The City of Little River

09/14/2026

The monthly council meeting has been rescheduled. It will now be held at noon on Thursday.

09/14/2026

UPDATE…it will now be held Thursday at noon.
Our noon council meeting for tomorrow is going to be rescheduled. I will be home with a sick kid. I will get it rescheduled and post the new date/time as soon as possible. I’m so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Brooke Oakley, City Clerk

09/04/2026

We have efforts underway to bring a K-9 program to the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, and we’re grateful to share that we have already received several donations toward making that goal a reality.

This effort was started by Leon Boyea, owner of Brew 56 and Sergeant of our Reserve Deputy Program. Leon has seen firsthand the value a properly trained K-9 can bring to law enforcement—especially when it comes to locating illegal drugs, finding people or evidence, and helping officers safely resolve dangerous situations. He took it upon himself to begin reaching out and gathering community support for the program.

The K-9 we are working toward would be a dual-purpose law enforcement dog. That means its role would go well beyond narcotics detection. The dog would also be trained for:

Tracking missing persons or fleeing suspects
Locating articles or evidence
Narcotics detection
Criminal apprehension when circumstances require it

A K-9 is another tool available to deputies—not something used on every call or every person. Like any other law enforcement tool, its use would be based on the circumstances, proper training, policy, and the law.

For a rural agency, that capability can make a meaningful difference. Whether it is helping locate a missing child, finding evidence that might otherwise be overlooked, detecting illegal drugs being brought into our community, or assisting deputies during a dangerous incident, the ultimate goal is the same: better public safety for Rice County.

We’re extremely thankful for those who have already contributed and for our initiative in getting this effort started.

The accompanying flyer has additional information for anyone interested in supporting the Rice County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program. Please reach out to Leon Boyea if you wish to donate.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the mission and the men and women serving Rice County.

08/21/2026

Based on citizen complaints to City Council regarding U Turns and J Turns in the downtown business district, new double yellow lines and signage will be returning to Main St. very shortly.

LR ORD 547 dated 7/10/95 states J turns are unlawful in the business district and U turns can only be made at intersections. Additionally, backing any distance further than to safely exit the parking stall is prohibited.

Fines are a minimum of $20 plus court costs of $100 and will be strictly enforced.

Be aware Be Safe.

08/19/2026

COMMUNITY AWARENESS POST ‼️

Hello, people of Little River, KS! 🫶

PLEASE SHARE with FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS!
I am not asking for promotion, i’m doing this for safety and to avoid any misunderstanding.

My name is Aurimas and I am a University student from Lithuania. 🇱🇹 I introduced myself to the city clerk at the town hall and gave her all the information needed.

I am going door to door helping families with their education.
I sell educational books & apps with Southwestern Advantage from little babies all the way through SAT and ACT preparation.
I am very, very happy to say I am looking forward to help as many families as I can with educational resources.

I DO NOT REPRESENT OR AM AFFILIATED with any of the schools.
It is my summer internship.

I sell:
📚Study guides that help parents to help kids with Maths & other subjects.
📚Study guides that help children save time doing homework & test
📚Fun and educational kids' books from babies till the end of elementary school to give them a head start for preschool and kindergarten.
📚Advanced learning materials that help your child excel in AP classes and SAT and ACT.

When I knock on your door, then know that I have an accent, please do not be intimidated by that. 😉

I’m excited to meet everyone!
See you at your door ☺️

08/13/2026

LR Parrish Hall will be open from 1-9 PM the next couple of days in case anyone needs a break from the heat. Otherwise, contact Officer Frick (620)680-0137 for additional locations or more information.

07/17/2026

The City of Little River will hold a Budget Hearing on August 10th at 12:00 Noon, located at City Hall in the meeting room.

07/02/2026

The city office will be closed on the 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend.

06/29/2026

06/18/2026