Rice County News – Page 63 – Ad Astra Radio

Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2024 Best Colleges List

Wednesday, September 27

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College was included as one of only 25 schools in the Midwest who were named to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list for Social Mobility. The list highlights “colleges [that] are more successful than others at... Read More.

Record-Breaking $327,000 in scholarships awarded to Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship students

Tuesday, September 26

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Approximately 260 donor scholarships exceeding $327,000 were awarded to business and entrepreneurship students for the 2023-24 academic year at Fort Hays State University. This is an increase of nearly $10,000 over last year. The awards ceremony for the W.R. and... Read More.

Sen. Moran Statement on OIG Report Regarding Opioid Prescribing at Eastern Kansas Health Care System

Tuesday, September 26

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – today released the following statement in response to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report on the Veterans... Read More.

Fundraiser Launches for Lyons News Reporter Manuel Gomez, Injured at Friday Night’s Football Game

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for the family of Lyons News reporter Manuel Gomez, who was injured at last Friday's Lyons High School football game. According to Cody Luck, who set up the fundraiser, Gomez was on the sidelines... Read More.

Annual Fair on the Square, Car & Truck Show

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News LYONS Kan. — The annual arts and crafts show, Fair on the Square put together by the Lyons Chamber of Commerce attracts vendors from all over who will set up their tables and booths on Rice County Courthouse Square. This event... Read More.

Pride of Lyons Marching Band Update, Alumni Band Members to Join in Tonight’s Homecoming Performances

Friday, September 22

By Andrew Scherer, Pride of Lyons Marching Band LYONS Kan. — The Lyons High School Band has had a strong start to the 2023 marching season! We have exactly sixty students this year, and we’ve expanded the sousaphone section to five members and the drumline... Read More.

Sterling High School Students Attend Healthcare Career Day at Rice County Hospital

Thursday, September 21

By Brittney Weis, Hospital District No. 1 of Rice County Director of Marketing and Public Relations LYONS, Kan. — Seven students from Sterling High School toured Hospital District No. 1 of Rice County in Lyons, KS as part of their Intro to Healthcare class. The... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities

Wednesday, September 20

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. This month’s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many exciting employment opportunities available across the state’s 98... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Launch of $200M Build Kansas Fund to Accelerate Transformative Community Infrastructure Projects

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, Governor Laura Kelly, alongside the Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH), announced the launch of the Build Kansas Fund, which provides state matching dollars to Kansas communities for infrastructure projects approved under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Launch of Shared Services Network for Child Care Providers

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the launch of a new partnership that will create savings and streamline services for child care providers across Kansas. The Kansas Department for Children and Families, Child Care Aware of... Read More.

More than 17-Thousand Votes Cast so far in First Round of Kansas’s Coolest Tournament

Tuesday, September 19

Only Four Days of Voting Left in First Round By the Kansas Manufacturing Council TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansans have cast more than 17-thousand votes so far in the first round of the 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - People's Choice Tournament. The... Read More.

Share Your 2023 Fair Favorite Photos

Tuesday, September 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for your best Fair photos and videos to help tell the story of the Kansas State Fair. Photos/videos may be used in Kansas State Fair print and digital pieces. Photos below are some of the 2023... Read More.