State Senator Elaine Bowers has released her week 11 Senate Scene newsletter.

Local News

The Russell County Commissioners met Monday and recognized County Clerk Mary Nuss for her upcoming retirement.

A Colorado man was injured in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 70 near Russell.

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education met Monday and approved a strategic plan.

Longtime Russell teacher Kim Stoppel has been nominated for the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame.

Brigadier General Michael Venerdi will be installed as the 38th Kansas Adjutant General in a transfer of authority ceremony on Saturday, April 1 at 2 PM on the south steps of the Kansas Statehouse.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants.
Sports

Brackets are out for next week's Class 2A and 3A Sub-State Basketball Tournaments in Kansas.

Girls: Ellis 47, Russell 21 Boys: Russell 60, Ellis 32

Area high school basketball scores for Tuesday, February 21.

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has released their final regular-season rankings ahead of the start of sub-state tournaments.

Area high school basketball scores for Monday, February 20.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the Sub-State Brackets for Class 1A Division 1 and 2.