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Reno County Residents Urged to Check and Pay 2025 Real Estate Taxes Before July 31

Thursday, July 30

The Reno County Treasurer's office is reminding Reno county residents to double check payment status for their 2025 real estate taxes. Past due taxes that remain unpaid by July 31st will be published in the newspaper in August for delinquent taxes, and tax payments... Read More.

Free Summer Sack Lunches for Kids at Food Bank of Reno County

Thursday, July 30

The Food Bank of Reno County is now offering lunches for local children, through August 12th! Generous donors have provided the food bank the ability to offer sack lunches for kids Monday through Friday, from 12:00-1:00 pm. The Food bank of Reno County is... Read More.

Save Lives This Summer at the Hutchinson Community Blood Drive

Thursday, July 30

Your help is needed to tackle the need for blood this summer. Join the American Red Cross at the Hutchinson Community Blood Drive. Every time you give, you could help save more than one life. You can make an even greater... Read More.

Cause for Paws Celebrates 20 Years of Service and Community Impact in Hutchinson

Thursday, July 30

The nonprofit Cause for Paws, Inc. (CFPI) will have a recognition celebration reflecting on the 20 years the nonprofit has been of service to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter and pet owners in Reno County and honoring those who have contributed to its success. The... Read More.

Driver Identified After Fatal Crash Involving Dump Truck Near Newton

Thursday, July 30

The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the driver killed Tuesday in a crash west of Newton. Troopers say a dump truck heading south on U.S. 50 near Ridge Road did not stop at the sign and hit an eastbound Cadillac driven by 43-year-old Justin... Read More.

Windom Unveils New Community Mural Along Main Street

Wednesday, July 29

Submitted by Lori Bower WINDOM, Kan. (July 28, 2026) — About 50 people gathered Monday evening to celebrate the unveiling of a new community mural along Main Street in Windom. The mural was created through a partnership between the Windom Beautification Committee, artist and Little River... Read More.

Railroad Crossing Closure Scheduled on East Avenue G

Wednesday, July 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The railroad crossing on East Avenue G will be closed beginning Monday, August 3, at 7:00 a.m. to allow for railroad crossing repairs. The repairs will be completed by Siemens, with City crews providing traffic control throughout the project. During the closure, motorists... Read More.

Rescued Walmart Puppies in McPherson Now Ready for Adoption

Wednesday, July 29

A group of puppies abandoned in a Walmart parking lot in McPherson are now ready to find permanent homes. Mama Shrimpy and her five puppies are available for adoption after being rescued in May when the week-old pups were found abandoned at the Walmart parking... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Man Dies in Crash Near Newton

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the driver killed Tuesday in a crash west of Newton. Troopers say a dump truck heading south on U.S. 50 near Ridge Road did not stop at the sign and hit an eastbound Cadillac driven by 43-year-old Justin Farley... Read More.

Suspected Human Remains of Missing Butler County Man Found

Wednesday, July 29

The search for a missing Butler County man has ended after human remains were discovered in a wooded area approximately one mile from where he was last seen. Search crews found human remains in Butler County during the search for 77-year-old Fred Dieter, who had... Read More.

Highway Worker Killed in Saline County

Wednesday, July 29

A highway worker died after a pickup hit workers along I-135 in Saline County Tuesday morning. Troopers say a northbound Dodge Ram left the road, hit a parked vehicle, then overturned and struck five workers. Toby Marco of Abilene was killed. Two others were hospitalized with... Read More.

Three Day Grace Period Will Stand

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that reinstates the three-day grace period for returning mail-in ballots ahead of the August 4 primary election. The court denied Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s request to keep legislation ending the grace period. For now, mail-in ballots... Read More.