Rice County News

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.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags throughout Kansas be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Monday, September 11, 2023, to honor those... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she has appointed former longtime State Representative Annie Kuether and reappointed Andrew French to serve on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). These appointments will be submitted to the Kansas State Senate for confirmation.“Representative... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97... Read More.

Eastbound I-70 Entrance Ramps to be Closed in Junction City to Help Ease K-State Gameday Traffic Congestion

Thursday, September 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday, September 9, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close two eastbound I-70 entrance ramps at Junction City in Geary County. From 7 to 11 a.m. the eastbound entrance ramps at J Hill... Read More.

Kansas Senators Are Demanding Answers for Rule Reversal On Kansas High Energy Prices

Wednesday, September 6

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran (R-KS) wrote a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the commission to adjust their electricity transmission costs that are disproportionately hurting Kansas consumers. Currently, Kansans... Read More.

Lyons City Council Denies Zoning Request Following July Planning Meeting

Wednesday, September 6

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — After two recommendations were made, the Lyons City Council denied Jr. Briseno's zoning change request last night, which would have allowed Briseno to use a lot on East 5th, an adjoining property to a property of his on East... Read More.

Military Discount and Everything Tickets

Saturday, September 2

By The Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Military Tickets are available at the Ticket Office, or can be purchased at each gate when arriving at the Fair. Price is $4 and is valid for each family member. You will need to show military ID or... Read More.

State Fair Employment/Volunteer and Camping Opportunities

Saturday, September 2

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Do you Love the Kansas State Fair and want to get in FREE? Are you looking for Community Service hours? Request to be a volunteer for the Kansas State Fair.There are many part-time, seasonal and volunteer positions... Read More.

New 2023 Featured Fair Foods

Saturday, September 2

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- We're less than ten days away to the kick-off of the 2023 Kansas State Fair, which means we are less than ten days away to all the delicious fair food! While many of your favorites will be... Read More.