CAPTION: Jaden Gustafson, a sophomore at Wichita State University, had three hits (including two doubles) and drove in three runs in the Hutchinson Monarchs’ 15-4 win over the Liberal Bee Jays Wednesday afternoon in a single-elimination bracket game at the National Baseball Congress World Series. CREDIT
CAPTION: Reno County Commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst speaking, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Ainsley Trunkhill After months of debates and discussions, the Reno County Commission has set the date for their decision regarding the regulation and potential ban
CAPTION: Candidate Kyler Sweely, second from left with microphone, and Tyson Thrall, second from right. Both candidates filed campaign reports with the Kansas Secretary of State Monday. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Candidates Kyler Sweely and Tyson Thrall filed campaign finance reports with the
CAPTION: Tyler Vance, Director of Community Support Services, for Horizons Mental Health Center addresses the Rotary Club in a Monday noon speech at Hutchinson Community College. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank Reno County is one of only seven counties in Kansas to operate an Assisted Outpatient
From left: Diane Roth as Pantalone, Rachel Hein as Isabella, Abby Lemonds as Lelio, Jacob Lemonds as The Lion, Keely Schmidt as The Captain, and Mariana Inchauriga as Androcles CREDIT GINA LONG/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE "It's a very heartwarming show -- it's very funny. It's a great
CAPTION: Director of Strategic Growth Dave Sotelo, right, speaks with Mayor Greg Fast, left, at the beginning of the City of Hutchinson's community meeting Tuesday evening. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn The City of Hutchinson hosted a community meeting in the Stringer Fine Arts
CAPTION: Candidate Bob Fee, left, answers a question at the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce’s Reno County Legislative Forum next to opponent Rep. Michael Murphy on July 11, 2024. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Campaign finance reports filed with the Kansas Secretary of State
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Monarchs lost to the Seattle Cheney Studs 17-6 (5 innings, run rule) in their final National Baseball Congress World Series Pool A matchup Monday night at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. The Monarchs, the defending NBCWS champions, fell to 28-9 overall
CAPTION: The Public Art Design Council anticipates the Bernard White Park Mural Painting Project to be finished in four sessions. CREDIT SUBMITTED PHOTOS By Judd Weil The Bernard White Park Mural Painting Project is underway in Hutchinson’s Creekside neighborhood. The project is a series of sidewalk murals intended to
CAPTION: From left: Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY
By Gina Long
The Reno County Board of Commissioners will meet on Wed., July 31, at 9 a.m. in the Veteran’s Room at the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W 1st Ave.
Business items will include a discussion about insurance renewal and rates, with a recommendation to change pharmacy benefit managers and add additional benefits through Tria Health. Overall, health and dental premiums are expected to rise by 2.5%.
The Reno County Correctional Facility is asking for $487,239.21 from the county equipment reserve fund to purchase new technology.
The commission will then discuss a water purchase agreement for Yoder Water District 101 with the City of Hutchinson. This may increase water rates paid by Yoder Water District customers.
Finally, the board of commissioners will adjourn into an executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel.
The Board of Commissioners meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month and on the 5th Wednesday if one falls on the calendar.
CAPTION: From left: Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Gina Long The Reno County Board of Commissioners will meet on Wed., July 31, at 9 a.m. in the Veteran's Room at the Reno County Courthouse, 206
