Krug Pasture Service and Fencing Marquee April 2025
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Wicked Fest in Russell!
Local From Biking Event to Festival: Russell Hosts Inaugural Wicked Fest Saturday

It started out as a friendly race for bike enthusiasts and now has grown into an all day event to include Russell. Russell Main Street, Inc. along with Russell County Leadership and the organizers of ...

May 15, 2025
The Russell Lemonade Stand Challenge will be June 20-21.
Local Save the Date! Russell Lemonade Stand Challenge will be June 20-21

The dates are now set for Russell's Lemonade Stand Challenge.

May 15, 2025
Leaders of six Kansas public universities submitted recommendations for tuition adjustments to the Kansas Board of Regents, including members in this image taken during a visit to Wichita State University. The increases range from 2.5% to 4%, with Emporia State University declining to raise tuition in the 2025-2026 academic year. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)
Local Five of Six State Universities in Kansas Seek Tuition Hikes to Grapple with Financial Obstacles

Administrators of public universities in the Kansas Board of Regents system proposed student tuition increases for undergraduate resident students in the upcoming academic year ranging from 2.5% at Pi...

May 15, 2025
US Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
Local U.S. Senate Resolution Passed to Recognize National Police Week

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and 79 bipartisan senators in applauding the Senate’s unanimou...

May 15, 2025
Russell Regional Hospital
Local RRH Celebrates National Hospital Week

National Hospital Week is celebrated May 11-17.

May 15, 2025
Canned Food
Local Commodity Distribution is May 20 in Russell

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and the Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, May 20 from 9 to 11 AM.

May 15, 2025
U.S. Flag
Local Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, May 15 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

May 14, 2025
Russell Rural Water District #3
Local Notice to Russell Rural Water District #3 Customers: Expect Outages, Loss of Pressure Next Few Days

Officials from Russell Rural Water District #3 issued a notice to its customers on Wednesday.

May 14, 2025
Feeding the Future
Local Russell's New Feeding the Future Program Starts Monday

After months of planning and fundraising, Russell's new Feeding the Future program kicks off on Monday.

May 14, 2025
Summer Meal Program
Local USD 407 Summer Meal Program Begins June 2

Russell County USD 407 has announced details for its summer meal program.

May 14, 2025
"Self Perspective" by Hannah Koelling
Local Artist Reception Set for Sunday at Deines Cultural Center

A new exhibition has opened at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell and it is titled "Hannah Koelling: Senior Portfolio."

May 14, 2025
National Hospital Week
Local National Hospital Week is May 11-17

This week is National Hospital Week (May 11-17), a week to shine a spotlight on hospitals, health systems and health care workers who strive to save lives daily.

May 14, 2025