HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will be offering free COVID-19 booster vaccinations starting Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the First United Methodist Church, 101  E. 1st Ave., across from the post office. 

Booster doses of Pfizer, Moderna and J&amp;J will be offered Monday through Friday by appointment. Flu vaccines, along with first or second doses of COVID vaccine for ages 12 and over, will also be administered at the clinic. The flu vaccine can be administered at the same time as the COVID vaccination. Appointments must be scheduled and can be scheduled online at <a href="https://forms.renogov.org/rchd/covid19-registration/">https://forms.renogov.org/rchd/covid19-registration/</a> or by calling 620-694-2900 and selecting option 6.

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. The COVID-19 vaccine is also available at Dillons, Walmart, Walgreens, The Hutchinson Clinic, and The  Medicine Shoppe.  

The COVID-19 vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. To view vaccine availability at other sites, visit <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/">https://vaccinefinder.org/</a>. For a ride to one of the vaccine sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will be offering free COVID-19 booster vaccinations starting Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the First United Methodist Church, 101 E. 1st Ave., across from the post office. Booster doses of Pfizer, Moderna and J&amp;J will be offered Monday through Friday by appointment. Flu vaccines, along with first or second doses of COVID vaccine for ages 12 and over, will also be administered at the clinic. The flu vaccine can be administered at the same time as the COVID vaccination. Appointments must be scheduled and can be scheduled online at <a href="https://forms.renogov.org/rchd/covid19-registration/">https://forms.renogov.org/rchd/covid19-registration/</a> or by calling 620-694-2900 and selecting option 6. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. The COVID-19 vaccine is also available at Dillons, Walmart, Walgreens, The Hutchinson Clinic, and The Medicine Shoppe. The COVID-19 vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. To view vaccine availability at other sites, visit <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/">https://vaccinefinder.org/</a>. For a ride to one of the vaccine sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913. <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;

Booster shot program begins Tuesday in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stan Balman, a longtime TECH artist, was honored at the 2021 InterHab PowerUp! Conference in Wichita. Each year the agency honors recipients with artwork created by the persons served by InterHab members. The art is used to honor the award recipients each year. Stan’s original painting “Red Oldsmobile” was selected as a winner in the Art Category and was received by David McCabe.&nbsp;

The PowerUp! Conference is an annual conference designed to inspire, educate, and empower professionals who support persons with disabilities. The Art &amp; Awards Ceremony recognizes the personal and professional achievements of Kansans with disabilities and celebrates exceptional professionals from across the region who are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for the persons they serve.

You can find all of Stan’s artwork online at <a href="http://www.techincartgallery.com/">www.TECHincartgallery.com</a> or at the TECH Art Gallery, which is located at 10 E. 1st Ave. in Downtown Hutchinson.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stan Balman, a longtime TECH artist, was honored at the 2021 InterHab PowerUp! Conference in Wichita. Each year the agency honors recipients with artwork created by the persons served by InterHab members. The art is used to honor the award recipients each year. Stan’s original painting “Red Oldsmobile” was selected as a winner in the Art Category and was received by David McCabe.&nbsp;The PowerUp! Conference is an annual conference designed to inspire, educate, and empower professionals who support persons with disabilities. The Art &amp; Awards Ceremony recognizes the personal and professional achievements of Kansans with disabilities and celebrates exceptional professionals from across the region who are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for the persons they serve.You can find all of Stan’s artwork online at <a href="http://www.techincartgallery.com/">www.TECHincartgallery.com</a> or at the TECH Art Gallery, which is located at 10 E. 1st Ave. in Downtown Hutchinson.<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.

TECH artist wins award

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Trinity United Methodist Church will host the next TEFAP commodity distribution on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the former Dillon Living Center, 1901 E. 23rd.&nbsp;

The program is for low-income people of all ages. Commodities are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to pre-register. You are not allowed to pick up boxes for anyone other than yourself. Please form a single line with your vehicles, making sure not to block driveways and intersections.

