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Plaid on the Plains is Nov. 28-29 in Russell
Local Go Plaid! Russell Businesses Hoping Shoppers Stay Local

The Friday after Thanksgiving means Black Friday to most people. But in recent years in Russell, the Friday after Thanksgiving has turned into Plaid Friday.

Nov 11, 2025
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Local Russell VFW Post 6240 Holds Veteran's Day Memorial Service

The Russell VFW Post 6240 held a beautiful Veteran's Day memorial program Tuesday morning, starting at 11 am. The program included an opening prayer, the singing of the national anthem, a speech from ...

Nov 11, 2025
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Local Student and Staff Recognition, Roof Repairs Highlight USD 407 BOE Meeting

The USD 407 Board of Education held their regular meeting on Monday, November 10, at 5:30 in the district building. Items that stand out from the meeting included student and staff recognition as well...

Nov 11, 2025
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Local Semi Overturned in Russell County After Driver Falls Asleep

In the early morning hours on Monday, November 10, a driver fell asleep at the wheel of a semi truck and overturned after drifting off the shoulder.

Nov 10, 2025
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Local RCACF Awards $92,980 in Grants to Support Russell County Area

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) has awarded $92,980 in grants to support a broad range of community projects, including the childcare, housing, youth, the arts, and libraries.

Nov 10, 2025
Canned Food
Local Government Surplus Commodity Distribution November Date Set

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, November 25, from 9-11 am.

Nov 10, 2025
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Full Steam Ahead

After a stop-and-go start to fall harvest because of weather and breakdowns, we’ve finally found our groove in November.

Nov 10, 2025
Boil Water Advisory
Local Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Bunker Hill

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Bunker Hill public water supply system located in Russell County.

Nov 07, 2025
Russell Recreation Commission
Local Russell Recreation Update: Winter Activities Are Almost Here!

Winter activities are almost here at the Russell Recreation Center, so Erik Stone invited Russell Rec Director Nick Turner onto the morning show to discuss what will be coming up.

Nov 07, 2025
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local U.S. 281 Reopening in Osborne County Delayed

The Kansas Department of Transportation has extended the closure of a portion of U.S. 281 in northern Osborne County.

Nov 07, 2025
Russell County Courthouse
Local Commissioners' Review and Road and Bridge Update Highlight Short Commissioners Meeting

The Russell County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, November 3, in the Commissioner Chambers at the Russell County Courthouse. Items of importance include the commissioners review a...

Nov 07, 2025
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Local State Conservation Commission Meeting and Elections

The State Conservation Commission will hold its quarterly meeting and also conduct the election of new members during the annual conference of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) i...

Nov 06, 2025