Rice County News

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Friday, August 23

46 Cities Across Kansas to Hold "Bucks for Buckles" Campaign Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or... Read More.

Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty

Thursday, August 22

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College welcomed nine new faculty members to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. Classes began on Wednesday, August 21. “We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and we are... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, August 22

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S.... Read More.

SurePoint Ag Celebrates This Year’s Outstanding Summer Interns

Wednesday, August 21

By SurePoint Ag Systems ATWOOD, Kan. — SurePoint Ag is thrilled to spotlight our exceptional group of summer interns for 2024. This year, we welcomed a diverse and talented cohort of interns who have made significant contributions across our various departments, furthering our mission to... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been designated a Purple Heart City. The designation was made through a proclamation read by Mayor Dustin Schultz during Monday's City Council meeting. The Purple Heart is an award given to a member of the... Read More.

Lyons Council Adopts Resolution Ordering Repair or Demolition of Structures at 608 West Main and 526 North Grand

Tuesday, August 20

Lyons Council Meeting 08/19/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A representative of Austin Peters Group met with the Lyons City Council during Monday's meeting to discuss the search process for a new City Administrator. Austin Peters president Beth Tatarko provided an overview of the process... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Up Over Month, Year

Saturday, August 17

Labor Market Report: July 2024 By the Kansas Department of Labor Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.2% in July.... Read More.

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Thursday, August 15

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 14, 2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

SurePoint Ag Celebrates This Year’s Outstanding Summer Interns

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Lyons Council Adopts Resolution Ordering Repair or Demolition of Structures at 608 West Main and 526 North Grand

Kansas Unemployment Up Over Month, Year

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

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