Rice County News

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Increases and Community Updates at Meeting May 19

Tuesday, May 20

LYONS, Kan. — The cost of dying in Lyons was again discussed by the Lyons City Council Monday as continued review of a proposal to increase fees at Lyons Municipal Cemetery. At their May 5th meeting City Administrator Troy Houtman presented a proposal to... Read More.

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Extensive Damage Across Central and Western Kansas Sunday into Early Monday Morning

Monday, May 19

Damage assessment teams from the National Weather Service are looking at damage from multiple tornadoes Sunday into early Monday morning across central and western Kansas that struck at least two cities and caused damage, some extensive, in several counties.One of the cities that was... Read More.

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

Friday, May 16

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Lyons High School senior who was to graduate this weekend was killed Thursday evening in a car-semi crash in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Nathaniel (Nate) Dold of Sterling was eastbound on K-156 about 3 ½ miles northeast... Read More.

2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With one concert yet to be announced, ticket sales for the NexTech Grandstand shows at the 2025 Kansas State Fair have as a group covered 81 percent of the cost for those shows. General Manager Bryan Schulz told the Kansas State... Read More.

Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing MOMS Act to Help Strengthen Families

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Mother’s Day, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined 18 of his colleagues in introducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would provide critical support to women during the beginning phases of motherhood –... Read More.

Senators Marshall, Tuberville, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes on Overtime Wages

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) today introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would fulfill a key promise made by President Donald Trump to give tax relief to American workers. The legislation would create an... Read More.

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Proposal, Wastewater Improvements, and Employment Policies

Tuesday, May 6

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council last night discussed a proposal brought by City Administrator Troy Houtman to increase fees at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, which he told the Council are necessary to keep it solvent. The proposal he advanced called for an... Read More.

K-State Research Provides New Insight into Mosquito Immune Systems

Tuesday, May 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bianca Morejon and Kristin Michel already know what you think when they mention they are mosquito researchers.But even though these tiny insects are considered serious pests, the pair of Kansas State University biologists insist there's much to be learned about immunology,... Read More.

KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

Sen. Marshall Answers Comments During Tuesday Media Conference

Tuesday, April 29

As President Donald completed the first 100 days of his second term Tuesday, US Senator Roger Marshall said we are witnessing a rebirth of American greatness. In a media conference with Kansas reporters, the senator said, “If there's one theme I've heard over and... Read More.