Rice County News

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

Small-Town Renaissance: Rising Leaders Help Two Kansas Communities Defy Expectations

Monday, March 18

By Dale Hogg, Kansas Reflector CHASE/PAWNEE ROCK, Kan. — There’s a commonly held belief that small, rural Kansas communities are evaporating from the windswept plains, plagued by a dwindling, aging population, and haunted by pressures of a modern world.Don’t tell that to the residents... Read More.

Senator Marshall to Participate in Rice County Legislative Coffee Saturday, March 16

Wednesday, March 13

ALDEN, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. will participate in a legislative coffee this Saturday at 9 a.m. hosted by Rice County Farm Bureau at the Alden Community Building located at 3rd and Pioneer in Alden, Kan. Residents are invited to attend to hear... Read More.

KDOT Supports Applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A... Read More.

K-State Health Professional Urges Kansans to Schedule Annual Wellness Exam

Monday, March 11

See the doctor yearly to make sure ‘we’re as healthy as we can be,’ says Johannes At a glance: All Americans should have an annual wellness exam to maintain good physical and mental health, says Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Ordinance Regulating Solicitors, Canvassers and Peddlers

Tuesday, March 5

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has approved an ordinance regulating solicitors, canvassers and peddlers that has been under discussion for the past several months. The ordinance amends existing city codes related to the application process for required licenses and sets... Read More.

Fun for All Ages at Windom Elementary Carnival March 22

Monday, March 4

Information by Windom Elementary School LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Everyone is invited, so be sure to bring your whole family - kids, grandparents, cousins, friends and neighbors to the Windom Elementary Carnival for a fun family night filled with a Silent Auction, Carnival Games, Cake Walk,... Read More.

Cash Infusion Helps Three Projects Continue

Monday, March 4

First Bank’s #500forGood Efforts Make an Impact for the Third Year in a Row By First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank was able to help local projects flourish once again through their partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank.“First Bank staff polled the community for needs... Read More.

Traffic on Old K-14 to be Restricted Soon at Bridge South of Sterling

Thursday, February 29

By the Kansas Department of Transportation STERLING, Kan. — Traffic on Old K-14 south of Sterling soon will be restricted to one lane and controlled by traffic signals to allow for bridge repair.The work is part of an ongoing Kansas Department of Transportation project on... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding.Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.