Rice County News

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on July 5, 2025, in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who... Read More.

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

Monday, June 30

EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyons man has been convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in the October, 2020 shootings of Lyons Police Sergeant Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher and coach Brian Friess. Adam Hrabik was convicted Friday by a Lyon County... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks. Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

Wednesday, June 25

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) — Kansas Tourism announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos,... Read More.

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.

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.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

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

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

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