Rice County News

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the road The Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Joy McBee

Monday, July 22

By Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce Joy McBee as its new Executive Director. With more than 20 years of experience in non-profit leadership, Joy brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Fall Grant Cycle Launch: The Community Fund

Wednesday, July 17

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Fall Grant Cycle for The Community Fund. This fund is designed to support projects and programs that serve the community, align... Read More.

Senator Moran Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump

Tuesday, July 16

By Brenna Eller Senator Jerry Moran shared in his recent newsletter that he is praying for the United States and stated the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump not only took the life of an innocent father, but injured Trump and was an attack... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Eddy Truelove to Retire, Effective Sept. 30, 2024

Tuesday, July 16

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — When the Lyons City Council went into an executive session at the end of Monday’s meeting at the request of City Administrator Eddy Truelove to discuss a personnel matter, they had no idea what it was about. When the Council... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 07/15/24

Tuesday, July 16

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting authorized the official notice to the Rice County Clerk of the city's intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2025 budget. As adopted the notice carries a maximum levy of... Read More.

K-14 Resurfacing to Begin in Rice County

Monday, July 15

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will begin soon on K-14 in Rice County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-14 from about a quarter of a mile north of Avenue T to the... Read More.

Kansas Launches Campaign to Entice Former Residents to Return Home

Monday, July 15

Kansas launches campaign to entice former residents to return home By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer According to the adage, if you love something, set it free. If it’s meant to be, it will return to you. The state of Kansas is working to tip the... Read More.

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

Saturday, July 13

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Kansas City, Kan. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the assassination attempt against President Trump that took place earlier today: “Tonight, we watched in horror as an assassination attempt was made on President... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Rice County Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Joy McBee

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Fall Grant Cycle Launch: The Community Fund

Senator Moran Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump

Lyons City Administrator Eddy Truelove to Retire, Effective Sept. 30, 2024

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 07/15/24

K-14 Resurfacing to Begin in Rice County

Kansas Launches Campaign to Entice Former Residents to Return Home

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

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