Wheatland Nursing Center Alzheimers Marquee June 2026
Russell Community Garage Sale is June 5-7, Online Garage Sale Maps Now Available

Attention Russell residents and area treasure seekers and bargain hunters! The Russell Community Garage Sale is set for Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7.

Russell Community Garage Sale

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Kansas Board of Regents
Local Multiple Kansas Universities Seeking Tuition Increases for 2026-27 School Year

Kansas public universities are asking for tuition increases for the 2026-27 school year with changes anywhere between 3.5% to 6%, pending approval from the Kansas Board of Regents.

May 28, 2026
Russell's Freedom Fest will be held July 3 and 4.
Local Russell's Freedom Fest Expanding to Two Days to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

The Russell Area Chamber of Commerce and local organizations are gearing up for Freedom Fest. This year's celebration will be a two-day event honoring America's 250th birthday on July 3 and 4.

May 27, 2026
KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport Program
Local Kansas Zoos Launch New “KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport” Program

The seven Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoos across Kansas are teaming up for a new statewide promotion designed to encourage families to explore wildlife attractions across the state t...

May 27, 2026
Boil Water Advisory
Local Boil Water Advisory Issued For City of Luray

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Luray public water supply system located in Russell County.

May 26, 2026
Road Work
Local Overlay of Old Highway 40 Begins Wednesday Near Gorham

An overlay project of Old Highway 40 near Gorham in western Russell County is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, weather permitting.

May 26, 2026
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Truck

Russell County Commissioners held a special meeting on Friday, May 22 at the courthouse in Russell.

May 26, 2026

Sports

Russell-Victoria's Trey Zorn returns to the dugout during a doubleheader against Sacred Heart at the Shaffer Sports Complex in Russell, Kansas on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Todd Nilson).
Sports Broncos Claim Top Spot for Regionals After Split with Sacred Heart

Game 1: Sacred Heart 3, Russell-Victoria 1 Game 2: Russell-Victoria 5, Sacred Heart 1

May 07, 2026
Softball
Sports Lady Broncos Hold Off Sacred Heart to Split Home Finale

Game 1: Sacred Heart 10, Russell-Victoria 6 Game 2: Russell-Victoria 12, Sacred Heart 11

May 07, 2026
The Russell Broncos Boys Golf team celebrates after winning the Ellsworth Invitational in Ellsworth, Kansas on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Brent Mooney).
Sports Mooney and Bronco Golfers Roll at Ellsworth

The Russell Broncos Boys Golf team finished the 2026 regular season on Thursday in grand style by winning the Ellsworth Invitational at the Ellsworth Golf Course.

May 07, 2026
Russell High School Track and Field
Sports RHS Track and Field: Girls Place 5th, Boys 6th at Victoria

The Russell High School Track and Field teams completed the 2026 regular season on Thursday by taking part in the Tony "Red" Pfeifer Invitational hosted by Victoria Junior-Senior High School.

May 07, 2026
Photo courtesy of Great Bend Fire/EMS
Sports Great Bend to Celebrate SRCA Dragstrip Completion

The City of Great Bend and Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Sunflower Rod and Custom Association (SRCA) Dragstrip, located at 9951 B-29 Way, on Thursday, May 1...

May 07, 2026
Russell-Victoria's Trey Zorn connects for a base hit during a doubleheader against Larned at the Shaffer Sports Complex in Russell, Kansas on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Todd Nilson).
Sports Broncos Split With Larned

Game 1: Russell-Victoria 5, Larned 1 Game 2: Larned 7, Russell-Victoria 5

May 05, 2026