Harvey County News
Both Bait Shops are officially open for the
season! Live bait will be available later this afternoon.
Store hours are as follows:
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 9am to 2pm
Monday: 2pm to 7pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Noon to 7:30pm
Friday: Noon to 8pm
Store hours will adjust for Holiday weekends and as the season gets busier.
Clinic Services are closed today, Friday, April 19. Connect with other staff through their email or phone extensions. 316-283-1637
2022 surveillance data underscores that STIs must be a public health priority. More than 2.5 million STI cases were reported in the U.S., with syphilis emerging as a unique public health challenge. bit.ly/3RWAYlx
#stireport #STIweek
Fire Marshal Misti Uhlman thank you for so many years of service and dedication. You will be greatly missed.After more than 16 years of service to the citizens of Harvey County, 11 of those being with Hesston Fire/EMS, Fire Marshal Misti Uhlman is resigning. Her last day will be April 26th.
Misti started first responding as an EMT with City of Sedgwick in 2008 and in 2009 got her EMT-I. Then in 2010 took Firefighter 1. Halstead Fire/EMS was her supporting agency as she went through Paramedic. Newton Fire/EMS was gracious to allow her to complete her field internship with them in 2011.
Misti first joined Hesston Fire/EMS in 2012 as a Firefighter and Paramedic. She gained her Firefighter 2 and Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Specialist in 2013. In 2014 she obtained her Fire Inspector 1. Then in 2015 went on to gain her Fire Investigator 1 and 2. Misti was a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators. In November of 2015 Misti transitioned to the role of Fire Marshal.
During her tenure Misti brought the Get Alarmed Kansas Program to Hesston. She helped install over 1000 smoke and CO alarms into hundreds of homes in Hesston. She also was an American Heart CPR instructor, certifying dozens of department and community members in CPR and First Aid. Misti also took an interest in the Fire/EMS reporting software, she helped the department transition to Image Trend Elite in 2017. In 2022 Misti became the treasurer for Harvey County Emergency Services Association.
Misti had this to say about her time with Hesston Fire/EMS. “I feel incredibly blessed to have been able to work with this community for over a decade. I have made incredible friendships not only within the department, but the community of Hesston and Harvey County as well. This department and community have helped me grow personally and professionally. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn many new skills and gain knowledge during my time here, I also learned a lot of valuable life skills along the way. I will continue to be a huge advocate for Fire/EMS and volunteerism. There are so many people that played a huge role in allowing me to get where I’m at today, thank you!”
Thank you for your many years of service!
Clinic Services are closed today, Friday, April 19. Connect with other staff through their email or phone extensions. 316-283-1637
Clinic Services are closed tomorrow, Friday, April 19. Connect with other staff through their email or phone extensions. 316-283-1637
Our Road and Bridge crew is replacing a structure on South Prairie Lake Road between Southwest 60th and 72nd streets in southwest Harvey County - with a little different approach.
This was an old timber culvert that was in rough shape. The crew cobbled together the necessary pieces to rebuild it in-house - some surplus decking here, materials around the shop over there, beams from a previously-closed bridge that we kept around for a rainy (or sunny) day. When completed, this will essentially be a rehabilitated steel structure.
We're proud of our Road and Bridge team for thinking outside the box to restore this structure. Not every bridge or culvert can be replaced this way, but this resourceful strategy is expected to provide several more years of use and value.Photos from Harvey County Government's post
Mark your calendar! Join us for an open house to weigh in on local connections for the U.S. 50/ Meridian Road Interchange Improvements and Bridge Replacement Project on the southwest side of Newton.
➡️ Thursday, May 2
➡️ 4:30-6:30 p.m. (no formal presentation)
➡️ Sand Creek Event Center (1601 S. Anderson Ave.)
Learn more: ike.ksdot.gov/us50-meridian-interchange-newton
Had a few bike helmets delivered today for Open Streets - just 1 or 2 or 75! April 28, for
1 to 5 on Oak Street between 5th and 7th. Thanks to our Local Health Equity Action Team Communities Organizing to Promote Equity-Harvey County #kdhe #kdhecdrr #BCBSKSPathways #BCBSKSPathways
An upcoming special election will be held for Halstead USD 440 to consider a bond issue. Here are some important dates to know.
Election Day for this election is May 14. All district voters - including both Harvey and Sedgwick County voters - will vote at the same poll site on Election Day. The poll site will be the Halstead High School gymnasium, 520 W. Sixth St. in Halstead.
For more information on this special election, including a sample ballot to view, please visit our website at www.hvcoksvote.gov/usd-440-bond-election-5-14-24
This week is "National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week" and we would like to take the time to say THANK YOU to the dispatchers at Harvey County Communications.
These wonderful 9-1-1 dispatchers work tirelessly to provide Harvey County citizens with the help they need during an emergency and truly are the calm voice in the chaos. We could not do our jobs with out this group of amazing women and men who answer the call, provide us with all the important information, get us on the scene quickly and safely and send us all the resources we need.
