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Rice County Appoints Dr. Jennifer Froese to Represent County on Mental Health Board

Monday, November 10

LYONS, Kan. — Rice County Commissioners have appointed Dr. Jennifer Fairchild Froese, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Sterling College, to serve as the county’s representative on the Center for Counseling and Consultation Board of Directors.Dr. Froese brings more than 20 years of... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview: 10/20-10/26/25

Monday, October 20

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – All fall sports except football are into the postseason or have completed their season as we head toward the end of October. Find out where your favorite teams are competing this week below.FootballFriday, October 24Halstead @ Lyons (7:00... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs to 31-0 Rout of Raiders as Rashee Rice Returns with 2 TDs

Monday, October 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn’t need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.The... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview: 10/13-10/19/25

Monday, October 13

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – The fall sports season is winding down in the area. Tennis teams will be competing at state meets this week, while golf has regional competitions. The final regular season volleyball matches will take place this week as well. Find out... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview: 10/6-10/12/25

Monday, October 6

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – The first full week of October will be a busy one for high school sports teams in Reno County, including the start of postseason in tennis. Find the schedules below.FootballFriday, October 10Lyons @ Nickerson (7:00 p.m.) Sterling @... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview-9/28-10/5/25

Monday, September 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – As the calendar turns to October, there is a full slate of activities for Rice County high schools. Take a look at the schedule below to see where your favorite team is headed.FootballFriday, October 3Southeast of Saline @ Lyons... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview-9/21-9/27/25

Sunday, September 21

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – High schools in Rice County are heading into the final full week of events in September. See the schedule below to find out where your favorite team is headed this week.FootballFriday, September 26Lyons @ Ellsworth (7:00 p.m.) Sterling @... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview: 9/14-9/20/25

Sunday, September 14

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – Rice County high schools will have another busy week of varsity sports. To find where your favorite team is this week, check out the schedule below.FootballFriday, September 19Lyons @ Republic County (7:00 p.m.) Inman @ Sterling (7:00 p.m.) Centre... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview: 8/31/25-9/6/25

Sunday, September 7

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – It's another full week of high school varsity sports in Rice County. To find out where to follow your favorite teams, check out the schedule below.FootballFriday, September 12Minneapolis @ Lyons (7:00 p.m.) Sterling @ Moundridge (7:00 p.m.) Chase... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Rice County

Wednesday, September 3

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Rice County.Previous previews:Aug. 25: Pawnee County.Aug. 26: Kingman CountyAug. 27: western Sedgwick CountyAug. 28: Stafford CountyAug. 29: Reno CountyAug. 30: Rush CountyAug. 31 Barton CountySept. 1 Edwards CountySept. 1: Marion... Read More.

Rice County High School Sports Preview: 8/31/25-9/6/25

Monday, September 1

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – It will be a full week of varsity sports for high schools in Rice County this week. After a few teams started their seasons last week, every fall sport will have competitions this week. See the full schedule for Rice... Read More.

Chiefs Receiver Rashee Rice is Suspended 6 Games by NFL

Wednesday, August 27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, keeping him out of a series of high-profile games starting with next week’s season opener against the Chargers in Brazil.Read More.