
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The summer driving season is particularly dangerous for young drivers.

"The 100 Deadliest Days is what we refer to as the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "Nationwide, more than 7000 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2010 to 2019 through that 100 Deadliest Days period."

That's more than seven people per day through the summer, up from six people per day the rest of the year.

"There is a marked increase in crashes and fatalities, especially with teen drivers during the summer," Steward said. "Here in Kansas, there were 114 people killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days from 2010 through 2019."

Parents need to talk to their teens about safe driving behaviors if they will be on the road.

"Make sure that they are avoiding dangerous behaviors," Steward said. "Speeding is a big one. Obviously, distracted driving is always a factor. Texting, distraction with other passengers in the vehicle, aggressive driving and especially driving without a seatbelt."

In a AAA Foundation survey, about 72% of teen drivers aged 16-18 admitted to having engaged in at least one risky behavior in the past 30 days.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The summer driving season is particularly dangerous for young drivers."The 100 Deadliest Days is what we refer to as the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "Nationwide, more than 7000 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2010 to 2019 through that 100 Deadliest Days period."That's more than seven people per day through the summer, up from six people per day the rest of the year."There is a marked increase in crashes and fatalities, especially with teen drivers during the summer," Steward said. "Here in Kansas, there were 114 people killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days from 2010 through 2019."Parents need to talk to their teens about safe driving behaviors if they will be on the road."Make sure that they are avoiding dangerous behaviors," Steward said. "Speeding is a big one. Obviously, distracted driving is always a factor. Texting, distraction with other passengers in the vehicle, aggressive driving and especially driving without a seatbelt."In a AAA Foundation survey, about 72% of teen drivers aged 16-18 admitted to having engaged in at least one risky behavior in the past 30 days.

AAA: Talk to teens about 100 Deadliest Days

NICKERSON, Kan. — The Nickerson USD 309 Board of Education meets Monday evening.

The board will first go into executive session regarding non-elected personnel before returning to the agenda portion of the meeting.

The board will go over several personnel matters, get a report on the track and seek approval of the new board meeting schedule for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.&nbsp;

The board will also take time to discuss what direction the district could go in regard to a bond issue. The last attempt to pass a $29 million facilities improvement bond issue failed by more than a 2-1 margin.&nbsp;

There has been some talk about taking another attempt to pass a bond issue that would make improvements to the district's facilities.

Monday’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the school district offices at 4501 W. 4th Ave.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — The Nickerson USD 309 Board of Education meets Monday evening.The board will first go into executive session regarding non-elected personnel before returning to the agenda portion of the meeting.The board will go over several personnel matters, get a report on the track and seek approval of the new board meeting schedule for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.&nbsp;The board will also take time to discuss what direction the district could go in regard to a bond issue. The last attempt to pass a $29 million facilities improvement bond issue failed by more than a 2-1 margin.&nbsp;There has been some talk about taking another attempt to pass a bond issue that would make improvements to the district's facilities.Monday’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the school district offices at 4501 W. 4th Ave.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 309 board meets Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is a light agenda for the Hutchinson City Council when it meets Tuesday.

One of only two action items is action on a resolution in support of Amtrak's planned expansion of service from Oklahoma City to Newton. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/98c48a59-ce70-4d37-9e55-46b76060ca58">Amtrak wants to extend the Heartland Flyer route</a> and the city will be asked to throw its support to the proposal.

The other item is a revision to the city code regarding the building contractors, and the way they are licensed and registered within the city. The revision came at the request of developer Jim Strawn, who went before the Building Trades Board.

The council will also get an update on the Cow Creek drainage project, which should get into full swing later this summer.

Tuesday’s meeting of the Hutchinson City Council begins at 9 a.m. at the Hutchinson city offices.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is a light agenda for the Hutchinson City Council when it meets Tuesday.One of only two action items is action on a resolution in support of Amtrak's planned expansion of service from Oklahoma City to Newton. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/98c48a59-ce70-4d37-9e55-46b76060ca58">Amtrak wants to extend the Heartland Flyer route</a> and the city will be asked to throw its support to the proposal.The other item is a revision to the city code regarding the building contractors, and the way they are licensed and registered within the city. The revision came at the request of developer Jim Strawn, who went before the Building Trades Board.The council will also get an update on the Cow Creek drainage project, which should get into full swing later this summer.Tuesday’s meeting of the Hutchinson City Council begins at 9 a.m. at the Hutchinson city offices.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Council will be asked to support Amtrak expansion

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven School Board will meet on Monday. Following the usual reports, the board will go into executive session for several personnel matters and then a second time for negotiations.

The board will also go over capital outlay purchases for the next year and take action on contracts for classified and supplemental contracts.&nbsp;

Monday’s meeting of the Haven School Board begins at 6 p.m. at the district offices at 414 N. Main.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven School Board will meet on Monday. Following the usual reports, the board will go into executive session for several personnel matters and then a second time for negotiations.The board will also go over capital outlay purchases for the next year and take action on contracts for classified and supplemental contracts.&nbsp;Monday’s meeting of the Haven School Board begins at 6 p.m. at the district offices at 414 N. Main.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Haven USD 312 board agenda session is Monday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Phil Kerpen with American Commitment wants to see those who are against government expansion begin to use their voices as pandemic restrictions continue to ease.

"We're looking at really, the most radical left-wing agenda we've ever seen from a presidency," Kerpen said. "Given how much the American people have been distracted by COVID and now, may be distracted from their relief that it's kind of over and they can get back to life, I think there's a low level of engagement. That makes it dangerous, because when people are paying a low level of attention, Washington can do some bad things."

Kerpen believes engagement isn't just important in the case of the usual swing vote suspects in the U.S. Senate, but throughout the entire process, because these aren't robust Democratic majorities.

"If something can get through the House, then the question becomes can they hold together every single Senate Democrat and get it through and maybe have to change Senate rules to get it through, if it's subject to filibuster and that kind of thing," Kerpen said.

Right now, Democrats have a 219-211 majority in the House with five vacancies and a 50-50 tie in the Senate, with Vice President Harris serving as the tie breaker. 

"Politicians tend to be followers more than they are leaders," Kerpen said. "They put a finger in the wind and they follow public opinion most of the time. Not always, of course. A lot of them did something they knew was very unpopular with Obamacare and then they lost re-election. They thought it was worth it. That's very rare. The vast majority of the time, when there's public outrage and anger and pushback, they sort of scatter."

