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Kansas Highway Patrol VIN Inspections Soon to Be by Appointment

By the Kansas Highway Patrol   KANSAS — Customers in Kansas who need a VIN inspection will soon be able to schedule an appointment online through a program similar to what is used by the Kansas Department of Revenue and various County Treasurer offices in Kansas. Kansas... Read More.

Reno County Declares Local Disaster

By Reno County Kansas Government   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commission Chairman Randy Parks has authorized a verbal disaster declaration for Reno County due to the damage caused by strong winds on Sunday evening, May 19, 2024. The Disaster Declaration Resolution will be signed... Read More.

Storm Recovery Update for Hutchinson

By the City of Hutchinson   HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last night's severe thunderstorm caused significant damage throughout our city. The City Manager, Public Works Director, Forestry Superintendent, and Street Superintendent are currently forming an evaluation team to assess the extent of the damage and determine our... Read More.

Hutch and Halstead Sunday Storm Updates

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City officials are evaluating the extent of damage from last night's high winds and determine response plans. The most important thing to note is Hutchinson residents will be responsible for their own limb removal. City crews were out overnight clearing... Read More.

Newton City Crews to Begin Limb Pickup

By the City of Newton   NEWTON, Kan. — Public Works crews will begin collecting limbs downed in Sunday night's storm at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. They will start in Street Maintenance Area 1, east of South Pine between Southeast 14th Street and East First Street.... Read More.

Great Bend Splash Pad: A New Destination for Family Fun

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the City of Great Bend, revealing the newest feature at Veterans Memorial Park: the Great Bend Splash Pad. The... Read More.

Bluestem Communities Welcomes New Health Care Leaders

By Bluestem Communities   NORTH NEWTON, Kan. —  Bluestem Communities has welcomed new talent to its team of health care leaders. Jenna Synder, RN, BSN, has assumed the role of Director of Nursing at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, and Jaime Lamb, RN, has begun in the... Read More.

Mosquito Fogging to Begin May 23rd

By the City of Great Bend   GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews are preparing to start fogging for mosquitos again. We have plans to fog on the following dates: May 23rd, 30th, June 6th, and 13th. As with years past we will start spraying at... Read More.