Rice County News

Kansas Highway Patrol VIN Inspections Soon to Be by Appointment

Monday, May 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Customers in Kansas who need a VIN inspection will soon be able to schedule an appointment online through a program similar to what is used by the Kansas Department of Revenue and...

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd High winds, some hail and for some badly needed precipitation came through central Kansas late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours, also causing damage and at one point a shelter in place alert for the Burrton area.

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Thursday, May 16

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100...

Rural Kansas Needs Health Care Providers. K-State’s First Physician Assistant Cohort is Stepping Up

Thursday, May 16

By Rafael Garcia,

Lyons City Council Approves Chicken Ordinance, Ordinance Declaring Graffiti Public Nuisance

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Backyard chickens appear to be in the offing in Lyons. After lengthy discussions over the past several Lyons City Council meetings, the Council voted 4-1 Monday to approve, with one addition, an ordinance to allow...

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Executive Director Position Opening

Thursday, May 2

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is excited to announce the search for a new Executive Director as Karly Frederick, the current Executive Director, prepares to embark on a new...

Sterling College Students Present at Kansas Academy of Science & Kansas Entomological Society Meeting

Wednesday, May 1

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

Wednesday, May 1

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition...

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The...

Graphic Art Exhibition Caps Year for Three Sterling Seniors

Tuesday, April 30

Sterling College’s Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards

Tuesday, April 30

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest.Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner.Also, the...

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in...