The party of the incumbent president tends to lose ground during midterm elections, so it's not far-fetched to say that much of President Biden's agenda will likely need to pass before campaigning really ramps up for 2022.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Phil Kerpen with American Commitment wants to see those who are against government expansion begin to use their voices as pandemic restrictions continue to ease."We're looking at really, the most radical left-wing agenda we've ever seen from a presidency," Kerpen said. "Given how much the American people have been distracted by COVID and now, may be distracted from their relief that it's kind of over and they can get back to life, I think there's a low level of engagement. That makes it dangerous, because when people are paying a low level of attention, Washington can do some bad things."Kerpen believes engagement isn't just important in the case of the usual swing vote suspects in the U.S. Senate, but throughout the entire process, because these aren't robust Democratic majorities."If something can get through the House, then the question becomes can they hold together every single Senate Democrat and get it through and maybe have to change Senate rules to get it through, if it's subject to filibuster and that kind of thing," Kerpen said.Right now, Democrats have a 219-211 majority in the House with five vacancies and a 50-50 tie in the Senate, with Vice President Harris serving as the tie breaker. "Politicians tend to be followers more than they are leaders," Kerpen said. "They put a finger in the wind and they follow public opinion most of the time. Not always, of course. A lot of them did something they knew was very unpopular with Obamacare and then they lost re-election. They thought it was worth it. That's very rare. The vast majority of the time, when there's public outrage and anger and pushback, they sort of scatter."The party of the incumbent president tends to lose ground during midterm elections, so it's not far-fetched to say that much of President Biden's agenda will likely need to pass before campaigning really ramps up for 2022.

Kerpen: Time for public to re-engage with politics

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two area lakes remain under advisories for blue-green algae.&nbsp;

Marion County Lake is under a watch, which means you can do some water activities, but must use caution. Swimming and water skiing are discouraged. The Marion Reservoir is under a warning, which means all contact with the water should be avoided. All livestock and pets should be kept away from the water.

Visitors may fish at the lakes, but only the fillet portion should be consumed. The KDHE issues the algae advisories every Thursday during the summer months. No other lakes in the area are under any advisory at this time.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two area lakes remain under advisories for blue-green algae.&nbsp;Marion County Lake is under a watch, which means you can do some water activities, but must use caution. Swimming and water skiing are discouraged. The Marion Reservoir is under a warning, which means all contact with the water should be avoided. All livestock and pets should be kept away from the water.Visitors may fish at the lakes, but only the fillet portion should be consumed. The KDHE issues the algae advisories every Thursday during the summer months. No other lakes in the area are under any advisory at this time.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Marion lakes still under algae advisories

STERLING, Kan. — The city of Sterling received more than a half million dollars in state funds for a major street project in the city.&nbsp;

The $550,680 in the latest round of Cost Share funding will go to make major improvements to Cleveland Street. The Cost Share program is designed to help rural and urban areas advance transportation projects to improve safety, support job retention and growth, relieve congestion, and improve access and mobility. Sterling was among 30 transportation construction projects selected for the Spring 2021 Cost Share recipients.

“The project means everything to Sterling,” City Manager Craig Crossette said. “It is a catalyst during a unique period in our community’s history where we can go one or two ways: forward or backward.”&nbsp;

The project involves a mill and asphalt overlay on East Cleveland Avenue, beginning from the east side of K-14/K-96 through the First Street intersection. Crews will replace the gravel surface with concrete curb and gutter and full-depth asphalt pavement. Also, the First Street/Washington avenue intersection pavement will be replaced with new concrete pavement to provide a smooth surface and improve drainage.

Total cost of the project is $786,686 with KDOT providing $550,680 and Sterling adding $236,006, a 30% local match.

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 </figure>STERLING, Kan. — The city of Sterling received more than a half million dollars in state funds for a major street project in the city.&nbsp;The $550,680 in the latest round of Cost Share funding will go to make major improvements to Cleveland Street. The Cost Share program is designed to help rural and urban areas advance transportation projects to improve safety, support job retention and growth, relieve congestion, and improve access and mobility. Sterling was among 30 transportation construction projects selected for the Spring 2021 Cost Share recipients.“The project means everything to Sterling,” City Manager Craig Crossette said. “It is a catalyst during a unique period in our community’s history where we can go one or two ways: forward or backward.”&nbsp;The project involves a mill and asphalt overlay on East Cleveland Avenue, beginning from the east side of K-14/K-96 through the First Street intersection. Crews will replace the gravel surface with concrete curb and gutter and full-depth asphalt pavement. Also, the First Street/Washington avenue intersection pavement will be replaced with new concrete pavement to provide a smooth surface and improve drainage.Total cost of the project is $786,686 with KDOT providing $550,680 and Sterling adding $236,006, a 30% local match.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Sterling receives major grant for street project

Twenty-one new law enforcement officers, including two from Reno County, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on June 11th at a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium near Yoder.

Officer Kaelin Leach of the Hays Police Department was the graduating class president. The speaker for the ceremony was Chief of Police for the Abilene Police Department, Anna Hatter. Steve McCorkill, KLETC Senior Instructor of Police, was the Class Coordinator for the 279th Basic Training Class.

Officer Nicholas Pate of the Overbrook Police Department was named the Welch Award Winner for having the highest academic achievement over 94% in the class. Officer Randall Douvier from the Newton Police Department was recognized during the ceremony for his firearms proficiency as the class’ “Top Shot”. Officer Cassidy Fox from the Leavenworth Police Department walked, ran, or biked more than 200 miles during her time at KLETC and exceeded the other physical requirements of the 200 Mile Club including push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed run. Officer Jeffery McKinney from the Abilene Police Department was honored as the student with the most improved fitness since the beginning of basic training.

Graduates receive certificates of course completion from KLETC and Kansas law enforcement certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, the state’s law enforcement licensing authority. The training course fulfills the state requirement for law enforcement training. Classroom lectures and hands-on applications help train officers to solve the increasingly complex problems they face in the line of duty.

Established by the Kansas Legislature in 1968, KLETC trains the majority of municipal, county and state law enforcement officers in Kansas and oversees the training of the remaining officers at seven authorized and certified academy programs operated by local law enforcement agencies and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

About 300 officers enroll annually in KLETC 14-week basic training programs. KLETC offers continuing education and specialized training to over 10,000 Kansas officers each year. KLETC is located one mile west and one mile south of Yoder, near Hutchinson, and is a division of the University of Kansas Lifelong &amp; Professional Education.

