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Russell Regional Hospital
Local RRH Hosting Medicare Advantage Presentation on Sept. 24

Russell Regional Hospital is offering an opportunity to learn more about the differences between Advantage Plans and original Medicare.

Sep 09, 2026
PHANTASMAGORIA, by Rodney Wood of Hoisington, is defined as an exhibition of optical effects and illusions, a constantly shifting complex succession of things seen or imagined, and a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection or assemblage. (Submitted Photo)
Local Artist Reception Planned for Sunday at Deines Cultural Center

The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell will open this Sunday, September 13 with an artist reception from 2 to 4 PM.

Sep 09, 2026
Crash
Local Two Injured in Three Vehicle Crash in Barton County

Two people were injured in a three vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in rural Barton County.

Sep 09, 2026
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell County Commissioners Approve 2027 Budget

Russell County Commissioners met Tuesday at the courthouse in Russell and approved the 2027 county budget along with fire districts #1 through #5 budgets.

Sep 08, 2026
Heat
Local Just How Hot Has It Been in Russell This Summer?

The summer of 2026 started off with rain and below normal temperatures, but a change in the weather pattern in early July has since brought consistent dry and hot conditions to the Russell area, Kansa...

Sep 08, 2026
Road Work
Local U.S. 24 to be Resurfaced in Graham County

Resurfacing work on U.S. 24 in Graham County is expected to begin this week.

Sep 08, 2026
The cub and it’s mother, Maxi. The cub has not been given a name yet. (Courtesy Photo)
Local Rolling Hills Zoo Welcomes First Spotted Hyena Cub

Rolling Hills Zoo, west of Salina, announces the birth of its first spotted hyena cub, born September 3.

Sep 08, 2026
Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office
Local Body of Missing Great Bend Man Found in Rural Ellsworth County

The body of a missing 62-year-old man from Great Bend was found on Saturday in Ellsworth County.

Sep 07, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: September Sizzle

The combines are rolling and the grain trucks are traveling the roads to get corn delivered to our local elevator. While we actually started picking corn in August, the hot summer days have continued ...

Sep 07, 2026
Keegan Ray Martens
Local Great Bend Police Make Arrest in Murder

At approximately 12:30 AM on Saturday, September 5, Great Bend Police Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Lakin Avenue in Great Bend in reference to a 911 hang-up call.

Sep 05, 2026
Crash
Local Wichita Man Injured in Semi Crash in Russell County

A Wichita man fell asleep at the wheel and was injured in a crash early Friday morning along Interstate 70 in Russell County.

Sep 05, 2026
City of Russell, Kansas
Local City of Russell: Details About Stage 2 Water Warning

On Tuesday, the Russell City Council approved moving to a Stage 2 Water Warning for the community.

Sep 04, 2026