Rice County News

Insurance Company Ordered to be Liquidated

Wednesday, August 23

By Lucky Kidd KANSAS — A Shawnee County District Judge has declared a Kansas insurance company insolvent. MutualAid eXchange had been placed in rehabilitation proceedings earlier this month, and the order issued Tuesday appoints Kansas Commissioner of Insurance...

City Council Approves Two Year Contract with New City Administrator Eddy Truelove

Tuesday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Final approval was given by the Lyons City Council Monday to a two year contract with new City Administrator Eddy Truelove. Truelove was named earlier this month to be the replacement for Chad Buckley who resigned May 1st. Truelove,...

Rise Up Rice County

Tuesday, August 22

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Join the Rice County Community Foundation on August 26, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the petroglyphs. It all begins with a chair, so pull up with one and learn about a community...

I-70 Construction in Geary County Impacts Travel Time for K-State Fans

Tuesday, August 22

GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — Motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County can expect delays due to an ongoing pavement replacement project. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports extended delays which can be expected during weekday...

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital

Affidavits Released on Marion Newspaper Raids August 11

Sunday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The probable cause affidavits connected with the August 11th raids on the Marion County Record have been released. The Kansas Reflector and other media outlets began releasing the documents...

Co-Owner of Kansas Newspaper, Who Died Amid Stress from Police Raid, Honored in Funeral Service

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro,

First Marion City Council Meeting Since Newspaper Raid, No Comment to be Made About Raid

Saturday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The Marion City Council is meeting Monday afternoon, their first meeting since the Marion Police Department led a raid of the Marion County Record August 11th that...

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 313th Basic Training Class

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (photo by Jeff Tuttle) Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 18, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC's Integrity Auditorium. KLETC Police Instructor...

Labor Market Report July 2023

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for July 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input for...

New Kansas Bicycle Map (2023-25) Now Available

Thursday, August 17

Information by Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride.“The revised...

KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but not limited to, music, theater, dance, visual...