Rice County News

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Thursday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day. “Each Memorial Day, we come... Read More.

Rep. Mann, Colleagues Invest in Land Grant Universities and Agriculture Innovation

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral AuGmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful (AG RESEARCH) Act. The Ag Research... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Advance President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill fulfills priorities that Rep. Mann and President Trump campaigned on, including making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, securing the nation’s borders, and reducing... Read More.

iKan, KDOT and DMV Alerts Kansans of Nationwide Unpaid Toll Text Scam

Wednesday, May 21

Have you recently gotten a message saying that you owe an unpaid toll and that if you don't pay it, you will be fined or have a penalty? The Kansas Department of Revenue, the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles... Read More.

Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports

Tuesday, May 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 19, 2025) — In early May, a delegation of U.S. livestock genetics and agriculture leaders representing Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Idaho, and the Senepol Cattle Breeders Association traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico, to advance trade partnerships and expand the global reach of... Read More.

Speakers, Special Events Set for 87th Session of American Legion Boys State of Kansas

Tuesday, May 20

Congressman Schmidt, Secretary of State Schwab Set for Visits High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 87th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7, at Kansas State University in... Read More.

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.

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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Rep. Mann, Colleagues Invest in Land Grant Universities and Agriculture Innovation

Rep. Mann Votes to Advance President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

iKan, KDOT and DMV Alerts Kansans of Nationwide Unpaid Toll Text Scam

Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports

Speakers, Special Events Set for 87th Session of American Legion Boys State of Kansas

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

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

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

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

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

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

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