Rice County News

Making his Mark on the Mic

Thursday, August 10

By Brenna Eller He greets you in the morning on your early commute or wishes you well as you're coming home from your overnight shift. Those who have driven, worked or lived in the McPherson area likely know the voice of Mark...

Update: Decision for Official Newspaper of Reno County on Hold

Thursday, August 10

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A selection of an official newspaper for Reno County is on hold after the County Commission tabled final action during Wednesday's meeting.Two weeks ago the Commission agreed to...

13 Cows Dead Out of 76, Overturned Trailer on K-156

Wednesday, August 9

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — At around 2:56 p.m.,

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Labor Step Up Efforts Against Worker Misclassification Fraud

Wednesday, August 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) today announced actions and highlighted resources to prevent worker misclassification, which occurs when an employer incorrectly classifies workers as independent contractors rather than employees. KDOL’s Unemployment Insurance...

Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty

Wednesday, August 9

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the fall semester. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 16.“We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and...

Labor Day warning – Drive sober or get pulled over

Wednesday, August 9

“If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI” By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA – Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s no end in sight to law enforcement’s crackdown on impaired driving. This Labor Day holiday, the Kansas...

Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply

Wednesday, August 9

$10 E-Gift Card for Donors in August By American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood...

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Ness County

Tuesday, August 8

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationNESS COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that...

15-Year-Old Kansas Boy Killed After Pickup Crashes into Bridge Rail

Tuesday, August 8

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KAKE) — A 15-year-old Kansas boy died over the weekend after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a bridge rail.

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Tuesday, August 8

MISSION, Kan. (FOX NEWS / KCTV) — A Kansas police officer who was shot over the weekend while responding to a suspected car theft has died from his injuries. The Fairway Police Department announced Monday that 29-year-old officer Jonah Oswald died after he was...

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Tuesday, August 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department started receiving requests for assistance from Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado yesterday as wildfires were blowing up throughout the south and western United States.Hutchinson’s wildfire team ended up on an assignment in...