Rice County News

Smoke Signals Rise High Above the Pristine Colorado Mountains Announcing Caveman is Coming!

Wednesday, June 19

The 2024 Caveman Music Festival Welcomes The Wallflowers and Toadies to Lineup By the Caveman Music Festival WESTON, CO (March 19, 2024) — Deep in the Purgatoire River Valley in the southern Colorado mountains sits the bucolic village of Weston, home to the Monument Lake... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Passes and Sends Compromised Tax Bill to Governor Laura Kelly

Tuesday, June 18

By Lucky Kidd TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Legislatures today passed and sent to Governor Laura Kelly a compromise tax bill that changes the number of income tax brackets from three to two, eliminates taxes on social security payments, raises tax credit amounts for childcare... Read More.

Lyons and Macksville Among Recipients of Emergency HEAL Grant Funding to Restore Damaged Community Buildings

Tuesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — It was announced today by David Toland, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce that $390,000 in Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) grants were awarded to five recipients.According to the Kansas Commerce, more than $770,000 private local... Read More.

Kansas Main Street Selects Eight Rural Communities for New Housing Grant

Tuesday, June 18

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced eight inaugural grant recipients of the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) program. A total of eight projects in Designated Kansas Main Street communities are receiving... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting 06/17/24: Council Approves Amendment to CDBG Block Grant Bid for Rehabilitation of Four Homes

Tuesday, June 18

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — An amendment to a bid awarded June 3rd for rehabilitation of four homes under a Community Development Block Grant was approved by the Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting.Under CDBG guidelines, only three homes can usually be awarded... Read More.

Building Upon Success: Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) Looks to Build

Monday, June 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Last year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) would increase the value of coupons it gives to seniors from $35 to $50.... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Showing Up Early in Kansas Waterways

Friday, June 14

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Reports of harmful blue-green algae in Kansas waterways have been coming in unusually early this year, possibly a result of warmer late-spring weather and more rain events, according to a Kansas State... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat... Read More.

Sterling Main Street Named 2024 Affiliate Program by Main Street America

Tuesday, June 11

By Main Street America STERLING, Kan. (June 11, 2024) – Sterling Main Street has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize programs committed to downtown revitalization through preservation-based economic... Read More.

Dodge City Set to Rise to the TOP with ZZ TOP’s Elevation Tour in November

Tuesday, June 11

By United Wireless Arena & Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, June 14th AT 10 AM CST DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is ecstatic to announce that legendary rock icon, ZZ Top will be coming... Read More.

SUN Meals Program Offers Free Meals and Snacks to Kids of All Ages During the Summer

Monday, June 10

KANSAS - During the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a SUN Meals program to teens and children (ages 18 and under) at no cost. Through the program, children have the opportunity to get meals and snacks during the summer at schools, parks,... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved May Bids

Monday, June 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS (June 6, 2024) - The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 22, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been... Read More.