Rice County News

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

Lyons City Council Proceeds with Enterprise Fleet Management Agreement, Declines Changing City Codes to Allow Chickens in City Limits

Tuesday, April 2

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday night agreed to proceed with a Fleet Management Services Agreement with Enterprise, which initially will be utilized to replace the city's aging police fleet, with decisions other vehicles to be replaced in the first... Read More.

Barton County Approves Solar Regulations

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Noting the decisiveness in the community and difficulty in coming to this point, Barton County Commissioners Friday adopted three resolutions that will as a group set out regulations for large scale non-commercial and commercial scale solar energy conversion... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase. “Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

Longtime Rice County Educator Dee Orth Selected for Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Friday, March 29

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — On Tuesday, Park Elementary School announced that Mrs. Dee Orth, who has taught at Park Elementary for 30 years has been selected to the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Mrs. Orth will be formally inducted during a... Read More.

Lyons Middle School and High School 3rd Quarter Kind Teachers, Staff and Kind Students Awarded

Thursday, March 28

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Recently, State Farm Insurance Agent Tory Tipp presented the Kindness Revolution awards to the teachers, staff and students at Lyons Middle School and Lyons High School. "You don't have to be the brightest, you don't have to be a 4.0... Read More.

“Into the Woods” Musical on Stage at Sterling College

Thursday, March 28

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — "Once upon a time…” So begins the world’s best-loved stories. That phrase also opens the popular musical Into the Woods which will be presented by Sterling College Music Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at... Read More.

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, proposed... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann’s Office Accepting Submissions for 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 27

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent throughout the nation and... Read More.

Sterling College Announces Ben Ray ’82 as its Commencement Speaker

Monday, March 25

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Ben Ray ’82, current Board of Trustees member and Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Derby, Kan., will be the speaker for the 2024 Sterling College Commencement ceremony. The ceremony will honor the Class of 2024 and... Read More.

Simple Shifts Can Help Positive Habits Stick, Says K-State Specialist

Monday, March 25

Jackson boosts webinars to be offered during 2024 Walk Kansas program At a glance: Sometimes, developing positive lifestyle habits takes just a little nudge. K-State family and consumer sciences specialist Sharolyn Jackson says good habits are thing we can weave into daily routines. More information: Sharolyn... Read More.

Slight Risks of Severe Storms Later Afternoon and Evening Sunday for Portions of Central Kansas

Sunday, March 24

By Lucky Kidd A slight risk of severe storms exists for later this afternoon and this evening for portions of central Kansas. The slight risk area is generally to the southwest of a line from Hays to McPherson to just east of the Wichita. The precipitation... Read More.