Rice County News

Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Thursday, December 28

Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the Bureau of... Read More.

Fatal Wreck East of Sterling Sunday Night

Monday, December 25

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and another injured in a two vehicle crash Sunday in southeast Rice County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a vehicle driven by Skyler Warren of Great Bend was northbound on K-14 about four miles east... Read More.

November 2023 Labor Market Report

Friday, December 22

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend.The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll.“Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Gives Narrow Strip of Property to its Adjoining Property Owner, Melissa Miller to Leave Council in February

Tuesday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday agreed to give a narrow strip of property behind a residence in the 700 block of South Douglas to the adjoining property owner. This piece of land, 60 feet by 10 feet, has been... Read More.

New License Plate Design Announced After Nearly 270K Votes Cast

Monday, December 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the new Kansas standard-issue license plate design, which was chosen by a majority of the public after a week-long voting process that elicited nearly 270,000 votes from Kansans in all... Read More.

McPherson, Rice County Poultry Owners Asked to Contact KDA Over HPAI Outbreak

Monday, December 18

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Department of Agriculture is asking poultry owners in parts of McPherson and Rice counties to contact them immediately in connection to a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza reported last week.The area of concern in McPherson County is bounded... Read More.

Registration Begins for the Lyons Public Golf Course Men’s Simulator League

Thursday, December 14

By Lyons Public Golf Course LYONS, Kan. — Registration has begun for the Lyons Public Golf Course Men's Simulator League. The league will be a One-Person Scramble format. It begins on Jan. 10, and costs $30. Sign-up on or before Jan. 8 in the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will now go... Read More.

Avian Influenza Identified in McPherson and Rice Counties

Tuesday, December 12

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two egg layer facilities — one in McPherson... Read More.

Kansans Can Vote Among 5 New Designs Adhering to Law Enforcement Needs through Friday, Dec. 15

Monday, December 11

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on the next State of Kansas license plate. Starting today, Kansans can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate... Read More.