The TEFAP distributes about 300 boxes of food each month, helping an average of 900 residents.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Trinity United Methodist Church will host the next TEFAP commodity distribution on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the former Dillon Living Center, 1901 E. 23rd.&nbsp;The program is for low-income people of all ages. Commodities are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to pre-register. You are not allowed to pick up boxes for anyone other than yourself. Please form a single line with your vehicles, making sure not to block driveways and intersections.The TEFAP distributes about 300 boxes of food each month, helping an average of 900 residents.<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;

TEFAP distribution is Sunday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate for Reno County fell by a full percentage point in September.

According to figures released by the Kansas Department of Labor, the jobless rate in Reno County fell to 3.5%. The unemployment rate in 2020 was 5.7%.

There were 1,057 county residents out of work in September compared with 1,326 in August. It is the second straight month the jobless rate has fallen after two straight months of increases over the summer.

The state jobless rate was 3.9%, up from 3.8% in August.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate for Reno County fell by a full percentage point in September.According to figures released by the Kansas Department of Labor, the jobless rate in Reno County fell to 3.5%. The unemployment rate in 2020 was 5.7%.There were 1,057 county residents out of work in September compared with 1,326 in August. It is the second straight month the jobless rate has fallen after two straight months of increases over the summer.The state jobless rate was 3.9%, up from 3.8% in August.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Unemployment rate falls in Sept.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 School Board will continue discussion regarding the ongoing negotiations with its teachers when they meet on Monday.

The two sides are at an impasse and a mediator has been brought in to try and bring the two sides together on a new contract. The discussion will be held in executive session.&nbsp;

Also Monday, the board will discuss a COVID retention bonus for classified and administrative staff. If approved the funds would be paid out of the contingency funds reserve. The funds were set aside during the 2021-22 budget process.

And the board will go into a study session to discuss the district's goals and how they are moving along to meet them. Monday’s meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the USD 308 administration center at 1520 N. Plum.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 School Board will continue discussion regarding the ongoing negotiations with its teachers when they meet on Monday.The two sides are at an impasse and a mediator has been brought in to try and bring the two sides together on a new contract. The discussion will be held in executive session.&nbsp;Also Monday, the board will discuss a COVID retention bonus for classified and administrative staff. If approved the funds would be paid out of the contingency funds reserve. The funds were set aside during the 2021-22 budget process.And the board will go into a study session to discuss the district's goals and how they are moving along to meet them. Monday’s meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the USD 308 administration center at 1520 N. Plum.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 308 School Board to discuss contract negotiations Monday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
On October 30, 2021 the Reno County Museum is hosting a late-night ghost hunt and live stream with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society. 

"The live stream part, that's a pretty new aspect," said Katie Broker with the museum. "We've done it the past couple of years. If you can't come and participate in person, feel free to join us online on social media. We're going to stream over several platforms, including Facebook and Youtube. You can help us in this ghost hunt. You will be able to see parts of the museum that we wouldn't normally show."

Because of those limited size spaces in the normally not public parts of the museum, you need to get your reservation in right away.

"It's starting to fill up pretty quickly as we get closer to the event," Broker said. "Our limit is 25 people in person, because of the space issues."

You must be 16 or older to attend, under 18 must have a parent or guardian, and tickets are $45.

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HUTCHINSON,
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On October 30, 2021 the Reno County Museum is hosting a late-night ghost hunt and live stream with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society. "The live stream part, that's a pretty new aspect," said Katie Broker with the museum. "We've done it the past couple of years. If you can't come and participate in person, feel free to join us online on social media. We're going to stream over several platforms, including Facebook and Youtube. You can help us in this ghost hunt. You will be able to see parts of the museum that we wouldn't normally show."Because of those limited size spaces in the normally not public parts of the museum, you need to get your reservation in right away."It's starting to fill up pretty quickly as we get closer to the event," Broker said. "Our limit is 25 people in person, because of the space issues."You must be 16 or older to attend, under 18 must have a parent or guardian, and tickets are $45.

Ghost hunt and live stream at museum Oct. 30


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Angela Frohlich Phipps told Hutch Post the new Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system lets doctors be more precise in their cuts than they can be with their own hands.

"The physician is controlling the arms of the robot," Frohlich Phipps said. "They attach different instrumentation to it. It's the movements and manipulation of the provider from the console."

There are certain surgeries that lend themselves more readily to robotic work.

"Lap Nissens, resections, things of that nature," Frohlich Phipps said. "When we use the Xi, we have a greater reach, greater mobility and decreased blood loss and increased accuracy."