The graduates, who began their training in March 2021, represented 19 municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies from across Kansas. Graduates are listed below by county and agency:

• Jonathan Allen - Fort Scott Police Department

• Jeffery McKinney - Abilene Police Department

• Covey Becker - Ellis County Sheriff’s Office

• Kaelin Leach - Hays Police Department

• Nicholas Murray - Dodge City Police Department

• Anthony Timms - Junction City Police Department

• Randall Douvier - Newton Police Department

• Sheila Malliot - Kearny County Sheriff’s Office

• Jacob Cuneo - Leavenworth Police Department

• Cassidy Fox - Leavenworth Police Department

• George Green - Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office

• Anthony Schmidt - Meade Police Department

• Phillip Steinlage - Seneca Police Department

• Nicholas Pate - Overbrook Police Department

• Devon Willard - Pratt County Sheriff’s Office

• Catlyn Wahrman - Rawlins County Sheriff’s Office

• Lane Hammond - Hutchinson Police Department

• Allison Roman - Hutchinson Police Department

• Shawn Sprayberry - Republic County Sheriff’s Office

• Derek Boam - Kansas State University Police Department

• Carlos Rosales - University of Kansas Medical Center Police Department

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 </figure>Twenty-one new law enforcement officers, including two from Reno County, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on June 11th at a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium near Yoder.Officer Kaelin Leach of the Hays Police Department was the graduating class president. The speaker for the ceremony was Chief of Police for the Abilene Police Department, Anna Hatter. Steve McCorkill, KLETC Senior Instructor of Police, was the Class Coordinator for the 279th Basic Training Class.Officer Nicholas Pate of the Overbrook Police Department was named the Welch Award Winner for having the highest academic achievement over 94% in the class. Officer Randall Douvier from the Newton Police Department was recognized during the ceremony for his firearms proficiency as the class’ “Top Shot”. Officer Cassidy Fox from the Leavenworth Police Department walked, ran, or biked more than 200 miles during her time at KLETC and exceeded the other physical requirements of the 200 Mile Club including push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed run. Officer Jeffery McKinney from the Abilene Police Department was honored as the student with the most improved fitness since the beginning of basic training.Graduates receive certificates of course completion from KLETC and Kansas law enforcement certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, the state’s law enforcement licensing authority. The training course fulfills the state requirement for law enforcement training. Classroom lectures and hands-on applications help train officers to solve the increasingly complex problems they face in the line of duty.Established by the Kansas Legislature in 1968, KLETC trains the majority of municipal, county and state law enforcement officers in Kansas and oversees the training of the remaining officers at seven authorized and certified academy programs operated by local law enforcement agencies and the Kansas Highway Patrol.About 300 officers enroll annually in KLETC 14-week basic training programs. KLETC offers continuing education and specialized training to over 10,000 Kansas officers each year. KLETC is located one mile west and one mile south of Yoder, near Hutchinson, and is a division of the University of Kansas Lifelong &amp; Professional Education.The graduates, who began their training in March 2021, represented 19 municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies from across Kansas. Graduates are listed below by county and agency:Bourbon• Jonathan Allen - Fort Scott Police DepartmentDickinson• Jeffery McKinney - Abilene Police DepartmentEllis• Covey Becker - Ellis County Sheriff’s Office• Kaelin Leach - Hays Police DepartmentFord• Nicholas Murray - Dodge City Police DepartmentGeary• Anthony Timms - Junction City Police DepartmentHarvey• Randall Douvier - Newton Police DepartmentKearny• Sheila Malliot - Kearny County Sheriff’s OfficeLeavenworth• Jacob Cuneo - Leavenworth Police Department• Cassidy Fox - Leavenworth Police Department• George Green - Leavenworth County Sheriff’s OfficeMeade• Anthony Schmidt - Meade Police DepartmentNemaha• Phillip Steinlage - Seneca Police DepartmentOsage• Nicholas Pate - Overbrook Police DepartmentPratt• Devon Willard - Pratt County Sheriff’s OfficeRawlins• Catlyn Wahrman - Rawlins County Sheriff’s OfficeReno• Lane Hammond - Hutchinson Police Department• Allison Roman - Hutchinson Police DepartmentRepublic• Shawn Sprayberry - Republic County Sheriff’s OfficeRiley• Derek Boam - Kansas State University Police DepartmentWyandotte• Carlos Rosales - University of Kansas Medical Center Police Department

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 279th Basic Training Class

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is looking for attendees for its next Chamber luncheon on Wednesday.

This month's Membership Luncheon is sponsored by Hutton. Jeremy Hill, Director of the WSU Center for Economic Development and Business Research will speak.

The event is from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sand Hills Event Center at 4601 N Plum St.

<a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/MembershipLuncheon%20%20Sponsored%20by%20Hutton-7494/register">Advanced registration is required</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is looking for attendees for its next Chamber luncheon on Wednesday.This month's Membership Luncheon is sponsored by Hutton. Jeremy Hill, Director of the WSU Center for Economic Development and Business Research will speak.The event is from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sand Hills Event Center at 4601 N Plum St.<a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/MembershipLuncheon%20%20Sponsored%20by%20Hutton-7494/register">Advanced registration is required</a>.

Chamber luncheon Wednesday will have economic expert

Hutchinson, Kan. – The next to last meeting of the fiscal year was fairly routine for the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday.

The Board acknowledged the success of its men’s golf and football teams, both of which claimed national championships during the 2020-21 year. In addition, the Board was introduced to its new coaching staff for men’s basketball, head coach Tommy DeSalme and assistant coaches Eric Nitsche and Anthony White.

The Board also conducted several items of business including approving a one-time compensation payment to its benefits-eligible employees and received an update on changes in the Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, June 24. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hutchinson, Kan. – The next to last meeting of the fiscal year was fairly routine for the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees on Thursday.The Board acknowledged the success of its men’s golf and football teams, both of which claimed national championships during the 2020-21 year. In addition, the Board was introduced to its new coaching staff for men’s basketball, head coach Tommy DeSalme and assistant coaches Eric Nitsche and Anthony White.The Board also conducted several items of business including approving a one-time compensation payment to its benefits-eligible employees and received an update on changes in the Higher Learning Commission accreditation requirements.The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, June 24. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.&nbsp;

HutchCC Board of Trustees meets coaches, approves one-time payment

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Kansas City man who was part of a shooting that injured two people near the Hutchinson Walmart will spend a little more than a year in prison.

Deante Watley-Jones pleaded to two counts of aggravated assault in the shooting of Darin Rodriguez Nov. 9, 2019, during a confrontation between occupants of two vehicles.&nbsp;

Watley-Jones could have received a much longer sentence, but the state and defense agreed to the plea on a less-severe charge. The defense asked for probation in the case, but Judge Joe McCarville noted that he could not find enough reason to support the defendant's claim of self-defense.

According to police, the argument started near the intersection of Ring Road and 17th Avenue. When Rodriguez got out of the vehicle, he was allegedly shot by Jones, who was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle. The bullet then went through the open door of the victim's car, ricocheted off the interior, and grazed the driver of the suspect's car, 74-year-old Paula Thomas.

