Rice County News

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

Wednesday, September 13

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.Applicants will be... Read More.

Governor Kelly Calls for Collaborative and Innovative Approach to Water in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Wednesday, September 13

Letter Follows Request to Federal Government to Expand Access to Conservation Funding for States Facing Severe Drought By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly submitted a letter to the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) last Friday... Read More.

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate... Read More.

Sterling’s Petersen Accepted for Artist Residency in Finland

Tuesday, September 12

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Katie Petersen, Sterling College’s assistant professor of fine arts and design, has been awarded the opportunity to participate and experience a one-of-a-kind artist residency at the esteemed Arteles Creative Center in Haukijärvi, Finland. The artist residency program is called... Read More.

Mark Schupbach to Speak at Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series

Tuesday, September 12

By Sterling CollegeSTERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will welcome Mark Schupbach, retired businessman and lay Bible leader, on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the fall Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his message at 10... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

Tuesday, September 12

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day.Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors... Read More.

Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by Chimes Junior Honorary.The family was recognized at the K-State football game on Saturday, Sept. 8,... Read More.

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

Monday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person.If you don't have a physical card, you can use... Read More.

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Sunday, September 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd.Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band... Read More.

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly Pearce-Megan Moroney concert Saturday night. Pearce... Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans.Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.

K-State Reimagines Educational Access, Opportunity in Bold New Strategic Plan

Sunday, September 10

By K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is leaning into its land-grant heritage and mission with today's launch of its Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.Built from input from more than 10,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and other university stakeholders —... Read More.