Overview Financial Shred Day Marquee April 2024
Due to projected high winds expected today (April 18), the middle school track meet in Russell has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
17th Annual KRSL Royals Alumni Youth Baseball Clinic is May 22; Registration Now Open!

The Kansas City Royals are coming to Russell… well, former players that is. The Royals Alumni will be back in Russell on Wednesday, May 22 for KRSL's 17th Annual Fred White Memorial Royals Alumni youth baseball clinic at the Memorial Park Complex.

Former Royals Pitcher Dennis Leonard at the 2021 Royals Alumni Clinic in Russell. (Photo by David Elliott)

Local News

Electric Utility Excellence in Reliability Recognition 4-16-24
Local City of Russell Electric Utility Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Electric Reliability

The American Public Power Association (APPA) has recognized the City of Russell Electric Utility with a Certificate of Excellence in Reliability for achieving exceptional reliability in 2023.

Apr 17, 2024
Russell Mayor Jim Cross and Carol Reynolds.
Local Carol Reynolds Named City of Russell Employee of the Quarter

The City of Russell is thrilled to announce Carol Reynolds as the Employee of the Quarter.

Apr 17, 2024
Russell Deputy City Manager Kayla Schneider, Russell Mayor Jim Cross, Andrew Ochampaugh and KRSL/KZRS Russell Radio Marketing Representative Erik Stone.
Local Andrew Ochampaugh Selected as the Russell Community Impact Award Winner for March 2024

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Andrew Ochampaugh as the distinguished recipient of the March 2024 Russell Community Impact Award.

Apr 17, 2024
US Department of Agriculture
Local USDA Rural Development Partnership Helps Local Organizations Create, Expand Food Programs in Rural Kansas

US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kansas Director Christy Davis has announced that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs...

Apr 17, 2024
Russell City Council 1-3-23
Local Russell City Council Approves Work Order for Main Street Revitalization Project

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved a work order from Professional Engineering Consultants for the Main Street Revitalization Project.

Apr 17, 2024
Rolling Hills Zoo Celebrates Arrival of First African Pancake Tortoise Hatchling
Local Rolling Hills Zoo Celebrates Arrival of First African Pancake Tortoise Hatchling

Rolling Hills Zoo proudly announces the hatching of its first African pancake tortoise offspring.

Apr 17, 2024

Sports

Anna Thielen and All-Star Team
Sports Thielen Scores 11 Points in Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Game

Russell High School senior Anna Thielen scored 11 points and helped the light team defeat the dark team 93-33 in the Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Game on Saturday in Colby.

Apr 15, 2024
baseball in glove
Sports Area Baseball Scores - April 13

Area high school Baseball scores for Saturday, April 13.

Apr 15, 2024
Softball and Baseball
Sports Bronco Baseball and Softball Teams Split at Ellinwood

The Russell Victoria Baseball and Softball teams split road doubleheaders on Friday afternoon in Ellinwood.

Apr 13, 2024
Softball
Sports Area Softball Scores - April 11

Area high school Softball scores for Thursday, April 11.

Apr 12, 2024
2024 Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Games
Sports Russell's Anna Thielen Selected to Play in Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Game

Russell High School senior Anna Thielen has been selected to play in the Western Kansas All-Star Basketball Game in Colby on Saturday, April 13.

Apr 10, 2024
Russell High School Golf
Sports Russell's Mooney Takes Seventh in Osborne

Russell's Jake Mooney fired an 85 to earn a seventh place finish at the Osborne Invitational on Tuesday, April 9 at the Shady Bend Course.

Apr 10, 2024