Both victims were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Kansas City man who was part of a shooting that injured two people near the Hutchinson Walmart will spend a little more than a year in prison.Deante Watley-Jones pleaded to two counts of aggravated assault in the shooting of Darin Rodriguez Nov. 9, 2019, during a confrontation between occupants of two vehicles.&nbsp;Watley-Jones could have received a much longer sentence, but the state and defense agreed to the plea on a less-severe charge. The defense asked for probation in the case, but Judge Joe McCarville noted that he could not find enough reason to support the defendant's claim of self-defense.According to police, the argument started near the intersection of Ring Road and 17th Avenue. When Rodriguez got out of the vehicle, he was allegedly shot by Jones, who was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle. The bullet then went through the open door of the victim's car, ricocheted off the interior, and grazed the driver of the suspect's car, 74-year-old Paula Thomas.Both victims were taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Kansas City man given 1 year in shooting

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs hit their way to a home win over Derby 9-3 Saturday night at Hobart-Detter.

The Monarchs tallied three runs in the first and two in the second. The Twins had a single tally in the fourth. Each team plated a pair of runs in the 5th and the Monarchs closed out the scoring with a pair in the eighth.

Noah Greise homered for Hutchinson. Garrett Anglim went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI. Cooper Harris also drove in two for the Monarchs.

Hutchinson also finished off a game that was suspended in Derby on Friday at Hobart-Detter Saturday. That win was 12-6. Hutchinson is 5-1 on the year and plays the Sunflower Seeds at Hobart-Detter Sunday. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs hit their way to a home win over Derby 9-3 Saturday night at Hobart-Detter.The Monarchs tallied three runs in the first and two in the second. The Twins had a single tally in the fourth. Each team plated a pair of runs in the 5th and the Monarchs closed out the scoring with a pair in the eighth.Noah Greise homered for Hutchinson. Garrett Anglim went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI. Cooper Harris also drove in two for the Monarchs.Hutchinson also finished off a game that was suspended in Derby on Friday at Hobart-Detter Saturday. That win was 12-6. Hutchinson is 5-1 on the year and plays the Sunflower Seeds at Hobart-Detter Sunday. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

Monarchs win over Derby Saturday, now 5-1 on the season

Tulsa, OK – Aaron Whitefield drove home three runs and the Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Tulsa Drillers 4-2 in ten innings in front of a sell-out crowd of 7,935 at ONEOK Field in Tulsa.

The Drillers scored a run in the fourth inning to take the early lead, 1-0. Tulsa added another run in the fifth inning to make it a 2-0 advantage.

The Surge were held without a hit for the first six innings of the game. Tulsa starter Ryan Pepiot allowed one base-runner on a sixth inning walk. The Wind Surge offense tied the game in the seventh, Jermaine Palacios drew a lead-off walk and Ernie De La Trinidad singled to left field. Whitefield drilled a two out, two run single into centerfield to tie the game.

In the tenth inning the designated runner BJ Boyd advanced to third on a ground out from Andrew Bechtold and scored on a Whitefield sacrifice fly. Peter Mooney followed with a solo home run.

Zach Neff pitched an inning and two thirds to earn his third win of the season. The Wind Surge snapped a season long five game losing streak. The team is 2 ½ games back of Tulsa with a record of 19-16.

The Wind Surge will conclude the six game series in Tulsa on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m.

Tulsa, OK – Aaron Whitefield drove home three runs and the Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Tulsa Drillers 4-2 in ten innings in front of a sell-out crowd of 7,935 at ONEOK Field in Tulsa.The Drillers scored a run in the fourth inning to take the early lead, 1-0. Tulsa added another run in the fifth inning to make it a 2-0 advantage.The Surge were held without a hit for the first six innings of the game. Tulsa starter Ryan Pepiot allowed one base-runner on a sixth inning walk. The Wind Surge offense tied the game in the seventh, Jermaine Palacios drew a lead-off walk and Ernie De La Trinidad singled to left field. Whitefield drilled a two out, two run single into centerfield to tie the game.In the tenth inning the designated runner BJ Boyd advanced to third on a ground out from Andrew Bechtold and scored on a Whitefield sacrifice fly. Peter Mooney followed with a solo home run.Zach Neff pitched an inning and two thirds to earn his third win of the season. The Wind Surge snapped a season long five game losing streak. The team is 2 ½ games back of Tulsa with a record of 19-16.The Wind Surge will conclude the six game series in Tulsa on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m.

Wind Surge win over Drillers Saturday

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson had four hits, including his 16th home run, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City rookie Jackson Kowar in romping past the Royals 11-2. 

Matt Chapman also connected and drove in three runs. Skye Bolt added his first career home run for the A’s. James Kaprielian overcame control issues and pitched two-hit ball over six innings. The highly touted Kowar was tagged for four runs on five hits and three walks in just 1 1/3 innings. 

Kowar made his major league debut last Monday and got only two outs against the Angels, allowing four runs on three hits, two walks and three wild pitches.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson had four hits, including his 16th home run, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City rookie Jackson Kowar in romping past the Royals 11-2. Matt Chapman also connected and drove in three runs. Skye Bolt added his first career home run for the A’s. James Kaprielian overcame control issues and pitched two-hit ball over six innings. The highly touted Kowar was tagged for four runs on five hits and three walks in just 1 1/3 innings. Kowar made his major league debut last Monday and got only two outs against the Angels, allowing four runs on three hits, two walks and three wild pitches.

Oakland wins over Royals Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan.- The Hutchinson Monarchs will host the Derby Twins in the last game of their week long series tonight at Hobart-Detter Field located in Carey Park in Hutchinson.

First pitch is set for 7pm after the completion of the suspended game due to rain at Derby on Friday night.&nbsp; That game had the Monarchs leading 5-4 in the fifth.&nbsp; That game will resume at 5pm and the regular scheduled game will begin around 7pm.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan.- The Hutchinson Monarchs will host the Derby Twins in the last game of their week long series tonight at Hobart-Detter Field located in Carey Park in Hutchinson.First pitch is set for 7pm after the completion of the suspended game due to rain at Derby on Friday night.&nbsp; That game had the Monarchs leading 5-4 in the fifth.&nbsp; That game will resume at 5pm and the regular scheduled game will begin around 7pm.To link to the Hutch Post YouTube Channel - <a href="https://youtu.be/kF9X5jtLVB8">Click Here</a><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kF9X5jtLVB8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit a winning single in the ninth inning after making pair of fielding gaffes and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3. With the score 3-3, Matt Chapman doubled over leaping third baseman Hanser Alberto with one out and Seth Brown was intentionally walked by Scott Barlow. Andrus, whose .213 average coming in was 140th among 143 qualified batters, followed with a sharp liner to right, and Chapman scored with a headfirst slide ahead of Jarrod Dyson's throw. Andrus made an error in the eighth and was slow on a throw, extending the inning.

