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Dec 20, 2024
Commission to meet Monday instead of Wednesday because of Christmas holiday
Since the Commission's usual Wednesday meeting coincides with the Christmas holiday, the Reno County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. 1st Avenue.The agenda

Dec 20, 2024
WIC Will Remain Open in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
WIC AnnouncementTo: WIC Local AgenciesFrom: Danica Pelzel, Kansas WIC Program Director
Date: 12/20/24
WIC Will Remain Open in the Event of a Federal Government ShutdownKansas WIC will continue to serve and enroll families during a federal government shutdown o

Dec 17, 2024
Christmas is brighter for Reno County youth because of Shop With A Sheriff
The annual Shop With A Sheriff event brought joy to Reno County children and their families as they received presents from Santa and Mrs. Claus while visiting The Clayworks at Disability Supports, 1125 N. Main Street on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Each year, the Reno Co
Dec 13, 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 District Attorney’s Toys for Tots Drive!
Marilyn Fisk, branch manager with Heartland Credit Union, left, Thomas Stanton, Reno County District Attorney, Deana Mock, DA Office Manager, and Matt Mock are photographed with all of the donations for the 2024 Toys for Tots Drive.We filled 23 boxes with toys this year
Dec 11, 2024
Commission met on Wednesday - next meeting on Monday Dec 23rd
The Reno County Commission met Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the Veterans Room of the courthouse. Their next meeting will be on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9 am in the Veterans Room of the courthouse. The meeting was changed from their regular Wednesday morning mee
Dec 09, 2024
Riverton Rd - between Lake Cable Rd and Arlington Rd - is closed for bridge replacement
Riverton Road between Lake Cable Road and Arlington Road will be closed beginning December 9, 2024 until further notice for bridge replacement.

Dec 06, 2024
First Safe Haven Baby Box in the State of Kansas Blessed in Reno County
Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, shows the indoor side of the baby box in Station 1. Firefighter Jacob Younger finishes installing the signs for the Safe Haven Baby Box drop off at Station 1.The first Safe Haven Baby Box in the state of Kansas was b

Dec 05, 2024
Tammy Cline retires from Youth Services - known for her honesty and compassion
We want to congratulate Cline on her retirement. Cline has held positions within each of the three Youth Services programs: Shelter, Detention and currently in Intake and Assessment. She has been well known for her friendships with co-workers and praised for her pro

Nov 27, 2024
Reno County Commission met Wednesday - also change in December meeting day
The Reno County Commission met on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Ave.The next commission meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the Veterans Room. The last commission meetin
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Nov 27, 2024
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving
Reno County offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, November 29, 2024.
The Reno County Landfill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will be open on Friday and Saturday,. Nov. 29 and 30, 2024.

Nov 25, 2024
Annual Reno County Toy Run brings in over 1400 toys and thousands in donations
From atop the antique fire truck, Santa Claus stood up, raised his hands and 545 motorcycles started and revved their engines! An exhilarating sound of unity and purpose for the launch of the 41st annual 2024 Reno County Toy Run Sunday afternoon. Beautifully sun
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Nov 25, 2024
Helpful information about tax statements that were sent out Nov. 22nd
The 2024 tax statements were mailed out from the Reno County Treasurer's Office on 11/22/2024. The information below will help answer questions that you might have upon receiving your tax statement.When are my 2024 taxes due?
The 1st half of the 2024 real esta

Nov 22, 2024
Kansas Supreme Court appoints District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District to succeed retiring Judge Patricia Macke Dick
Press Release from the Kansas Judicial Branch - published November 22, 2024TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025.He succeeds Chief Judg

Nov 22, 2024
Health Department partners with Haven Middle School to create first Mental Health and Wellness Day
Haven Middle School's Mental Health & Wellness Day Helps Students Build Stronger Minds and Healthier ConnectionsKara Bunce, health educator at Reno County Health Department was thrilled to partner with Principal Shannon Atherton and Counselor Maddy Sotelo at Haven M
Nov 19, 2024
Reno County Emergency Personnel reunite with first-time mother Emmali and baby Theo after responding to his birth
.Theodore Loki Russell-Seely made a surprise entrance into the world on August 8, 2024, catching his parents off guard both with his unexpected arrival and his early birth, weighing just one pound 14 ounces, 14 “ long at around 26 weeks gestation.
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Nov 14, 2024
Reno County celebrates Operation Green Light for Veterans
During the Reno County Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Chairman Randy Parks read the proclamation supporting the Operation Green Light for Veterans program that Reno County participated in from November 4 - 11, 2024.As part of the program honori

Nov 13, 2024
Tag Department computers will be down on Nov 14th for state upgrades
***Important Information from Reno County Treasurer's Office***The State of Kansas is upgrading Reno County Tag Department computers Thursday afternoon
Starting at 1:30 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Tag Department computers at the Reno County Annex will

Nov 12, 2024
You can help improve the health of our community by taking this survey
Through this survey, you can help your community as we identify areas of focus for our Community Health Improvement Plan!The Reno County Health Department, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, PrairieStar Health Center, Horizon's Mental Health Center, and the United
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Nov 04, 2024
Official General Election Results from Nov 5th
After the votes are counted on Election Day, November 5, 2024, Official results from the 2024 General Election are available at this link:Official Final 2024 Reno County General Election ResultsOfficial Final Results will be available after the Election Canvass held atbb smaller.jpg)
Nov 01, 2024
Click here for a Child Care Provider reference guide for the implementation of new regulations
For Child Care Providers: You can use this quick timeline reference guide for the implementation of new regulations.These are some of the main regulation changes but not all are listed here. Please reference your new regulation book regarding other changes.
If yo

Oct 24, 2024
Health Department to participate in First Hispanic Health and Resource Fair
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Reno County Health Department will be participating at the First Annual Hispanic Health & Resource Fair from 8 am - 2 pm at Memorial Hall, 101 S. Walnut St.Come see us to learn all about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Progr

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 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 year with ex
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
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