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Newton Woman Killed in Friday Afternoon Crash in Sedgwick County

Sunday, February 26

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – Slick roads were likely a factor in a Friday afternoon crash that claimed the life of a Newton woman.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2007 Saturn Ion, driven by Rebecca Shields, 26, of Newton, was southbound on I-135 about... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation To Host Eighth Annual Match Event

Friday, February 24

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) annual matching event enters its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week, formally known as Match Day, will take place during the week of Mar. 6-10. A total of... Read More.

Kansas Governor: $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Plant to be Built in Coffey County

Tuesday, February 21

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A company known for protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses Monday unveiled plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington capable of employing an estimated 1,200 people when fully operational.Gov. Laura... Read More.

Satellite Office for Reno County Department of Aging Opening at Wesley Towers

Tuesday, February 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Wesley Towers will be hosting a satellite office for the Reno County Department of Aging one day each month. Any citizen over age 60 or their caregivers may meet with John Eberly or Denise Pina, Reno County Social and Human Service... Read More.

Reno County Health Department to Host Car Seat Days

Sunday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department is hosting Car Seat Day events on Feb. 24th and March 24th. Have your car seat inspected by local technicians and receive education and resources.Both days, held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at 209 W. 2nd... Read More.

Main Entrance to Reno County Courthouse to be Closed on Monday, Feb. 20th

Sunday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The main entrance to the Reno County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20th. To access the courthouse, use the entrance at the Law Enforcement Center.The entrance will reopen on Tuesday, February 21st.

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Crawford County Homicide

Sunday, February 19

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. —Travis Conness has been located and is no longer at large. Conness has been arrested and will be charged with suspicion of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and felony murder. Conness was arrested without incident and booked into the Crawford County Jail.The... Read More.

Swedes End Regular Season Strong; Win Against County Rival on Senior Night

Thursday, February 16

By Bethany College Athletics LINDSBORG, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) – The Bethany College Swedes Women's Basketball Team took down their cross-county rivals, the McPherson College Bulldogs, in Bethany's regular season finale.The Swedes took a hefty lead of 26 points into halftime as Bethany was able to hold McPherson... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners approve ARPA funding Agreements

Wednesday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Following revisions to address concerns raised last month, Reno County Commissioners Tuesday approved sub-recipient agreements with Interfaith Housing and Community Services and the United Way of Reno County for ARPA funding to address housing and childcare... Read More.

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in 2021 Reno County Murder Case

Thursday, February 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On August 27, 2021, deputies from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 1016 N. Palomino Trail in Reno County based on information they received regarding the owners of that property. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies spoke to three... Read More.

Missouri Woman Killed in Late Wednesday Accident in Northern Reno County

Thursday, February 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – An Ozark, Missouri woman was killed Wednesday night in a crash in far northern Reno County.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford Ranger pickup driven by Laura R Manwarren, 45, of Ozark, Mo. was southbound on K-14/96 about four... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Reaches Campaign Goal

Thursday, February 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County announced this week that they have met their 2022-23 campaign goal.United Way Officials announced Tuesday, the final day of the campaign, that it had raised $1.2 million in this year's campaign, which will support programs... Read More.