The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on U.S. 283 in WaKeeney is scheduled to close for repairs March 21-23. U.S. 283 will be closed at the crossing. Through traffic will be detoured on I-70, K-23 and U ...

The Russell Play Park Project is nearing completion, with the equipment installed, turf being laid down and the fence on the way! However, there is just one final stretch of fundraising that needs to ...

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $3.9 million will be awarded to 12 projects across the state through the ...

The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, April 2–July 13 at the Nicodemus Township Hall, 304 Washington Ave, Nicodemus, KS 67625 ...

The Russell County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, March 16 at the Commission Chambers Russell County Courthouse.

Kansas 4-H has announced their 2026-27 scholarship winners, and two Midway District 4-H Members were chosen to receive state scholarships. Kierra Eck, graduate from Russell High School in 2025, was ...

Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299 (Sub for HB 2299), banning the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. Governor ...

The National Weather Service (NWS) team in Dodge City has projected an elevated risk for fire weather on Saturday, March 21 in Russell and the surrounding area. Above average temperatures and humidity ...

The Deines Cultural Center in Russell will host its 4th Annual Ron Raymer Memorial Jam Session and potluck on Sunday, March 22. It will be an afternoon of music, community and celebration starting at ...