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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 & 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 onOct 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 year with exOct 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
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, 2024Opioid 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 voteAllSep 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 lifeSep 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 emSep 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
Release: ImmediatelyTragic 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.Aug 14, 2024
Reno County held canvass of 2024 Primary Election
Reno County held their canvass of the 2024 Primary Election on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Reno County Annex. Reno County Commissioners John Whitesel, Don Bogner, Randy Parks and Daniel Friesen acted as the Board of County Canvassers with Commissioner Ron Hirst rAug 12, 2024
HEALTH ALERT: Spike in overdoses in Reno County
Press Release - 081224 - Health Alert - Spike in overdoses.pdfHEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County overdoses, one fatality in 24 hours
The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were five overdoses withi
Aug 09, 2024
Reno County Appraiser explains required RNR notices recently mailed to property owners
You should have recently received an interesting – and perhaps hard to understand – notice in the mail from Reno County earlier this week. Pursuant to K.S.A. 79-2988, the county has mailed the required Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Notice to all property owners.The la
Aug 08, 2024
Kitchen Hero Academy makes learning appetizing!
Kitchen Hero Academy (KHA) is a 10-week summer garden-to-table nutrition program for students in middle school. Students learn basic kitchen skills and safety that include reading recipes, healthy nutrition, knife skills, budgeting, grocery shopping, gardening basic
Aug 06, 2024
Sunflower Health Plan's "Shoes For Shots" Program at Reno County Health Dept. Tuesday
"Shoes for Shots" is a program that offers brand new shoes to Sunflower Health Plan members, between the ages of 11 and 13, who receive their second dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The brands of shoes offered to members this year were Nike, Crocs, Ad