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Rice County High School Sports Preview: 8/24/25-8/30/25

Sunday, August 24

RICE COUNTY, Kan. – The 2025-26 high school sports season is set to get underway this week for a couple of the area schools in Rice County.The schedule for Rice County varsity sports this week can be seen below. Events are taking place in... Read More.

Rice County Highlighted in ‘Treasurer’s Top Ten’ List of Businesses and People with Unclaimed Property

Wednesday, July 30

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson visited Lyons on Wednesday, July 30 for the Unclaimed Property Campaign and shared a "Treasurer's Top Ten" list of businesses and people in Rice County with unclaimed funds. Treasurer's Top Ten Businesses: Rice CountyGood Samaritan... Read More.

Visit Hutch and Rice Park Ringers to Host 2026 NHPA World Doubles Championship in Hutchinson

Monday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Visit Hutch is excited to announce that Hutchinson, Kansas, has been selected by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) to host the 2026 World Doubles Championship, taking place October 9–11, 2026. The event will be held at the horseshoe pitching mounds... Read More.

Chiefs Wide Receiver Rashee Rice Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail over Dallas High-Speed Crash

Thursday, July 17

DALLAS (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and another speeding driver caused a chain-reaction crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway last year.The Dallas County District Attorney’s... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Community Fund Grant Cycle

Monday, July 14

LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Community Fund Grant cycle will officially open on August 4 and will remain open through September 10, 2025.The Community Fund Grants are designed to support impactful projects and... Read More.

New Rice County Clerk Sworn In

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. (April 22, 2025) — Jane Hrabik, the Clerk of the District Court at Rice County officially swore in Raechel Manley as the new Rice County Clerk during Manley’s first week in office.The County Clerk plays a vital role in Kansas counties. Responsibilities... Read More.

Shockers Eek Out Road Win at Rice, 63-59

Friday, March 7

BOX SCOREHOUSTON (GoShockers.com) - Harlond Beverly scored a game-high 16 points and Ronnie DeGray III grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Wichita State in a 63-59 road win at Rice Thursday night in Tudor Fieldhouse.Wichita State (18-12, 8-9) snapped a two-game skid and has... Read More.

Rice County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Oil Spill Suspects Near Lyons

Friday, February 28

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the person or persons who illegally dumped oil into a ditch just southwest of Lyons.This took place in the area of 15th Road and Avenue N, which would be Century and... Read More.

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Wednesday, January 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets.According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Recognizes Mitch Rice Injury Law as January Small Business of the Month

Tuesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the January Small Business of the Month award to Mitch Rice Injury Law.Mitch Rice is not your typical attorney. Known for his spirited personality and relentless drive to win, Mitch stands... Read More.

Rice Community Health CEO Elected 2025 Chair of KHA Board of Directors

Wednesday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 7, 2025) — George Stover, Chief Executive Officer, Rice Community Health, was recently elected 2025 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Overland Park.Stover has been an active member... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation to Celebrate 30 Years in 2025

Tuesday, December 31

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Jan. 1, 2025, The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to announce that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. This milestone represents three decades of giving, community building, and philanthropic efforts... Read More.