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USD 407 Steering Committee Hosts Community Insight Forum

The USD 407 Steering Committee hosted a Community Insight Forum Tuesday evening at the Dream Theatre in downtown Russell.

USD 407 Community Insight Forum 11-12-24

Local News

Crime
Local Oilfield Theft Reported in Barton County

Between October 25 and 28, oilfield service equipment and tools were stolen from a location in northwest Barton County.

Oct 31, 2024
Kansas Corporation Commission
Local Kansas Corporation Commission Warns Consumers to Beware of Electric Savings Scam

The Kansas Corporation Commission has received a report that an individual claiming to be working with the KCC is calling utility customers and offering a 30 percent discount on their electric bills.

Oct 30, 2024
Russell Police Department
Local Foot Pursuit Results in Secure Alert for Bickerdyke Elementary

On October 30 at around 11:30 AM, Russell Police officers and troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol attempted to stop and arrest Christopher Raven, Jr. at 2nd and Lincoln in Russell for felony warra...

Oct 30, 2024
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT Announces Approved October Bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place October 16 in Topeka.

Oct 30, 2024
BOE, City Council and County Commission Joint Meeting 10-28-24
Local USD 407 BOE, Russell City Council and Russell County Commission Meet for Joint Work Study

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education, the Russell City Council and the Russell County Commission met together Monday evening at Russell Junior-Senior High School.

Oct 29, 2024
Vote
Local Know the Candidates: Russell County Commission Races

The November 5 General Election in Russell County features four contested county commissioner races.

Oct 29, 2024

Sports

Girls Tennis Regional Qualifiers from Russell and Victoria High Schools include Anna-Marie Marsell, Hailey Gier, Aurora Nowlin, Piper Nowlin, Rachel Kuhn and Jameson Toon along with Head Coach Kaylene Gabel and Assistant Coach Connor Nichol. (Photo courtesy of Kaylene Gabel).
Sports Three Area Girls Tennis Players Fall Just Short of State

Heading into Day 2 of the KSHSAA Class 3-2-1A Regional at Trego Community High School in WaKeeney, two Girls Tennis players from Russell and one from Victoria needed one win to qualify for the State T...

Oct 12, 2024
2024 Russell High School Football Team Picture by Jason Drake
Sports Undefeated Norton Too Much for Russell

The Russell High School football team traveled to undefeated Norton on Friday, October 11 and lost 42-22.

Oct 12, 2024
KZRS Area Game of the Week sign.
Sports Sylvan-Lucas Handed First Loss by Clifton-Clyde

SYLVAN GROVE-Jack Skocny accounted for 230 yards of offense and three total touchdowns as the Clifton-Clyde Eagles took down Sylvan-Lucas 32-6 in 8-Man Division l District 4 action Friday evening at W...

Oct 11, 2024
Football
Sports Area Football Scores - Oct. 11

Area high school Football scores for Friday, October 11.

Oct 11, 2024
2024 Victoria and Russell Girls Tennis Regional Qualifiers (Photo courtesy of Kaylene Gabel).
Sports Area Players Compete at Trego Girls Tennis Regional

Girls Tennis players from Russell and Victoria opened play at the KSHSAA Class 3-2-1A Regional Friday at Trego Community High School in WaKeeney.

Oct 11, 2024
The Russell Lady Broncos Volleyball team salutes senior Taylor Birney after she recorded her 500th career dig at Amos Morris Gymnasium on Thursday, October 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of RHS Volleyball).
Sports Lady Broncos Drop Pair on Senior Night

The Russell Lady Broncos Volleyball team played their final home matches of the 2024 season by hosting a Senior Night triangular against Concordia and Minneapolis at Amos Morris Gymnasium.

Oct 10, 2024