Rice County News

KDHE Issues Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek Located South of Lyons

Wednesday, January 29

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek south of Lyons, as a result of operational problems at the city of Lyons' wastewater treatment plant. City Administrator Troy Houtman told... Read More.

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Wednesday, January 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets. According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.

Lyons School Bus Involved in Injury Crash Near Salina

Tuesday, January 28

A bus carrying members of the Lyons High School girls basketball team was involved in a Tuesday afternoon crash near Salina as they were heading to Minneapolis for a basketball game. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash involving the USD 405 bus and... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

Sterling College Theatre Presents A Doll’s House, Part Two

Thursday, January 23

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College Theatre invites you to step into a world of poignant humor and stirring debate with its production of Lucas Hnath’s acclaimed play, A Doll’s House, Part Two on Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1 at 7:30 p.m.... Read More.

Lyons City Council Explores Cost-Saving Strategies with KMGA

Tuesday, January 21

LYONS, Kan. — Representatives of the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency met with the Lyons City Council Monday to provide an overview of how the natural gas is purchased for the city. Director of Natural Gas for KMGA Dixie Riedel and General Manager Paul Mahlberg outlined... Read More.

John Mehl to Serve as 2025 Lyons City Council President and Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, January 21

LYONS, Kan. — John Mehl was selected by his fellow Lyons City Council members Tuesday to serve as Council president for 2025. The Council president presides over meetings in the absence of the Mayor, and if the mayor's position becomes vacant that person becomes... Read More.

Flags to be Flown at Full-Staff throughout the State of Kansas for Remainder of Inauguration Day

Monday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with a proclamation made by President Donald Trump, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at full-staff for the remainder of Inauguration Day. Flags should return to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday,... Read More.

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Saturday, January 18

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined today by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a... Read More.

Christmas on the Square Lighted Parade Winners Receive Plaques for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Friday, January 17

LYONS, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is pleased to present the plaques to the first, second and third place winners of the lighted parade from the Christmas on the Square celebration in Lyons on Dec. 14, 2024. Congratulations to the following winners: 1st Place -... Read More.

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Thursday, January 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help (FAITH) in Small Business Act. The FAITH in Small Business Act protects the First Amendment rights of small business... Read More.

Rice Community Health CEO Elected 2025 Chair of KHA Board of Directors

Wednesday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 7, 2025) — George Stover, Chief Executive Officer, Rice Community Health, was recently elected 2025 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Overland Park. Stover has been an active member... Read More.

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KDHE Issues Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek Located South of Lyons

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Lyons School Bus Involved in Injury Crash Near Salina

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Sterling College Theatre Presents A Doll’s House, Part Two

Lyons City Council Explores Cost-Saving Strategies with KMGA

John Mehl to Serve as 2025 Lyons City Council President and Other Meeting Highlights

Flags to be Flown at Full-Staff throughout the State of Kansas for Remainder of Inauguration Day

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Christmas on the Square Lighted Parade Winners Receive Plaques for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Rice Community Health CEO Elected 2025 Chair of KHA Board of Directors

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