Former Russell Mayor Raymond Curtis "Curt" Mader has died. He was 55.

Local News

Governor Laura Kelly has announced the statewide move to Phase 2 of Kansas' COVID-19 vaccination plan.

As of 5 PM, Wednesday, January 20, Russell County has 791 total positive cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, an increase of four since Monday, according to the Russell County Health Department...

Governor Laura Kelly has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard in Kansas.

The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved a water rate increase.

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor on Tuesday, January 26 from 9 to 11 AM and at the Russell County Food Pantry on Wednesday, January 27 from 9 to 11 AM.

USD 399 Natoma-Paradise-Waldo Superintendent Larry Geist has announced his resignation.
Sports

Russell High School wrestler Medora Cooper placed second at the Nickerson Girls Invitational on Tuesday, January 19.

PLAINVILLE-Camille Dortland led three Russell players in double figures with a career-high 22 points as the Lady Broncos ended a four-game losing streak with a 63-38 win over Stockton in MCL Tournamen...

Area high school basketball scores for Tuesday, January 19.

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has released its first high school rankings after the holiday break.

Area high school basketball scores for Monday, January 18.

The Russell High School boys basketball team defeated Smith Center 67-45 at Plainville's Cardinal Gym on Monday, January 18 in a Mid-Continent League Tournament consolation game.