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Apr 02, 2025
Reno County Commission hosts Quad County Committee at Strataca
The Reno County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) held the Quad-County Committee meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Strataca, the Kansas Underground Salt Museum. Officials from Reno County, Harvey County, Sedgwick County and Butler County met together. Rachel Terry,

Apr 02, 2025
Don't Miss the Town Hall Meeting with the Appraiser on April 3rd!
📝It would be a good idea to stop what you are doing and put this date on your calendar now 😃!🚙Come to the Town Hall Meeting with the County Appraiser at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Nickerson Community Center, 11 N. Nickerson St. in City of Nickerson, Kb.jpg)
Apr 02, 2025
At this time, the Reno County Landfill is not accepting burnt loads or materials
The Reno County Landfill is not be accepting burnt loads or materials at this time.
We will send out notification once we are able to resume. The landfill is open regular business hours for all other normal loads.

Apr 01, 2025
Sun City Road Bridge between Valley Pride Road and K-14 Closed For Repairs Until Further Notice
Sun City Road Bridge between Valley Pride Road and K-14 Highway will be closed beginning April 1, 2025, until further notice for bridge repair.
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Mar 31, 2025
Today, March 31st is the deadline to appeal valuation or classification from the Appraiser's Office
***Reminder that the deadline to appeal your valuation or classification from the Appraiser’s office is today, Monday, March 31. In order to request a meeting, you can call in or drop off your form in person before 5 PM. Any mail postmarked by 3/31 will be accepted as wMar 29, 2025
Reno County is proud to host the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship
The NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship is from March 22-29 this year at the Sports Arena in Hutchinson. Here are some features from the tournament.A huge number of volunteers spend countless hours making sure the tournament runs smoothly. Members of the Ame

Mar 28, 2025
Rcat will be closed Monday afternoon, March 31st, so that our staff can attend a co-worker's funeral
So that our staff can attend the funeral service for an active team member/bus driver who recently and suddenly passed away, the Rcat transfer station and all transmit modes will be closed in the afternoon from 1-5 pm on Monday, March 31st.
The Department of Agin

Mar 27, 2025
MaKayla Michael chosen as 2024 Youth Services Employee of the Year
We would like to congratulate MaKayla Michael who 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 gr

Mar 26, 2025
Reno County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard participates at the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship
Members of the Reno County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard present the colors during the start of the Sunday and Monday evening basketball games at the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship in the Sports Arena. Members are Sgt. Jeremy Vanwey, Sgt. David Radke, Sgt. Jack T
Mar 26, 2025
Roundup of information from the Reno County Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 26th
The Reno County Commission meeting began with the reading of two proclamations. The first proclaimed April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the second proclaimed the week of April 13th-19th, 2025, as Week of the Young Child. Commissioners were photograp
Mar 24, 2025
After 37 years of public service, Kathy Winger retires from the Health Department
Although her title has changed over the years, Kathy has held the same position throughout her 37 years with Reno County. Kathy has also seen many updates within the health department, both in the programs that are offered and the physical space.When Kathy star

Mar 20, 2025
After 35 years, Cindy Cook retires and will be extremely missed at Youth Services
A retirement reception honoring Cindy Cook's 35 years of public service with Reno County was held Wednesday afternoon, March 19, 2025. Many current co-workers expressed how much she will be missed and how much she has been an important part of Youth Services through her
Mar 17, 2025
Celebrating Kathy Winger after her 37 years of service to the Health Department
Please join us as we honor Kathy Winger on her retirement after 37 years with the Reno County Health Department. Her retirement reception will be from 2-4 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the Veterans Room at the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Avenue.

Mar 14, 2025
Landfill to close at 3:30 on Friday, March 14th due to hazardous wind conditions, will reopen Saturday
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The landfill is closing at 3:30 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025, due to hazardous wind conditions creating extremely poor visibility. We appreciate your understanding. The landfill will reopen regular hours at 8 am on Saturday.
Mar 14, 2025
Reno County is making room for the next landfill cell
Some changes are happening out at the Reno County Landfill!The old scale house building has been demolished to make room for the next landfill cell. This scale house was constructed in 1994 with an addition in 2005.The current 2,600 square foot scale house was opene

Mar 12, 2025
Roundup of items during commission meeting including recognition of Kathy Winger retiring after 37 years
Here is a round up of the items on the Reno County Commission agenda from March 12, 2025.1. Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols introduced Kathy Winger, who after 37 years of public service, will be retiring from health department. Throughout h

Mar 07, 2025
Resist Chapter at Reno Valley Middle School Attend Take Down Tobacco Day at the Capitol
🚭 Take Down Tobacco Day 2025 🚭On March 4-5, 2025, students from the Resist Chapter at Reno Valley Middle School took a stand against tobacco and nicotine use at the Kansas State Capitol during Take Down Tobacco Day! Along with their sponsors, Principal Vince Nacca

Mar 07, 2025
Reno County Health Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Collaborate to Educate the Community about Medically Assisted Treatment
The Reno Recovery Collaborative, from the Reno County Health Department, teamed up with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, and hosted an event to educate the community about Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT). This idea came from the subcommittee, “Treatment and Healthb.jpg)
Mar 06, 2025
Reno County Now Offers Fraud Notify Service
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 address the ongoing.jpg)
Mar 06, 2025
Burn Permits - It's All About Community Safety
BURN PERMITS - IT’S ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY SAFETYReno County, Kansas –
The Reno County Emergency Management Department and the 911 Communications Center want to share with the public that getting required burn permits is about keeping your community safe.
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Mar 03, 2025
Red Carpet for Recovery Gala Brings Inspiration and Community Support to Reno County
The Reno County Drug Free Alliance (RCDRA) wants to thank their sponsors and all of the people who participated in the 2nd Annual Red Carpet For Recovery Gala, the Alliance's fundraiser on Friday at the Sand Hills Event Center. The event included dinner, raffle items, a
Mar 03, 2025
Health Department emphasizes the need to be prepared as measles cases and outbreaks have increased in the US
Press Release - 03-03-25 - Measles Vaccinations Important.pdfHealth Department: Measles Vaccinations Important to Prevent OutbreakReno County, Kansas – March 3, 2024
Although there are not any cases in the area, the Reno County Health Department wants to emphasiz

Feb 26, 2025
Roundup of items during commission meeting including recognition of Hutchinson Community College NJCAA D1 Championship Football team
Here is a round up of the items on the Reno County Commission agenda from February 26, 2025.A proclamation was read stating that February 26, 2025, is Team Appreciation Day for the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons who won the 2024 NJCAA D1 National Champion

Feb 21, 2025
HEALTH ALERT - Spike in overdoses in Reno County
HEALTH ALERT: Four Reno County Overdoses in 24 hoursThe 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 Op

Feb 21, 2025
Don't miss your chance to have Coffee With The County Appraiser
Coffee With The County Appraiser will be from 8:30 am to 11 am on Thursday morning, Feb. 27th, at the Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Ave, in Hutchinson.
Listen to Appraiser Michael Plank as he goes through the overall appraisal process and then stay for the gene