Rice County News

Lyons, Ellinwood Organizations Receive Tourism Grants

Monday, December 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the

Traffic Stop Leads to Capture of Rice County Jail Escapee

Friday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A traffic stop near Claflin Thursday led to two arrests, one involving an escape warrant from Rice County.According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellindir, deputies stopped a car on K-156...

Fatal Wreck on US 56, East of Little River Friday Morning

Friday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A Kansas City, Kansas man was killed this morning in a single vehicle wreck on US 56 east of Little River.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Gabriel Herron was westbound...

Lyons City Council Discusses Possible Changes on Contract for Animal Control Services, Recognizes November Employee of the Month

Monday, December 2

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Monday engaged in a lengthy discussion on a contract for animal control services with Lyons Veterinary Clinic, which may lead to changes in the contract going forward. That discussion...

Daniel Gilligan Named Chief Judge in 27th Judicial District

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025.He...

Kansas GOP Senator Wants State to Invest $1 Billion to Boost Pension System’s Bottom Line

Friday, November 22

Skeptics more keen to improve Tier 3 benefits available to newer public employees By Tim Carpenter, the

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Santa’s Bazaar

Thursday, November 21

By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — Do you, your children or your grandchildren want to see Santa and take a ride in his sleigh? You can and they can! Do you want to ride the Elf Wagon...

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee...

Senator Marshall Calls for CDC to Clarify Season Flu Shot Does Not Protect Against Bird Flu

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall WASHINTON, DC. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pushing back against misleading recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoting seasonal flu shots as offering sufficient protection from...

Kansas has Potential to be More than Green. It Could be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Report Says

Wednesday, November 20

By Pat Melgares,MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University professor who is a lead author of a just-released national report on...

Rep. Mann Addresses America’s Mandate, Outlook for 119th Congress

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of United State Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since Americans delivered an Election Day mandate by electing...

Two Kansas Schools Recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools: Sterling Grade School, Overbrook Attendance Center

Wednesday, November 20

By the Kansas State Department of Education TOPEKA, Kan. — The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program has recognized two Kansas schools for exceptional student achievement in 2024.Sterling Grade School, Sterling USD 376, was recognized for...