Royals Baseball Clinic Marquee May 2024
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

A Grant to Smile About
Local RRH, RCACF Unite Efforts to Retain Local Dentist Services

Russell Regional Hospital and the Russell County Area Community Foundation have united efforts to maintain local dental services.

Apr 23, 2024
Russell County USD 407
Local USD 407 Activity Bus Involved in Multi-Vehicle Crash Tuesday in Barton County

A Russell County USD 407 activity bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Barton County.

Apr 23, 2024
Creed Humphrey Chats with Mike McKenna and Erik Stone
Local Mitch Holthus, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith Featured on Special KZRS Remote Broadcast

The Voice of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs Mitch Holthus joined Mike McKenna and Erik Stone for a special show Saturday on Classic Hits 107.9 KZRS.

Apr 22, 2024
Nature Inspired
Local Nature Inspired Opens April 28 at Deines Cultural Center

The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center in downtown Russell, Nature Inspired, opens with a reception on April 28 from 2 to 4 PM.

Apr 22, 2024
Road Work
Local Resurfacing Projects Planned in Ellis, Russell Counties

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work soon on resurfacing projects along Kansas Highway 255 in Ellis County and US Highway 281 in Russell County.

Apr 22, 2024
Fatal Crash
Local Barton County Sheriff's Office Responds to Fatal ATV Accident

The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal ATV/RTV accident that occurred over the weekend.

Apr 22, 2024

Sports

Russell High School Golf
Sports RHS Golf Ties for 4th at Plainville

The Russell High School Boys Golf team competed at the Plainville Invitational on Monday in windy conditions and finished tied for fourth place.

Apr 16, 2024
Hays High School Basketball standout Edwin Muller signs his National Letter of Intent to play at Hastings College on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  (Photo courtesy of Angie Muller).
Sports Muller Signs to Play Hoops at Hastings (Neb.) College

Edwin Muller, the son of Kai and Angie Muller of Russell signed a National Letter of Intent to play Basketball at Hastings College in Nebraska on Tuesday morning during a ceremony held at Hays High Sc...

Apr 16, 2024
Softball and Baseball
Sports Area High School Scores - April 15

Area high school Baseball and Softball scores for Monday, April 15.

Apr 16, 2024
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