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Proposals Sought in Reno County/Hutchinson’s Fight Against Addiction

Wednesday, October 8

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (October 8, 2025) — Since 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee has awarded close to $175,000 in grant funding out of the nearly $500,000 that they have received. The grant funding has previously been awarded to the United Way... Read More.

City of Newton Issues Request for Proposals to Demolish Old Dillon’s Building at 320 N. Main

Wednesday, July 9

The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission meeting and does not represent official Commission minutes.NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step toward demolition of the old Dillon’s building at... Read More.

McPherson County Public Works Conducting In-House Study on Old US 81 and Arrowhead Road Intersection

Monday, June 23

McPherson County Commission Meeting Highlights 6/23/25 McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works is conducting an in-house study of the intersection of Old US 81 and Arrowhead Road, where two people were killed in a crash earlier this month. Public Works Director David Bohnenblust... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Faces Crucial Zoning Decisions Amid Solar and Development Proposals

Wednesday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council has voted to send back proposed zoning regulations for commercial solar systems in the three-mile jurisdictional area surrounding Great Bend to the Planning Commission to review liability insurance and groundwater testing requirements and... Read More.

Opioid Settlement Funds Awarded and Successful Updates Shared and Request for Proposals: Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund

Wednesday, September 25

By Reno County, Kansas Opioid Settlement Funds AwardedIn 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee has awarded close to $100,000 in grant funding out of the nearly $300,000 that they have received for the two funds. The grant funding was awarded to Horizons Mental... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Authorize Issuance of Request for Proposals for Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has authorized issuance of a request for proposals for expenditure of Opioid settlement funds. The County has to date received $54,417.05 from a universal settlement with opioid manufacturers and will be getting additional funds over... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Accepts Grants, Board Authorizes District Financial Advisor to Seek Requests for Proposals to Refinance 2017 Gregory Building Lease Purchase Agreement

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday authorized the district's financial advisory, Raymond James, to seek requests for proposals for refinancing of a 2017 lease purchase agreement for the Gregory Building that would have folded into it the... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board To Receive Proposals and Public Comments on Future of Racetrack

Sunday, November 5

By the Save Our Track coalition HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Nov. 14 at 5:00 p.m. the Kansas State Fair board is to meet for the purpose of hearing proposals about potential future promotions of the facility. Time will also be allotted for public comments regarding... Read More.

Request for Proposals: Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund

Thursday, September 14

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist RENO COUNTY, Kan. — To date, Reno County and Hutchinson have received approximately $240,000 through the Kansas State Attorney General’s Office for their respective Kansas Fights Addictions Funds.In order to best meet the needs of our community,... Read More.

Buhler Community Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2023 Fund

Monday, July 3

BUHLER, Kan. – The Buhler Community Foundation (BCF) is now accepting proposals for the 2023 Fund for Buhler grant cycle. Proposals may be submitted online through August 15.Each year, BCF awards grants for programs demonstrating innovative ideas or critical needs, which can range from... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson, Pretty Prairie Voters Approve Bond Proposals

Wednesday, May 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Voters in two Reno County school districts gave approval to bond proposals Tuesday. Unofficial results in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 indicated that their $7.6 million bond issue passed with 381 votes in favor to 301 against. Pretty Prairie USD 311... Read More.