Rice County News

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images...

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate...

Schmidt Honored for Fall Teacher of Promise

Monday, October 9

More than $6.2M Awarded for Law Enforcement Safety and Security Equipment

Sunday, October 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $6.2 million from the Local Safety and Security Equipment (LSSE) grant program was awarded to 72 Kansas law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and 911 communications agencies....

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...

Barton Community College’s “Prairie Ink” Accepting Submissions Through Nov. 26

Wednesday, October 4

By Ad Astra News GREAT BEND Kan. — Barton Community College's annual literary publication, "Prairie Ink," is in its 15th edition and is currently accepting submissions.They will be accepting submissions from Barton students, alumni and all residents of the seven counties in Barton's service region...

Little River Fall Festival Oct. 21

Wednesday, October 4

By Ad Astra News LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Little River's Annual Fall Festival is coming up on Oct. 21, 2023. Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run through the afternoon. There will be an ATV Rally, Car...

Public Invited to Bison Auction at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on November 1

Wednesday, October 4

By the Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT, Kan. — On Nov. 1, 2023, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will hold a public auction for surplus bison from Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and the Sandsage Bison Range. The auction will...

National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd A national emergency alert test is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:20 PM.This will actually be two alerts, one of which is activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV stations and most cable systems. This part...

Total Tax Collections for September $42M More than Estimate

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million. That is $42.0 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $30.6...

Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year...