The Central Plains Oilers came in as the #1 seed, so they got to take on the lowest seeded #8 Canton-Galva Eagles. After a slow start, especially in the second quarter, Central Plains was able to find ...

Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed, agency staff, and local leaders today to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new KDOT District ...

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) are alerting the public to a sophisticated "smishing" (SMS phishing) scam targeting residents by using ...

EMPORIA-Gerek Reber and William Konrade scored 10 points apiece and Lebo used clutch free throw shooting to defeat Victoria ...

The Russell County USD 407 Board of Education held their regular meeting on Monday, March 9, at the District Office. Items that highlighted the meeting include student and staff recognition, as well ...

Kansas Lottery officials report that someone won a prize valued at $100,000 in North-Central Kansas last Friday. The question is who?

Nex-Tech has made a $75,000 loan to support Bricks Co-Working Hub, a new business and community space in Russell, KS. Bricks will operate open workspaces, office rental, conference room rental, ...

The honors continue for the Russell High School girls wrestling team after winning the Class 3-2-1A State Championship.

On Monday, March 2, 2026, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags on all state ...

The Facilities Committee for USD 407 Schools will meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 PM at Chet's Place in Russell. The committee invites you to join them to discuss the March 3 bond question and ...

Five area teams, three girls' teams and two boys' teams, will compete in the Quarterfinal round of the KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11.

April Fools-a-Palooza in Lucas will have more artists, art activities, food, and whimsy than you can shake a stick (or is that a straw?) at, and it’s all happening Wednesday, April 1. This year it’s ...