Alpha 7 Outdoor Suppressor Day Marquee March 2024
First Kansas Designated Scenic Backroad Created in Russell County

The Post Rock Scenic Byway Committee and the Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce they have created the first state of Kansas designated scenic backroad.

Post Rock Scenic Byway Photo Courtesy Kansas Tourism

Local News

Images of America Russell County
Local New Book That Tells the History of Russell County Through Images Will Soon Be Released

A new book that tells the history of Russell County through images will soon be released.

Mar 20, 2024
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Local Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Names Five Staff as New Managers

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation has promoted five staff members to manager positions.

Mar 20, 2024
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell County Commissioners Discuss Landfill Track Loader

The Russell County Commissioners met Monday and discussed the Russell County Landfill track loader.

Mar 19, 2024
USD 407 BOE Member Brett Mai, Nikki Wiggins, Tane Height and BOE Member Deanna Myers.
Local Tane Height, Nikki Wiggins Honored as February USD 407 Staff Members of the Month

Tane Height and Nikki Wiggins were honored Monday evening by the Russell County USD 407 Board of Education and Community for Classrooms as the February 2024 USD 407 staff members of the month.

Mar 19, 2024
RHS Financial Aid Workshop
Local RHS Will Host Financial Aid Workshop on April 3

Russell High School will host a come-and-go financial aid workshop in the Student Services Center on April 3 from 2 to 5:30 PM.

Mar 19, 2024
Road Closed
Local Lincoln Road Between 176th, 179th Street Closed While Crews Mill, Rework Road Surface

On March 19, the Russell County Road and Bridge Department closed Lincoln Road between 176th Street and 179th Street in one mile sections while crews mill and rework the road surface.

Mar 19, 2024

Sports

From left: Russell-Sylvan-Lucas Wrestlers Jaden Ney, Teagen Pfeifer, Brayden Suchy and Xzephren Donner pose for a picture after the State Wrestling Tournament in Salina on Saturday, February 24.  Ney won the 145-pound Class 4-1A State title, Pfeifer finished 2nd at 165 pounds in Class 3-2-1A while Suchy and Donner both placed 3rd. (Photo courtesy of Jason Pfeifer).
Sports Russell's Ney Wins State Title, Pfeifer Places Second, Donner and Suchy Third

Russell's Jaden Ney captured the 145-pound Class 4-1A Girls State Wrestling Championship on Saturday night at Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina to complete a perfect 38-0 season.

Feb 23, 2024
KRSL/KZRS Basketball Scoreboard
Sports Area Basketball Scores - Friday, February 23

Area high school Basketball scores for Friday, February 23.

Feb 23, 2024
KRSL/KZRS Basketball Scoreboard
Sports Area Basketball Scores - Thursday, February 22

Area high school Basketball scores for Thursday, February 22.

Feb 22, 2024
2024 KSHSAA State Basketball
Sports Sub-State Basketball Tournament Brackets Released for Classes 3A, 2A

Brackets have been released for Classes 3A and 2A Sub-State Basketball Tournaments in Kansas.

Feb 21, 2024
2023-24 RHS Girls and Boys Basketball Team Pictures by Jason Drake
Sports RHS Wraps Regular Season with Sweep at Ellis

Girls: Russell 39, Ellis 37 ​​​Boys: Russell 62, Ellis 45

Feb 20, 2024
KRSL/KZRS Basketball Scoreboard
Sports Area Basketball Scores - February 20

Area high school Basketball scores for Tuesday, February 20.

Feb 20, 2024