Rice County News

Suspect Sought in Salina Robbery, Stabbing

Friday, October 20

By Ad Astra News SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are asking for assistance in locating two people suspected of robbing three people September 20th, stabbing one of them. In a release Friday it was stated a Saline County District Court arrest warrant has been issued in... Read More.

Kansas to Receive More than $5.4M to Improve 9-8-8 Capacity

Thursday, October 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is receiving more than $5.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental... Read More.

Jets Trading Mecole Hardman Back to the Chiefs

Wednesday, October 18

By Dennis Waszak Jr. NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets are trading seldom-used wide receiver Mecole Hardman back to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated... Read More.

Week 7 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Chargers

Wednesday, October 18

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Table inside Article Player Position Injury Wed. Thurs. Fri. Game Justin Watson WR Elbow DNP Bryan Cook S Neck FP Nick Bolton LB Ankle FP George Karlaftis DE Hamstring FP Travis Kelce TE Ankle FP L'Jarius Sneed CB Knee FP Kadarius Toney WR Toe FP Tommy Townsend P Left Knee FP Charles Omenihu DE NIR (Return From Sus.) FP LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Table inside Article Player Position Injury Wed.. Thurs.. Fri. Game Joey Bosa OLB Toe LP Will Clapp C/G Knee FP Alohi Gilman S Heel DNP Justin Herbert QB Left Finger FP Sebastian Joseph-Day DL Knee LP Raheem Layne S Knee DNP Deane Leonard DB Hamstring DNP Amen Ogbongbemiga LB Hamstring LP Donald Parham Jr. TE Wrist FP Rashawn Slater T Ankle FP Practice Status DNP - Did not participate in practice LP - Limited participation... Read More.

Lyons Council Opposed to Additional Payment for New Basketball Court in Tobias Park

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council turned a resounding thumbs down on payment of an additional charge from Briseno Construction for the new basketball court in Tobias Park at Monday's meeting. The original bid on the project was $25,550, however the bill... Read More.

Barton Music Department to Play Combined Instrumental Concerts with Sterling College

Tuesday, October 17

By Barton Community College The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present a pair of exchange concerts with Sterling College at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sterling College, and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free for both... Read More.

KDOT Safe Routes to School Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, October 17

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Applications are being accepted for the Kansas Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program for its first year of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants. Safe Routes to School is a national program that promotes walking and bicycling... Read More.

A Decade of Honors: K-State Receives 10th Consecutive HEED Award

Tuesday, October 17

By Michelle Geering, K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Insight Into Diversity magazine has recognized Kansas State University for the 10th consecutive year with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, Award for its commitment to a welcoming environment. The award... Read More.

KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair – Oct 25, 2023

Monday, October 16

By KANSASWORKS KANSAS — The next KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2023 beginning at 8am and ending at 5pm. Employers can register at no cost for this upcoming event at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/90cbcdb6-7817-4615-b644-27c135026090/kansasworks-virtual-statewide-job-fair-october-25,-2023 by selecting “Organization” and it will take you... Read More.

2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Release Statements on New Path Forward to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Pause Request to Secure Water Rights Pending Collaborative Process with Kansas Department of Agriculture and Local Stakeholders By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran today celebrated an agreement between the U.S.... Read More.

Moran, Marshall, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

Thursday, October 12

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) respond to the new agreement to resolve the water needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed. U.S.... Read More.

Suspect Sought in Salina Robbery, Stabbing

Kansas to Receive More than $5.4M to Improve 9-8-8 Capacity

Jets Trading Mecole Hardman Back to the Chiefs

Week 7 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Chargers

Lyons Council Opposed to Additional Payment for New Basketball Court in Tobias Park

Barton Music Department to Play Combined Instrumental Concerts with Sterling College

KDOT Safe Routes to School Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2023-2024 School Year

A Decade of Honors: K-State Receives 10th Consecutive HEED Award

KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair – Oct 25, 2023

2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Release Statements on New Path Forward to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Moran, Marshall, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

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