Rice County News

Learn about the Funeral Homes of Rice County

Monday, August 28

By Rice County Historical Society Coronado Quivira Museum RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Tim Birzer, former owner of Birzer Funeral Homes, will present a history of funeral homes in Rice County, dating back to the late 1870s. Tim retired in October of 2017 from his full-time... Read More.

K-State Expands Land Grant Promise Statewide

Monday, August 28

By K-State Division of Communications and Marketing Kansas State University has expanded eligibility for its Land Grant Promise to students from all 105 Kansas counties after a successful pilot for 10 counties in fall 2022.K-State is committed to fulfilling its land-grant mission by offering essential financial... Read More.

Tom Takes a Trip Down Ad Astra Memory Lane

Friday, August 25

By Brenna Eller After being the owners of KIKS and KIOL in Iola, Kan., for over 20 years, Tom Norris and his wife Monica wanted to know that their stations would be taken care of. Because of his long history with Ad Astra Radio, Norris... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Theresa Seitnater “Momma T” Earns 2023 Mike Oatman Award for Sales Excellence

Thursday, August 24

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce that our very own Senior Account Executive, Theresa Seitnater has earned the Mike Oatman Award for Sales Excellence from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters!On Thursday, Aug. 24, Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) announced Theresa as one of... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina

Thursday, August 24

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced that Hollywood-based Pure Imagination Studios is partnering with Kansas State University’s Salina Campus, Salina Airport Authority, and the State of Kansas to build an advanced spatial computing studio and learning center. The $41 million investment,... Read More.

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 Vicki Schmidt as liquidator. Schmidt said MAX,... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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 of Rice... Read More.

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 evening commute time – typically 4:30 to... Read More.

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital 2023 Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide. It's full of insider information to help you plan your trip, including:Daily Schedule What's New in 2023 Midway Deals Fair Navigation And moreVisit the Kansas State... Read More.

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 Sunday.The affidavits, which were file stamped as filed with Marion County... Read More.

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

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by her community in a Saturday service.“Joan was the epitome... Read More.