Rice County News

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.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years. The study... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

Severe Winds and Rainstorms Hit Golden Belt Sunday Morning, Causing Damage and Bringing Much-Needed Rainfall

Sunday, May 25

Winds gusting to over 70 miles an hour blasted southern and western areas of the Golden Belt early Sunday morning, those areas seeing beneficial rainfall over the weekend. Hardest hit was Hodgeman County where three limbs and power poles were downed, with a couple of... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

As of mid-afternoon Sunday, at least six people have died in crashes on Kansas Highways. The Kansas Highway Patrol said four of the fatalities came from a Saturday afternoon crash on K-4 about four miles west of the K-15 junction south of Abilene where a... Read More.

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

Friday, May 23

President Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 28 Kansas counties for damages caused by winter storms, straight line winds, flooding and wildfires from June 14-19. The declaration sought by Governor Laura Kelly will make available assistance to local units of governments and certain private... Read More.

NextEra Energy Resources Grants $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover to USD 444 Little River-Windom

Thursday, May 22

LITTLE RIVER, Kan., May 20, 2025 — NextEra Energy Resources, one of America’s largest energy infrastructure developers, has awarded a $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant to Kansas Unified School District 444 Little River-Windom through its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation. This grant underscores NextEra... Read More.

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.

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Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

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

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

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

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

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Severe Winds and Rainstorms Hit Golden Belt Sunday Morning, Causing Damage and Bringing Much-Needed Rainfall

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

NextEra Energy Resources Grants $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover to USD 444 Little River-Windom

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

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