Rice County News

Cash Infusion Helps Three Projects Continue

Monday, March 4

First Bank’s #500forGood Efforts Make an Impact for the Third Year in a Row By First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank was able to help local projects flourish once again through their partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank. “First Bank staff polled the community for needs... Read More.

Traffic on Old K-14 to be Restricted Soon at Bridge South of Sterling

Thursday, February 29

By the Kansas Department of Transportation STERLING, Kan. — Traffic on Old K-14 south of Sterling soon will be restricted to one lane and controlled by traffic signals to allow for bridge repair. The work is part of an ongoing Kansas Department of Transportation project on... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding. Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.

Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Monday, February 26

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for a night of country music magic as the Kansas State Fair proudly presents two legendary performers, Wynonna Judd with Kimberly Perry. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Wynonna Judd,... Read More.

Nine Sterling College Students in Kansas Intercollegiate Band

Friday, February 23

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The Sterling College band program will be well represented this week when the Kansas Intercollegiate Band performs at the Kansas Music Educators Association conference at Century II in Wichita this Friday, February 23, at 2:45 p.m. A total of... Read More.

Sterling College Debate Team Places Second in Texas Tournament

Friday, February 23

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The Sterling College Debate/Forensics Team traveled to Canyon, Texas, earlier in February to compete in the Sweetheart Swing Debate/Forensics Tournament hosted by West Texas A&M University. Four Sterling competitive speakers competed in the tournament and the team collectively... Read More.

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves... Read More.

Patrol Participates in Seat Belt Enforcement Near Area Schools

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol will join other law enforcement agencies from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in partnership with the Seat Belts are For Everyone (SAFE) program for a two-week seat belt enforcement beginning Monday, February 26 through Friday,... Read More.

Highlights from Lyons City Council Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Following an extensive discussion on two portions of a proposed fee schedule for the city of Lyons Tuesday night, the Lyons City Council once again tabled final action on the policy to the March 4th meeting. The major point of... Read More.

Feb. 20: Deadline to Register for Presidential Preference Primary and Other Important Election Dates

Monday, February 19

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Only registered Democratic and Republican parties will receive a ballot to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election. If you are UNAFFILIATED, then you may declare a party at any time through the close of polls on election day... Read More.

KHP, KDOT Laud Senate Bill Altering ‘Move-Over’ Law to Cover all Vehicles Along Kansas Roads

Monday, February 19

Existing state law limited to police, fire, EMS, tow and maintenance vehicles By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. Candice Breshears can speak from experience about the danger of parking a cruiser on the side of a road perilously close... Read More.

Kansas Weighs Legalizing Death Penalty by Hypoxia After Alabama Execution

Friday, February 16

Kansas weighs legalizing death penalty by hypoxia after Alabama execution By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Some of Kansas’ top prosecutors are pushing state lawmakers to approve a new method for carrying out the death penalty, saying the state is nearing what could be its first... Read More.