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Kan. man accused of firing shots at rural neighbor
RENO COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting rural Reno County and have made an arrest. Just before 8p.m. Saturday, Reno County Deputies responded to a shooting call around Trail West Road and Langdon Road in Reno County, according to a media release. Douglas Hall reported his daughter...
Daily Bookings
Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ——————————————
Soup kitchen, Visions of Hope and library among volunteer opportunities in Hutchinson
The Volunteer Center of Reno County is a central clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities in Reno County. Area nonprofit and governmental organizations have submitted the following requests for help. To pursue one of these or one of our other many volunteer opportunities listed with THE VOLUNTEER CENTER, call 665-4960 or e-mail volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu.
Daily Bookings
Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ——————————————
United Way of Reno County commits $850,000 to local nonprofits
RENO COUNTY — United Way of Reno County is investing $850,000 in 21 local nonprofits for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This includes $306,000 for Education programs, $224,000 for Health Programs, and $320,000 for Income Stability Programs. These funds will support 33 different programs tackling important issues in Health, Education, Income Stability, and Disaster Recovery in our community.
Over $250,000 distributed to Reno County firefighters
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $252,586.38 has been distributed among nine local FRAs throughout Reno County. “Firefighters put their lives...
Work behind the scenes continues on industrial park
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel told Hutch Post that they are still searching for a tenant and pitching the idea of the industrial park south of South Hutchinson, even as the infrastructure is not ready to be built out yet. "I think at...
Old K-14 resurfacing is set in Reno, Rice counties
RENO AND RICE COUNTY —Resurfacing will start soon on three sections of Old K-14 in Reno and Rice counties. The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a mill and overlay in Reno County from the south city limits of Nickerson to the south tie-in at Dean Road. This portion of the project has been delayed.
Daily Bookings
Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ——————————————
Moran announces money for Reno County Sheriff's Department
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At a news conference Thursday morning at the Reno County Courthouse, Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced $408,000 of funding for the Reno County Sheriff's Department. The money will allow the department to purchase modernized radio systems and a body scanner. "The Reno County Sheriff's Office...
Stroke of Genius: Brush Up Hutch Program Expands and Thrives
The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to substantial funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This initiative, which focuses on providing much-needed exterior paint for homes, was originally only available...
Survey now live for Reno County priorities
RENO COUNTY — Kari Mailloux with the Hutchinson Community Foundation spoke to the Board of County Commissioners at their meeting on Wednesday about a new initiative to make sure the county stays pointed in the correct direction over the next few years. "We're going to launch now, a three...
Community Work Day taking applications
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way Community Work Day is happening Saturday, August 24. If your non-profit has a project that could use a helping hand, submit your proposal for the United Way Community Work Day. Whether it's painting, office tasks, clean-up, planting, yard work, or any other project, they have got hundreds of eager volunteers ready to pitch in and make a difference.
Reno Co. man hospitalized after car crash into tree, fence
RENO COUNTY —A Reno County man was injured in an accident just after 1:30 p.m. Monday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Cadillac DTS driven by Edward E. Rush, 75, Abbyville, was westbound on U.S. 50 three miles west of Burrton. The car crossed the roadway, entered the south ditch, struck a tree and traveled through a fence.
Stroke of genius: Brush Up Hutch program expands and thrives
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to substantial funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This initiative, which focuses on providing much-needed exterior paint for homes,...
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