CHICAGO (AP) — Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Friday afternoon. The Cubs billed it as "Opening Day 2.0" because Wrigley Field was operating at 100% capacity for the first time since 2019. They fell behind 5-1, only to treat the crowd of 35,112 to a comeback win over their NL Central rivals. Pederson gave the Cubs a 7-5 lead in the seventh with a two-run double off the wall in right-center against Génesis Cabrera. Rizzo tied it at 5-all in the sixth with his drive to right against Daniel Ponce de Leon.&nbsp;

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Lochte knows what people think of him. The swimmer who embarrassed himself and the U.S. five years ago in Rio de Janeiro is seeking to make his record-tying fifth Olympic team. He's 36, married and the father of two young children. Lochte says his life has completely changed from five years ago and he's more mature and centered. He's entered in six events at the U.S. trials that begin this weekend in Omaha, Nebraska. His best chance is likely in the 200-meter individual medley, where his world record set in 2011 still stands.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Not long after rolling into town, Michael Phelps would dutifully pop into the interview room to muse on his outlandish accomplishments at the pool. There was always an extra bit of excitement in the arena when he arrived, even if he rarely revealed anything of great importance. Like Jordan and Ali and Biles, Phelps' mere presence was all that was needed to signal an event was something special. Now, he is gone. For the first time since 1996, the U.S. Olympic swimming trials are being held without the sport's biggest star, the guy who won a staggering 23 gold medals.&nbsp;

UNDATED (AP) — The opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics is six weeks away but NBC's coverage of the upcoming Games shifts into high gear beginning this weekend. NBC will present 13 nights of primetime coverage of U.S. trials in four sports over the next two weeks, beginning Saturday with the diving trials. The network's coverage will also include swimming, track &amp; field and gymnastics. Trials coverage remains an important part of NBC's preparations for the games. Swimming and track &amp; field will get the most coverage hours with both trials lasting eight days. Swimming starts Sunday in Omaha, Nebraska, with track scheduled to begin on June 18 in Eugene, Oregon.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have ended the Atlanta Hawks' 13-game home winning streak while taking a two-games-to-one lead in the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals.

Joel Embiid (joh-EHL' ehm-BEED') scored 27 points and the 76ers rode a dominant third quarter to a 127-111 victory over the Hawks. Embiid added nine rebounds, eight assists and three blocked shots despite playing with torn cartilage in his right knee. 

Tobias Harris had 22 points and Ben Simmons added 18 for the Sixers, who led by five before outscoring the Hawks, 34-19 in the third period.

Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points, John Collins had 23 and Bogdan Bogdanovic 19.

Meanwhile, the Suns enjoy a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series following a 116-102 win over the Nuggets. 

Devin Booker provided 28 points and teamed with Chris Paul to lead a steady offensive onslaught that countered Nikola Jokic's (nih-KOH'-lah YOH'-kihch-ehz) triple-double of 32 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists. Paul had 27 points, eight assists and three steals for the Suns, who pulled away after halftime and earned their sixth straight win.

All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures as the Suns pulled within one victory of their first berth in the conference finals since 2010.

Monte Morris scored 21 off the bench for Denver, which will try to avoid elimination on Sunday.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors have announced that Pascal Siakam (see-A'-kam) has undergone shoulder surgery and has an expected recovery time of about five months.

The forward suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder during a game against Memphis on May 8. two days after he tied a career best by scoring 44 points against Washington. The 2020 NBA All-Star missed Toronto's final four games and led the Raptors in scoring this season, averaging 21.4 points. 

The surgery could force Siakam to miss the start of next season.

UNDATED (AP) — Two of the National League's best pitchers had to leave their starts early last night due to injuries.

Jacob deGrom was pulled from another fantastic start after six innings of the Mets' 3-2 win over the Padres. DeGrom allowed just one hit and faced the minimum number of batters before leaving with right flexor tendinitis. He also hit a two-run single and lowered his major league-best ERA to 0.56, the best ever after 10 starts.

DeGrom left after 80 pitches and extending his scoreless streak to 22 innings. He says he's not concerned about his elbow issue.

DeGrom lasted longer than Max Scherzer, who was able to throw just 12 pitches in Washington's 1-0 loss to the Giants. Scherzer came out of the game with a groin injury that he says is very mild.

Buster Posey homered and Anthony DeSclafani threw a career-best two-hitter for San Francisco.

— Clayton Kershaw bounced back from two bad outings by yielding just one run and three hits over six innings of the Dodgers, 12-1 dismantling of the Rangers. Max Muncy, Justin Turner and Gavin Lux homered in the first inning before Albert Pujols and Will Smith left the yard to send Texas to its 16th consecutive road loss.

— Jazz Chisholm's two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning put the Miami Marlins ahead to stay in a 4-3 verdict over the Braves. Sandy Alcantara (al-KAN'-tah-rah) allowed two runs in six innings to help Miami improve to 4-1 versus Atlanta this year.

— Joc Pederson hit a solo homer and a two-run double to help the Cubs turn a 5-1 deficit into an 8-5 win over the Cardinals. Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras also went deep as Chicago handed St. Louis its seventh loss in eight games.

— Christian Yelich (YEH'-lihch) hit a bases-loaded double and Pittsburgh relievers issued three consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run seventh that sent the Brewers past the Pirates, 7-4. The Brewers tied a franchise record by drawing six walks in the five-run rally that put them ahead for good.

— The Reds hit five homers over the first five innings, including a three-run blast by Joey Votto (VAH'-toh) in an 11-5 trouncing of the Rockies. Nick Castellanos, Scott Heineman, Kyle Farmer and Tyler Stephenson also went deep as Cincinnati dropped Colorado to a major league-worst 5-25 on the road.

— Ryan Yarbrough followed up a rare Tampa Bay complete game with six solid innings in a 4-2 win over the Orioles. Brandon Lowe homered for the Rays, who are 21-5 since May 13 to become the first team to 40 wins this season.

— The Red Sox clawed back from a 5-1 deficit and beat the Blue Jays, 6-5 on Alex Verdugo's RBI hit off the Green Monster in the bottom of the ninth. Boston scored three in the sixth inning and tied it on Christian Arroyo's towering solo home run onto Lansdowne Street in the eighth. 

— The Athletics pulled out a 4-3 win over the Royals on an RBI single by Elvis Andrus (AN'-droos) in the bottom of the ninth. Seth Brown homered and Matt Chapman had three hits including an RBI double to help Oakland overcome a pair of solo homers by Salvador Perez.

