Russell, Kansas Police Department

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08/24/2026

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August 24, 2026

Law Enforcement Responds to Bomb Threat at Russell Junior-Senior High School

At approximately 3:14 p.m. today, Russell County Communications received call regarding a bomb threat at Russell Junior-Senior High School (RJSHS).

Immediately, a coordinated response was initiated from USD 407 Administration and law enforcement officers with the Russell Police Department and Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The immediate response included an immediate sweep of the RJSHS building and grounds and increased law enforcement presence at Bickerdyke and Simpson Elementary Schools.

Around 4:00 p.m. the RJSHS was deemed safe for students to be released from school following an initial sweep by a K-9 with the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Hazardous Device Unit.

At 5:40 p.m. a complete search and sweep of the RJSHS premises was completed by the Kansas Highway Patrol Hazardous Device K-9 Unit which yielded negative results.

The Russell Police Department acknowledges the inconvenience of this event and its effect regarding school dismissal; however, the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff was and remains the highest priority. Officials want to reassure the community that strong coordination among local and state law enforcement agencies continues to help ensure a safe environment for all students and employees.

The incident remains under investigation, and no further details will be released at this time.

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***PUBLIC INFORMATION***Tim Kijanka with Southwestern Advantage has obtained a solicitor’s license with the City of Russ...
08/03/2026

***PUBLIC INFORMATION***

Tim Kijanka with Southwestern Advantage has obtained a solicitor’s license with the City of Russell and will be going around selling children’s educational books door-to-door.

*This post is not an endorsement or recommendation of any product, it is for the public’s information.*

UPDATE: Dog was returned to the owner.Can you help us get this guy back home? He was found in the 1200 block of N. Krug ...
08/03/2026

UPDATE: Dog was returned to the owner.

Can you help us get this guy back home? He was found in the 1200 block of N. Krug ST. He is wearing a black collar with metal-like studs.

Please call Russell County 911 Communications at 785.483.2121 with information.

Can you help us get this girl home? Found overnight near 12th and Main. Call Russell County 911 Communications at 785.48...
07/25/2026

Can you help us get this girl home? Found overnight near 12th and Main. Call Russell County 911 Communications at 785.483.2121 with info.

07/21/2026

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has received reports from citizens regarding scam calls. In these calls, the caller has pretended to be an employee of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.

***No longer current***Russell County has been placed into a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 AM. Please pay attention ...
07/10/2026

***No longer current***

Russell County has been placed into a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 AM. Please pay attention to the weather and have multiple ways to receive weather notifications.

07/04/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT FREEDOM FEST UPDATE 🚨

After consulting with the National Weather Service, Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel has made the decision to postpone tonight’s fireworks display.

While severe storms are not expected, strong wind gusts are forecast this evening, creating safety concerns for the fireworks show.

🎆 The Freedom Fest 250 Fireworks Celebration has been rescheduled to:

📅 Sunday, July 5
🕘 9:45 PM

The safety of our community, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to celebrating together tomorrow night with what promises to be an incredible fireworks display!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so everyone knows about the schedule change.

Thank you, and have a safe and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

06/22/2026

Tree Limb Pick-up and Storm Recovery

As recovery efforts continue, City crews will be working to clean up storm debris from City Parks and properties throughout the week.

For members of the community who suffered tree limb damage, we will be offering tree limb pick-up. Please have your limbs curbside by 7:00 am this Thursday morning. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆. 𝗜𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱. 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩

We have opened a city tree pile location for those customers who are able and willing to manage their own storm debris. Tree limbs may be dropped off 24/7, 7 days a week, at 186th and Homer Road, approximately one mile south of the City Cemetery. A gravel entry has been provided to the location. We appreciate the community’s cooperation as we work together to recover from this weekend’s storm.

Please call the City of Russell office at 785-483-6311 with any questions.

The watch was CANCELLED by the NWS. Russell County has been placed in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 AM.
06/21/2026

The watch was CANCELLED by the NWS.

Russell County has been placed in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 AM.

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