Rice County News

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Monday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board.Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Thursday, June 19

This is day 2 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 Council.Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled.Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Storm Recovery Efforts Underway in McPherson County Amid Power Outages and Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

The McPherson Board of Public Utilities has all available crews working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible as of just before 6:30 AM they were aware of about 500 customer outages and are down to about 150 with most of these... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

Tuesday, June 17

LYONS, Kan. — Sewer and water rate increases were approved by the Lyons City council Monday. These increases are made to address long term major projects for both utilities, including the upcoming project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. At the June 2nd meeting, the... Read More.

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

A combination of high winds and very heavy rain moved across central Kansas early this morning, bringing with it a considerable amount of damage and flash flooding.The McPherson area took the brunt of the storm, with Doppler radar estimates of between 3-4 inches up... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 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 Council.Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control.Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

Everfull to Cease Meal Services in Ten Kansas Counties Effective July 1

Thursday, June 12

Everfull, a Hutchinson based organization that operates Friendship Meals programs in 13 counties in south central Kansas and Meals on Wheels in most, has announced it will end services in ten counties effective July 1, including Kingman, McPherson, Reno and Rice.The South Central Kansas... Read More.

Women Aviators Launching from Fairhope Alabama in the 48th Air Race Classic

Tuesday, June 10

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Get ready for a thrilling spectacle as women pilots from across the United States gear up to ignite the skies with the spirit of adventure and competition in the most anticipated aviation event of the year. The Air Race Classic, tracing... Read More.

Introducing Ad Astra Radio’s Hutchinson / Larned News Director Kaitlyn Mauro

Wednesday, June 4

Ad Astra Radio is excited to introduce the newest member to the News Team, Kaitlyn Wolters-Mauro from Atwood, Kansas.Kaitlyn will have the title of Hutchinson/Larned News Director. "At Ad Astra Radio, we take our role as local broadcasters very seriously. We want to entertain, engage... Read More.

May Total Tax Collections Over $657M; 31.7% Above Estimate

Tuesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends May 2025 with total tax collections at $657.7 million. That is $158.3 million, or 31.7%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were down 0.2% from May 2024. “Surpassing estimates this month is a positive indicator, but we... Read More.