— Aaron Civale (sih-VAH'-lee) gave up a single to start the game before dominating Seattle's light-hitting lineup for eight innings of the Indians' 7-0 shutout. Bobby Bradley homered and Amed Rosario had four hits to back Civale, who struck out a career-high 11 and retired 22 in a row.

— Martín Maldonado (mahr-TEEN' mal-doh-NAH'-doh) hit a go-ahead double in the ninth before the Astros completed their fourth win in five games, 6-4 at Minnesota. Jose Altuve (al-TOO'-vay) and Yuli Gurriel (YOO'-lee gur-ee-EHL') homered, Alex Bregman drove in two runs and Michael Brantley added three hits for Houston.

— Yoan (YOH'-ahn) Moncada's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning sent the White Sox past the Tigers, 5-4. Moncada's fly ball came after Chicago closer Liam Hendricks served up a game-tying, two-run homer to rookie Daz Cameron in the ninth. 

— Shohei Ohtani (SHOH'-hay oh-TAH'-nee) struck out eight over five innings and doubled twice in the Angels' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Diamondbacks. Max Stassi's RBI groundout scored Jared Walsh with the go-ahead run after Arizona forced extra innings on Eduardo Escobar's two-out blast in the ninth.

UNDATED (AP) — Seattle Mariners reliever Kendall Graveman has been activated after being on the injured list following a COVID-19 scare. 

The 30-year-old right-hander had been out since May 23 and was in quarantine for two weeks. 

He recorded five saves and did not allow a run in 16 2/3 innings over 14 appearances before being sidelined.

— Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw likely won't return until August after dislocating his left shoulder diving for a ground ball Wednesday at Cincinnati. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the initial plan is to see whether Shaw can recover without needing surgery.

— Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is taking a physical leave of absence from the team while his wife Nicole is dealing with brain cancer. Hazen says he will continue to consult regularly with assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye, who will take over day-to-day baseball operations. The 45-year-old Hazen has been the GM of the Diamondbacks since 2016.

— Two more teams have been able to relax coronavirus protocols after reaching the 85% vaccination threshold for players and other on-field personnel. However, the pace of vaccinations has slowed and no additional teams were announced as being on track to reach the threshold. Twenty-two of 30 clubs are under relaxed protocols.

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH'-koh-vihch) has advanced to the French Open final and will play fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.

Djokovic (JOH'-koh-vihch) stopped Rafael Nadal's bid for a 14th French Open title and handed the King of Clay just his third loss in 108 matches at the tournament. Djokovic dropped the first set of the semifinal match before rallying for a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 victory. He won the last six games as he takes aim at his second French Open championship and 19th Grand Slam title.

Nadal had been 7-1 versus Djokovic at Roland Garros, losing to him in 2015. Nadal beat Djokovic in last year's final.

Fans were allowed to stick around for the end of the four-hour match. French officials lifted the 11pm curfew that would have otherwise forced the crowd of 5,000 to leave the stadium.

Tsitsipas edged sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 to reach his first Grand Slam final. Tsitsipas was in meltdown mode at the start of the fifth seed, trailing love-40 after a double-fault before winning five straight points. He broke serve to go up 3-1 and cruised the reset of the way.

Tsitsipas had been 0-3 in Grand Slam semifinals.

Djokovic will try to join Roy Emerson and Rod Laver as the only men's players to win each Grand Slam singles title at least twice.

UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed their latest quarterback of the future.

Justin Fields has inked a four-year contract with the Bears, who took him with the 11th overall pick in this year's draft after trading up nine spots in a trade with the New York Giants. The Bears elected to take a young QB after declining to pick up Mitchell Trubisky's fifth-year option.

Fields was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2019 and the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year each of his two seasons at Ohio State after transferring from Georgia. He threw for 5,373 yards, 63 touchdowns and nine interceptions for the Buckeyes. 

Fields has been practicing with the Bears' second team, behind veteran Andy Dalton.

— The 49ers have signed offensive lineman Senio Kelemete to a one-year deal. The former fifth-round pick has played 88 games in nine seasons with the Cardinals, Saints and Texans.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka (TOO'-kah) Rask says he will have surgery to repair a previously undisclosed torn labrum in his hip.

Rask said he hopes to re-sign with the Bruins and be ready to return in January or February.

He missed three weeks in March and April but said that was because his back seized up while he was compensating for the hip injury. He appeared in 24 regular-season games and was 6-4 in the playoffs.

RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Chesson Hadley shot a 5-under 66 for a two-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson in the Palmetto Championship at Congaree.

Hadley was at 11-under 131 at Congaree Golf Club, his lowest total through 36 holes since the The RSM Classic in 2016. 

Johnson opened his afternoon round five shots behind Hadley but was tied for the lead through 17 before a double-bogey concluded his 3-under 69.

American Tain Lee is third at 7 under after a 68 as he plays his third career PGA event.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez had two eagles in a 7-under 65 to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' American Insurance Championship.

Jimenez eagled the par-5 16th and second holes and had four birdies and a bogey in the round that start on the back nine at University Ridge in Madison, Wisconsin.

Defending champion Jerry Kelly was second after a 67 in his hometown event. He eagled the second and had three birdies.

