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KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Alert: Five County Overdoses, One Fatality in 24 Hours

Monday, August 12

By the Reno County Health Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has sent out a Health Alert to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were five overdoses within a 24-hour period, one of which was fatal.... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

USD 308 Welcomes Back Staff With 2024-2025 Convocation

Monday, August 12

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools held their annual Convocation to welcome back all Salthawk staff for the 2024-2025 school year on Thursday, August 9th. Convocation is an annual event that celebrates the new school year with messages from... Read More.

Nickerson Home Daycare Provider Britnea Weaver Named August Provider of the Month by Reno County Child Care Task Force

Monday, August 12

By the Reno County Child Task Force HUTCHINSON, Kan., (August 9, 2024) — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is proud to announce that Britnea Weaver, a dedicated home daycare provider from Nickerson, has been named the Provider of the Month for August 2024.... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Announces Progress on Star Bond Project

Monday, August 12

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that it is moving forward with the initial stages of the STAR Bond project, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the community's development and economic growth. The STAR Bond project... Read More.

Quilts of Valor Presented to Five Reno County Veterans

Sunday, August 11

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Friday's monthly KS4 Vets luncheon meeting at Hutchinson Community College featured a presentation of Quilts of Valor to five Reno County Veterans. The Quilts of Valor Foundation mission is "to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting... Read More.

Reno County Housing Commission Celebrates a Year of Success with ARPA Funding Boost

Friday, August 9

By the Reno County Housing Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The- Reno County Housing Commission is proud to announce a year of significant achievements in housing development and community revitalization, thanks to the infusion of ARPA COVID relief funds. The commission's unwavering commitment to enhancing... Read More.

“Like a Wonderful Family Reunion” 150th Anniversary Celebration of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to the U.S.

Thursday, August 8

By Glen and Kathy Goering MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Celebration will be held August 23-25, 2024, at Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kan., for the 150th Anniversary of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to U.S. in 1874. Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Keynote... Read More.

Follow Up on Recycled Mattress Business Fire

Thursday, August 8

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On August 6, 2024, the Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded to 2404 E 4th Avenue for the report of a commercial building fire. During the response, dispatch advised bystanders were reporting large amounts of... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Area County and Senate-House Races

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd Incumbent 4th District Reno County Commissioner John Whitesel was defeated in his bid Tuesday for the Republican nomination for the final two years of a term he was appointed to after the person who won the 2022 election declined the position. Richard... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law Announces its 5th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run

Tuesday, August 6

By Bretz Injury Law HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law presents its 5th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run. Bretz Injury Law is excited to present its 5th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run on Saturday, September 7th. Registration will begin at 9:30... Read More.