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Jan 25, 2024

Storm Fury on the Plains to be held in Hutchinson Feb. 8th

Attend this free, educational opportunity to learn more about storms and severe weather safety by going to the "Storm Fury on the Plains" training presented in Hutchinson by Reno County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in Wichita. The program lasts

Jan 25, 2024

Health Departments in Reno County and Monroe County participate in Mentoring Program

The Reno County Health Department was selected to be mentors to the Monroe County Health Department in Wisconsin by NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) under the ROCA (Reducing Overdose through Community Action) project beginning in Jan

Jan 24, 2024

Request for Bids - Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credits

Reno County Commissioners have sent out a request for bids to purchase Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credits issued for the exterior renovation of the Reno County courthouse.

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Jan 12, 2024

Reno County Offices closed Monday for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday

As seen on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”), https://thekingcenter.org/king-holiday-2024/, the annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin

Jan 12, 2024

Reno County Medical Reserve Corps holds first meeting after revitalization

The Reno County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), a newly revitalized volunteer unit that supports preparedness opportunities throughout the county, held their first meeting Friday afternoon at the Reno County Health Department. The unit director, Reno County Emergency Prepa

Jan 11, 2024

Deputy Treasurer Richele Calvert sworn in as new Reno County Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer Richele Calvert is sworn in by District Judge Trish Rose Thursday morning, January 11, 2024, in the Division I courtroom, as the new Reno County Treasurer. Calvert was appointed to fill in the remaining term for Treasurer Brenda Kowitz who retired.

Jan 10, 2024

Reno County Commission choose new Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Commissioner Randy Parks, left, was elected as Chairman and Commissioner Don Bogner was elected as Vice-Chairman during the Reno County Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the courthouse. The next Reno County Commission meeting wi

Jan 01, 2024

Treasurer Brenda Kowitz retires from Reno County

See more photos of Brenda's retirement reception at https://www.facebook.com/RenoCountyKS/

Dec 21, 2023

Joe Hammeke chosen as new Reno County Youth Services Director

Hammeke has been promoted from Youth Services Assistant Director, a position he has held at Reno County since 2021. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier retires on Friday, December 22, 2023, after 35 years of public service.

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Dec 15, 2023

Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier honored at retirement reception

Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier was honored for her 35 years of dedicated service during a retirement reception Friday in the Veterans Room at the Reno County courthouse. 

Congratulations Shelly on your retirement!

Dec 14, 2023

Nitrate levels continue to be above allowable limits in Yoder area

The Dec. 5, 2023, nitrate level test was 12.0 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems.

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Dec 12, 2023

Reno County has added a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

Beginning January 1, 2024, Reno County started a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals.

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Dec 07, 2023

Large donation announced for Hope's Cradle program in Hutchinson

The Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System were given over $33,000 in donations for the Hope's Cradle project.
Hope's Cradle is a project to save infants from unsafe abandonment by installing secure and safe baby cradles in fire station

Dec 06, 2023

Toys For Tots Christmas Toy Drive this week until Friday Dec. 8th!

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who participated in the Reno County District Attorney’s Toys for Tots Drive this year. We collected 16 boxes of toys from the various drop-off locations in the County. Those boxes contained 572 toys. We also collected 79 hats, 6 hat and

Dec 01, 2023

Downtown Hutch Master Plan unveiled at Memorial Hall

According to the DowntownHutchMasterPlan.com site, the master plan reimagines Hutchinson's downtown and creates a roadmap for the future. These plan recommendations were built by going through the steps of understanding and evaluating downtown's current state and compos

Nov 30, 2023

The State of Kansas offers Property Tax Relief Programs to homeowners who qualify

Qualified homeowners in Reno County can apply for a variety of property tax relief programs.
On the back of your property tax statement is information about property tax refund programs for tax year 2023.
To view this information click: The backside of the 2023

Nov 21, 2023

Reno County Offices closed Nov. 23-24 for Thanksgiving

The landfill is closed on Thanksgiving Day but will be OPEN on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25, 2023.

Nov 17, 2023

Health Department takes the Great American Smokeout to Third Thursday

Hutchinson High School students in the Rise Up Reno prevention network Kara Cape, Jaycie Rutherford, and Hailey Cape and Reno County Health Department Educators Tonya Culp and Thomas Simmons shared information with people about the Great American Smokeout and gave out f

Nov 15, 2023

The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 16th!

Meet with the Reno County Health Department and the "Resist" group from Reno Valley Middle School during Third Thursday events near Avenue A in downtown Hutchinson on Nov. 16th. The American Cancer Society has held the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in No

Nov 06, 2023

Election Summary Report - Official Final Results including tie-breaker

UPDATE: Lathan Keener was chosen as City of Langdon council person after a coin toss to break the tie during the Reno County Commission meeting Wednesday morning. Keener was in a tie with Karen Fisher after each received three votes during the election.Additional Info..

May 10, 2023

Before you burn, get your free required burn permit number in Reno County

People wanting to conduct an Open Burn or an Agricultural Open Burn in Reno County must obtain a free, required burn permit. Small recreational fires and cooking fires do not require a permit.

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