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Lyons City Council Hears Update on Planned World’s Largest Salt Shaker

Wednesday, June 21

LYONS, Kan. – The Lyons Council Tuesday heard an update from Community Development Coordinator Alicia Hommon and Rice County Community Foundation executive director Karly Frederick on the project that will bring the world's largest salt shaker to Lyons. Hommon and Frederick said that they... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Proposed Plat Approval for Every Substation on North Lorraine

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday tabled final plat approval for the Kingpin Subdivision located along North Lorraine that would combine four lots on a 7.8-acre site north of 21st Ave into one. Evergy has proposed placing a substation on the site, which... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Change in Fireworks Regulations

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a change to the city's fireworks regulations, allowing for fireworks discharging more than six feet into the air to be sold and used within the city limits. Bottle Rockets, per state law, and lantern-type fireworks... Read More.

Dina Brislin Appointed to Fill South Hutchinson Council Vacancy

Tuesday, June 13

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Mayor Brian Garretson’s appointment of Dina Brislin to the South Hutchinson city council was confirmed on a unanimous vote last night. Her appointment returns the Council back to full strength following the resignation of Councilman Jeff Schenk who was hired... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Agreement for Sports Arena Bleacher Replacment

Friday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Agreements related to a bleacher replacement project at the Hutchinson Sports Arena were approved Tuesday by the Hutchinson City Council. The existing bleachers are over 30 years old, and there have been issues involving a lack of manufacturer support for parts.Per... Read More.

Lyons City Council Agrees to Request Traffic Audit of Main St. and West Ave. Intersection

Friday, June 9

LYONS, Kan. – The Lyons City Council has agreed to request that a new traffic audit be done on the intersection of Main St. and West Ave. Last month, members of the Planning Commission asked the Council to consider the audit be done by... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council to Consider Interim City Manager Agreement at Friday Meeting

Thursday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council will consider an “interim services agreement” with former Reno County Historical Society executive director Mary Grace Clements as part of a special meeting Friday afternoon at 4 at City Hall. If approved, Clements will serve as interim... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Moves to Fire City Manager Kendal Francis

Tuesday, May 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For the second time in just over a year the City of Hutchinson is searching for a new City Manager. On a 3-2 vote Tuesday, and following a lengthy executive session, the Hutchinson City Council voted to fire City Manager Kendal Francis... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Potential Candidates, Process for Hiring an Interim City Manager

Thursday, May 4

LYONS, Kan. – During a special noon-hour meeting Thursday, the Lyons City Council agreed to begin the process of hiring an interim city administrator. The decision comes after the resignation of current city administrator Chad Buckley was announced earlier in the week.Mayor Dustin Schutz... Read More.

Larned City Council Sets New Swimming Pool Hours

Thursday, May 4

LARNED, Kan. – The Larned City Council has approved a change in Swimming Pool hours for the upcoming season. The pool will continue to open at 12:30 p.m. but will see a two-hour change in closing time from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m.The Council... Read More.

McPherson City Council Approves Changes Order to Northview Road Sidewalk Project Phase 2

Tuesday, May 2

MCPHERSON, Kan. – A change order on the Northview Road sidewalk project phase 2 was approved Tuesday by McPherson City Commissioners. The change involves design work for the addition of a drainage pipe in the south ditch, which will allow for the construction of... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Notes: Council Approves Participation in Bike Share Program

Wednesday, April 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. – With one dissenting vote, the Lindsborg City Council Monday night reaffirmed approval given at the March 20th meeting to participate in a bike share program. The program, for the first year, is being funded in part through a grant from Blue Cross... Read More.