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Learn How to Make a Difference: Free Non-Profit Boot Camp by Rice County Community Foundation

Wednesday, April 10

By Rice County Community Foundation LYONS, Kan. (April 9, 2024) — Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce a series of empowering sessions tailored for those passionate about making a difference in their community. Our Free Non-Profit Boot Camp offers invaluable insights and skills... Read More.

Reno County KIA Vietnam Veterans Honored

Monday, April 8

By the Vieyra Honors Foundation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the most recent Census data, “Reno County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.” Today, there are 3,030 veterans living in Reno... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Haven, Reno County

Monday, April 8

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment HAVEN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing a boil water advisory for the City of Haven public water supply system located in Reno County beginning at midnight tonight.Customers should observe the... Read More.

MCCF Presents Mastermind McPherson County Initiative, County Commissioners Approve National Library Week Proclamation

Monday, April 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation President and CEO Becky Goss gave McPherson County Commissioners a presentation on the Mastermind McPherson County initiative during their meeting Monday. MCCF is in the second year of a three-year initiative to provide information... Read More.

New Ramp Closures Scheduled for K-14 Work in Reno County

Thursday, April 4

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Here is the latest update for new or ongoing ramp closures at the west K-14/U.S. 50 junction in Reno County:The ramp connecting southbound K-14 to westbound U.S. 50 remains on schedule to open about 10... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the First Advancing Barton County Childcare Center, Bright Beginnings, on May 2nd

Tuesday, April 2

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is thrilled to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event at Bright Beginnings by ABCC (Advancing Barton County Childcare, Inc.), the new childcare center located at 4507 Farmers Plaza, Great... Read More.

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch Partnership Expands Entrepreneurship Program in Reno County

Tuesday, April 2

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State 105 is partnering with StartUp Hutch to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster additional economic growth in Hutchinson and the Reno County region.The K-State 105 partnership will help expand... Read More.

Multiple Bullpup Track & Field Athletes Finish in Top 3 in McPherson County Early Season Invitational

Saturday, March 30

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan - The McPherson High School Track & Field team began the 2024 season with the McPherson County Early Season Invitational in Moundridge, with many Bullpup athletes finishing in the top 3 in their respective events. No team scores were kept in the early... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A now former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested on sex crime charges. Michael Tennyson, 24 of Iola was arrested Friday evening by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents on a requested charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a... Read More.

Barton County Approves Solar Regulations

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Noting the decisiveness in the community and difficulty in coming to this point, Barton County Commissioners Friday adopted three resolutions that will as a group set out regulations for large scale non-commercial and commercial scale solar energy conversion... Read More.

Longtime Rice County Educator Dee Orth Selected for Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Friday, March 29

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — On Tuesday, Park Elementary School announced that Mrs. Dee Orth, who has taught at Park Elementary for 30 years has been selected to the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024.Mrs. Orth will be formally inducted during a... Read More.

Reno County Commission Approves Small-Scale Solar Regulations

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Following another lengthy discussion Wednesday, Reno County Commissioners approved with one change regulations for limited-scale commercial solar systems, those of 2-megawatt-capacity or smaller on lot sizes of less than ten acres.The change made was to permit storage batteries... Read More.