Rice County News

KHP Encourages Safe Thanksgiving Travel

Friday, November 17

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Kansas roads will soon be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations for Thanksgiving. The Kansas Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state, will participate in the annual Special Traffic Enforcement... Read More.

KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County

Thursday, November 16

By the Kansas Highway Patrol JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses and additional information concerning a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on November 14, 2023, at approximately 5:45pm. This collision occurred on... Read More.

Benefit Events to Help Businesses Impacted by Sunday’s Partial Building Collapse

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A couple of events have been organized to help the two businesses impacted by Sunday's partial collapse of their building on the north side of the Square in Lyons.The Lumberyard on 56 at 113 East Main will be hosting... Read More.

Building of County Seat Bar and Grill and Yeraldi’s Boutique Partially Collapses Sunday, Damage also Reported to Aaron Johnson’s Shelter Insurance

Sunday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The rear of a two-story building on the north side of the Square in Lyons partially collapsed Sunday. Lyons City Administrator Eddy Truelove told Ad Astra News late Sunday afternoon the collapse was reported to Rice County 911 at... Read More.

Building Collapse in Lyons

Sunday, November 12

By Ad Astra News LYONS, Kan. — City of Lyons Crews and Emergency Management are on scene, on the North side of the square where a building, housing Yeraldi’s Boutique and County Seat Bar and grill's upper part of the west wall (side of Yeraldi’s)... Read More.

K-State Returns Home to Face Baylor

Friday, November 10

Game 10 Baylor at rv/rv K-State Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023 Kickoff: 2 p.m. Location: Manhattan, Kan. Stadium: Bill Snyder Family Stadium (50,000) Series: Series Tied, 10-10 TV: Big 12 Now on ESPN+ (watch) Noah Reed (Play-by-Play) Barrett Brooks (Analyst) Tori Petry (Sidelines) Radio: K-State Sports Network; k-statesports.com (Listen) Wyatt Thompson (Play-by-Play) Stan Weber (Analyst) Matt Walters (Sidelines) SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ch. 132 or 200; SXM... Read More.

Rise Up Rice County: The Brick Road To Nowhere

Friday, November 10

By Rise Up Rice County RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Rise up Rice County is hosting their second event, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 at 4 p.m. South of Sterling at the intersection of Hodge Rd and 95th Ave.The second Rise Up Rice County event invites the... Read More.

Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect You” is the theme... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grant Funding for Local Initiatives

Wednesday, November 8

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Fund Grant program, which is dedicated to supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Rice... Read More.

Rice County Elections: Sterling and Little River Results

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Four candidates emerged from a ten person field Tuesday to win seats on the Sterling USD 376 Board of Education. Ted Carder was the top vote getter with 382 votes, followed by William Kilgore with 337, Jessi Dobson... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

Monday, November 6

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state.Saturday, Nov. 4EmporiaCompany A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.