Rice County News

Deaths from Suicide and Substance Abuse Rise in Kansas

Tuesday, May 30

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — Deaths due to substance misuse and suicide are up across the country, but they’re rising even faster in Kansas. More people died of alcohol-related causes and suicide in Kansas in 2021 than in the country overall.And the state’s overdose death... Read More.

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Tuesday, May 30

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in... Read More.

Kansas School District Switches to Four-Day School Week

Monday, May 29

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Another Kansas school district is making the switch to a four-day school week. Argonia USD 359 announced on Facebook last week that it will move to a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year.Read More.

Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping

Monday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,... Read More.

K-State Program Tops $500K in Funding for Healthy Food Access in Kansas

Sunday, May 28

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with a Kansas State University program that helps to increase access to affordable and healthy food in Kansas say they hit an impressive milestone in 2022.The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative announced in mid-May that... Read More.

Load Rating Forces Closure of Pennington Rd Bridge

Friday, May 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works Dept. has announced that Pennington Road, between Nickerson Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic beginning Friday, May 26, 2023.The road will remain closed until further notice. KDOT Local Bridge Load Rating... Read More.

Remains of World War II Soldier to be Buried in Southeast Kansas

Friday, May 26

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KPR) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during World War II will be interred June 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Graveside services for Army Air Force Staff Sgt. David E.... Read More.

More than Half of the World’s Largest Lakes are Shrinking, Collaborative Study Finds

Thursday, May 25

By K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Satellites have revealed widespread loss of water storage in the Earth's large lakes since the early 1990s, and much of the decline is attributable to climate change and human consumption, according to a study involving a... Read More.

Celebration Marks Completion of $1.2 billion NBAF Lab for Studying Animal-to-Human Pathogens

Wednesday, May 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MANHATTAN, Kan. — National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility researcher Lisa Hensley’s career took her from laboratory to laboratory and country to country to study the alphabet soup of ghastly pathogens such as SARs, monkeypox, MERs and Marburg.But she said an... Read More.

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 24

KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure... Read More.

Reno County Catbackers Lunch with the Coaches is Wednesday

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Area Catbackers invite you to join them in hearing from K-State head football coach Chris Klieman, K-State assistant coaches and student-athletes, and retiring Alumni Association president and CEO Amy Button Renz '76, '86. The program begins at noon... Read More.

A Section of 95th Ave in Northwest Reno County Close this Week

Monday, May 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works has announced that 95th Ave between Langdon and Avery Roads in Northwest Reno County will be closed to all-through traffic beginning Monday, May 22nd.The section of road will remain closed through Thursday, May 25th for crossroad... Read More.