Rice County News

Ad Astra Radio’s March Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Ian Anderson

Thursday, March 21

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Ian Anderson, Sterling High School Language Arts teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected... Read More.

Lyons City Council Looks into Potential of Entering Fleet Management Contract, Specific Proposal to be Presented at Later Date

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons is looking at the potential of entering into a fleet management contract. Ken Olsen from Enterprise gave a presentation to the Lyons City Council at their meeting Monday. Enterprise provides a variety of fleet services for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

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.

Ad Astra Radio’s March Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Ian Anderson

Lyons City Council Looks into Potential of Entering Fleet Management Contract, Specific Proposal to be Presented at Later Date

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

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

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

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

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

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

Kobach Sues TikTok

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Lyons City Council Approves Ordinance Regulating Solicitors, Canvassers and Peddlers

Fun for All Ages at Windom Elementary Carnival March 22

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