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24th District Attorney Toys for Tots Drive Results in Best Ever

Monday, December 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — This has been a record-breaking year for the Reno County District Attorney Toys for Tots Drive. Three boxes were filled with toys this year, resulting in 819 toys collected and an additional donation of $150.28 cash. They also collected... Read More.

Salvation Army Celebrates National “I’ll Fight Day” in Reno County

Friday, December 13

HUTCHISON, Kan. — The Salvation Army’s “I’ll Fight Day” is being celebrated in Reno County on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Salvation Army recently participated in the $20 Bill Challenge last week, which resulted in the "largest daily kettle total of the season" according to Salvation... Read More.

Man Convicted of Running Over Nickerson Family in Louisville Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison

Friday, December 13

By Lucky Kidd LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man who ran down a Nickerson family in July 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky killing one member and critically injuring two others, was sentenced Friday to 70 years in prison. Michael Hurley was convicted of murder in the death of... Read More.

Exceptional Teen Graciela Medina Receives Most Prestigious Honor; Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson

Friday, December 13

By Lance Patterson, Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last week the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosted its annual Youth of the Year banquet. Selected among four outstanding youth, Graciela Medina has been named the 2025 Youth of the Year... Read More.

Arrest Made in Connection with Dough Co. Break in Wednesday

Thursday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with the early Wednesday morning burglary of Dough Co. Donuts at 1228 East 4th. Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said a male subject forced entry into the shop, damaged property and stole items. After... Read More.

Celebrate New Years at the 1861 Club Featuring LOST WAX

Thursday, December 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Enjoy time spent with that special someone, friends, or family on Dec. 31st from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1st at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the top destination in central Kansas to ring in the... Read More.

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network Completes Formation of Drug Endangered Children Alliance

Thursday, December 12

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network has completed the formation of the Drug Endangered Children Alliance with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between agencies who are the leading force behind the wellbeing of children... Read More.

Reno County Agencies, Groups Invited to Apply for YPC, Carey Memorial Fund Grants

Wednesday, December 11

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2025 Youth Philanthropy Council and Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund grants. Each spring the Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students, distributes approximately $5,000 in... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

Tuesday, December 10

By Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works Director RENO COUNTY, Kan. (December 10, 2024 – Revised from September 9, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test... Read More.

KDOT Announces Award Bids for State Highway Projects, Including Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced award of bids for state highway projects from their November bid letting, including a large mill and overlay project including portions of three highways in Ellsworth, McPherson and Saline counties. Venture Corporation of Great Bend was... Read More.

🎄Light Up Hutch Parade Winners🥁

Monday, December 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The results are in... And the parade judges have selected the winners and runners-up from the Light Up Hutch-Downtown Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Congratulations to the following for: Best Theme HCC Welding Runner up: Rise Up Reno Most Christmas Spirit Order of Eastern Star Runner up:... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Reaches $900,000 Milestone in 2024-2025 Fundraising Campaign

Monday, December 9

By the United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce that it has crossed the $900,000 mark in its 2024-2025 fundraising campaign. This significant milestone brings the organization closer to its ambitious goal of raising $1.3... Read More.