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Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan

Wednesday, August 16

By the Hutchinson Zoo The Hutchinson Zoo is developing a new Strategic Master Plan that will guide the Zoo’s and Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo's mission, vision, activities, and improvements over the next 7-10 years. The Hutchinson Zoo hopes our new ideas will help every... Read More.

County Commissioners Approve 2024 Budget at Commission Meeting, Adopt Water Conservation Plan for Rural Water District 101

Thursday, August 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners have approved a 2024 budget that will be revenue neutral, which means the total dollars raised from property taxes will not exceed what was raised for the 2023 budget. That budget, in addition to many reductions in what... Read More.

Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan

Thursday, August 3

By Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Aug. 2 that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1 is available for public viewing and comment. The BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, along with Volume 1 and... Read More.

Critics Attack Evergy’s Plan to Raise Electric Rates

Wednesday, August 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — Critics of Evergy’s plan to hike electricity rates in Kansas warn that higher prices would put the health of elderly people in danger. Evergy says its first increase to base rates in five years is less than the inflation over... Read More.

City of Great Bend Plans for SRCA Drag Strip

Tuesday, July 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like to make a few clarifying comments involving the process that the city is involved in pertaining to the Drag Strip. This is currently a legal matter, and the... Read More.

Continued Storm Cleanup Plan for Great Bend, Trees & Limbs

Friday, July 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has put together a plan for the cleanup of trees and limbs following the recent storm that passed through the city July 16.A recent news release from Great Bend shared that the next step for... Read More.

Storm Cleanup Plan for City of Great Bend

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend is putting together a storm cleanup plan for trees & limbs. Today City Staff is focusing on clearing Streets ONLY, however the next step will be to drive every neighborhood and pick up down trees... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

Wednesday, July 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County (UWRC) will soon be moving to a new location, allowing for expanded space. Staff announce this week that UWRC will lease space from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, with the move planned for the end of... Read More.

Kansas Residents Resist Solar Project Plan Near Cheyenne Bottoms

Friday, June 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. (KPR) - Green energy keeps growing. In Kansas, plans continue to pop up for even more wind and solar projects. But some residents in central Kansas have put one solar idea on hold.A Spanish company hopes to build a massive solar... Read More.

Kansas Officials Plan to Cut Down on Foster Placements

Thursday, May 4

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families will work to reduce unnecessary foster care placements, said DCF Secretary Laura Howard, expressing optimism about new funding measures and legislation.“This was a strong legislative session in terms... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Fail to Override Veto on Flat Tax Plan

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Republicans fell short on a veto override in their attempt to enact a flat tax on income. The plan would have set the income tax rate for all Kansans at 5.15%.The override attempt failed by just one vote.Democrat state... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Polish Plan to Fully Fund Public Schools, Revive Voucher Program

Thursday, April 27

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers have restored language in the public school finance plan to ensure K-12 schools continue to be fully funded beyond the upcoming academic year and revived a voucher program.Sen. Molly Baumgardner, a Louisburg Republican, lashed out... Read More.