The Xi is a key to the hospital's long-term planning.

"We can do three procedures a day on the Xi, just because of the duration of set up and tear down," Frohlich Phipps said. "We are currently renovating a larger OR suite to house it, which will be its final destination."

The new system also has the ability to customize settings to each physician, as well.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Angela Frohlich Phipps told Hutch Post the new Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system lets doctors be more precise in their cuts than they can be with their own hands."The physician is controlling the arms of the robot," Frohlich Phipps said. "They attach different instrumentation to it. It's the movements and manipulation of the provider from the console."There are certain surgeries that lend themselves more readily to robotic work."Lap Nissens, resections, things of that nature," Frohlich Phipps said. "When we use the Xi, we have a greater reach, greater mobility and decreased blood loss and increased accuracy."The Xi is a key to the hospital's long-term planning."We can do three procedures a day on the Xi, just because of the duration of set up and tear down," Frohlich Phipps said. "We are currently renovating a larger OR suite to house it, which will be its final destination."The new system also has the ability to customize settings to each physician, as well.

New robotic surgical system in use at HRMC

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Mixed economic news both locally and internationally, plus more from Hutch Post.

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October 22, 2021 Morning News

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Supply chain issues are forcing Siemens Gamesa to implement a rolling furlough through the Hutchinson nacelle plant.&nbsp;

Company spokesperson Myca Welch says the furloughs are underway and will continue through December.

The company had to furlough 200 workers in April of 2020 when the pandemic was putting a severe break in the supply chain from overseas. The furloughs were short-lived, however, and most workers were back at their jobs by the end of April.

Welch says the company strategy is to have employees work 50 percent of the weekly hours and utilize the Kansas Shared Work Program which allows employees to collect a portion of available unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced work hours. 

Welch also said that with the additional deterioration in the global supply chain, especially the unprecedented congestion at the West Coast ports, the company has been forced to cut some full weeks of production this month.&nbsp; Welch also said that the company will be under reduced work hours through December (as originally planned) but will need to adjust week to week based on the supply chain.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Supply chain issues are forcing Siemens Gamesa to implement a rolling furlough through the Hutchinson nacelle plant.&nbsp;Company spokesperson Myca Welch says the furloughs are underway and will continue through December.The company had to furlough 200 workers in April of 2020 when the pandemic was putting a severe break in the supply chain from overseas. The furloughs were short-lived, however, and most workers were back at their jobs by the end of April.Welch says the company strategy is to have employees work 50 percent of the weekly hours and utilize the Kansas Shared Work Program which allows employees to collect a portion of available unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced work hours. Welch also said that with the additional deterioration in the global supply chain, especially the unprecedented congestion at the West Coast ports, the company has been forced to cut some full weeks of production this month.&nbsp; Welch also said that the company will be under reduced work hours through December (as originally planned) but will need to adjust week to week based on the supply chain.<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;

Siemens Gamesa implements rolling furloughs at Hutchinson facility

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superior Boiler is still looking for workers. The company will hold a hiring day Friday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Superior offices at 3524 E. 4th Avenue.

Superior says they have eight open positions for welders, seven spots open for assembly work, one electrical engineer and electrical assembly position, and one spot in the sales department. There is also an opening for quality control and shipping and receiving.&nbsp;

Potential employees should come ready with a resume and be willing to undergo training if offered a position.&nbsp;

Superior recently expanded their facilities by moving their water tube boiler division to Hutchinson from Richmond Virginia.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Superior Boiler is still looking for workers. The company will hold a hiring day Friday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Superior offices at 3524 E. 4th Avenue.Superior says they have eight open positions for welders, seven spots open for assembly work, one electrical engineer and electrical assembly position, and one spot in the sales department. There is also an opening for quality control and shipping and receiving.&nbsp;Potential employees should come ready with a resume and be willing to undergo training if offered a position.&nbsp;Superior recently expanded their facilities by moving their water tube boiler division to Hutchinson from Richmond Virginia.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Superior holding hiring event

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Small town businesses and industry, including those in Hutchinson, are keeping a close eye on the vaccination mandate put in place by the Biden Administration.

