Rice County News

KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

Monday, July 8

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the...

Late Wednesday Night Storm Claims Life of Holyrood Man

Thursday, July 4

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Severe winds blasted central Kansas late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, claiming the life of a Holyrood man.According to the Russell County Sheriff's office, 64-year-old Christopher Montoya was found deceased...

New Update for Ad Astra Radio App, Current App to Stop Working July 5th

Tuesday, July 2

By Brenna Eller Ad Astra Radio has a brand-new app as of today, and it is available for both IOS and Android users.We suggest that you get the new update soon because the current app will stop...

Rice County Area 4th of July Events

Tuesday, July 2

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling's Old Fashioned 4th of July events kick off Wednesday evening at Sterling Lake. There are some new events this year, including a cornhole tournament at 6 at the Versa Court, and adult pickleball and...

Lyons City Council Approves Residential Solid Waste Fee Increase

Tuesday, July 2

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 07/01/2024 By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Partly to catch up with something that wasn't done a year ago, The Lyons City Council Monday approved residential solid waste fee increases, to take effect with the August billing....

KC & The Sunshine Band Boogie Down to Dodge City on September 19th

Friday, June 28

By the United Wireless Arena DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is thrilled to announce that the iconic fund R&B group, KC and the Sunshine Band, will be coming to Dodge City! Prepare to “Get Down Tonight”...

Preparing for Independence Day and Summer Travel

Friday, June 28

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Many people will celebrate the holiday and following weekend by hitting the road and traveling through the Sunflower State. The Kansas Highway Patrol reminds motorists of the importance of traveling safely during...