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Buhler USD 313 Board Adopts Names Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner for New Reno County Child Care Facilities

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER/HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night accepted the guaranteed maximum price on three construction projects and adopted names of the two new daycare facilities that are part of a Reno County child Care initiative.The child care... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Held Their Free Child Care Training Event Saturday

Wednesday, January 17

By Reno County, Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force held a free Child Care Training Event on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at The Father's House, Abundant Life Childcare Center, 1505 E. 20th Ave. in Hutchinson. The training was... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care... Read More.

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall Praises Innovative Baby Steps to Address Kansas’ Child Care Shortage

Sunday, October 29

Kansas taking grant applications for $92 million, including cash for new facilities By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Haven school district administrator Megan Hett knew surveys indicated Reno County was short 1,600 child care slots and it was unlikely a private business... Read More.

Items Available to Public at Site of Future Day Care this Saturday

Friday, October 20

By Buhler USD 313 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 will have surplus items available to take at the building that will become our new day care this Saturday, October 21st, from 9-12. These items were left behind in the sale of Faith Baptist church. The... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Secures Additional $146,180 in Accelerator & Innovation Grants

Wednesday, October 18

By Reno County Child Care Task Force RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force, in cooperation with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the receipt of $146,180 of additional funding from the Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant.... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeks Projects for Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant

Friday, October 6

By the Reno County Child Care Task Force HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is currently seeking interest from community partners who would like to be part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’ Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant opportunity. The CPF... Read More.

Bulldogs Take Care of Business Against Sterling

Thursday, September 28

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) – The McPherson College Bulldogs made quick work of the Sterling College Warriors Wednesday (Sep. 27), winning 3-0 inside the McPherson Sport Center. The win is the Bulldogs first conference win this season, and their fourth straight win over Sterling.The first... Read More.

Sen. Moran Statement on OIG Report Regarding Opioid Prescribing at Eastern Kansas Health Care System

Tuesday, September 26

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – today released the following statement in response to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report on the Veterans... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Launch of Shared Services Network for Child Care Providers

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the launch of a new partnership that will create savings and streamline services for child care providers across Kansas. The Kansas Department for Children and Families, Child Care Aware of... Read More.

Meals on Wheels America of Barton County to Receive $10,000 from Members of 100+ People Who Care Group

Monday, September 4

By Meals on Wheels America of Barton County BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Meals on Wheels America of Barton County is pleased to announce that they are the 2023 third quarter recipients of $10,000 in charitable donations from members of the 100+ People Who Care in... Read More.

K-State Leads Statewide Project to Rebuild Early Child Care Workforce

Monday, August 7

By Michelle Geering, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — At a time when the number of early childhood care and education professionals does not meet demand, Kansas State University researchers and professional staff are working to rebuild the state's workforce.The Kansas Department... Read More.