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Ultimate "Tardeada" Fiesta coming to Kansas State Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prepare yourself for a day-long celebration at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Sunday, September 8th, highlighted by the captivating performance of La Alianza Norteña. The "Tardeada" kicks off at 3:00 p.m. with an array of music and festivities, continuing well into the evening, culminating in the electrifying performance by La Alianza Norteña, scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Pipe replacement to close Pretty Prairie Road
RENO COUNTY — Pretty Prairie Road between High Point Road and Salem Road will be closed beginning May 6, 2024, until further notice for crossroad pipe replacement. If you have questions about this or any other project, Reno County Public Works is located at 600 Scott Blvd. in South Hutchinson and can be reached at (620) 694-2976.
Circles of Hope Reno County holding Thursday event
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jason Probst with Circles of Hope Reno County let Hutch Post know about an event the group is holding on Thursday in Hutchinson. "The event will be in Thorne Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church at the corner of 17th and Main," Probst said. "If people park on the parking lot facing 17th and walk in the door, they'll see signs directing them upstairs. We'll start the event at 6:30 p.m. We'll have our normal Circles meeting that we have at 5:30 p.m. and that will go until 6:30 p.m. We'll end that a little bit early so we can transition to this. This will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m."
County commission to take up solar regs Wednesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will take up directing staff regarding solar regulations at their meeting on Wednesday. According to agenda documents, at this time, the solar moratorium is in place for all areas of Reno County for large commercial solar, for private (residential/business) that are not on rooftops, and limited scale solar in unzoned areas.
Partington: 'Very few areas' to cut county budget
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As Reno County Administrator Randy Partington continues his work through the 2025 budget process, he's still looking for more specifics from commissioners on whether they want to try to cut enough to remain revenue neutral and keep the budget at the same amount dollar for dollar, or whether they want to try to be mill levy neutral, which would allow them some spending flexibility up to the increase in valuation.
Hutchinson Public Library possible phone issues Monday and Tuesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library may experience internet and phone service interruptions May 6 & 7 while the Library switches internet service providers. Interruptions to CloudLibrary access and other tools will occur. It may be hard to reach the Reno Connections office Monday, May 6 and Tuesday,...
Rain causes adjustment to K-14 ramp work in Reno County
RENO COUNTY — Recent rainy weather has caused the Kansas Department of Transportation to adjust the project schedule for closing and reopening the entrance ramp at Wilson Road/K-14 in Reno County. The entrance ramp from Wilson Road to southbound K-14 is now expected to close Monday, May 6, and...
Reno County Farmers Market opens Saturday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Farmers' Market is making an extra effort to get fresh food into the hands of low-income residents this year through a new Market Ambassador. "She's going to have a table set up by our water and coffee that is strictly there to help...
Cinco De Mayo event Saturday in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Bible Church's Spanish-speaking ministry, Grace en Español is leading the Cinco De Mayo Festival on Saturday in Hutchinson. May 4 at George Pyle Park, we'll have a lot of goodies," said Pastor Josue Pineda with Grace en Español. "It is really a nice, community event. We're excited to do it. All the prizes we're buying are from local stores like El Rodeo and El Patio."
City to apply for grant for ADA ramps, sidewalk improvements
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On the agenda for Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting is a request to sign the application for a grant for the 2024 Transportation Alternatives program. According to agenda documents, the Downtown Hutchinson Pedestrian Safety and Access Improvements project was deemed eligible for the program, now a...
Fee traveling for campaign events Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. —Bob Fee, running as a Republican in State Senate District 34, said Thursday that after a successful campaign kickoff event on Wednesday, his campaign will be hosting events in multiple counties on Friday, May 3. "We will start the day at The Hall in Medicine Lodge," Fee...
🚧 Update: Wilson Rd. Entrance Ramp Closure in Reno County, KS
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Kansas. Local transportation authorities have announced the closure of the entrance ramp at Wilson Rd., Reno County, KS. The ramp will remain closed until the projected reopening on Saturday at approximately 10:00AM CDT. Drivers are advised to plan their routes accordingly and expect delays. Specific schedule for the closure is as follows: from May 2, 12:00AM to May 4, 10:00AM. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time period to minimize inconvenience. No URLs were mentioned in the transportation agency's original post.
Woodyard hired by City of Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announced the appointment of Jessica Woodyard as the new Public Communications Manager within the Strategic Growth department, effective May 1, 2024. In her new role, Jessica will play a pivotal role in enhancing public engagement, promoting transparency, and effectively conveying the city's initiatives and achievements.
Reminder: Fundraiser for highway signs May 9
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On January 8, 2024, House Bill 2481 was introduced that would designate K-96 at Haven the PFC Henry Lee Fisher Memorial Highway after a local soldier who was KIA in Vietnam. The bill quickly passed both the Kansas House and Senate with unanimous support and on...
NAACP monthly meeting Thursday night
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the basement of the HCC Student Union Building. The guest speaker will be Rita Valenciano from the Justice Department, Kansas City, MO. Valenciano, a conciliation specialist with the Justice Department’s Community Relations Service (CRS),...
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