Rice County News

Kobach Announces Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Open for Nominations

Friday, February 2

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. – Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Jan. 31, 2024The awards recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims... Read More.

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

Tuesday, January 30

First Bank Brings in Agricultural Expert, Dr. David Kohl, to Share Business Forecast By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on the future of farming this March for their Cultivate Your Legacy agricultural event.Dr. David... Read More.

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically impact irrigation water usage in the... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign

Monday, January 29

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — To commemorate Kansas Day, Kansas Tourism has released a new video inviting audiences to reclaim their vacation in Kansas. The video kicks off Kansas Tourism’s 2024 marketing campaign that focuses on the true meaning of a... Read More.

K-State Plans Junior Beef, Sheep Days

Friday, January 26

By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is now open for a pair of events that encourage youth to increase their knowledge about livestock production and management.Officials at Kansas State University have announced the dates for the Junior Beef Producer Day... Read More.

Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2284 after receiving the legislation this afternoon.The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2284:“I support responsible tax cuts, but I refuse... Read More.

Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program are designed to offset the capital... Read More.

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Wednesday, January 24

By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 10, at the Bushton Community Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. followed by cards and games through 11:00 p.m. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:00... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Community members and business representatives of Lyons gathered at the Celebration Center for the Lyons Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. It was an exciting night for Ad Astra Radio, with Sales Executive in Lyons, Kristi Showalter... Read More.

Welcome to Legionfest May 4, 2024

Monday, January 22

By the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 ELLSWORTH, Kan. — The 4th annual outdoor festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Gates opening for the day at 10 a.m.So, what is Legionfest? Put simply, it's a yearly,... Read More.