Rice County News

Governor Kelly Announces Launch of Shared Services Network for Child Care Providers

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the launch of a new partnership that will create savings and streamline services for child care providers across Kansas. The Kansas Department for Children...

More than 17-Thousand Votes Cast so far in First Round of Kansas’s Coolest Tournament

Tuesday, September 19

Only Four Days of Voting Left in First Round By the Kansas Manufacturing Council TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansans have cast more than 17-thousand votes so far in the first round of the

Share Your 2023 Fair Favorite Photos

Tuesday, September 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for your best Fair photos and videos to help tell the story of the Kansas State Fair. Photos/videos may be used in Kansas State Fair print and digital pieces.Photos below are some of...

Lyons High School Homecoming Parade Friday, no Thursday Evening Bonfire

Tuesday, September 19

Items from the Lyons City Council Meeting 9/18 By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council on Monday approved a 2024 budget that while having a lower mill levy than for 2023 is still above the Revenue Neutral...

Rain or Shine, Ron Diamond Hypnotizes

Sunday, September 17

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ron Diamond, Master Magician, Mentalist and Hypnotist has been mesmerizing people with his show for 38 years and has been performing for about 50 years. He comes up with creative, fun and interactive ways to keep his audience entertained...

KHP Troopers Recognized for Saving Life of Woman at Last Year’s Fair

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol were recognized Saturday by Kansas State Fair Officials for the efforts that saved the life of a Hutchinson woman at last year's Fair.During the...

Marion County Scarecrow Wins Fair Contest

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During this year's Kansas State Fair counties around the state were invited to create a tabletop scarecrow. The scarecrows were displayed during the fair in the Pride of Kansas Building, and the winning...

Rainy Red Friday Doesn’t Stop Chiefs Kingdom

Saturday, September 16

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Fairgoers endured the stormy weather on Friday for Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday at the Kansas State Fair. The day was filled with people sporting Kansas City Chiefs gear and there was a long line for the...

Celebrity Goat Milking Champions, Kansas Board of EMS

Saturday, September 16

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Board of EMS "Goat Busters" took home the first place trophy for the Celebrity Goat Milking Contest at the Kansas State Fair Sheep, Swine and Goat Building on Friday. The Runner Up team was the...

Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday, Sept. 15

Thursday, September 14

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tomorrow, on Sept. 15, don't forget to wear your Kansas City Chiefs gear for "Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday"at the Kansas State Fair.The day will feature a special appearance by the Kansas City Chiefs' Championship Super Bowl LVII Trophy...

Last Concert Before his Big Day, Cooper Alan at Kansas State Fair Sept. 12

Thursday, September 14

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Those who attended the Frank Ray and Cooper Alan concert on Sept. 12 had quite the party with the two country musicians.Frank Ray, bilingual Texas chart-topping country artist from New Mexico,...

Race Track Update at Fairgrounds Grandstand

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board Thursday agreed to accept proposals through Oct. 31 on options for the race track at the Fairgrounds Grandstand. Last November the board voted to move forward with a plan to take out the half...