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As of Noon, Friday, February 26, Russell County has 842 total positive cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, an increase of three since Wednesday, according to the Russell County Health Departme...

As requested by the Biden Administration of all presidentially-appointed US Attorneys, United States Attorney for the District of Kansas and Lucas native Stephen R. McAllister is resigning his positio...

Great Plains Manufacturing and Land Pride are hosting an area job fair in Lucas to find qualified applicants to support recent company growth at its Tipton and Lucas manufacturing facilities.

The Kansas Legislative session continues in Topeka and in this week's newsletter, 109th Representative Troy Waymaster updates us on several hot topics and bills.

A Bunker Hill man was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Ellis County.

The Russell City Council will meet Tuesday, March 2 at 4:30 PM at City Hall.

The Russell County Commissioners will meet Monday, March 1 at the Russell County Courthouse beginning at 9 AM.

Kansas severe weather awareness week is March 1 through 5 and the statewide test tornado drill is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2 at 10 AM.

Calling all Russell area crafters, entrepreneurs and innovators! You are invited to be part of Russell’s Best Tent during Prairiesta this June in Russell.

Governor Laura Kelly has shared details regarding changes in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that will increase access and relief to businesses with under 20 employees and other business owners ...

Bomgaars Supply, Inc., a farm and ranch chain based in Sioux City, Iowa, recently purchased the former Shopko building in Russell.

As of Noon, Wednesday, February 24, Russell County has 840 total positive cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, an increase of three since Monday, according to the Russell County Health Departme...