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EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR USD 313 SPECIAL ELECTION

On Monday, March 27th, Early In-Person Voting will be available at the Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Ave., from 8 am - 5 pm. Early In-Person Voting will end at noon on Monday, April 3rd. On Tuesday, April 4th, polls open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Kansas Tobacco Quitline Offers 8 Weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, (KDHE), is offering all phone coaching enrollees eight weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy if enrolled by April 30, 2023, while supplies last.

Reno County Sheriff's Office to offer VIN inspections

Effective April 3, 2023, the Reno County Sheriff's Office will begin conducting VIN inspections at the Reno County Courthouse.

Youth Services Employee of the Year is Constance Archer

Constance Archer was chosen as the Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year for 2022, recognized for her superior dedication and performance. Constance was surprised with the announcement Wednesday as co-workers, family and friends waited in a conf...

The Appraiser's Department page will help you find answers to your questions about valuations

Reno County residents can find the market trend analysis, the appeal process, the FAQ and other helpful links.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, serving the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 6, 2023. Reno County Public Works is working to find new water sources for Yoder residents.

Take a look at the Reno County Sheriff's Office's Standardized Field Sobriety Training Course

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Wq_wHfWLw

The Reno County Sheriff's Office hosted a Standardized Field Sobriety Training Course at the Reno County Correctional Facility. All rural law enforcement agencies were invited to participate in the cours...

Local RESIST chapter from Reno Valley Middle School participates in Take Down Tobacco Day in Topeka

Members of the Reno Valley Middle School RESIST group, eighth graders Denae Engelland, Katelyn King, Cori Williams, and RVMS RESIST Coordinator Rachelle Annis, with Reno County Health Educator Tonya Culp, participated in Take Down Tobacco Day on March 1-2...

Looking for Volunteers!

Reno County is currently accepting applications for openings on the Reno County Health Department Advisory Board. Board members advise the Health Department Director on health issues, evaluate the department’s progress and serve as a liaison bet...

Grant Opportunities

The Kansas Department of Corrections currently has several grant opportunities open for application to support services for juveniles and their families in local communities.

Satellite office for the Reno County Department of Aging will be open monthly at Wesley Towers

Wesley Towers will be hosting a satellite office for the Reno County Department of Aging one day each month at their main Wesley Towers location.

First Reno County Commission meeting held with five-member commission

The Reno County Commission held their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at the Reno County Annex. John Whitesel was sworn in by District Judge Daniel Gilligan as Reno County Commissioner for District 4.

Take a look back in time through photographs at the Reno County Courthouse

If you enjoy looking at historic photographs, take a walk through the Reno County Courthouse to see 22 local photographs displayed on the first, third and fourth floors of the courthouse. A video of some of the images is on the Reno County YouTube page.

KDOT awards grant to Reno County to replace Victory Road bridge southeast of Buhler

The Reno County Public Works Department, on behalf of Reno County, has been chosen to receive $820,000 in grant funding for the replacement of the bridge on Victory Road one-half mile east and two miles south of Buhler.

Kyle Hardwick found guilty during trial

A jury returned a guilty verdict Feb. 2, 2023, against Kyle Hardwick who was charged with premeditated intentional first-degree murder in the deaths of Ed Bates and Phil Anstine. See press release for more details.

Local WIC Coordinator Heather Peterson chosen as local, state proponent for National WIC Assn

Heather Peterson, RDN, LD WIC Coordinator at the Reno County Health Department, has been chosen by the National WIC Association to be the local and state proponent for the new updates to the WIC Food Package.

Kansas Dept. of Agriculture Tour by Reno County community members

Reno County community members toured the Kansas Department of Agriculture building, the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Laboratory, the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center and the International Grains Program (IGP) Institute in Manhattan on Jan. 5, 2023.

Historic new County Commission meeting held Monday

The Reno County Commission began their 2023 meeting with current commissioners. Then Randy Parks and Don Bogner were sworn in by Judge Rose and the meeting began again with four commissioners. A fifth commissioner will be sworn in at the next meeting.

Newly elected Reno County Commissioner Mark Reese resigns from Commission

Reno County Commissioner-elect Mark Reese has written a letter of resignation dated December 26, 2022, announcing his resignation from his duties as Reno County Commissioner.

DA's Office holds 22nd Annual Toys for Tots Drive

The Reno County District Attorney’s Office is collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be given to local children for their Christmas holiday. The collection period starts Monday, December 5th and ends Monday, December 12th, 2022, at noon.

Drop box for Reno County tax payments

Did you know? Reno County real estate and personal property tax payments can be made after hours using the official ballot drop box at the Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Avenue.

Official General Election Results from Nov. 8, 2022

Click here to view the official election results from the November 8, 2022 general election. There were 20,906 ballots counted in this election with 41,833 registered voters in Reno County, with a 49.9 percent voter turnout.

Health Advisory: Surge in Pediatric Respiratory Infections

Nov. 9, 2022 -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory because of increasing emergency department visits for children due to respiratory viruses including COVID-19, RSV, and influenza in Kansas and nationally.

Local Health Educator Seth Dewey wins Leadership Award

Seth Dewey, Health Educator with the Reno County Health Department, won the 2022 Kansas Prevention Community Leader Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to community prevention efforts.

KDOT AWARDS COST SHARE GRANT TO CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND RENO COUNTY

The Kansas Department of Transportation awarded a $1.5 million Cost Share Grant to the City of Hutchinson and Reno County Friday.

Thursday is the Great American Smokeout

Join people across the country in deciding to live smokefree as part of the Great American Smokeout. The Reno County Health Dept. will be at Third Thursday near Avenue A Park to provide information on programs to help people quit smoking like KanQuit!

Health Alert: Reno County Overdoses

There has been an alarming increase in overdoses in Reno County during the month of October.

Community and Board Openings

Get involved in your community. Check out openings in the Planning Commission, Community Corrections, Health Department Advisory Board, and more here...

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Funding

Learn more about funds received, ARPA taskforce, Community Engagement, and list of priorities. Funding requests due by May 20, 2022.

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