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American Legion Benefit brings Pink Flamingo Flocks to Lawns of Rice County Residents

Monday, March 20

STERLING, Kan. – The flock is coming. Large flocks of pink flamingos will soon be landing on the lawns of unsuspecting residents in Rice County.A benefit hosted by American Legion Post 128 in Sterling; your yard could be in their flight path. Support the... Read More.

Young Professionals of Reno County to Host Annual Meeting, Mayor Richardson to Speak

Wednesday, March 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Friday, March 24th at 5:30 pm, Clayworks at Disability Supports, 1125 N Main, Hutchinson, KS. No membership is required to attend. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.yprenocounty.com/annual-meeting “Our Annual Meeting has traditionally... Read More.

Female Teen Killed in Harvey County Accident Friday Afternoon

Friday, March 10

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One person is dead following a Friday afternoon accident in northern Harvey County.The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency personnel responded to the scene of a fatality traffic accident shortly after 1 p.m. Preliminary information shows a car traveling... Read More.

More Reno County Road Changes Coming with K-14 Realignment Project

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nickerson Road from West 95th Avenue to West 108th Avenue (Rice/Reno county line) is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 as part of ongoing work on the K-14 realignment project.At Nickerson Road, ramps leading to the new K-14 alignment... Read More.

Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council Awards Grants

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to seven organizations at a ceremony Sunday at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking program designed to involve... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

Tuesday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday on a 3-2 vote agreed to proceed with the long-discussed remodeling project at the Reno County Courthouse. The decision comes with changes from a proposal that had been recommended earlier.Deleted from the plans to save on expenses... Read More.

Reno County VOAD Still Assisting Families a Year After the Cottonwood Complex Fires

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County VOAD continues work to assist families where needed after a year since the Cottonwood Complex Fires.“It’s been such a heartbreaking but rewarding year of recovery for our Cottonwood Complex efforts” United Way Director Lisa Gleason said. “The residents... Read More.

March is National Reading Month, United Way of Reno County Partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Give the Gift of Reading

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – March is designated as National Reading Month, a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. It's a key component of education and professional development.The United Way... Read More.

McPherson City and County Commissioners Agree to Allot Funding to Housing Coalition for Land Purchase

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City and County Commissioners have agreed to allot funds to the McPherson Housing Coalition for the purchase of property north of the Oak Harbor Cottages for the development of future housing after a federal grant fell through at the last... Read More.

Reno County Working Towards Availability of Additional Fire Utility Terrain Vehicles

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The first step towards the deployment of additional fire utility terrain vehicles in Reno County was approved Tuesday by County when a $32 thousand expenditure for Reno/Harvey County Joint Fire District 2 in Buhler was approved. At the present time, the only... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County: A Community Survey Initiative

Sunday, February 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be introducing a new initiative to further the development of McPherson County. Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This will be... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $38,501 in Fund for Reno County Grants

Sunday, February 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $38,501 to six nonprofit organizations in January.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach... Read More.