Rice County News

2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability ServicesTOPEKA, Kan. — More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Release Statements on New Path Forward to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Pause Request to Secure Water Rights Pending Collaborative Process with Kansas Department of Agriculture and Local Stakeholders By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran today celebrated an agreement between the U.S.... Read More.

Moran, Marshall, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

Thursday, October 12

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) respond to the new agreement to resolve the water needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed.U.S.... Read More.

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.

FHSU Announces New Federal Funding to Expand the Number of Nursing Professionals in Rural Kansas

Thursday, October 12

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was on the campus of Fort Hays State University to join FHSU President Tisa Mason and leaders from the university’s Department of Nursing to announce the award of two Health and Human Services Administration... Read More.

Sterling College Homecoming Begins Thursday

Wednesday, October 11

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 12, alumni will travel back to Sterling College to experience the Homecoming 2023 festivities, many of which the community is invited to attend. On Thursday, Sterling College Theatre will present the opening of “Guys and Dolls”... Read More.

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

Wednesday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were... Read More.

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 and accounts of Hamas... Read More.

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 to a neighboring country... Read More.

Schmidt Honored for Fall Teacher of Promise

Monday, October 9

By Sterling CollegeSterling College Education Student Sydney Schmidt, of Colwich, Kan., was recognized at the 2023 Dale Dennis Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet as a “Teacher of Promise.” The banquet was held at the Wichita Marriott Hotel on September 23. “This is a... Read More.

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. The... Read More.

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... Read More.