We appreciate all you do behind the scenes. Not all hero's wear capes, some wear headsets !This week is "National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week" and we would like to take the time to say THANK YOU to the dispatchers at Harvey County Communications.
These wonderful 9-1-1 dispatchers work tirelessly to provide Harvey County citizens with the help they need during an emergency and truly are the calm voice in the chaos. We could not do our jobs with out this group of amazing women and men who answer the call, provide us with all the important information, get us on the scene quickly and safely and send us all the resources we need.
We appreciate all you do behind the scenes. Not all hero's wear capes, some wear headsets !
Sharing our appreciation for our dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. In 2023, our dispatchers answered nearly 27,000 calls to 911.
Dispatchers inputted about 66,000 entries into the computer system this past year, helping track and disseminate information throughout emergency response agencies for everything from routine area checks to incident responses.
We're blessed in Harvey County with quality, experienced dispatchers - several have been here 10-plus years. Thanks for everything you do for our county, every day, any time!Sharing our appreciation for our dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. In 2023, our dispatchers answered nearly 27,000 calls to 911.
Dispatchers inputted about 66,000 entries into the computer system this past year, helping track and disseminate information throughout emergency response agencies for everything from routine area checks to incident responses.
We're blessed in Harvey County with quality, experienced dispatchers - several have been here 10-plus years. Thanks for everything you do for our county, every day, any time!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Severe storms are expected this evening and into the early morning hours across Harvey County. Baseball sized hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph and a few tornadoes are possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings available. (WEA alert, NOAA radio, TV/Radio warnings). Be aware, be prepared, be safe.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Our work is made so much simpler and safer by the tremendous support we receive from Harvey County Communications. This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our opportunity to express our gratitude for our dispatchers.
No matter the time of day, our dispatchers are right there along with us, sharing information and coordination to streamline our response. When someone calls 911, it's our dispatchers that are ensuring the right resources are on their way to provide assistance. We appreciate all the hard work our dispatchers do to keep us and our communities safe. Thanks for everything you do.Our work is made so much simpler and safer by the tremendous support we receive from Harvey County Communications. This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, our opportunity to express our gratitude for our dispatchers.
No matter the time of day, our dispatchers are right there along with us, sharing information and coordination to streamline our response. When someone calls 911, it's our dispatchers that are ensuring the right resources are on their way to provide assistance. We appreciate all the hard work our dispatchers do to keep us and our communities safe. Thanks for everything you do.
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the week to honor the thousands of 9-1-1 Dispatchers who Answer the Call. Here at Harvey County, for the past 10 years it's been my honor and privilege to oversee the best group of Telecommunicators in the business. Their dedication and professionalism is unparalleled. This job isn't for everyone. It takes a special breed to handle the daily roller coaster ride that is this job. Please join me this week in showing appreciation for this excellent group of men and women!
Completed our first of four scheduled fish stockings for the year today, introducing more than 1,000 pounds of catfish combined across Camp Hawk, East Park and West Park. There's more than a few heavyweights in the bunch. Fishing is free in our parks - only a Kansas fishing license is required - and the weather this weekend looks perfect, so come on by.
Many thanks to Harbin Fish Farm for providing the new stock!Photos from Harvey County Parks's post
Primary Election 2024 Candidate Filing:
Chad E. Gay, Republican, filed a candidate declaration for the office of Harvey County Sheriff.
County fiscal picture remains stable into 2024
2024/03/4
The Harvey County government held steady with its financial outlook...
Appraiser's Office mails property valuation notices
2024/03/1
Property valuation notices were mailed out by the Harvey County...
Voting information for 2024 presidential preference primary
2024/02/8
The Harvey County Clerk's Office will supervise a presidential preference...
Emergency Management seeks feedback for mitigation plan
2024/01/29
Harvey County Emergency Management is seeking feedback and suggestions as...
What We Did in 2023
2024/01/2
Annually, the Harvey County Administration Department compiles a document to...
Commission schedules public holidays for 2024
2023/12/4
The Harvey County Commission established the 2024 public holiday schedule...
Election board completes 2023 vote canvass
2023/11/15
The results of the 2023 general election in Harvey County...
Commission bans commercial wind, utility solar projects
2023/11/14
The Harvey County Commission approved regulation updates at its Nov...
Tax foreclosure sale set for Nov. 29
2023/10/9
A tax foreclosure sale has been scheduled for Nov. 29...
Welcome to Harvey County
Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.
Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.
Events Schedule
Apr 23 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 27 Drug Take Back Day @ 10:00 AM |
Apr 30 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 6 |
May 7 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 7 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
May 10 Second-half taxes due @ 5:00 PM |
May 13 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
May 14 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 27 Memorial Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
May 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 3 Election Candidate Filing Deadline @ 12:00 PM |
Jun 3 |
Jun 4 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 4 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Jun 5 Healthy Harvey Coalition Meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Jun 11 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 18 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 25 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
