RUSSELL — With a snowstorm looming, a traffic emergency has been declared for the city of Russell, effective at 2 p.m. Monday. Vehicles parked on snow routes should be removed by 8 p.m.

Emergency snow routes include:
• Copeland Street from Wichita Avenue to Wisconsin Street
• Lincoln Street from Wichita Avenue to 15th Street
• Wisconsin Street from Van Houten to Copeland Street
• 15th Street from Van Houten to Copeland Street
• Ash Street from Wichita Avenue to Dorrance Street
• Jewell Street from Fossil Street to Maple Street
• Maple Street from Jewell Street to Luray Street
• Luray Street from Maple Street to Kansas Street
• Kansas Street from Luray Street to Jewell Street

All vehicles parked on emergency snow routes must be removed within six hours after notice of a traffic emergency has been given. Any vehicle parked on an emergency snow route after such period may be towed. Any expenses incurred to vehicles requiring tow away, as a result of snow removal work, shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator thereof and not at the expense or responsibility of the city of Russell.

This traffic emergency will remain in effect until terminated.

Also, Municipal Court scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday has been rescheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday. For more information, call (785) 483-6311.