Rice County News

Kansas Election Official Urges Voters to Avoid U.S. Postal Service Delivery Obstacles

Tuesday, October 22

Scott Schwab recommends dropping ballots in mail no later than Nov. 1 By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (kansasreflector.com) — Rep. Pat Proctor worries the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots that disenfranchised nearly 1,000 Kansas voters in the August primary... Read More.

Lyons City Council Moves Forward with Automated Gas Meter Upgrades and Approves Veterans Day Parade Plans

Tuesday, October 22

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council agreed Monday to proceed with a contract with Kore Services to continue the process of replacing natural gas meters with automatic reading meters. Following a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed to allot up to $100,000... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency. The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves WWTP Loan Application

Tuesday, October 15

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Following lengthy discussion before, during, and after a public hearing, the Lyons City Council at a special meeting Monday approved submission of an application for a $6.5 million State Revolving Fund loan for improvements to the Lyons Wastewater Treatment... Read More.

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

Thursday, October 10

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kansas Turnpike Authority and AAA... Read More.

Sterling College Announces $100,000 Matching Challenge for Second Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, October 9

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Oct. 8, 2024) — Sterling College is excited to celebrate its second annual Giving Day on Nov. 1, 2024, coinciding with the College’s founding anniversary on Nov. 1, 1887. This year, the College aims to build upon the success of... Read More.

Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2025 Best Colleges List

Tuesday, October 8

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Oct. 2, 2024) — Sterling College has been ranked among the 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest Rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Sterling has also been ranked among the 2025 Top Performers on Social Mobility. Now in its 40th... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Upcoming Election and Hears Public Comments

Tuesday, October 8

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — It was announced at the Lyons City Council Meeting Monday night that 28 people have applied to be the next Lyons City Administrator. Mayor Dustin Schultz told the Lyons City Council he was informed by Beth Tatarko from Austin... Read More.

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.