Dan Naccarato, business professor for Hutchinson Community College, says the mandate will have a very negative impact on area businesses and industry.

“It’s another problem for business managers to deal with all across the country,” Naccarato said. “There’s three things in common right now that we're seeing . . . businesses can’t find enough people to hire to fill vacant positions . . . they’re struggling on certain items to be supplied with and they're getting shortages because of the supply chain problem, and number three, costs are going up.”

Naccarato says he expects to see mixed reaction to the mandate, but some will have no choice.

“I think some companies will push back and some companies will try to comply,” Naccarato said. “Because the pressure is if you’re doing any business with any government agency and the executive branch of the federal government is saying either implement a mandate for vaccination or lose your government contract, it catches the company in a tough position.”

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says he plans to fight the mandate.

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 </figure>By ROD ZOOKHutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Small town businesses and industry, including those in Hutchinson, are keeping a close eye on the vaccination mandate put in place by the Biden Administration.Dan Naccarato, business professor for Hutchinson Community College, says the mandate will have a very negative impact on area businesses and industry.“It’s another problem for business managers to deal with all across the country,” Naccarato said. “There’s three things in common right now that we're seeing . . . businesses can’t find enough people to hire to fill vacant positions . . . they’re struggling on certain items to be supplied with and they're getting shortages because of the supply chain problem, and number three, costs are going up.”Naccarato says he expects to see mixed reaction to the mandate, but some will have no choice.“I think some companies will push back and some companies will try to comply,” Naccarato said. “Because the pressure is if you’re doing any business with any government agency and the executive branch of the federal government is saying either implement a mandate for vaccination or lose your government contract, it catches the company in a tough position.”Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says he plans to fight the mandate.<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;

Prof: Small town industry will be hurt by mandate

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Many changes were a part of the 1960s, including a new home for Hutchinson High School, air passenger service in Hutchinson and the start of what is now one of the premier museums in the United States. Read more Sunday morning.

We invite you to help us with this trip down memory lane. If you have specific memories of our city or county's growth&nbsp;since the 1960s, or have photos you'd like to share, send them to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HutchPost@eagleradio.net">HutchPost@eagleradio.net</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Celebrate 150 years of Hutchinson and Reno County with The Decades: a 15-part series with a new decade released each Sunday morning. Follow the links below to catch up on the latest edition.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/239f71e3-58f9-4107-b657-04ace0aba6e5">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1870s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4523eb41-6726-4b1d-8ef5-54dedbe74d38">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1880s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/aed5c227-5456-4c86-b4e0-2da58b625d79">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1890s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/cbb05344-de8a-41cb-bc81-4f2b031d0e3e">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1900s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3a46367b-74cf-45f8-908a-80df2eba6230">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1910s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8b97ee4d-1ff3-4093-b15d-fc874c77ddff">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1920s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/d7ef87fc-b259-4f19-b2b4-1bbc1753e021">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1930s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/52bb60af-ca6a-4d7a-b83f-07d4ed8d7dbf">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1940s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/33c24264-80cf-4c26-9e21-65fc137ca86e">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1950s</a>

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Many changes were a part of the 1960s, including a new home for Hutchinson High School, air passenger service in Hutchinson and the start of what is now one of the premier museums in the United States. Read more Sunday morning.We invite you to help us with this trip down memory lane. If you have specific memories of our city or county's growth&nbsp;since the 1960s, or have photos you'd like to share, send them to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HutchPost@eagleradio.net">HutchPost@eagleradio.net</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrate 150 years of Hutchinson and Reno County with The Decades: a 15-part series with a new decade released each Sunday morning. Follow the links below to catch up on the latest edition.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/239f71e3-58f9-4107-b657-04ace0aba6e5">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1870s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/4523eb41-6726-4b1d-8ef5-54dedbe74d38">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1880s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/aed5c227-5456-4c86-b4e0-2da58b625d79">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1890s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/cbb05344-de8a-41cb-bc81-4f2b031d0e3e">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1900s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3a46367b-74cf-45f8-908a-80df2eba6230">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1910s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8b97ee4d-1ff3-4093-b15d-fc874c77ddff">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1920s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/d7ef87fc-b259-4f19-b2b4-1bbc1753e021">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1930s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/52bb60af-ca6a-4d7a-b83f-07d4ed8d7dbf">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1940s</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/33c24264-80cf-4c26-9e21-65fc137ca86e">CLICK HERE FOR THE 1950s</a>The Decades are brought to you by: <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfc.com/">Hutchinson Funeral Chapel</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rothefloors/">Rothe Family Flooring</a> <a href="https://www.hutchpl.org/">Hutchinson Public Library</a><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.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Dr. Robert Fleming, cardiothoracic surgeon with Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, went into further detail Thursday on which patients would benefit from the new Impella 5.5 heart pump being used at Hutchinson Regional.

