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Feb 23, 2026
Advance Voting Through Noon on March 2nd
Early In-Person Advance Voting begins today at the Reno County Annex's conference room at 125 W. 1st Ave., Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, from Feb. 23 - March 2nd.Advance Voting will close on Monday, March 2nd at noon.Election Day for this Special Election for the C
Feb 22, 2026
Red Carpet for Recovery Gala Celebrates Hope, Healing, and Second Chances in Reno County
The Red Carpet for Recovery Hearts of Hope Gala was a special evening to celebrate recovery and second chances at the Burt~Rhapsody on B! Such a wonderful evening to celebrate two Reno County Drug Court Alumni - Brandi Michaels and Connor Kingsbury - and hear their insp
Feb 22, 2026
Reno County Appraiser Hosts Town Hall to Explain Property Valuation Process
Reno County Appraiser Michael Plank answers questions during a Town Hall meeting on Saturday morning, Feb. 21, 2026 at Eastwood Church of Christ. Reno County Appraiser Michael Plank explains how Kansas property valuations work Saturday morning at Eastwood Church of Chr
Feb 20, 2026
Reno County Commission Meeting Feb. 25, 2026
Reno County Commission Meeting – Wed., Feb. 25, 2026 – 9AMVeterans Room, Reno County CourthouseAgenda Summary
✅ Consent Agenda
✔️ Approval of county vouchers (bills and payments)
✔️ Community Corrections Adult Intensive Supervision & Behavioral Health
Feb 20, 2026
Reno County to Review 108" Ave. 13.70 Bridge
Reno County Public WorksPUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice Bridge (PDF)
Notice is hereby given that at 9:00 A.M., February 25, 2026, at the Reno County Courthouse, Commission Chamber, 206 W. First Avenue, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.
At the above time and place, t
Feb 19, 2026
“Nobody Plans to Fall”: Practical Fall Prevention Strategies Shared at Department of Aging
Jeremy McDowell, starts his talk about fall prevention during the Community Collaboration Series on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Jeremy McDowell demonstrates how a adjustment in weight can cause an imbalance during his talk. Cara Conaway, Information and Outreach Program Co
Feb 17, 2026
Pretty Prairie Town Hall Breaks Down Property Valuations, Taxes, and Appeals
Town Hall Summary in Pretty PrairieThe meeting opened with a request to keep discussion respectful and focused on understanding how Kansas’ property valuation and property tax system works. Residents were asked to hold questions until the end and use the packet to
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Feb 16, 2026
Reno County Landfill Temporarily Restricts Burned Materials Due to Fire Weather Watch
Because the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for extreme grassland fire danger, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting burned loads or materials from 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The landfill will still be open regular hour
Feb 11, 2026
Reno County Commission Reviews House Bills 2745 and 2728; Receives Emergency Management Annual Report
Reno County Commission Meeting Summary — February 11, 2026Reno County Commission Chair Ron Hirst, in second from right.OpeningCommission Chair Ron Hirst called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Gary Getting (Elliott
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Feb 06, 2026
Reno County Commission Meeting on Feb. 11, 2026
📅 Reno County Commission Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 – 9:00 AM
📍 Veterans Room, Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Ave.
Consent Agenda
Approval of county vouchers
Purchase of up to two used Sheriff’s Office vehicles
Proposed text amendme
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Feb 05, 2026
Understanding Property Values: Reno County Appraiser Hosts Public Town Halls
Reno County Appraiser Michael Plank will host two upcoming Town Hall informational public meetings. Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Blue Shoes Theater, 105 W. Main Street, Pretty Prairie
Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum Str
Feb 03, 2026
Open House Feb. 28 at Reno County Fire District 1 - Station #31 in Nickerson
Exciting News - Open House at Fire Station #31!
The new Reno County Fire District #1 - Station #31 in Nickerson is complete and operational.
The public is invited to an Open House from 4-7 pm on Saturday, February 28th. Guests may tour the new facility and
Jan 29, 2026
Reno County Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary – Jan. 28, 2026
Reno County Commissioners Richard Winger, left, Don Bogner, Chair Ron Hirst, Vice-Chair Randy Parks and Ron Vincent.Reno County Commission Meeting Summary
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | Reno County Courthouse (Veterans Room), Hutchinson
Chair Ron Hirst called t
Jan 26, 2026
Community Collaboration Series Highlights KS4Vets Support Network
Dannielle Stiffler is volunteer coordinator with Gentiva Hospice and Home Care and current president of KS4Vets (Kansas for Vets).Dannielle Stiffler hands a special challenge coin to Navy veteran James Fleming with his wife Linda Fleming, left.Community Collaboratio
Jan 26, 2026
Bring a Project to Life: Reno County Special Parks and Recreation Grant Applications Now Open
Reno County is now accepting applications for the Special Parks & Recreation Fund for the upcoming funding cycle.
Click here for all the information about the Reno County Special Parks and Recreation Fund
This program provides financial support for projec
Jan 23, 2026
Reno County Commission votes 3-1 against seeking legislative authority for sales tax question on ballot
Reno County Commission Chair Ron Hirst, right, address the people who attended the special session of the Reno County Commission, with Commissioners Richard Winger, left, and Don Bogner.On January 20, 2026, the Reno County Board of Commissioners held a special s
Jan 19, 2026
Reno County Commission To Hold A Special Meeting at 4 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 20th
The Reno County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. 1st Avenue, to discuss a possible countywide sales tax. The commissioners received the finalweb2.jpg)
Jan 18, 2026
In Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Reno County Offices will be closed Jan. 19, 2026
All Reno County Offices including the Landfill will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday created to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968),
Jan 16, 2026
Our Sales Tax Survey Has Been Completed - Check Out The Results!
Thank you for taking the time to take either the survey that was mailed or the public survey online!
The Sales Tax Survey has been completed. To read the report, go to our Sales Tax Survey webpage
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Jan 16, 2026
Due to High Winds, Landfill Not Accepting Burned Loads Friday, Jan. 16th
Due to Friday's Weather Alert with predicted northwest winds around 25-35 mph and gusts around 40-50 mph, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting burned loads or materials on Friday, January 16, 2026.
All other materials and loads will be accepted on Frid
Jan 14, 2026
Reno County Commission Approves $626K Landfill Dozer Rebuild, Updates Travel Policy, Names 2026 Leadership
Reno County Commissioners Richard Winger, left, Ron Hirst, Don Bogner and Randy Parks.The Reno County Commission held their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse. Commissioner Ron Vincent was not in attend
Jan 05, 2026
All Hands on Deck: Navigating Education Together in Reno County
All Hands on Deck Brings Reno County Educators Together for a Day of Collaboration and LearningMore than 1,100 educators from schools across Reno County gathered Monday, January 5, 2026, for the All Hands on Deck education event. The countywide professional development
Dec 30, 2025
Recognizing the Dedication of Reno County Employees
Reno County employees were honored for their years of service recently during a Service Awards ceremony on December 18, 2025, in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse. Employees recieve awards for every five years of service. This year's longest serving employ
Dec 23, 2025
Reno County Hosts Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Recertification for Area Officers
The Reno County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a biennial Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Recertification at the Reno County Correctional Facility on December 9 and 11, 2025. The training was conducted by instructors from the Kansas Highway Patrol, with
Dec 23, 2025
Health Department Food Drive Shares Holiday Meals with Maternal Child Health Families
Our Reno County Health Department staff came together in the spirit of the season with a shared purpose of caring and support.
Reno County Health Department staff hosted a special food drive for some of our Maternal Child Health (MCH) clients, turning generosity