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Garrett Berry, New Russell Building Official/Zoning Administrator
Local Garrett Berry Appointed Building Official/Zoning Administrator

Garrett Berry has been appointed to the position of Building Official/Zoning Administrator effective July 5, 2025. Garrett has worked for the City of Russell since 2024 as the Building Inspector.

Jul 15, 2025
Harvest Reports Day 12
Local Day 12, Final Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2025

This is day 12 and the final day of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kans...

Jul 15, 2025
Drought Map July 2025
Local Governor Kelly Updates Declaration of Drought Emergency, Warnings, and Watches for Kansas Counties

Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties.

Jul 14, 2025
Russell County Sheriff's Office
Local Russell County Sheriff's Office Investigating an Inmate Death on Saturday Morning

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Russell County Jail.

Jul 14, 2025
Kansas Department of Transportation
Local KDOT urges drivers to slow down as part of national safety campaign

Speeding is dangerous and with more drivers on the road during the busy summer travel season, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reminding drivers it’s not worth the risk.

Jul 14, 2025
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
Local Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto

Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland along with many federal and state dignitaries today celebrated with Panasonic Energy the grand opening of the larges...

Jul 14, 2025
Russell City Council 1-3-23
Local Russell City Council to Meet Tuesday

The Russell City Council will meet Tuesday, July 15 at 4:30 PM at City Hall.

Jul 14, 2025
Russell County USD 407
Local Russell County USD 407 Online Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year is Now Open!

Online enrollment for the 2025-26 school year at Russell County USD 407 is officially open. Please enroll your student(s) at your earliest convenience.

Jul 14, 2025
Russell County Courthouse
Local Russell County Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 16

The Russell County Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, July 16 at 9 am in the Commission Room at the Russell County Court House at 401 N Main in Russell.

Jul 11, 2025
Truck Accident Pic 2 7-10-25
Local One Person Injured During Vehicle Accident in Barton County Thursday Morning

On July 10th, 2025, at about 9:00 AM sheriff's deputies responded to an injury accident at the intersection of K-96 highway and 30 Ave. just northwest of the city of Great Bend. Upon arrival deputies ...

Jul 11, 2025
Harvest Reports Day 11
Local Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2025

This is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Cou...

Jul 11, 2025
Barton County Sheriff's Office
Local Vandalization of Catholic School in Barton County Under Investigation

On 07/10/2025 at approximately 5:00 PM the Barton County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to St. Anne's Catholic School in Olmitz for a report of vandalism.

Jul 11, 2025