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Divided Commission Votes Against Pursuing Regulation of Commercial and Industrial Solar Systems in Unzoned Reno County Areas

Wednesday, April 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A divided Reno County Commission Wednesday voted to not pursue regulation of commercial and industrial solar systems in the unzoned areas of Reno County, which is basically most areas west of K-14 excluding areas surrounding Nickerson and South Hutchinson.Commissioner Randy... Read More.

Volunteers Collecting Vital Feedback for Reno County Community Health Assessment

Wednesday, April 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Trained volunteers will be collecting input for the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA) from residents in select neighborhoods across Reno County on Sunday, April 13 and Monday, April 14, 2025.The CHA, conducted every three years, evaluates the overall health... Read More.

Reno County Youth Award $5,000 in Grants

Thursday, April 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to nine organizations at a ceremony in March at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by high school students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking... Read More.

MaKayla Michael Named 2024 Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — MaKayla Michael was chosen as Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year.Youth Services' supervisors and members of administration choose vote for the people chosen as Employees of the Month throughout the year and from that group of people an... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Lift Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Development in Zoned Area of Reno County

Wednesday, March 26

Reno County Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 Highlights RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The moratorium on large scale solar development in the zoned portion of Reno County was lifted Wednesday by County Commissioners. The existing moratorium will remain in place at least through May 1 for... Read More.

Reno County Now Offers Fraud Notify Service

Thursday, March 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents of Reno County now have a new way to combat property fraud, a rising financial crime. Reno County has added Fraud Notify as part of their recently installed new land records management system.Fraud Notify is offered free-of-charge to help... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Emphasizes Importance of Measles Vaccinations to Prevent Outbreak

Monday, March 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Although there are not any cases in the area, the Reno County Health Department wants to emphasize the need to be prepared as measles cases and outbreaks have increased in the United States over the past few years. Currently, there... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Promotes Two Team Members

Friday, February 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — United Way of Reno County has announced the promotions of two staff members. (Photos courtesy of UWRC) Valerie Taylor (left) has been promoted to Director of Community Impact. Valerie has been "a driving force" behind United Way's... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Table Action on Funding for 2029 US Senior Open at Prairie Dunes

Wednesday, February 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners Wednesday tabled to March 12th action on a request for funding made by Prairie Dunes Country Club related to the 2029 US Senior Open it will be hosting. The Hutchinson City Council has approved support for the... Read More.

Hospice & Homecare of Reno County Receives 2024 HHCAHPS Honors Status for Exceptional Patient Care

Tuesday, February 25

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hospice & Homecare of Reno County has been named a 2024 Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) Honor recipient by MatrixCare, a leading provider of RCM services, CAHPS surveys, and advanced analytics for home health and... Read More.

Love Where You Live Initiative Identifies Reno County Priorities; Grant Opportunities Available

Monday, February 24

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses, removing and renovating blight, access to affordable child care, improving public... Read More.

Reno County Alerts Community to Four Overdoses in 24 Hours

Friday, February 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were four overdoses within a 24-hour period. The overdoses are suspected to involve Fentanyl and other Opioids. The Reno County Health Department... Read More.