Overview Financial Marquee March 2023
Russell Community Garage Sale is First Saturday in June

The Russell Community Garage Sale held annually on the first Saturday of June benefits those holding garage sales and wanting to be advertised in the publication.

Russell Community Garage Sale

Local News

US Department of Agriculture
Local USDA Invites Applications for Storm Damage Recovery, Storm Shelter Construction

US Department of Agriculture Kansas Rural Development invites Kansans from rural communities to apply for loans and grants to repair property damaged during recent storms.

May 01, 2024
Jordan Perez
Local USD 407 Superintendent Jordan Perez Releases District Newsletter for May

Russell County USD 407 Superintendent Jordan Perez has released his district newsletter for May.

May 01, 2024
Troy Waymaster
Local Representative Waymaster: From the Dome to Home

State Representative Troy Waymaster has released his final legislative newsletter for the 2024 Kansas Legislative Session.

May 01, 2024
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Photo Courtesy US Navy
Local Sailor with Local Connection Dies After Falling Overboard During Training in Virginia

A Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia sailor who died Sunday evening after falling overboard during training on the York River has been identified according to the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.

Apr 30, 2024
The Garden of Eden
Local Big Kansas Road Trip to Visit Ellsworth, Lincoln Counties and Community of Lucas

The Big Kansas Road Trip will be held in Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties and the community of Lucas in Russell County Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5.

Apr 30, 2024
US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
Local Senator Moran Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect AM Radio

US Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, joined his colleagues Tuesday in co-sponsoring the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Apr 30, 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