Rice County News

Lyons City Council Accepts KDHE Consent Order Related to Wastewater Treatment Plant Issues

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has accepted a consent order from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment related to issues at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and setting out steps to address ongoing issues at the plant. The Council also... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol VIN Inspections Soon to Be by Appointment

Monday, May 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Customers in Kansas who need a VIN inspection will soon be able to schedule an appointment online through a program similar to what is used by the Kansas Department of Revenue and various County Treasurer offices in Kansas. Kansas... Read More.

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd High winds, some hail and for some badly needed precipitation came through central Kansas late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours, also causing damage and at one point a shelter in place alert for the Burrton area. Harvey County Emergency Management said there... Read More.

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Thursday, May 16

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from... Read More.

Rural Kansas Needs Health Care Providers. K-State’s First Physician Assistant Cohort is Stepping Up

Thursday, May 16

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — They all came for different reasons and from different sources of inspiration, but the end goal was the same — to help people with broken noses, bacterial infections and any other number of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Chicken Ordinance, Ordinance Declaring Graffiti Public Nuisance

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Backyard chickens appear to be in the offing in Lyons. After lengthy discussions over the past several Lyons City Council meetings, the Council voted 4-1 Monday to approve, with one addition, an ordinance to allow keeping up to six... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Executive Director Position Opening

Thursday, May 2

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is excited to announce the search for a new Executive Director as Karly Frederick, the current Executive Director, prepares to embark on a new journey in pursuit of higher education... Read More.

Sterling College Students Present at Kansas Academy of Science & Kansas Entomological Society Meeting

Wednesday, May 1

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (April 30, 2024)— Sterling College had a strong presence at the 156th Annual Meeting of the Kansas Academy of Science & Kansas Entomological Society (94th Annual) held at Emporia State University on April 5-6. Sterling College students presented six... Read More.

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

Wednesday, May 1

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition interlock standard by encouraging states to... Read More.

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening. Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The strongest storms will be... Read More.

Graphic Art Exhibition Caps Year for Three Sterling Seniors

Tuesday, April 30

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — What could a coffee-loving mountain goat, a loving grandma named Susan, and a corgi dog complete with top hat all have in common? All three are characters from the creative minds of three soon-to-be-graduating Sterling College graphic design... Read More.

Sterling College’s Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards

Tuesday, April 30

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest. Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner. Also, the Sterling College Observer, which is in its fifth year as... Read More.