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Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz to Retire Dec. 29

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz is retiring December 29th. The announcement of her retirement was made during Tuesday's Reno County Commission meeting.Kowitz was elected to the position in 2016 and was re-elected to her second term in 2020.... Read More.

Reno County Commission Approves Quit Claim Deed to Return Legal Title for Former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to Interfaith Housing and Community Services

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission Wednesday approved a quit claim deed to return the legal title for the former St. Elizabeth's Hospital at 20th and Monroe in Hutchinson to Interfaith Housing and Community Services.Interfaith had deeded the property to... Read More.

Reno County to add new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

Tuesday, December 12

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist Reno County, Kan. – Starting on January 1, 2024, Reno County will add a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding this diversion program... Read More.

Community Foundation Grants $30K to 14 Reno County Projects

Wednesday, December 6

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to groups and nonprofit organizations serving Reno County.Fourteen projects received funding from Changemakers at Work grants at a ceremony Nov. 16 at Pizaacos, 112 S.... Read More.

National “I’ll Fight Day” Comes to Reno County

Tuesday, December 5

By The Salvation Army HUTCHISON, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2023) — The Salvation Army’s I’ll Fight Day comes to the Reno County community this weekend on Saturday, December 9.This year’s $20 Bill Challenge resulted in (75) $20 Bills, which totals $1,500. This also resulted in our... Read More.

Jury Assesses Damage Award of $11.1 Million Against Kubota Tractor Corporation in Favor of Former Reno County Resident

Friday, November 17

By Monica Warren, Business & Marketing Director of Mann Wyatt Tanksley Injury Attorneys HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On November 14th, 2023, a Reno County jury awarded a former Reno County resident $11,138,422.40 in damages for medical expenses and non-economic damages resulting from a skid steer accident,... Read More.

Reno County Planners Delay Action on Solar Regulations

Thursday, November 9

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission heard over an hour and a half of comments from citizens Thursday night regarding proposed solar energy regulation, after which they indicated a desire to take time to consider the comments. With that,... Read More.

Reno County Election: School Board and Citywide Races

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hutchinson area voters appear to have turned out four incumbents in Tuesday's elections.Scott Meggers defeated Stuart Conklin 798-563 for the Northeast District seat on the Hutchinson City Council. Conklin had been appointed to the Council earlier this year... Read More.

Reno County City/School General Election

Tuesday, October 31

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Exercise your right and vote Nov. 7 in the Reno County City/School General Election. Polling locations will be open from 7am-7pmTo request an Advance Ballot submit the Application to the Reno County Clerks Office at 125 W.... Read More.

Reno County Girl Scouts Give Back During Festival of Giving

Sunday, October 29

By Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland will be donating gifts and their time from Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 12, at numerous organizations across the 80 counties the Kansas Heartland council covers as part of our 73rd annual... Read More.

Reno County Commission Replaces Medical Consultant

Wednesday, October 25

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After close to two hours of public comment and discussion a sharply divided Reno County Commission voted 3-2 this morning to appoint Dr. Deanna Marshall as the Medical Advisor to the Reno County Health Department. Commissioners John Whitesel,... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Secures Additional $146,180 in Accelerator & Innovation Grants

Wednesday, October 18

By Reno County Child Care Task Force RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force, in cooperation with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the receipt of $146,180 of additional funding from the Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant.... Read More.