Fire, Smoke and Flavor BBQ Team Raises Funds for Russell Internship Program

Barbecue sales and contributions were collected at the Fire, Smoke and Flavor BBQ team on Friday evening, October 4 in downtown Russell to raise money for the 2025 Russell Internship Program.

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American Legion National Commander Visits Natoma
Local American Legion National Commander Visits Natoma

American Legion's National Commander James A. LaCoursiere continues a cross country tour of American Legion Posts for the purpose of sharing his vision in the prevention of veteran suicide.

Sep 26, 2024
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Local Three-Quarter Cent Sales Tax Question for City of Russell Water Source Development Will Be on November Ballot

The November General Election ballot will provide the Russell community an opportunity to participate in deciding how the City of Russell addresses securing sustainable water sources and infrastructur...

Sep 26, 2024
US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall
Local Senators Marshall, Lankford Introduce Bill to Encourage Responsible Oil Well Management in the Heartland

US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall of Kansas and Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma introduced legislation to support small oil producers and help better utilize resources when closing wells after producti...

Sep 26, 2024
Fatal Crash
Local Mankato Man Dies in Tractor Versus Semi Collision in Republic County, Two from Luray Injured

Late Monday evening, just west of Scandia in Republic County, a 38-year-old Mankato resident died in a crash involving a tractor and a semi-truck.

Sep 26, 2024
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Announces Kansas is Awarded STEP Funds to Expand Exporting Efforts for Kansas Businesses

Governor Laura Kelly has announced the US Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Kansas Department of Commerce a $450,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant for potential or curre...

Sep 26, 2024
Kansas Soybean Association
Local Kansas Soybean Association Announces Inaugural Event to Celebrate Industry Wins

Come January, soybean farmers in Kansas can unite in a new way to recognize good news in agriculture.

Sep 26, 2024

Sports

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Sports Ellinwood Rolls Past Herington, 47-0

ELLINWOOD-Cason Merritt and Drake Hosman scored two touchdowns apiece while Landon Simpson scored one rushing touchdown and returned a punt for another score to lead Ellinwood to a 47-0 victory over H...

Sep 13, 2024
2024 Russell High School Football Team Picture by Jason Drake
Sports Russell Dominates Oakley

The Russell High School football team scored its first win of the season on Friday, September 13 at home with a dominating 35-0 victory over Oakley.

Sep 13, 2024
Football
Sports Area Football Scores - Sept. 13

Area high school Football scores for Friday, September 13.

Sep 13, 2024
Volleyball
Sports Area Volleyball Scores - September 12

Area high school Volleyball scores for Thursday, September 12.

Sep 13, 2024
2024 Russell High School Volleyball Team Picture by Jason Drake
Sports Lady Broncos Sweep Out Smith Center and Trego

The Russell Lady Bronco Volleyball team continued their strong start to the 2024 season with a pair of sweeps during a triangular Tuesday evening at Amos Morris Gymnasium.

Sep 10, 2024
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Sports Area Volleyball Scores - September 10

Area high school Volleyball scores for Tuesday, September 10.

Sep 10, 2024