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Reno County Offices observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday - News Image

Jan 17, 2025

Reno County Offices observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday


Reno County offices, including the Reno County Landfill, will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. 

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Elected Officials Sworn In Monday - News Image

Jan 13, 2025

Elected Officials Sworn In Monday

Elected officials were sworn in Monday morning in the Division 3 courtroom on the third floor of the Reno County Courthouse, their four year terms beginning today.
Richele Calvert was elected county treasurer, but under Kansas statute, her term does not begin until
Visit with Sheriff Campbell  Commissioner Ron Hirst and DA Thomas Stanton at the Sylvia Senior Center - News Image

Jan 13, 2025

Visit with Sheriff Campbell Commissioner Ron Hirst and DA Thomas Stanton at the Sylvia Senior Center


RENO COUNTY SAFETY AND PROTECTION DISCUSSIONTake this opportunity to visit with Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell, Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst and District Attorney Thomas Stanton at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Sylvia Senior Center at the
Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick honored at retirement reception - News Image

Jan 12, 2025

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick honored at retirement reception

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick was celebrated Friday afternoon during her retirement reception in the courthouse, honoring her 36 years with the 27th Judicial District serving the people of Reno County and the state of Kansas.
Judge Daniel Gilligan spoke about Chief
Congratulations to Reno County Clerk Donna Patton on her retirement after 33 years of service - News Image

Jan 10, 2025

Congratulations to Reno County Clerk Donna Patton on her retirement after 33 years of service

Congratulations to Reno County Clerk Donna Patton on her retirement yesterday! Donna has served Reno County for the past 33 years and we so appreciate her dedicated service! A retirement reception was held Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Annex in her honor.


Retiring Clerk Donna Patton and outgoing Commissioners Whitesel and Friesen recognized - News Image

Jan 08, 2025

Retiring Clerk Donna Patton and outgoing Commissioners Whitesel and Friesen recognized

During the Reno County Commission meeting Wednesday, Reno County Clerk Donna Patton was recognized for her years of service and her upcoming retirement. Commissioners John Whitesel and Daniel Friesen were also recognized for their dedicated years of service as outgoing
Reception following meeting to honor outgoing Commissioners Daniel Friesen and John Whitesel - News Image

Jan 06, 2025

Reception following meeting to honor outgoing Commissioners Daniel Friesen and John Whitesel

The Reno County Commission will meet this Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Avenue. Please join us immediately following the meeting for a reception honoring outgoing Reno County Commissioners Daniel F
Click through for details - News Image

Dec 31, 2024

Click through for details


This is a courtesy notification from the county appraiser’s office that filing requirements for personal property as prescribed in K.S.A. 79-306 were changed as of July 1, 2024. Go to https://www.renocountyks.gov/News-Events for all of the details.
Previously, a
Portion of 82nd Avenue renamed to North Serviss Ave in honor of Public Works employee David Serviss - News Image

Dec 31, 2024

Portion of 82nd Avenue renamed to North Serviss Ave in honor of Public Works employee David Serviss

The Reno County Commission held their meeting on Monday, December 23rd instead of their normal Wednesday because of the Christmas holiday.
During the meeting, Don Brittain, Public Works Director, told the commission that a portion of 82nd Avenue had to be renamed. A
Retirement reception to be held for Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick - News Image

Dec 31, 2024

Retirement reception to be held for Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick



Please join us for a retirement reception as we honor Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick for her 36 years of dedicated service to Reno County and the state of Kansas.
Her reception will be from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the Division 1 C
2024 Employee Service Awards - We Appreciate Our Employees - News Image

Dec 30, 2024

2024 Employee Service Awards - We Appreciate Our Employees

Thank you to our Reno County employees for your many years of service and dedication!
Our 2024 Service Awards presentation and reception was Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Randy Parks e
Commission to meet Monday instead of Wednesday because of Christmas holiday - News Image

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
WIC Will Remain Open in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown - News Image

Dec 20, 2024

WIC Will Remain Open in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown

WIC AnnouncementTo: WIC Local Agencies
From: 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
Christmas is brighter for Reno County youth because of Shop With A Sheriff  - News Image

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
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 District Attorney’s Toys for Tots Drive! - News Image

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
Commission met on Wednesday - next meeting on Monday Dec 23rd - News Image

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
Riverton Rd - between Lake Cable Rd and Arlington Rd - is closed for bridge replacement - News Image

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. 

First Safe Haven Baby Box in the State of Kansas Blessed in Reno County - News Image

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
Tammy Cline retires from Youth Services - known for her honesty and compassion - News Image

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
Reno County Commission met Wednesday - also change in December meeting day - News Image

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
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving - News Image

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.

Annual Reno County Toy Run brings in over 1400 toys and thousands in donations - News Image

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
Helpful information about tax statements that were sent out Nov. 22nd - News Image

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
Kansas Supreme Court appoints District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District to succeed retiring Judge Patricia Macke Dick - News Image

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, 2024
TOPEKA—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
Health Department partners with Haven Middle School to create first Mental Health and Wellness Day - News Image

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