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Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

Tuesday, July 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Residents of Plevna (Reno County) and Grinnell (Gove County) who were displaced by the May 18 tornado may now apply for a $1,000 housing assistance grant to help cover emergency housing expenses. These grants are made possible through the collaborative efforts of... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum, in partnership with Ad Astra Academies and USD 313, is proud to announce the launch of the Ad Astra STEAM Academy, a bold new opportunity for Kansas high school students... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Kansas State Fair Board met this morning to address a range of updates and approvals ahead of the upcoming State Fair, scheduled for September 5th through the 14th. Key discussions included enhancing public safety, exciting new merchandise... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Tuesday, July 15

June home sales through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were up 18.1% from June 2024, with 150 homes sold. Total sales volume for the month cane to $35 million, up 43.9% from a year ago. The median sales price region-wide for the month... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Elects Patterson for President, Mendez-Rosario as VP

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held its Reorganization meeting Monday, July 14, at 6:00 pm. The meeting began with the election of the President and Vice President. Lance Patterson was elected Board President while Gleysha Mendez-Rosario became Vice President. During the... Read More.

UPDATE: Located Safe, Reno County Missing Person/Welfare Check

Monday, July 14

*****UPDATED INFO--MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN LOCATED***** RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Tyrone L Mexican, 18-year-old, 6ft 180 pounds, Black hair, brown eyes, was last seen in the area of Nickerson Blvd and Wilson Road in Reno County, Kansas. According to the Reno County Sheriff's Office, Mexican left... Read More.

Heather Faulkner Named Director of New Reno County Childcare Nonprofit, Kids Collective

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is proud to announce Heather Faulkner as the founding Executive Director of the Kids Collective Child Care Network, a newly-formed nonprofit focused on creating sustainable, high-quality solutions for Reno County’s child care system. Faulkner, a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Zenda, Kingman County

Friday, July 11

ZENDA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Zenda public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate... Read More.

KDOR Seizes Assets in Execution of Russell, Scott, Thomas, Phillips, Rooks, Pawnee Tax Warrants

Friday, July 11

Agents from the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) accompanied by the Russell, Scott, Thomas, Phillips, Rooks, Pawnee County Sheriff departments on the 8th day, of July 2025 executed tax warrants and seized the assets of San Juan Mexican Restaurant Inc, Bernabe A Lopez, Magarita... Read More.

Celebrate 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 25th

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 10, 2025) – Beyond Barriers, in partnership with the City of Hutchinson Human Relations Commission, invites the Hutchinson community to join in a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Friday, July 25, from 3:00 to... Read More.

City of Newton Issues Request for Proposals to Demolish Old Dillon’s Building at 320 N. Main

Wednesday, July 9

The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission meeting and does not represent official Commission minutes. NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step toward demolition of the old Dillon’s building at... Read More.

State Total Tax Collections for the Month of June at $1.06 Billion; 7.4% Above Estimate

Wednesday, July 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million, or 7.4%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 3.2% from June 2024. “While this month’s stronger-than-expected revenues are a welcome sign, it... Read More.