Rice County News

CHS Announces Plans to Return $120 million to Owners

Wednesday, September 10

Cash returns from patronage and equity distributions will support cooperative owners and rural communities. CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, has announced it intends to return $120 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions to its owners in calendar year 2026. The planned distribution... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Tokuda Lead Bipartisan Coalition of Members in Strengthening Rural Health Care

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led a bipartisan group of 13 of their colleagues in introducing the Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act, the Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act, and theRead More.

Wildcat Wednesday Rocks the Kansas State Fair!

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 10, 2025) - What a great morning at the Kansas State Fair! Droves of people are pouring through the gates, eager to celebrate Wildcat Wednesday. The fairgrounds are abuzz, and the light cloud cover and cool temperatures are making for absolutely... Read More.

Start Time Adjusted for Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller Concert

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller concert at the Nex-Tech Grandstand scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 10 will now begin at 6:30 PM (originally scheduled for 7:30 PM). Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Already have tickets?You’re all set—your current tickets... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Parking Update

Tuesday, September 9

Due to current conditions, the Kansas State Fair parking lots will remain closed on Wednesday, September 10, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gates 5 and 9 on State Fair Road. Wednesday, September 10 Shuttle Service: Shuttles will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the following... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

Tuesday, September 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair!

Tuesday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 9, 2025) - Today at the Kansas State Fair, it's Tasty Tuesday! While yesterday's rain has led the Kansas State Fair Board to close the parking lots for safety due to moisture, they hope to have them dry for the weekend's... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Parking Lot Closures, Shuttle Service, Tuesday Schedule Changes

Monday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) — Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road.Additional details... Read More.

Monday is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair

Monday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) - Today is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair! State Fair Board President John Leslie kicked off the board’s morning meeting with a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “In preparing for battle I have always found that... Read More.

Canadian Radio Hobbyist Hears Two Ad Astra Radio Stations on the Fourth of July

Sunday, September 7

Nigel Pimblett, an avid radio listener and hobbyist has now heard several Ad Astra Radio signals from Dunmore, a small province of Alberta, Canada.Most recently Pimblett has picked up audio from Kicks 106.1 KXKU and Country 1O1.5 KIKS.He heard Kicks 106.1 KXKU at 9:32... Read More.

Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) – The 112th Kansas State Fair officially opened its gates this morning with an opening ceremony at the People’s Bank and Trust Arena. Despite the rainy weather, fairgoers donned rain jackets and ponchos, with spirits high among the sounds,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Prepares for First Day of the Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) - As a light rain sprinkled the Kansas State Fairgrounds this morning, the Kansas State Fair Board met to prepare for the day ahead. Spirits were high in the morning’s meeting as the Board welcomed special guests Dave Johnson-... Read More.