<h2>Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press</h2>OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit a winning single in the ninth inning after making pair of fielding gaffes and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3. With the score 3-3, Matt Chapman doubled over leaping third baseman Hanser Alberto with one out and Seth Brown was intentionally walked by Scott Barlow. Andrus, whose .213 average coming in was 140th among 143 qualified batters, followed with a sharp liner to right, and Chapman scored with a headfirst slide ahead of Jarrod Dyson's throw. Andrus made an error in the eighth and was slow on a throw, extending the inning.CHICAGO (AP) — Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Friday afternoon. The Cubs billed it as "Opening Day 2.0" because Wrigley Field was operating at 100% capacity for the first time since 2019. They fell behind 5-1, only to treat the crowd of 35,112 to a comeback win over their NL Central rivals. Pederson gave the Cubs a 7-5 lead in the seventh with a two-run double off the wall in right-center against Génesis Cabrera. Rizzo tied it at 5-all in the sixth with his drive to right against Daniel Ponce de Leon.&nbsp;OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Lochte knows what people think of him. The swimmer who embarrassed himself and the U.S. five years ago in Rio de Janeiro is seeking to make his record-tying fifth Olympic team. He's 36, married and the father of two young children. Lochte says his life has completely changed from five years ago and he's more mature and centered. He's entered in six events at the U.S. trials that begin this weekend in Omaha, Nebraska. His best chance is likely in the 200-meter individual medley, where his world record set in 2011 still stands.OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Not long after rolling into town, Michael Phelps would dutifully pop into the interview room to muse on his outlandish accomplishments at the pool. There was always an extra bit of excitement in the arena when he arrived, even if he rarely revealed anything of great importance. Like Jordan and Ali and Biles, Phelps' mere presence was all that was needed to signal an event was something special. Now, he is gone. For the first time since 1996, the U.S. Olympic swimming trials are being held without the sport's biggest star, the guy who won a staggering 23 gold medals.&nbsp;UNDATED (AP) — The opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics is six weeks away but NBC's coverage of the upcoming Games shifts into high gear beginning this weekend. NBC will present 13 nights of primetime coverage of U.S. trials in four sports over the next two weeks, beginning Saturday with the diving trials. The network's coverage will also include swimming, track &amp; field and gymnastics. Trials coverage remains an important part of NBC's preparations for the games. Swimming and track &amp; field will get the most coverage hours with both trials lasting eight days. Swimming starts Sunday in Omaha, Nebraska, with track scheduled to begin on June 18 in Eugene, Oregon.<h2>Update on the latest sports</h2>NBA PLAYOFFS-SCHEDULE76ers beat Hawks for 2-1 series leadATLANTA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have ended the Atlanta Hawks' 13-game home winning streak while taking a two-games-to-one lead in the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals.Joel Embiid (joh-EHL' ehm-BEED') scored 27 points and the 76ers rode a dominant third quarter to a 127-111 victory over the Hawks. Embiid added nine rebounds, eight assists and three blocked shots despite playing with torn cartilage in his right knee. Tobias Harris had 22 points and Ben Simmons added 18 for the Sixers, who led by five before outscoring the Hawks, 34-19 in the third period.Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points, John Collins had 23 and Bogdan Bogdanovic 19.Game 4 is Monday night in Atlanta.Meanwhile, the Suns enjoy a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series following a 116-102 win over the Nuggets. Devin Booker provided 28 points and teamed with Chris Paul to lead a steady offensive onslaught that countered Nikola Jokic's (nih-KOH'-lah YOH'-kihch-ehz) triple-double of 32 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists. Paul had 27 points, eight assists and three steals for the Suns, who pulled away after halftime and earned their sixth straight win.All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures as the Suns pulled within one victory of their first berth in the conference finals since 2010.Monte Morris scored 21 off the bench for Denver, which will try to avoid elimination on Sunday.NBA-RAPTORS-SIAKAMSiakam has shoulder surgeryTORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors have announced that Pascal Siakam (see-A'-kam) has undergone shoulder surgery and has an expected recovery time of about five months.The forward suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder during a game against Memphis on May 8. two days after he tied a career best by scoring 44 points against Washington. The 2020 NBA All-Star missed Toronto's final four games and led the Raptors in scoring this season, averaging 21.4 points. The surgery could force Siakam to miss the start of next season.MLB-SCHEDULEDeGrom, Scherzer forced to leave earlyUNDATED (AP) — Two of the National League's best pitchers had to leave their starts early last night due to injuries.Jacob deGrom was pulled from another fantastic start after six innings of the Mets' 3-2 win over the Padres. DeGrom allowed just one hit and faced the minimum number of batters before leaving with right flexor tendinitis. He also hit a two-run single and lowered his major league-best ERA to 0.56, the best ever after 10 starts.DeGrom left after 80 pitches and extending his scoreless streak to 22 innings. He says he's not concerned about his elbow issue.DeGrom lasted longer than Max Scherzer, who was able to throw just 12 pitches in Washington's 1-0 loss to the Giants. Scherzer came out of the game with a groin injury that he says is very mild.Buster Posey homered and Anthony DeSclafani threw a career-best two-hitter for San Francisco.In other major league action:— Clayton Kershaw bounced back from two bad outings by yielding just one run and three hits over six innings of the Dodgers, 12-1 dismantling of the Rangers. Max Muncy, Justin Turner and Gavin Lux homered in the first inning before Albert Pujols and Will Smith left the yard to send Texas to its 16th consecutive road loss.— Jazz Chisholm's two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning put the Miami Marlins ahead to stay in a 4-3 verdict over the Braves. Sandy Alcantara (al-KAN'-tah-rah) allowed two runs in six innings to help Miami improve to 4-1 versus Atlanta this year.— Joc Pederson hit a solo homer and a two-run double to help the Cubs turn a 5-1 deficit into an 8-5 win over the Cardinals. Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras also went deep as Chicago handed St. Louis its seventh loss in eight games.— Christian Yelich (YEH'-lihch) hit a bases-loaded double and Pittsburgh relievers issued three consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run seventh that sent the Brewers past the Pirates, 7-4. The Brewers tied a franchise record by drawing six walks in the five-run rally that put them ahead for good.— The Reds hit five homers over the first five innings, including a three-run blast by Joey Votto (VAH'-toh) in an 11-5 trouncing of the Rockies. Nick Castellanos, Scott Heineman, Kyle Farmer and Tyler Stephenson also went deep as Cincinnati dropped Colorado to a major league-worst 5-25 on the road.— Ryan Yarbrough followed up a rare Tampa Bay complete game with six solid innings in a 4-2 win over the Orioles. Brandon Lowe homered for the Rays, who are 21-5 since May 13 to become the first team to 40 wins this season.— The Red Sox clawed back from a 5-1 deficit and beat the Blue Jays, 6-5 on Alex Verdugo's RBI hit off the Green Monster in the bottom of the ninth. Boston scored three in the sixth inning and tied it on Christian Arroyo's towering solo home run onto Lansdowne Street in the eighth. — The Athletics pulled out a 4-3 win over the Royals on an RBI single by Elvis Andrus (AN'-droos) in the bottom of the ninth. Seth Brown homered and Matt Chapman had three hits including an RBI double to help Oakland overcome a pair of solo homers by Salvador Perez.— Aaron Civale (sih-VAH'-lee) gave up a single to start the game before dominating Seattle's light-hitting lineup for eight innings of the Indians' 7-0 shutout. Bobby Bradley homered and Amed Rosario had four hits to back Civale, who struck out a career-high 11 and retired 22 in a row.— Martín Maldonado (mahr-TEEN' mal-doh-NAH'-doh) hit a go-ahead double in the ninth before the Astros completed their fourth win in five games, 6-4 at Minnesota. Jose Altuve (al-TOO'-vay) and Yuli Gurriel (YOO'-lee gur-ee-EHL') homered, Alex Bregman drove in two runs and Michael Brantley added three hits for Houston.— Yoan (YOH'-ahn) Moncada's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning sent the White Sox past the Tigers, 5-4. Moncada's fly ball came after Chicago closer Liam Hendricks served up a game-tying, two-run homer to rookie Daz Cameron in the ninth. — Shohei Ohtani (SHOH'-hay oh-TAH'-nee) struck out eight over five innings and doubled twice in the Angels' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Diamondbacks. Max Stassi's RBI groundout scored Jared Walsh with the go-ahead run after Arizona forced extra innings on Eduardo Escobar's two-out blast in the ninth.MLB-NEWSGraveman returnsUNDATED (AP) — Seattle Mariners reliever Kendall Graveman has been activated after being on the injured list following a COVID-19 scare. The 30-year-old right-hander had been out since May 23 and was in quarantine for two weeks. He recorded five saves and did not allow a run in 16 2/3 innings over 14 appearances before being sidelined.Also around the majors:— Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw likely won't return until August after dislocating his left shoulder diving for a ground ball Wednesday at Cincinnati. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the initial plan is to see whether Shaw can recover without needing surgery.— Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is taking a physical leave of absence from the team while his wife Nicole is dealing with brain cancer. Hazen says he will continue to consult regularly with assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye, who will take over day-to-day baseball operations. The 45-year-old Hazen has been the GM of the Diamondbacks since 2016.— Two more teams have been able to relax coronavirus protocols after reaching the 85% vaccination threshold for players and other on-field personnel. However, the pace of vaccinations has slowed and no additional teams were announced as being on track to reach the threshold. Twenty-two of 30 clubs are under relaxed protocols.TENNIS-FRENCH OPENDjokovic, Tsitsipas reach finalPARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH'-koh-vihch) has advanced to the French Open final and will play fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday.Djokovic (JOH'-koh-vihch) stopped Rafael Nadal's bid for a 14th French Open title and handed the King of Clay just his third loss in 108 matches at the tournament. Djokovic dropped the first set of the semifinal match before rallying for a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 victory. He won the last six games as he takes aim at his second French Open championship and 19th Grand Slam title.Nadal had been 7-1 versus Djokovic at Roland Garros, losing to him in 2015. Nadal beat Djokovic in last year's final.Fans were allowed to stick around for the end of the four-hour match. French officials lifted the 11pm curfew that would have otherwise forced the crowd of 5,000 to leave the stadium.Tsitsipas edged sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 to reach his first Grand Slam final. Tsitsipas was in meltdown mode at the start of the fifth seed, trailing love-40 after a double-fault before winning five straight points. He broke serve to go up 3-1 and cruised the reset of the way.Tsitsipas had been 0-3 in Grand Slam semifinals.Djokovic will try to join Roy Emerson and Rod Laver as the only men's players to win each Grand Slam singles title at least twice.NFL-NEWSFields inks first Bears dealUNDATED (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed their latest quarterback of the future.Justin Fields has inked a four-year contract with the Bears, who took him with the 11th overall pick in this year's draft after trading up nine spots in a trade with the New York Giants. The Bears elected to take a young QB after declining to pick up Mitchell Trubisky's fifth-year option.Fields was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2019 and the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year each of his two seasons at Ohio State after transferring from Georgia. He threw for 5,373 yards, 63 touchdowns and nine interceptions for the Buckeyes. Fields has been practicing with the Bears' second team, behind veteran Andy Dalton.In other NFL news:— The 49ers have signed offensive lineman Senio Kelemete to a one-year deal. The former fifth-round pick has played 88 games in nine seasons with the Cardinals, Saints and Texans.NHL-BRUINS-RASKRask to undergo hip surgeryBOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka (TOO'-kah) Rask says he will have surgery to repair a previously undisclosed torn labrum in his hip.Rask said he hopes to re-sign with the Bruins and be ready to return in January or February.He missed three weeks in March and April but said that was because his back seized up while he was compensating for the hip injury. He appeared in 24 regular-season games and was 6-4 in the playoffs.PGA-PALMETTO CHAMPIONSHIPHadley leads at midway markRIDGELAND, S.C. 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TULSA, Okla.– Wichita’s offense fell silent as Tulsa took game four of the series Friday 5-1.