"If their heart's ability to pump blood is roughly 20% of normal, you might consider putting this on," Fleming said. "Also, a group of patients, you can look at this as either a bridge to recovery of the heart or a bridge to transplantation."

This new pump can do as much blood as a body has.

"The last patient we did, she came to us with such a poorly functioning heart that I placed the device in preparation for doing bypass surgery," Fleming said. "Without some support, we might not get her out of the operating room alive. The other scenario would be a case in the operating room that you don't expect to have trouble with, but you do."

In that case, the pump would be placed to allow the heart to heal, with the intent of removal in days or weeks as the patient's condition improves.

"It's people who have had a massive heart attack or have cardiomyopathy, where their heart muscle simply is weakened by a virus, or something else," Fleming said. 

The pump is so small that they can put it in through an artery in such a way that they don't have to crack the chest open to put it in. The first procedure in Hutchinson was performed October 1.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Dr. Robert Fleming, cardiothoracic surgeon with Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, went into further detail Thursday on which patients would benefit from the new Impella 5.5 heart pump being used at Hutchinson Regional."If their heart's ability to pump blood is roughly 20% of normal, you might consider putting this on," Fleming said. "Also, a group of patients, you can look at this as either a bridge to recovery of the heart or a bridge to transplantation."This new pump can do as much blood as a body has."The last patient we did, she came to us with such a poorly functioning heart that I placed the device in preparation for doing bypass surgery," Fleming said. "Without some support, we might not get her out of the operating room alive. The other scenario would be a case in the operating room that you don't expect to have trouble with, but you do."In that case, the pump would be placed to allow the heart to heal, with the intent of removal in days or weeks as the patient's condition improves."It's people who have had a massive heart attack or have cardiomyopathy, where their heart muscle simply is weakened by a virus, or something else," Fleming said. The pump is so small that they can put it in through an artery in such a way that they don't have to crack the chest open to put it in. The first procedure in Hutchinson was performed October 1.

Impella pump procedure details told


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Gas prices continue to rise here in Reno County, in Kansas and across the country.

"Reno County is at $3.04 a gallon on average, that's three cents less than the statewide average of $3.07," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "If there is some silver lining here, Kansas is the sixth-lowest gas price in the nation."

As it has been throughout this increase, it's driven by crude oil market prices.

"The WTI crude futures prices right now are over $82 a barrel," Steward said. "When we look at where we were in August, those prices were in the low 60s."

There's no way to know if any end is in sight.

"It's hard to predict all the market factors and competitive issues and those crude oil producers having an impact on where we are with those prices," Steward said.

There is also concern that heating oil prices being elevated for the winter months could continue to give overall support to the market.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Gas prices continue to rise here in Reno County, in Kansas and across the country."Reno County is at $3.04 a gallon on average, that's three cents less than the statewide average of $3.07," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "If there is some silver lining here, Kansas is the sixth-lowest gas price in the nation."As it has been throughout this increase, it's driven by crude oil market prices."The WTI crude futures prices right now are over $82 a barrel," Steward said. "When we look at where we were in August, those prices were in the low 60s."There's no way to know if any end is in sight."It's hard to predict all the market factors and competitive issues and those crude oil producers having an impact on where we are with those prices," Steward said.There is also concern that heating oil prices being elevated for the winter months could continue to give overall support to the market.

Gas prices continue climb

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Union Pacific Corporation kicked off the latest round of earnings reports for the area with its third quarter numbers.

The nation's largest railroad reported third quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.57 per diluted share. This compares to $1.4 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2020.

The railroad was able to navigate through the global supply chain disruptions, a major bridge outage, and additional weather events to produce a strong quarter.

