Rice County News

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

Wednesday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to last year's 20th day numbers. Regents Chair Carl Ice said... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.

KDA and KDHE Remind Kansans to Vaccinate Animals Against Rabies

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment together advise Kansans to be alert to the human health risk caused by unvaccinated animals, following a second detection of rabies in a... Read More.

2024 People’s Choice Tournament Reaches Final Four Coolest Kansas-Made Products

Thursday, September 26

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - People's Choice tournament on Thursday reached its final four products. Presented by Forvis Mazars, Kansans cast more than 10,000 votes during the second round of tournament voting that concluded... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Second-Annual UNITE for Rice County Match Week

Wednesday, September 25

STRETCHING your donated dollars to support local non-profit organizations By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — We're excited to share that The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is launching its second annual match week! Unite For Rice County Match Week is scheduled November... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Officially Welcomes Dusty Deines as Production & Sports Manager

Wednesday, September 25

By Brenna Eller Ad Astra Radio has recently welcomed a new member to the crew. Production and Sports Manager Dusty Deines. He will not only be helping behind the scenes in the production studios, but you will also get to hear Deines call games for... Read More.

American Legion National Commander Visits Sterling

Monday, September 23

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. is visiting ten American Legion posts this week as he tours Central and Western Kansas. One of his stops was at Arden McKee Post 128 in Sterling, the home post of Department... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce/Kansas Tourism Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to Kansas through innovative campaigns. “Investing... Read More.

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

Wednesday, September 18

OSHA Reevaluating Proposed Rule & its Impact on Volunteer Fire Departments By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate... Read More.

KS4Vets to Host Large Statewide Resource Fair in Lyons, Registration Open for Interested Businesses and Organizations

Tuesday, September 17

LYONS, Kan. — KS4Vets received grant funding to host a large statewide Veteran Resource Fair in Lyons, KS. If you or a business or organization you know in Kansas has something to offer veterans and their caregivers, please register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/242566453136155 Your business... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves 2025 Budget that Trims Property Tax Levy but Exceeds RNR

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A 2025 budget that trims the property tax levy by .28 of a mill but exceeds the Revenue Neutral Rate was approved by the Lyons City Council Monday following hearings on raising more revenue from property taxes for 2025... Read More.

Rice Community Healthcare Announces Rebrand to Reflect Focus on Family Medicine and Unified System

Monday, September 16

By Rice Community Healthcare/Rice Community Health RICE COUNTY, Kan. (September 2024) — Rice Community Healthcare is excited to unveil a new branding initiative designed to align its services more closely with its focus on family medicine and community-centered care. As part of this rebrand, the... Read More.

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

KDA and KDHE Remind Kansans to Vaccinate Animals Against Rabies

2024 People’s Choice Tournament Reaches Final Four Coolest Kansas-Made Products

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Second-Annual UNITE for Rice County Match Week

Ad Astra Radio Officially Welcomes Dusty Deines as Production & Sports Manager

American Legion National Commander Visits Sterling

Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

KS4Vets to Host Large Statewide Resource Fair in Lyons, Registration Open for Interested Businesses and Organizations

Lyons City Council Approves 2025 Budget that Trims Property Tax Levy but Exceeds RNR

Rice Community Healthcare Announces Rebrand to Reflect Focus on Family Medicine and Unified System

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