Rice County News

Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year’s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The... Read More.

One-person Show on Stage at Sterling College

Friday, February 9

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — When Sterling College Theatre Senior Josh Morris, of Hutchinson, was searching for his senior directing project, he knew he wanted to do something unconventional; something that “pushed boundaries” and yet was heartfelt and emotional but was funny, too. That’s... Read More.

Sterling College Theatre Students Attend Festival

Friday, February 9

By Sterling College DES MOINES, Iowa. — A bit of Broadway came to life for the 14 Sterling College Theatre students who attended the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival (KCCTF) in Des Moines, Iowa, recently. They were among the 1,500 college theatre students and... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open

Friday, February 9

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by developing new tourism... Read More.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

Wednesday, February 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to... Read More.

KDHE Consent Order Being Issued to City of Lyons to Require Improvements to Wastewater Treatment Plan

Tuesday, February 6

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been notified by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that a Consent Order is being issued that would require improvements to the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. This notification starts the process for the... Read More.

Budget Amendment to Increase Funding for Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Physical Disability Waivers Announced

Tuesday, February 6

$23M Investment Will Ensure 500 More Kansans Receive Critical Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced a Governor’s Budget Amendment to her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal to invest over $23 million for the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD)... Read More.

Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings

Friday, February 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Feb. 1 that $500,000 will be available under the Emergency Response Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (Emergency HEAL) program to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely... Read More.

Kobach Announces Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Open for Nominations

Friday, February 2

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. – Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Jan. 31, 2024The awards recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims... Read More.

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

Tuesday, January 30

First Bank Brings in Agricultural Expert, Dr. David Kohl, to Share Business Forecast By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on the future of farming this March for their Cultivate Your Legacy agricultural event.Dr. David... Read More.

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically impact irrigation water usage in the... Read More.