers earned their third trip to the 8-Man Division l State Championship Game in 11 years and first since 2018 with a 28-25 win over Clifton-Clyde in the Sub-State title game on Friday, November 22, 2024 in Claflin, Kansas. (Photo courtesy of Tamara Dody).
Sports Central Plains Rallies Past Clifton-Clyde, Punches Ticket to State Title Game

CLAFLIN-Brodie Crites' 26-yard touchdown pass to Joel Schreiber with 32 seconds remaining helped Central Plains rally to defeat Clifton-Clyde 28-25 Friday night in the 8-Man Division l Sub-State Champ...

Nov 22, 2024
2024 Russell High School Football Team Picture by Jason Drake
Sports 10 Broncos Earn MCL All-League Honors

The Mid-Continent League has announced its all-league football selections for the 2024 season.

Nov 19, 2024