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United Way of Reno County Welcomes New CEO Lacey Mills

Monday, March 4

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Board of Directors for United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the selection of Lacey Mills as the next CEO of United Way of Reno County. “As a board, we are extremely excited... Read More.

The Public is Invited to the 4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 6th

Friday, March 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is live on Wednesday, March 6th at noon at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th Street. This competition for 7th-grade through 12th-grade students from Barton County is brought... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Submissions Opening March 1

Thursday, February 29

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Mastermind McPherson County is entering its second year of community benchmarking.Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This... Read More.

Field Survey Set for K-11 Bridge Replacement in Reno County

Wednesday, February 28

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for a proposed bridge replacement on K-11 in Reno County is expected to begin around Monday, March 4.The proposed bridge replacement would be over a tributary to Goose Creek, under the intersection... Read More.

Reno County Approves Local Funding for IdeaTek Grant After Change of Heart

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After two lengthy discussions and an initial tie vote on the request, Reno County Commissioners voted Wednesday to commit $25,000 in economic development funds and sign a letter of support on behalf of IdeaTek which is seeking a... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director Lisa Gleason Reflects on 19 Years of Involvement

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A chapter in the life of Lisa Gleason comes to a close Thursday, as another one begins. Gleason is stepping down as Executive Director of the United Way of Reno County to become Director of the United Way of... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Security issues at the McPherson County Courthouse were a major topic of discussion during Monday's County Commission meeting.Sheriff Jerry Montagne said this came up as a result of some recent incidents at the courthouse that raised some concerns.... Read More.

Decisive third quarter lifts Barton women to 70-62 victory hosting Seward County

Thursday, February 15

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College women's basketball team came out of the halftime locker room Wednesday evening on a mission as crisp passing and lockdown defense led to a 70-62 victory hosting Seward County Community College.BOX SCOREBarton lead... Read More.

Nation’s 2nd ranked Cougars roll to 86-55 win hosting Seward County extending streak to fifteen straight

Thursday, February 15

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Scoring Wednesday night's first four points, the nation's 2nd ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team never looked back in leading by as many as thirty-seven points in cruising to an 86-55 victory hosting Seward County Community College.Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County Receives $25,000 Pathways Grant

Wednesday, February 14

Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas initiative, gives $25,000 grant to the Food Bank of Reno County By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A special event was held Tuesday as a check for $25,000 was presented... Read More.

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.

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Concludes

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 United Way of McPherson County campaign has concluded, with 271,000 thousand dollars raised, short of a 325-thousand-dollar goal.The United Way's Board of Directors said in a statement Tuesday they extend their sincere gratitude to the businesses... Read More.