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Oct 21, 2024

Evergy announces new natural gas generation plant to be built in Reno County

David Campbell, Evergy Chairman and CEO, announced Monday during a press conference that they will be constructing two new 705 megawatt (MW) high-efficiency natural gas plants, one in Reno County and one in Sumner County. The new plant in Reno County will be located on

Oct 21, 2024

ADVANCE VOTING in Reno County - check out this list of times, dates and locations

Click this YouTube link to discover information about Advance Voting for the 2024 Presidential Election! YouTube Reno County

Listen to Reno County Deputy Clerk Jenna Fager as she talks about the additional opportunities to participate in advance voting this y

Oct 14, 2024

Deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, October 15th

Are you registered to vote? Have you had a life change such as changing your name when you got married or have you moved to a new residence? You have until October 15, 2024, to register or to update your voter registration information for the November 5th election. You

Oct 11, 2024

Reno County Health Dept participates in local World Mental Health Day

The Reno County Health Department participated in the World Mental Health Day event by Fight the Stigma Inc. at Gowan's Stadium Thursday evening. A community photo was taken on the football field to recognize the important day.
"The overall objective of the (annual)

Oct 07, 2024

Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available Per Household at https://covidtests.gov/

Every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. 

 Go to https://www.covid.gov/tests to order your four Free At-home COVID-19 Tests

Oct 04, 2024

Pre-registration is available for Reno County Tax Sale

The Reno County Tax Sale will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 14th, 2024.
To view a current list of the properties that are up for auction please visit https://www.whiteoakhomesks.com/pages/auction. The list can also be found on Reno County’s website on t

Oct 03, 2024

Preventative measures help lower risk as respiratory virus season approaches

KDHE Reminds Kansans to be Aware as Respiratory Virus Season Approaches
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) would like to remind Kansans as we approach the respiratory virus season to remain aware of symptoms, preventative measures and

Sep 25, 2024

Success with Opioid Settlement Funds and Request for Proposals: Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund

Opioid Settlement Funds Awarded and Successful Updates Shared and Request for Proposals: Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund Reno County, Kansas – September 25, 2024
Opioid Settlement Funds AwardedIn 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Com

Sep 20, 2024

Check out Voting Results for the Third Thursday Fair-Themed Youth Ballot!

OFFICIAL VOTING RESULTS FOR THE THIRD THURSDAY FAIR-THEMED YOUTH BALLOT What is your Favorite Fair Attraction?Games - 3 votesAnimals - 5 votesConcert/Shows - 10 votesAnd the winner is CARNIVAL RIDES - 23 votes! Write ins were: Free Stuff - 1 vote, Hypnotist - 1 voteAll

Sep 17, 2024

Steve Ford, actor and son of President Gerald R. Ford, spoke at Dillon Lecture Series Tuesday

People attending the Dillon Lecture Series Tuesday morning got an up-close and personal look at Steve Ford's life "From the White House to Hollywood." Steve is the youngest son of former president Gerald Ford and former First Lady Betty Ford. Steve spoke about his life

Sep 05, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month - Get tips on how to be prepared!

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. Join us as we share information during the month so that you can be prepared for em

Sep 05, 2024

Nov. 1st is a new childcare regulation deadline

There is a new regulation deadline of November 1, 2024. 
Please look through the list and if you have any questions, contact our Reno County Child Care Licensing Specialists at 620-694-2900.

Sep 05, 2024

Kaleidoscope Childcare Conference coming to Reno County October 11 & 12

Save the dates - October 11 & 12, 2024!
Kaleidoscope is a childcare conference for providers in Reno and surrounding counties. 
It provides 6 hours of annual training.

Aug 30, 2024

Request for Bids for Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credits

A Request for Bids has been sent out by the Reno County Board of County Commissioners to solicit bids from interested parties in purchasing Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credits that were issued for the exterior renovation of the Reno County Courthouse.
For details and

Aug 30, 2024

Long lines at Tag Department on Friday, August 30, 2024

***Important Message from the Reno County Treasurer***
The lines at the Tag Department have been extremely long today, Friday, August 30, 2024. At times, we have had over 100 people in line waiting to get their tags renewed or new vehicles registered. Fridays at the

Aug 30, 2024

People enjoyed the Open House in the historic Reno County Courthouse

Enjoy these photos from Wednesday's Open House in the historic Reno County Courthouse. 

Four guided tours were held and visitors could tour the courthouse, looking at the history and viewing the new renovations to the building.

 

Aug 25, 2024

Open House at the Historic Reno County Courthouse

Come visit the historic Reno County Courthouse on Wednesday, August 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm and see the renovations that have improved the efficiency of the courthouse!
Guided tours will be offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. starting on the main

Aug 14, 2024

Tragic Accident Results in Serious Injuries and One Fatality to Public Works Employees

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Tragic Accident Results in Serious Injuries and One Fatality to Reno County Public Works Department Employees
Reno County, Kansas – August 14, 2024
Reno County deeply regrets to announce that a Reno County Public Works Department vehicl

Aug 14, 2024

Reno County Commission held their meeting Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Reno County Commission held their regular meeting today, August 14, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the Reno County Courthouse. Their next scheduled meeting will be August 28, 2024, at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room at the courthouse, 206 West First Avenue.