For the third time in the last four games, Wichita opened the scoring first. With Roy Morales standing on third base, Yeltsin Encarnacion brought Morales home with a single up the middle and putting Wichita ahead 1-0. Encarnacion picked up his first RBI in a Wind Surge uniform on the play as well. Tulsa was able to keep Wichita off the board for the rest of the game and put up five unanswered runs as they walked away with a 5-1 victory.

Chris Vallimont did his best to keep the Surge in the game. Vallimont finished with two runs on four hits and recording nine strikeouts in 4 and two thirds innings of work.

Tulsa starting pitcher John Rooney recorded his third consecutive appearance with at least seven strikeouts, matching his season-high with nine. The southpaw picked up the no decision after leaving the game with a 1-1 tie.

In each of the first five innings, Wichita left runners on base, totaling nine runners left stranded through the five frames.

Wichita will play game five of the series against the Tulsa Drillers Saturday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. at ONEOK Field.

TULSA, Okla.– Wichita’s offense fell silent as Tulsa took game four of the series Friday 5-1.For the third time in the last four games, Wichita opened the scoring first. With Roy Morales standing on third base, Yeltsin Encarnacion brought Morales home with a single up the middle and putting Wichita ahead 1-0. Encarnacion picked up his first RBI in a Wind Surge uniform on the play as well. Tulsa was able to keep Wichita off the board for the rest of the game and put up five unanswered runs as they walked away with a 5-1 victory.Chris Vallimont did his best to keep the Surge in the game. Vallimont finished with two runs on four hits and recording nine strikeouts in 4 and two thirds innings of work.Tulsa starting pitcher John Rooney recorded his third consecutive appearance with at least seven strikeouts, matching his season-high with nine. The southpaw picked up the no decision after leaving the game with a 1-1 tie.In each of the first five innings, Wichita left runners on base, totaling nine runners left stranded through the five frames.Wichita will play game five of the series against the Tulsa Drillers Saturday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. at ONEOK Field.

Drillers win again over Wind Surge 5-1 Friday

DERBY — The Monarchs were up 5-4 in the bottom of the 5th at Derby on Friday when Mother Nature got in the way. 

The hope is to resume Saturday at 5 p.m. at Hobart Detter, then play the scheduled game after.&nbsp;

The scheduled game will be streamed on Hutch Post starting at 7 p.m.

DERBY — The Monarchs were up 5-4 in the bottom of the 5th at Derby on Friday when Mother Nature got in the way. The hope is to resume Saturday at 5 p.m. at Hobart Detter, then play the scheduled game after.&nbsp;The scheduled game will be streamed on Hutch Post starting at 7 p.m.

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