Rice County News

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

Monday, October 13

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas may not be known as a state that is at high-risk for wildfires, but Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman said Kansas ranks in the top five states nationally... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States.Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

Thursday, October 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann Discusses Government Shutdown and Impacts

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — It's been three weeks since the US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government in operation. First District Congressman Tracey Mann told Ad Astra News in an interview Thursday it's a matter of getting a few... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Advances Building Renovations at 210 West Commercial, Hears Proposal on Constructing New Public Works Building

Tuesday, October 7

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday approved multiple resolutions and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) connected with a Community Development Block Grant for renovations of the building at 210 West Commercial that was the long-time home of the Lyons News and its... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Tuesday, October 7

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 17, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

KBI Conducts Statewide Marijuana Enforcement Operation

Wednesday, October 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas.On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI Director Tony... Read More.

More Learners Choosing K-State

Wednesday, October 1

K-State student recruitment effort continues to yield successMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is welcoming the fourth-largest first-time freshman class in university history. These new Wildcats have joined transfer and returning students to form a cohort of 21,213 future leaders, nuclear engineers, biosecurity experts,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Releases Statement on Democrat Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government rather than pass the clean Continuing Resolution - already approved by the House of Representatives - that would simply extend government funding through... Read More.

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor After Congress Fails to Avert a Government Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today spoke on the Senate floor after the Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels until November 21 and avert a government shutdown. The final vote was 55 – 45... Read More.

KDHE, KVDL Host World Rabies Day Poster Competition 2025

Tuesday, September 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KVDL) at Kansas State University in collaboration with Bavarian Nordic and the One Health Commission Bat Rabies Education Team (BRET) are hosting a poster contest to educate children about rabies... Read More.