Operating revenue was $5.6 billion, up 13% although car loadings were flat for the quarter.

UP operates about 25 trains per day through Reno County and is currently finishing up a major siding extension project at Whiteside. The railroad has the fourth highest valuation in the county.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Union Pacific Corporation kicked off the latest round of earnings reports for the area with its third quarter numbers.The nation's largest railroad reported third quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.57 per diluted share. This compares to $1.4 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2020.The railroad was able to navigate through the global supply chain disruptions, a major bridge outage, and additional weather events to produce a strong quarter.Operating revenue was $5.6 billion, up 13% although car loadings were flat for the quarter.UP operates about 25 trains per day through Reno County and is currently finishing up a major siding extension project at Whiteside. The railroad has the fourth highest valuation in the county.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Union Pacific posts positive third quarter


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The weighted enrollment numbers for Hutchinson USD 308 will actually have a positive impact on the school district's budget.

"Our overall weighted enrollment, where you get to count things like at-risk and transportation and ESOL and those kinds of things, vocational, bilingual, everything but special ed, we were actually up 85 and so our weighted enrollment is 5965, up from 5879."

Actual enrollment was down fewer than ten students.

"With the weighted enrollment being up, you know, eighty plus or eighty-five, you take that times the $4706 per pupil, we look to generate about $400,000 in additional funds in this year's budget."

Because of the challenges all entities are having with hiring, though, that may not actually mean more people to teach those kids.

"We've been trying to use some ESSER funding to hire additional instructional support staff to help get our kids caught up from the pandemic," Folks said. "The labor market is such that it's been very difficult, almost impossible to hire additional staff and so, the point is, those additional dollars might not translate to additional staff."

The additional revenue could strengthen the position of the staff in its bargaining with the school board when a mediator comes to work out a deal between the sides October 27.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The weighted enrollment numbers for Hutchinson USD 308 will actually have a positive impact on the school district's budget."Our overall weighted enrollment, where you get to count things like at-risk and transportation and ESOL and those kinds of things, vocational, bilingual, everything but special ed, we were actually up 85 and so our weighted enrollment is 5965, up from 5879."Actual enrollment was down fewer than ten students."With the weighted enrollment being up, you know, eighty plus or eighty-five, you take that times the $4706 per pupil, we look to generate about $400,000 in additional funds in this year's budget."Because of the challenges all entities are having with hiring, though, that may not actually mean more people to teach those kids."We've been trying to use some ESSER funding to hire additional instructional support staff to help get our kids caught up from the pandemic," Folks said. "The labor market is such that it's been very difficult, almost impossible to hire additional staff and so, the point is, those additional dollars might not translate to additional staff."The additional revenue could strengthen the position of the staff in its bargaining with the school board when a mediator comes to work out a deal between the sides October 27.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said they are still waiting on the final wording of the vaccination regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration before they can challenge them.

"We're watching that eagle-eyed, every day," Schmidt said. "We expect it's going to be published soon. That's based on a number of reports out of Washington. We know that the regulation, the rule, has been sent from OSHA over to OMB, that's the Office of Management and Budget, which ordinarily is the last stop before it becomes published in the federal register."

Legal experts think it will be sometime this month.

"We are in constant communication with other states that are like-minded," Schmidt said. "We'll be challenging it. When I say, as soon, I'm using litigation time, it could be several days, but we're going to get in there and challenge it."

His office is already looking at other related policy that is also in place.

"There are other mandates in place and we're taking a hard look at them," Schmidt said. "The federal contractor mandate, for example. It's caused so much disruption in Wichita and elsewhere, so there's a lot of uncertainty right now, but we're doing our darnedest and we're stepping up and fighting it."

Some private employers are already making the decision to mandate vaccines ahead of the OSHA rule.

