CAPTION: Rep. Paul Waggoner, center at podium, speaks in opposition to a bill June 18, 2024, at the Kansas Statehouse. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Reps. Paul Waggoner, Joe Seiwert and Rep.-elect Kevin Schwertfeger spoke with The Hutchinson Tribune about their upcoming committee assignments
CAPTION: Students with the Reno County Homeschool Connections and Oaks Academy of the Arts practice their performance for the "White Christmas Productions December 12 through 14 at Memorial Hall. Several hundred students will showcase their talent with a variety of holiday-themed dances and music. CREDIT
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team (11-0 overall, 5-0 in Jayhawk Conference play with a 48-game winning streak) remained the No. 1 team in the NJCAA Division I poll and claimed all 12 first-place votes from coaches. Dodge City is ranked No. 5
By Kate Irelan In a press release, United Way of Reno County announced they are pleased with the progress toward their fundraising goal of $1.3 million and have about $400,000 left to go before their fundraising period ends on Jan. 31, 2025. “We are confident that, with
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Reno County Deputy Clerk Jenna Fager said Reno County set a record for early voter turnout for the 2024 General Election. There were 10,109 total votes cast during early voting.
“Early voting was phenomenal,” Fager said.
Early voting took place from Oct. 17 to Nov. 4. It was available for county residents at Stringer Fine Arts Center, Wesley Towers and the Reno County Annex. Voting hours at the Annex were extended this year. The Annex was also open for voters on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fager said the longest an individual had to wait in line during early voting was 20 minutes.
“On Election Day, it wasn’t much different,” Fager said. “People got processed really quickly.”
Fager said she thinks the push for early voting contributed to the high turnout this year.
“With both parties pushing for early voting, and just with people not wanting to wait in line at the polls… they opted to vote early, Fager said.
According to 2024 election data, on Nov. 4, the day before Election Day, 32.3% of the Democratic Party voted early, and 50.6% of the Republican Party voted early.
Overall, 27,178 votes were cast in the county. This is out of a 43,224-person population in Reno County, which makes for a 62.8% voter turnout.
Fager said the overall voter turnout number may have to do with many folks voting for the first time.
“We did have a lot of people come in that never voted in their 60s, and they voted in this election (2024),” Fager said.
More specific results from the 2024 General Election in Reno County are available at renocountyks.gov.
By Emmie Boese Reno County Deputy Clerk Jenna Fager said Reno County set a record for early voter turnout for the 2024 General Election. There were 10,109 total votes cast during early voting. “Early voting was phenomenal,” Fager said. Early voting took place from Oct. 17 to Nov.
At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Reno County Board of Commissioners will recognize two retiring long-time department heads, hear the District Attorney’s annual report and discuss the county’s 2025 insurance coverage and premiums.
Automotive Director Kyle Berg and Facilities Director Harlen Depew will retire on Dec. 13 and 12, respectively.
The commission will appoint a Reno County Township board clerk and review EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) security software proposals.
The meeting agenda is available on the county’s website.
The commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room in the Reno County Courthouse and on the fifth Wednesday if one falls within the month.
From left: Reno County Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Reno County Board of Commissioners will recognize two retiring long-time department heads, hear the District Attorney's annual report
Graphic courtesy of Blue Dragon Sports Informtion By John Mesh The No. 3-seeded Hutchinson Blue Dragons scored the final 35 points of the game in a 63-21 rout of Georgia Military College in the NJCAA Division I football semifinals at Davenport Field Sunday afternoon in Milledgeville, Ga. Hutchinson
The Hutchinson Zoo is hosting the second weekend of its annual holiday light show, Nights Before Christmas 2024, this Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m
The zoo’s 9th annual show began Friday, December 6, and is running throughout weekends in December.
“Thanks to the collaboration between the Blue Dragons of SkillsUSA and Hutchinson Community College, some of your favorite areas in the Zoo have been transformed into extraordinary displays through digital enhancements,” The Hutchinson Zoo’s website said. “Prepare to be mesmerized as the Zoo becomes a magical wonderland with dazzling lights and creative designs.”
Tickets are required for the event and can be purchased here. Tickets include hot cocoa and cookies, a picture with Santa Claus and access to the show.
The Hutchinson Zoo is hosting the second weekend of its annual holiday light show, Nights Before Christmas 2024, this Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m The zoo's 9th annual show began Friday, December 6, and is running throughout weekends in December. "Thanks to the collaboration between
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Thursday Dec 12 Holiday Activity Night, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St. Activities will be held throughout the library, including a hot cocoa bar, life-sized Candy Land, Read to Rover, and the Holiday Movie Night showing of "Gremlins" Friday Dec
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Work for the newest local news publication in Reno County! The Hutchinson Tribune is an award-winning publication begun by a 16-year-old high school student and local librarian who wanted to positively impact their community.
If interested, please contact Publisher Michael Glenn at 6208995268 or mglenn@hutchtribune.com
By Michael Glenn The Hutchinson Tribune is looking for a part-time sales representative or general news reporter. No experience is necessary, and we are able to train. Work for the newest local news publication in Reno County! The Hutchinson Tribune is an award-winning publication begun by a
