Rice County News

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Tuesday, March 25

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature Tuesday voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Kansas Senate Bill 4 that ends the grace period for mail ballots to be received requiring all advance ballots to be in to the county clerk or election... Read More.

Erma Moses Inducted into Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame

Monday, March 24

The Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame has announced the induction of Erma Moses, a distinguished educator with nearly 40 years of dedicated service in Kansas schools. Mrs. Moses, who retired from USD 405 Lyons, has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the teaching... Read More.

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for U.S. Companies

Monday, March 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2025) — Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report... Read More.

Sterling College Recognizes Betty (Bott) ’59 Calderwood with Distinguished Service Award

Monday, March 24

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College has named Betty (Bott) Calderwood ’59 as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for her lifelong dedication and service to the College. Calderwood, a devoted alumna, has demonstrated exceptional commitment to Sterling College as a faculty member,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Move-Over Protections for all Highway Drivers

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed on Monday Senate Bill 8, which requires drivers to move over when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights. “Thanks to this commonsense bill, all drivers will now be required to move over or slow down if... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Revisions Related to Chickens in City Limits, Lease Agreement for a Community Garden, Retirement of City Clerk

Tuesday, March 18

LYONS, Kan. — The cost to raise chickens in Lyons will be going down next week, and regulations modified. The Lyons City Council Monday approved an ordinance revising city codes dealing with permitting chickens in the city limits. The most notable change to the ordinance... Read More.

Sterling College to Host Ribbon Cutting for New C.S. Lewis Center on March 24

Wednesday, March 12

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College is pleased to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the C.S. Lewis Center, a new hub for literary exploration, spiritual engagement, and scholarly study dedicated to the works and legacy of C.S. Lewis. The ceremony will take place on... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Chicken Ordinance Updates, Approves Other Items, Recognizes Amy Leiker as Employee of the Month

Tuesday, March 4

LYONS, Kan. — Changes to chicken rules in Lyons were discussed by the Lyons Council Monday. In reviewing the ordinance now in place, City Administrator Troy Houtman told the Lyons City Council Monday while the ordinance itself is solid there are some changes that... Read More.

Rice County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Oil Spill Suspects Near Lyons

Friday, February 28

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the person or persons who illegally dumped oil into a ditch just southwest of Lyons. This took place in the area of 15th Road and Avenue N, which would be Century and... Read More.

Little River High School Celebrates First Rudd Scholar Jailyn Millar

Tuesday, February 25

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — The Rudd Foundation surprised its first Little River High School Scholar during an all-school assembly on Monday, Feb. 24. Senior Jailyn Millar was 1 of 50 students selected for the Rudd Scholarship this year and among 75 finalists interviewed from... Read More.

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Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Erma Moses Inducted into Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for U.S. Companies

Sterling College Recognizes Betty (Bott) ’59 Calderwood with Distinguished Service Award

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Move-Over Protections for all Highway Drivers

Sterling College to Host Ribbon Cutting for New C.S. Lewis Center on March 24

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Lyons City Council Discusses Chicken Ordinance Updates, Approves Other Items, Recognizes Amy Leiker as Employee of the Month

Rice County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Oil Spill Suspects Near Lyons

Little River High School Celebrates First Rudd Scholar Jailyn Millar

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