Rice County News – Page 43 – Ad Astra Radio

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.

Ad Astra Radio App Great Summer Giveaway

Friday, July 12

📲 Download the updated Ad Astra Radio App at the links below and complete the registration form on the App home page! You’ll be entered to win Royals tickets, State Fair gate passes, Windsurge tickets, and rounds at Hutch Putt! Contest ends July 31st! Read More.

KBI Releases 2023 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wednesday, July 10

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2023 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2023... Read More.

Sterling Community Survey Gathering Input for Future Developments

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — Sterling Chamber of Commerce & Main Street Sterling are conducting a community survey to gather input on items that may impact Sterling's future developments. The survey is open to all area people, those who do not own a business or... Read More.

Patrol Reports Independence Day Holiday Activity

Monday, July 8

KHP personnel assisted 901 motorists over the holiday reporting period By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m.... Read More.

KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

Monday, July 8

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2024 CDRR program... Read More.

Late Wednesday Night Storm Claims Life of Holyrood Man

Thursday, July 4

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Severe winds blasted central Kansas late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, claiming the life of a Holyrood man. According to the Russell County Sheriff's office, 64-year-old Christopher Montoya was found deceased in the Hell's Creek Area of... Read More.

New Update for Ad Astra Radio App, Current App to Stop Working July 5th

Tuesday, July 2

By Brenna Eller Ad Astra Radio has a brand-new app as of today, and it is available for both IOS and Android users. We suggest that you get the new update soon because the current app will stop working sometime Friday, July 5. If your device doesn't... Read More.