Rice County News

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20. Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports scammers used phone, in-person, and... Read More.

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, February... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves New City Administrator Contract with Troy Houtman

Tuesday, November 19

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has approved a contract with Troy Houtman to be the new City Administrator. Houtman, who assumed the position Tuesday brings 30 years of experience to the position, most recently he has served nearly 10 years... Read More.

Sterling College to Host Nick Sowers as Criminal Justice Keynote Speaker Tuesday, Nov. 19

Monday, November 18

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The Sterling College Criminal Justice program will host Nick Sowers, Rice County Sheriff-Elect, for its keynote lecture on Tuesday, November 19. The College will host Sowers at 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall in Cooper Hall. The public is invited... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Kansans can apply Monday, November 18... Read More.

The Big Event: Rice County Community Foundation Celebrates 2024 Community Fund Grant Awardees

Friday, November 15

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation celebrated the recipients of the 2024 Community Fund Grant on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The grant dollars were made possible through Legacy Gifts left by Carl Dudrey and Kenny Knight and according to RCCF Executive... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Celebrates Successful UNITE for Rice County Match Week

Thursday, November 14

By Joy McBee, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. (Nov. 8, 2024) — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) wrapped up its second-annual UNITE for Rice County Match Week with impressive results, raising a more than $56,000 for local organizations. The event, which took... Read More.

Sterling College Exceeds Founders Day: Day of Giving Goal, Unlocks $100,000 Matching Gift

Tuesday, November 12

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Sterling.edu) — Sterling College is proud to announce that it has met its ambitious 2024 Founders Day: Day of Giving matching challenge, raising $142,007 in contributions from alumni, friends, and supporters. This achievement has unlocked an additional $100,000 matching... Read More.

Rice County General Election Results

Wednesday, November 6

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — In Rice County, Nick Sowers captured 78 percent of the vote for Sheriff, with a write-in effort by Incumbent Bryant Evans, who Sowers defeated in the August primary, getting 22 percent. 3rd District County Commissioner Terry David won... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: Hutchinson Vieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

Lyons City Council Tables Action on Proposed Ordinance, Approve Two Agreements Related to Hangar Project at Lyons-Rice County Airport

Tuesday, November 5

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has tabled action on a proposed ordinance related to non-conforming uses to allow the Lyons Planning Commission to review and discuss it at their November 14th meeting. The ordinance, drafted by City Counselor Patrick Hoffman... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born... Read More.

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Lyons City Council Approves New City Administrator Contract with Troy Houtman

Sterling College to Host Nick Sowers as Criminal Justice Keynote Speaker Tuesday, Nov. 19

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

The Big Event: Rice County Community Foundation Celebrates 2024 Community Fund Grant Awardees

Rice County Community Foundation Celebrates Successful UNITE for Rice County Match Week

Sterling College Exceeds Founders Day: Day of Giving Goal, Unlocks $100,000 Matching Gift

Rice County General Election Results

Veterans Day Area Events

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

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