Rice County News

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due...

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

Wednesday, September 13

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1...

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

Wednesday, September 13

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.Applicants will be...

Governor Kelly Calls for Collaborative and Innovative Approach to Water in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Wednesday, September 13

Letter Follows Request to Federal Government to Expand Access to Conservation Funding for States Facing Severe Drought By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly submitted a letter to the Director of the U.S....

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate...

Sterling’s Petersen Accepted for Artist Residency in Finland

Tuesday, September 12

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Katie Petersen, Sterling College’s assistant professor of fine arts and design, has been awarded the opportunity to participate and experience a one-of-a-kind artist residency at the esteemed Arteles Creative Center in Haukijärvi, Finland. The artist residency program is called...

Mark Schupbach to Speak at Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series

Tuesday, September 12

By Sterling CollegeSTERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will welcome Mark Schupbach, retired businessman and lay Bible leader, on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the fall Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his...

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

Tuesday, September 12

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day.Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors...

Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

Monday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person.If you...

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Sunday, September 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd.Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band...

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly...