HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was stabbed and his son was arrested Friday in Reno County.

According to a release from the Reno County Sheriff's Office, during the early morning hours of June 2, 2023, Reno County Deputies were sent to a welfare check of Jane Stotts at her residence. 

This was initiated by her husband Larry Stotts being dropped off at the Love’s store in McPherson with stab wounds. The individual who dropped him off told Love’s employees that Larry needed medical attention and left the area. 

Once Deputies arrived at the residence on 95th Ave., contact was made with Jane Stotts and she was fine. While Deputies were on scene, the Hutchinson Police Department had been sent to a suspicious vehicle on West Second Ave. The vehicle was registered to Larry and Jane Stotts and appeared to have blood inside of it. 

The vehicle has been seized by the Reno County Sheriff's Office for processing. 

Paul Stotts, the son of Larry and Jane Stotts, has been arrested for attempted first degree murder. He was booked into jail on Friday and is currently in the Reno County Correctional Facility. 

Larry Stotts was transported to Wesley Medical Center, has been treated for his wounds and is recovering. This investigation is still ongoing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Man arrested for attempted murder Friday following stabbing

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Land Bank Board will consider a donation of land at its meeting on Tuesday.

According to agenda documents, an application to donate the lot located at 604 West 7th Ave. was submitted by Rebecca A. Hughes on May 18, 2023. 

After several phone conversations. Rebecca and Thomas G. Lucas who are the co-heirs of the estate of Steven T. Lucas and Kenneth B. Lucas wish to donate the property to the Land Bank as they both live far away from Hutchinson.

The lot has a lot of older trees. On the application they stated that they would be willing to remove trees to make the lot more desirable to the Land Bank.

Staff is not recommending action one way or the other.

The applicant will be notified of the decision of the Land Bank Board of Directors.

If the Board decides to approve the application, staff will begin to process transfer of ownership.

The Hutchinson Land Bank Board of Trustees meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Land Bank Board to consider donation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Employers added 339,000 jobs in May, according to the monthly employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday. 

Creighton University economist Ernie Goss notes that the labor market remains tight.

"Employers are having to pay up to keep workers," Goss said. "They don't want to let them go, because once you let them go, you may not get them back. Also, there still is some COVID-19 spending out there, the two stimulus packages and then the Biden inflation and deficit reduction act. All that has put money out there and encouraged individuals to not be in the workforce. They don't show up in unemployment, but they don't show up in employment, either."

The Federal Reserve meets in less than two weeks to decide whether to raise interest rates again or to pause.

"I expect them to move to the sidelines on June 13 and 14 when they meet again," Goss said. "I still expect a rate hike later in their meetings ahead. I think this is just one pause. We'll see more rate hikes. I expect the prime interest rate, which is now eight and a quarter to move close to nine percentage points. That, of course, is going to slow the economy down."

Goss sees inflation as something that still may need a little slowing.

"Inflation right now is running at least double what the Federal Reserve wants it to," Goss said. "The Federal Reserve's target is two percent. We're more than double that, in terms of the U.S. We also see it in our survey region. This, of course, is wholesale inflation here. It's still running too high. The supply managers, when they looked ahead, they did see a decline. They expect a decline in wholesale inflation."

The overall shortage of workers has caused inventories among Kansas supply managers in particular to be down, as they need people to make the items to have them in reserve.&nbsp;Kansas Business Conditions Index for May dropped to 43.1 from April’s 49.7. Anything below 50 is below growth neutral.

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Goss: Even with unemployment up, labor market still tight

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;HEELO Inc.’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration will run from Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18, and there will be plenty of activities that weekend. &nbsp;

On Friday, the Juneteenth Blood Drive will take place at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on 600 E. 11th Ave.  at Hutchinson Community College. The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m. &nbsp;

Then on Saturday, June 17, Hutchinson Mayor Jon Richardson will read the 2023 Juneteenth Proclamation at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, following a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;

After the proclamation, the Juneteenth 3-Point Shoot Out and three-on-three Basketball Tournament will take place at the Journey Mennonite Church. &nbsp;

Free registration will start at 10:30 a.m., and the tournament will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trophies will be awarded. &nbsp;

Journey Mennonite Church is located at 808 S. Poplar St. in South Hutchinson. &nbsp;

The Juneteenth Celebration will continue Sunday with a Motorcycle Ride that will start at&nbsp;Hutchinson Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel and Crematory is located at 300 E. 30th Ave. &nbsp;

The lineup will start at 10:30 a.m., and the destination will be the Home Builder Shelter at Carey Park located at 2 Emerson Loop. &nbsp;

For more information about the motorcycle ride, contact Rev. Charles Crumble at (620) 899-9012. &nbsp;

Shortly after the motorcyles arrive at Carey Park, people can enjoy the Juneteenth Community Picnic. &nbsp;

The theme is “Family Reunion.” People are invited to wear their favorite family reunion-themed shirts. &nbsp;

There will be kid and family friendly activities, vendors, free food, and live music provided by Hutch Clique. There will also be a domino and spades table. &nbsp;

Additionally, the Salt City Cruisers Car Club will host a car show. &nbsp;

The Juneteenth Community Picnic will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information about the 2023 Community Juneteenth Celebration, contact Shontina R. Tipton at (620) 833-4244 or at <a href="mailto:heeloinc22@outlook.com">heeloinc22@outlook.com</a>.

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Heelo Inc. Juneteenth celebration scheduled

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton announced on June 2, that staff at Greenwood and Restlawn cemeteries will begin their annual post-Memorial Day cleanup on Tuesday, June 13.

 Any temporary decorations left on gravesites will be discarded. 

Anyone with decorations they would like to keep, are asked to remove them by June 12. This does not include flowers in permanent vases.

For questions, please call the cemetery office at (316) 284-6082.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Post-Memorial cemetery clean-up in Newton upcoming

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Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

6/4/2023 3:03 AM-Mandy	Renne Williams-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 3.5g to &lt; 100g

6/3/2023 11:08 PM-David	Larry Mendoza-Public Intoxication (KSA 08-1543)

6/3/2023 8:29 PM-James	Rodney Forgay-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+

6/3/2023 5:24 PM-Seth	Jamison Ward-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

6/3/2023 2:56 PM-Amity	Rose Cardenas-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

6/3/2023 1:14 PM-Demetrius	Lee Vansyckle Jr.-Failure to Appear

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RENO COUNTY —&nbsp; Reno County Public Works announced Friday that 95th Avenue between Huntsville Road and Langdon Road will be closed to all through traffic beginning Monday, June 5th through Thursday, June 8th, 2023, for crossroad pipe replacement.

If you have questions about this or any other Reno County Public Works project, call Director Don Brittain at 620-694-2976.

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95th closed starting Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said the consequences for not passing a debt ceiling increase were just too much to bear, so Congress did the right thing in putting a deal on President Biden's desk.

"I would have held my nose and voted yes," Goss said. "The options were not good. The option that would have taken place had they not accepted that bill, you would have, Social Security payments would be delayed, delayed payments to veterans, other things. It would weaken the standing of the U.S. dollar in the global market. That's not a good thing."

More Democrats actually voted for the deal than Republicans in the House.

"President Biden did have to give in on some issues, but not enough," Goss said. "We're going to still see spending growing at unparalleled paces. The debt is going to continue to grow. It will probably grow from currently $32 to $33 trillion, that's with a T, up to $34 trillion. We'll probably have a deficit this year approaching $2 trillion."

Living within government's means, however? Not exactly the current strong suit of Congress, according to Goss.

"One thing that Republicans and Democrats seem to agree on is more spending," Goss said. "The difference is on the tax side. What happens is the Democrats want to increase taxes to eliminate some of the deficit and debt and the Republicans just want to cut spending. Of course, that doesn't work. What happens, of course, is the debt grows, as it has, it's grown significantly since COVID-19. We're talking about growing from $24 trillion to now $32 to $33 trillion, just since the beginning of the pandemic."

President Biden is expected to sign the deal and speak about it Saturday.

Goss: Spending growing at 'unparalleled paces'

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

6/3/2023 12:33 AM-David	Darrell Keller-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance

6/2/2023 9:05 PM-Audra	Lynn Legron-Viol protection order; Abuse order

6/2/2023 8:20 PM-Jeremia	Dean Palmer-Failure to Appear

6/2/2023 7:49 PM-Austin	James Vanatta-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

6/2/2023 7:18 PM-Scott	Alan Byers-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner

6/2/2023 6:14 PM-Tyron	Tate Adair-Probation Violation

6/2/2023 4:26 PM-Paul	Lee Stotts-Murder in 1st degree; Intentional/premeditated

6/2/2023 3:20 PM-Uriah	Vincent Ballard-Failure to Appear

6/2/2023 2:09 PM-David	Austin Bevilacqua-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

6/2/2023 1:01 PM-Logan	Lamar Myers-Probation Violation; Failure to Appear

6/2/2023 8:11 AM-Raquel	Angelique Rodriguez-Viol protection order; Abuse order

6/2/2023 8:10 AM-Bryce	Marquell Jones-Probation Violation

6/2/2023 7:21 AM-Zachary	Lynn Stinson-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The South Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to hire Jeff Schenk to be the next city administrator at Friday night’s special meeting.

Schenk brings more than 15 years of public sector experience to the role, having most recently served as the interim director of engineering for the City of Hutchinson.&nbsp; 

Schenk managed over $25 million in capital improvement projects each year with the City of Hutchinson and has been intimately involved with the Woodie Seat bridge replacement project.

“He was our unanimous pick because he possesses a unique blend of skills, relevant infrastructure experience, and solid relationships within the region,” stated Mayor Brian Garretson. “His strengths align perfectly with our current needs, and we are confident that he will build on the successes we have enjoyed over the last couple of years.”

Schenk will take the helm of an organization with considerable financial strength thanks to the leadership of the governing body. Fund balances are at all-time highs, as is <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/7c304801-88ec-4408-894b-9095c34ad8f9">South Hutchinson's bond rating, which has been upgraded twice over the last year</a>.

South Hutchinson is preparing to make significant investments in its infrastructure. This includes street improvements and wastewater plant upgrades to meet state mandated regulatory requirements.

“I am confident that I will be able to use my knowledge and skills to save tax dollars on these expensive projects,” said Schenk, who lives in South Hutchinson. “I am committed to this community, and I will ensure that our resources are deployed effectively and efficiently to maximize value.”

Schenk’s first day will be Monday, June 5th. He previously served as an appointed member of the South Hutchinson city council and resigned that position officially on Friday.

Schenk named South Hutchinson city administrator

Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums, pitting Nevada's powerful tourism industry and labor unions against some progressive groups raising concerns about ceding tax revenue when services such as public schools are funded below the national average. Proponents say the proposal could create new jobs, increase the state's general revenue and further diversify the city's casino and gaming-based economy — all without raising taxes. But skeptics warn that's a tried-again argument with empty promises, citing growing evidence that minimal dollars generated from the new stadium would not otherwise be spent among nearby resorts and restaurants.

Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Adin Hill made a remarkable stick save among his 33 stops in net. Original Knights players Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore and captain Mark Stone also scored on Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky. Stone's insurance goal late in the third was reviewed for a high stick and upheld. The Panthers lost the series opener for the first time since the first round against Boston.

Vegas goalie Adin Hill makes highlight-reel stick save in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adin Hill made perhaps the save of the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Vegas Golden Knights goaltender reached back and extended his stick to keep Florida's Nick Cousin from scoring. Hill got his blade in front of the puck just in time early in the second period to keep the score tied. The heroics by the journeyman goalie-turned-starter was reminiscent of the stop made by Washington's Braden Holtby in Game 2 of the 2018 final in Vegas that became known as the save after the Capitals won the Cup. Hill's save even happened at the same end of the ice.

Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media to "breathe." The Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Maurice's Florida team rallied from a 3-1 series deficit in the first round to beat the Presidents' Trophy-winning Boston Bruins. He knows it's way too early to hand the Stanley Cup to the Golden Knights. Game 2 is Monday in Las Vegas.

Yankees' Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catch

LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch in the eighth inning. Judge might have saved a run for the Yankees with his sprinting catch on J.D. Martinez's liner into the right field corner. The AL MVP made the catch an instant before running into the bullpen door, which came partly open when he hit it. Judge hung onto the ball, and Max Muncy tagged up and advanced to second for the Dodgers, who trailed 5-3.

Heat looking to get to the line more, while Nuggets vow to be better in Game 2

DENVER (AP) — For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver's 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn't a problem. Not shooting from the foul line 15 feet away from the rim was. The Heat made NBA history by shooting only two free throws in Game 1 as Denver struck first in the title series with a 104-93 win. It was the fewest free throw attempts ever by a team in a playoff game and makes one of the adjustments for Game 2 on Sunday simple to forecast: Expect Miami to go into attack mode. But the Nuggets say they can get much better as well.

Coco Gauff, 19, comes back to beat Russia's Mirra Andreeva, 16, at the French Open

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff has won an all-teen showdown to reach the fourth round of the French Open. Gauff is a 19-year-old American who beat 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday at Roland Garros. Gauff was the runner-up to Iga Swiatek in Paris a year ago. They could meet this time in the quarterfinals. But both need to win one match apiece first. Swiatek continued her powerful run through the bracket with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Wang Xinyu. Swiatek has won four of her six sets so far by a 6-0 score. Men advancing Saturday included 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud and No. 6 seed Holger Rune.

McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy didn't look like he was going anywhere at the Memorial until he wound up with a share of the lead. That's how tough it was at Muirfield Village. McIlroy had a 70 and was tied with Si Woo Kim and David Lipsky. That leads to a Sunday that figures to be wide open. There are 22 players separated by three shots. That includes Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay. They helped everyone's cause by making triple bogeys at various points in their rounds. Nine of those 22 players in the mix have never won on the PGA Tour.

Spectacular debut: Rose Zhang shoots 66 to take lead into Mizuho Americas Open finale

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang moved into position to win in her professional debut, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americans Open. The former Stanford star had six birdies in a bogey-free round on a raw, overcast day at Liberty National in jumping to the top of the leaderboard. It's nothing new for the 20-year-old from California who won 12 of 20 events in her two years in college, with many viewing it as a sign of things to come. Cheyenne Knight, Atthaya Thitikul and Aditi Ashok were tied for second.

Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman says the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a long-term home. The future of the Coyotes is now a major question as they go into a second season playing at a 5,000-seat college rink on Arizona State's campus. At the other end of the spectrum are the Ottawa Senators who are close to being sold for what Bettman expects will be around a billion dollars. Bettman says the sale process is close to being done.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

Final tie	New England	0	New York City FC	0	

Final tie	Sporting Kansas City	1	Vancouver	1	

📢📰  Sports Headlines for Sunday

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Wizards (5-2) returned to Friends University for the first day of a two-game homestand Saturday.

Wichita jumped out to an 8-2 advantage before the Program Select Missouri Bulldogs (0-3) took a brief 9-8 lead.

A Parker Austin swat on defense led to his layup on the offensive end.&nbsp;

Kaelon Gary's three with 5:45 left in the first quarter put Wichita up 15-11 and the Wizards never looked back.&nbsp;

The Wizards used 14 Kaelon Gary points, 13 from Parker Austin and 12 from Jeremiah May to take a 53-43 halftime lead.

That lead swelled to 20 after three quarters.&nbsp;

With a little under six minutes remaining in the contest, the Wizards went up 91-66 and made the curtain call for starters.&nbsp;

May led the Wizards with 25 points, while Gary provided an 18-point, 15-rebound double-double.&nbsp;

Curtis Profit Junior dropped 13 points and pulled down 12 boards.&nbsp;

The Wizards shot 43% from the field, but just 19% from deep.

Robert Galvin led the Bulldogs with 33 points.

Program Select Missouri shot just 30% from the field and a mere 15% from distance.&nbsp;

The Wizards return home Sunday, June 4, to take on the Fort Riley Big Red One.&nbsp;

Doors open at 1, tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in the Garvey Center on the Friends University campus.

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🏀 Wizards wallop Bulldogs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted Colorado’s five-run first inning and the Rockies hung on for a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Matt Carasiti (1-0) earned the win with 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Austin Gomber, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings. Justin Lawrence recorded four outs for his second save.

“To win a game like that, when you go to the bullpen in the third inning, you need your relievers to all step up,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They all did a nice job.”

Carasiti’s win was his first since Aug. 19, 2016, his only other major league victory.

“Honestly, I didn’t even really realize it,” Carasiti said. “But, it does feel good. It means a lot, helping the team win.”

The Rockies’ first three hitters reached safely in the first, with Charlie Blackmon — who was hit by a pitch to lead off the game — scoring on Ryan McMahon’s soft liner over shortstop. McMahon is hitting .487 (19 for 39) with 15 RBIs in his last 10 games.

Randal Grichuk’s one-out single added another run before Montero tripled down the right-field line, scoring two more. Montero scored on Brenton Doyle’s sacrifice fly for a 5-0 lead.

“That was a good inning for us,” Montero said. “We took advantage and executed when we needed to. It gave us confidence going into the rest of the game.”

“We caught a couple of breaks right off the bat,” Black said. “(Blackmon) got hit and (McMahon), sort of a soft liner, and we just kept going from there. We made contact. You put the ball in play, a lot of good things can happen.”

Royals starter Daniel Lynch (0-1) threw 38 pitches in the laborious first inning, then settled in to complete five innings. He allowed five runs, three earned, and six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk.

“Hits like that are going to happen,” Lynch said. “I tried to stay within my control and keep on attacking guys. I felt like I did that, but I put myself in a hole hitting the first guy.”

Colorado added a run in the sixth on Blackmon’s RBI hit as Kansas City reliever Josh Staumont walked three in the frame.

Nick Pratto’s third home run, a 438-foot solo shot to right, got the Royals on the board in the first. It was Pratto’s first career leadoff homer.

Bobby Witt Jr. had three singles for Kansas City but also committed a first-inning error that led to two unearned runs. He was also picked off third base ahead of Maikel Garcia’s RBI hit in the third inning which cut Colorado’s lead to 5-2.

“Bobby just tried to be too quick on the double-play ball,” Quatraro said. “I don’t know if we get (Jurickson) Profar on that.”

Drew Waters’ RBI single in the eighth made it 6-3. Salvador Perez’s two-out single in the ninth capped the scoring.

The Royals have lost 14 of 19 and are 8-23 at home.

Rockies RHP Nick Mears was reinstated from the 15-day IL and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Colorado LHP Kyle Freeland (4-6, 4.22 ERA) opposes RHP Brady Singer (3-4, 7.12) in Sunday’s series finale.

⚾ Montero’s triple in 5-run first boosts Rockies past Royals

WICHITA, KS – The Tulsa Drillers jumped on the Wind Surge early scoring five first inning runs and defeated Wichita for the third consecutive game 8-1 on Saturday.

Tulsa loaded the bases with a pair of hits and a walk and Imanol Vargas hammered a grand-slam four batters into the game and then Eddys Leonard followed with a solo home run to extend the lead to 5-0.

Emmet Sheehan faced the minimum for the first 14 hitters and pitched five and a third innings allowing one run on three hits and earned his fourth win of the season.

The Wind Surge scored their lone run in the sixth with a single from Alerick Soulaire and a two out RBI single from Brooks Lee.

The Drillers have won four of the first five games in the series.

First place Tulsa improved to the league best 34-16 record and Wichita will fall to 12 and a half games back with a record of 21-28.

NOTES: The Drillers lead the 2023 Coors Light Propeller Series eight games to three.

UPCOMING – The Wichita Wind continue the home series against the Tulsa Drillers on Sunday at&nbsp;1:05. RH David Festa vs RH Landon Knack.

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⚾ Wichita Wind Surge drilled by Drillers

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The Wichita State Shocker Summer Caravan event will visit Salt City Brewing Company on Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The event will have select Shocker coaches and staff, followed by a question-and-answer session with your Voice of the Shockers, Mike Kennedy. Fans in attendance have the chance to win Shocker door prizes, take photos with our special guests, and hear from Wichita State Athletic Director Kevin Saal.

The special guests scheduled to be in Hutchinson on Monday include head men's basketball coach Paul Mills, head men's tennis coach Darragh Glavin and head cross country coach Kirk Hunter.

You can find out more information regarding the event <a href="https://www.wichita.edu/calendar/index.php?eID=21464">here</a>.

WSU Shocker Caravan to visit Salt City on Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan.—Hutchpost.com will be the on-line site for the 2023 Hutchinson Monarchs Baseball home games this season. Hutchpost.com will video stream with live play-by-play all 20 home games throughout the Monarchs season.&nbsp; The Monarchs will open the season at Kingman on June 2nd. The 15 year Reunion Alumni Game will be played at Hobart-Detter Field on June 4th at 6:15pm. The first home game will be on June 6th vs the Wichita Black Sox at 7pm at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park.

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WICHITA, Kan.—The second quarter of the TBL Conference round 2 playoff game between the Wichita Sky Kings and the Shreveport Mavericks proved to be significant as the Sky Kings had just taken a 41-29 lead over the defending National Champion Mavericks with 4:30 to go in the quarter. After "peel the paint off the floor" pep talk by Shreveport's head coach Steve Tucker, the Mavericks responded with three long range baskets by Shreveport's&nbsp; Ta Jordon and another two point basket over the next 90 seconds made the score 43-41 Sky Kings. The momentum swing had the Mavericks only trailing by 1 at the half 48-47.

The third period was back and forth with the game tied at 77 at the end of the quarter.

Shreveport pulled away by forcing Sky King turnovers to finally hit free throws down the stretch to seal a 110-106 victory.

Game two of the best of three series will be played Sunday in Shreveport in the Gold Dome at 6pm and can be viewed on the TBLTV.tv network.

🏀 Shreveport edges Sky Kings in game 1 of 2nd round

&nbsp;KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan McMahon homered in the first inning and hit a go-ahead single in a six-run eighth to lead the Colorado Rockies over the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Friday night and stop a four-game losing streak.

Elias Díaz and Nolan Jones hit two-run doubles in the eighth, among six hits by the Rockies in the inning. McMahon has reached safely in 11 consecutive games, batting .425 (17 for 40) with five homers and 15 RBIs.

Kansas City has lost nine of 12, dropping to 17-40.

Brent Suter (4-0) allowed one hit over two scoreless innings.

Justin Lawrence struck out Jackie Bradley Jr. with the bases loaded for his second career save and first this year.

After McMahon’s first-inning homer, Lyles retired 13 of his next 15 batters. He allowed two hits over five innings, striking out eight.

Lyles has allowed runs in the first inning of 10 of 12 starts, giving up 15 runs in the first.

“He threw the ball great,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He worked the ball up and down in the zone. It was a really positive outing.”

Kansas City built a 2-1 lead on homers by Edward Olivares in the second and Drew Waters in the third. Both were off Chase Anderson, who gave up four hits in six innings.

“Obviously wish I could have a couple of pitches back,” Anderson said. “The lazy curveball to Olivares and then the first pitch to Waters weren’t great pitches.”

Brenton Doyle singled and Ezequiel Tovar doubled off Carlos Hernández (0-3) starting the eighth. Jurickson Profar tied the score with a run-scoring groundout and McMahon looped an opposite-field single into left for a 3-2 lead. Nick Wittgren relieved, and Díaz doubled on his first pitch for a three-run advantage.

“They don’t all have to be pretty. They just have to work,” McMahon said. “The guy throws really hard. Just tried to battle and put a ball in play. Honestly, it doesn’t matter how it happens, it just matters that it does happen.”

Royals LHP Amir Garrett was placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Tuesday, with left elbow valgus extension overload.

Royals RHP Jackson Kowar was recalled from Triple-A Omaha.

Colorado LHP Austin Gomber (4-4, 7.00 ERA) opposes LHP Daniel Lynch (0-0, 3.38) on Saturday.

⚾ McMahon homers, gets go-ahead hit, Rockies beat Royals

Silver says Morant not being charged with a crime won't prevent NBA penalties

DENVER (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant not being charged with a crime for twice displaying a gun on social media will not prevent the NBA from handing down more discipline, Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. Silver is preparing to announce whatever penalty is coming Morant's way for the second gun incident shortly after the end of the NBA Finals. He suspended Morant for eight games in March after the Grizzlies star held a gun in a suburban Denver nightclub while streaming himself live on Instagram. Another live stream in May, this time while sharing the front seat of a car with one of his friends, saw Morant displaying a weapon again.

Detroit Pistons announce deal with new coach Monty Williams

DETROIT (AP) — Monty Williams is taking over the Detroit Pistons. The team says it has reached an agreement with Williams to fill its coaching vacancy. Terms of the deal were not announced, but a person familiar with the situation told the AP on Wednesday night that it was a six-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced at the time. The 51-year-old Williams was fired by Phoenix on May 13, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he won the league's coach of the year honors.

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