Rice County News

Kansas Knights of Columbus Donate $71,000 to Kansas Pregnancy Centers

Thursday, June 1

KANSAS - The Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus has donated $71,000 to eight pregnancy centers throughout Kansas. The donations were raised at the 122nd Annual Kansas Knights of Columbus State Convention, where $61,000 was raised or pledged to support the Aid... Read More.

U.S. Census: Fastest-Growing and Fastest Shrinking Counties in Kansas

Wednesday, May 31

By Matthew Self TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – There’s just something about these Kansas counties that is making their populations pop.Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data showing how the U.S. population has changed from 2010 to 2020. This includes statistics for... Read More.

Legislative Leaders Decide Not to Challenge Kelly’s Line-Item Veto in School Bill

Wednesday, May 31

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - School districts apparently have clearance to plan fiscal year 2024 budgets after legislative leaders said they will not challenge Gov. Laura Kelly’s line-item veto of a provision in the new K-12 education funding law.Last week, Kelly signed into law SB... Read More.

Grab and Go: Organize Important Documents before Disaster, Says Expert

Wednesday, May 31

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Nobody ever really expects to be a victim of natural disaster.But The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that since 1980, the United States has sustained 355 weather and climate disasters at an average... Read More.

Deaths from Suicide and Substance Abuse Rise in Kansas

Tuesday, May 30

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — Deaths due to substance misuse and suicide are up across the country, but they’re rising even faster in Kansas. More people died of alcohol-related causes and suicide in Kansas in 2021 than in the country overall.And the state’s overdose death... Read More.

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Tuesday, May 30

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in... Read More.

Kansas School District Switches to Four-Day School Week

Monday, May 29

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Another Kansas school district is making the switch to a four-day school week. Argonia USD 359 announced on Facebook last week that it will move to a four-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year.Read More.

Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping

Monday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,... Read More.

K-State Program Tops $500K in Funding for Healthy Food Access in Kansas

Sunday, May 28

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with a Kansas State University program that helps to increase access to affordable and healthy food in Kansas say they hit an impressive milestone in 2022.The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative announced in mid-May that... Read More.

Load Rating Forces Closure of Pennington Rd Bridge

Friday, May 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works Dept. has announced that Pennington Road, between Nickerson Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic beginning Friday, May 26, 2023.The road will remain closed until further notice. KDOT Local Bridge Load Rating... Read More.

Remains of World War II Soldier to be Buried in Southeast Kansas

Friday, May 26

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KPR) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during World War II will be interred June 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Graveside services for Army Air Force Staff Sgt. David E.... Read More.

More than Half of the World’s Largest Lakes are Shrinking, Collaborative Study Finds

Thursday, May 25

By K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Satellites have revealed widespread loss of water storage in the Earth's large lakes since the early 1990s, and much of the decline is attributable to climate change and human consumption, according to a study involving a... Read More.