Rice County News

Barton Community College Offering Guitar Lessons

Monday, July 24

By Joe Vinduska GREAT BEND, Kan. - Barton Community College is accepting students for individual lessons and a group guitar class this fall, and all classes will be taught by the new instructor, Aleia Gonzalez, a world-class guitar player from Paraguay.The group guitar class meets... Read More.

Dolly Parton to Visit Kansas to Celebrate her Imagination Library Program

Friday, July 21

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on July 21 that on Monday, August 14, 2023, American icon Dolly Parton will visit Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted... Read More.

Human Trafficking Advisory Board Meet with Kobach, Mattivi

Friday, July 21

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. — The Human Trafficking Advisory Board (HTAB) met with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi during its July 20 meeting. This month's meeting is the second quarterly meeting... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Slides to 2.8% in June, Breaking Seven-Month Freeze at 2.9%

Friday, July 21

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate dipped to 2.8% during June to equal a mark last achieved nearly one year ago, officials said Friday.“After remaining unchanged for seven consecutive months, the Kansas unemployment rate declined in June to... Read More.

Continued Storm Cleanup Plan for Great Bend, Trees & Limbs

Friday, July 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has put together a plan for the cleanup of trees and limbs following the recent storm that passed through the city July 16.A recent news release from Great Bend shared that the next step for... Read More.

Great Bend High School Named 2023 All-Star School

Thursday, July 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents recently published the list of 2023 All-Star High Schools, which included Great Bend High School. The “All-Star” designation is the culmination of numerous programs implemented by GBHS staff in the area of college and career... Read More.

Capper Project Dedication Set for July 24

Wednesday, July 19

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Hutchinson, Kan — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, along with the Kansas State Fair set the date for the dedication of the Capper Project for Monday, July 24, 2023 at 3 PM at the House of Capper on the Kansas State... Read More.

Governor Kelly Highlights Kansas’ Continued Success with 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Tuesday, July 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects notably more Kansans to mental health resources in the Lifeline’s first full year of operation. In its first year, 9-8-8 saw a 73% increase... Read More.

No Winner in Monday’s Powerball Drawing. Jackpot Hits $1 Billion

Tuesday, July 18

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No single ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball... Read More.

UPDATE: 2-Year-Old Kansas Drowning Victim Identified

Tuesday, July 18

OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) – Osage County law enforcement officials have identified the victim of a recent drowning at a Kansas state park. Sheriff Chris Wells says the victim of last week’s drowning was 2-year-old Jaselyn Knoll. KSNT reports that the death is under... Read More.

Annual Report Shows Drop in Kansas Violent Crimes for 2022

Tuesday, July 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Reports of burglary, murder and rape declined statewide in 2022, according to an annual report, though numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s annual Crime Index Report compiles data from... Read More.

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, July 18

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat KANSAS – This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Wheat harvest continues to be... Read More.