Rice County News

Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd, Find a Collection Sight Near You

Tuesday, April 18

KANSAS – Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and...

Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill

Tuesday, April 18

By Tim Carpenter,

NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas

Tuesday, April 18

WASHINGTON,DC (KNS) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is forecasting a warmer-than-normal spring and summer in Kansas. NOAA, issues seasonal climate predictions every three months. The agency found most of Kansas has a 30% to 40% chance of seeing above-average temperatures...

Kansas Looks for Ways to Ease Statewide Nursing Shortage

Tuesday, April 18

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - Almost 25% of Kansas nursing jobs are unfilled — the highest rate in the past decade. Efforts are underway to ease the shortage. Government, healthcare employers and state universities are gathering at a series of meetings this year to create...

Governor Vetoes Kansas Bill on Live Deliveries During Abortion

Monday, April 17

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill on Friday that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to

Hairball Will Rock the Kansas State Fair September 14

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ultimate rock and roll tribute band Hairball will perform at the Kansas State Fair, Thursday, Sept. 14. 2023. This is Hairball’s 23rd year of rocking hundreds of thousands of fans across the country. Hairball is known for their high-energy,...

Friday Evening Storms Bring Much Needed Rainfall to Parts of Central Kansas

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Storms that moved through central Kansas Friday night and early Saturday morning produced some hail, but the big story was that parts of the...

Education Commissioner: Kansas Needs to Boost Test Scores

Friday, April 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - The state’s top education official says Kansas schools should make academic achievement a priority, and that includes raising test scores. Some state lawmakers have criticized Kansas schools for the growing number of students who score in the lowest level on...

The Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale is Friday and Saturday on the Kansas State Fairgrounds

Thursday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The 55th Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale happens this weekend at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Events begin at 4 PM Friday with the Feeding of the Multitudes in the Cottonwood Court.Long a tradition of the sale, the event will again...

Top Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars Recognized

Thursday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced that 261 Kansas high school seniors – the highest number ever - have been named 2023 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education...

Kansas Governor Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration Due to Wildfires

Thursday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Governor Laura Kelly has declared a disaster emergency following an outbreak of wildfires across the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any new fires that erupt.State resources, including airplanes and helicopters,...

2023 Official Dodge City Days Concert to Feature Chris Young

Wednesday, April 12

DODGE CITY, Kan. - United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks LLC, is excited to announce the official 2023 Dodge City Days Concert will be held Saturday, July 29th at 7:30 PM featuring Billboard Country Artist chart-topper CHRIS YOUNG and special guest, TENILLE ARTS!Multi-platinum global...