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Rise Up Rice County: The Brick Road To Nowhere

Friday, November 10

By Rise Up Rice County RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Rise up Rice County is hosting their second event, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 at 4 p.m. South of Sterling at the intersection of Hodge Rd and 95th Ave.The second Rise Up Rice County event invites the... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grant Funding for Local Initiatives

Wednesday, November 8

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Fund Grant program, which is dedicated to supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Rice... Read More.

Rice County Elections: Sterling and Little River Results

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Four candidates emerged from a ten person field Tuesday to win seats on the Sterling USD 376 Board of Education. Ted Carder was the top vote getter with 382 votes, followed by William Kilgore with 337, Jessi Dobson... Read More.

Community Fund Grant Ceremony and Unite for Rice County Match Week

Friday, October 6

By Ad Astra News STERLING, Kan. — Join the Rice County Community Foundation for the Community Fund Grant Ceremony on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Studio 96 in Sterling. It will be a day of celebration, community spirit and a day for making a... Read More.

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Friday, September 29

Governor Kelly Announces Construction Timeline Set for Final Phases of Remaining T-WORKS Projects By Ad Astra News OLATHE, Kan. – Seven Expansion and Modernization highway projects were announced by Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday for a total investment of more than... 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.

Rice County Football Preview

Sunday, September 3

By Brad Hallier Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county, before the season opener Sept. 1. Here is the preview for Kingman County.Previous previews:Harvey County Kingman County Marion County McPherson County Reno County Sedgwick County Stafford CountyChase KatsCoach:... Read More.

Learn about the Funeral Homes of Rice County

Monday, August 28

By Rice County Historical Society Coronado Quivira Museum RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Tim Birzer, former owner of Birzer Funeral Homes, will present a history of funeral homes in Rice County, dating back to the late 1870s. Tim retired in October of 2017 from his full-time... Read More.

Rise Up Rice County

Tuesday, August 22

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Join the Rice County Community Foundation on August 26, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the petroglyphs. It all begins with a chair, so pull up with one and learn about a community of Rice... Read More.

Rice County Highway Department Now Hiring

Monday, July 24

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Rice County Highway Department is currently hiring. They are looking for truck drivers, serviceman, equipment operators, and laborers.A class A CDL is preferred but not required to be hired. Applications can be picked up at 718 W. 5th Street... Read More.

Rice Park Splash Pad Announcement

Wednesday, July 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to the City of Hutchinson, the Rice Park Splash Pad, located at 2112 N Hendricks Street has been having pump issues and is currently operating intermittently. They stated that the Park staff is working to replace the faulty pump as... Read More.

$10 million Project Set for Previous K-14 in Reno, Rice Counties

Tuesday, July 11

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A $10 million project on a section of highway previously designated as K-14 in Reno and Rice counties is expected to begin Thursday, July 20.This 17-mile section, of what had been K-14, was replaced last month by a new K-14... Read More.