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Future building projects on county commission agenda
RENO COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday will hear from Reno County Administrator Randy Partington on three building projects that he would like to see be able to be bonded together. According to agenda documents, there have been discussions of the Sheriff’s Office shooting range Phase...
Brown v Board presentation in South Hutch Wednesday
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson will host “Remembering Brown v Board of Education,” a presentation and discussion by Eric Sexton on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 pm in the Fireside Room located at 200 Sunnydell Circle. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact Susan Nisly at 620-663-7175 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
Solar public hearing date still in the future
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission did not set a date for a public hearing for another phase of work on solar regulations at their meeting May 16. The board did agree to a series of text amendments amending Article 15-109 (1) and (2) Accessory Uses Allowed to create private ground-mounted solar energy system regulations. Basically, if you want a ground mounted private system, you'll need to bring plans to the county planner to be approved as meeting the criteria in the language. Roof mounted systems are already okay.
🚧 Exit Ramp Closure Update: 6th Ave, Reno County, KS
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Kansas. Local transportation agencies have announced a scheduled closure for the exit ramp leading to 6th Avenue in Reno County, KS. The closure is set to take place starting from 12:00 AM CDT on May 15 until Saturday, May 18 at approximately 10:00 AM CDT. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and consider alternate routes during this period. The closure is necessary for planned maintenance and is part of the full schedule provided below: • May 15, 12:00 AM - May 18, 10:00 AM CDT Residents and visitors in the area are encouraged to allow for extra travel time and exercise caution when navigating around the construction zone. Updates on the progress of the maintenance and any changes to the scheduled times will be communicated as they become available.
Community baby shower puts together county, head start, parents as teachers and BrightHouse
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attention all new parents! Join us for a special community baby shower sponsored by the Reno County Health Department, Reno County Head Start, KIDS Safe Sleep, and Parents as Teachers, at the Midtown Center (200 E. Sherman St) on May 22nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Torch Run is Thursday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Thursday May 16, 2024 will be the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to Benefit Kansas Special Olympics. The Torch Run will be in conjunction with Third Thursday activities around Avenue A Park in downtown Hutchinson. The run will kick off at 6 p.m. and run through...
Haven, Hutchinson saw worst of damage
RENO COUNTY — Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar told Hutch Post that his initial impressions are that the damage from Sunday night's storm was worst in a couple of cities in the county. "I think our two hardest hit areas are the city of Hutchinson and the...
Honor Flight Car Show next month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 5th Annual Kansas Honor Flight Car Show in Hutchinson is June 22, 2024, 5 to 8 p.m. at Midway Motors 1200 E 30th Ave. Proceeds will help send to Kansas WWII, Korea and Vietnam Era Veterans on a Free 3-day trip to Washington DC to see their memorials, at no cost to the veteran.
Winger files for Reno County Commission
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Respected Community Member Richard Winger announced Monday that he has filed for Reno County Commissioner in District 4. Winger shared, “I have contemplated serving my community as an elected official for many years. I have received nothing but continued encouragement and support these past few months, so I decided the time was right for me to run.”
Severance still closed; work to start within 2 weeks
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 18, a significant break occurred in the 24-inch waterline under Severance Street, between 17th and 23rd Avenues. Immediate repair efforts included the installation of a clamp on the damaged section. Unfortunately, the initial clamp was not able to completely seal the leak. As crews were excavating for the installation of the larger repair, significant pipeline damage was discovered requiring the replacement of 250 feet of 24-inch waterline.
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