Rice County News

Celebration Marks Completion of $1.2 billion NBAF Lab for Studying Animal-to-Human Pathogens

Wednesday, May 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MANHATTAN, Kan. — National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility researcher Lisa Hensley’s career took her from laboratory to laboratory and country to country to study the alphabet soup of ghastly pathogens such as SARs, monkeypox, MERs and Marburg.But she said an... Read More.

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 24

KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure... Read More.

Reno County Catbackers Lunch with the Coaches is Wednesday

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Area Catbackers invite you to join them in hearing from K-State head football coach Chris Klieman, K-State assistant coaches and student-athletes, and retiring Alumni Association president and CEO Amy Button Renz '76, '86. The program begins at noon... Read More.

A Section of 95th Ave in Northwest Reno County Close this Week

Monday, May 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works has announced that 95th Ave between Langdon and Avery Roads in Northwest Reno County will be closed to all-through traffic beginning Monday, May 22nd.The section of road will remain closed through Thursday, May 25th for crossroad... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request for Rate Hike

Monday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. Evergy is requesting a rate... Read More.

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Friday, May 19

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in April despite a hiring uptick of 300 in government positions and decline of 500 people holding private-sector jobs.The Kansas Department of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Fun for the Whole Family, It’s Rodeo Weekend in Abbyville

Thursday, May 18

ABBYVILLE, Kan. – For a weekend every May, Abbyville transforms into the host for one of the premier small rodeos in the country. The 60th Abbyville Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo take place this Friday and Saturday, May 19th and 20th.“It’s a family-oriented rodeo,”... Read More.

A Portion of 69th Ave in Northwest Reno County to Close for Bridge Replacement

Thursday, May 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – According to Reno County Public Works, 69th Avenue between Yaggy Road and Wilson Road will be closed to all-through traffic beginning Monday, May 22, 2023, for bridge replacement.The road will remain closed until further notice.

Kansas Board of Regents Contemplates 5% to 7% Tuition Hikes at Public State Universities

Thursday, May 18

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The state’s six public universities recommended Wednesday the Kansas Board of Regents authorize tuition increases ranging from 5% to 7% in the upcoming school year to counter inflationary pressure and limited success with requests for new funding... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

Thursday, May 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly struck down a K-12 budget bill provision that would have decreased funding to more than one-third of Kansas public schools, calling the provision potentially “devastating” for rural communities.“This provision pulls the rug out from... Read More.

K-State Breaks Ground on Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

Wednesday, May 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. - Hailing the occasion as “a significant milestone for Kansas StateUniversity and the entire agriculture industry in Kansas,” Gov. Laura Kelly joined state and national officials in a symbolic groundbreaking for the university’s Agronomy Research and... Read More.

Lyons to Soon be Home to the World’s Largest Saltshaker

Wednesday, May 17

LYONS, Kan. – The City of Lyons will soon lay claim to having the world's largest saltshaker. Last week the city was awarded a $14 thousand grant by Kansas Tourism for the project, which will be placed on a vacant lot at the southeast... Read More.