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 </figure>By NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said they are still waiting on the final wording of the vaccination regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration before they can challenge them."We're watching that eagle-eyed, every day," Schmidt said. "We expect it's going to be published soon. That's based on a number of reports out of Washington. We know that the regulation, the rule, has been sent from OSHA over to OMB, that's the Office of Management and Budget, which ordinarily is the last stop before it becomes published in the federal register."Legal experts think it will be sometime this month."We are in constant communication with other states that are like-minded," Schmidt said. "We'll be challenging it. When I say, as soon, I'm using litigation time, it could be several days, but we're going to get in there and challenge it."His office is already looking at other related policy that is also in place."There are other mandates in place and we're taking a hard look at them," Schmidt said. "The federal contractor mandate, for example. It's caused so much disruption in Wichita and elsewhere, so there's a lot of uncertainty right now, but we're doing our darnedest and we're stepping up and fighting it."Some private employers are already making the decision to mandate vaccines ahead of the OSHA rule.

Schmidt: Still waiting on final language before challenging OSHA rule


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Reno County has crossed the 65% number if you add together the overall case count since the beginning of the pandemic and the number of people vaccinated.

According to Wednesday's case count dashboard, there have been 10,338 cases thus far and 30,302 people have gotten at least one shot. Those two numbers together are 40,640 of 62,450 or just over 65%. 

The actual number of people with some type of immunity is likely slightly different than that, because some people are both vaccinated and had COVID-19 and some people got COVID-19 and were never ill enough to even be diagnosed.

The active case count number continues to drop. It is at 306 cases as of Wednesday. It's been about two months since numbers have been this low. 

Of the 10,032 resolved cases, there have been 163 deaths, for a just over 1.6% death rate.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Reno County has crossed the 65% number if you add together the overall case count since the beginning of the pandemic and the number of people vaccinated.According to Wednesday's case count dashboard, there have been 10,338 cases thus far and 30,302 people have gotten at least one shot. Those two numbers together are 40,640 of 62,450 or just over 65%. The actual number of people with some type of immunity is likely slightly different than that, because some people are both vaccinated and had COVID-19 and some people got COVID-19 and were never ill enough to even be diagnosed.The active case count number continues to drop. It is at 306 cases as of Wednesday. It's been about two months since numbers have been this low. Of the 10,032 resolved cases, there have been 163 deaths, for a just over 1.6% death rate.

Cases continue downward trend, almost two-thirds either vaccinated or already infected

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Honor Flight will host a veterans appreciation event on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge at 1401 E. 1st Ave.

The dinner will consist of chili dogs, pulled pork and cinnamon rolls. Veterans eat for free. The night will include a 50/50 raffle and an auction to help raise funds for the Honor Flight program.

The Kansas Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization that works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all-expenses paid trip of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;

The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas Honor Flight will host a veterans appreciation event on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge at 1401 E. 1st Ave.The dinner will consist of chili dogs, pulled pork and cinnamon rolls. Veterans eat for free. The night will include a 50/50 raffle and an auction to help raise funds for the Honor Flight program.The Kansas Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization that works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all-expenses paid trip of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans.&nbsp;<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;

Honor Flight dinner Nov. 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — First District Congressman Tracey Mann spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the memory of Fr. Emil Kapaun and ask his colleagues to support his bill to designate the post office in Herrington, Kansas, as the "Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building."

"Father Emil Kapaun was a man of God who served Jesus and his country honorably," Rep. Mann said. "The young farm boy became a priest at 24 years old and later a U.S. Military chaplain,” Mann said. “He received a Bronze Star and a Medal of Honor for his valor during the Korean War, where he saved the lives of his comrades with complete disregard for his own safety. Father Kapaun truly lived the life of a servant leader. I look forward to this bill's swift passage in the U.S. Senate to commemorate the life of a great Kansan and American hero."

H.R. 2044 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today and will be sent to the U.S. Senate for final passage.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON, D.C. — First District Congressman Tracey Mann spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the memory of Fr. Emil Kapaun and ask his colleagues to support his bill to designate the post office in Herrington, Kansas, as the "Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building.""Father Emil Kapaun was a man of God who served Jesus and his country honorably," Rep. Mann said. "The young farm boy became a priest at 24 years old and later a U.S. Military chaplain,” Mann said. “He received a Bronze Star and a Medal of Honor for his valor during the Korean War, where he saved the lives of his comrades with complete disregard for his own safety. Father Kapaun truly lived the life of a servant leader. I look forward to this bill's swift passage in the U.S. Senate to commemorate the life of a great Kansan and American hero."H.R. 2044 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today and will be sent to the U.S. Senate for final passage.<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;

Congressman Mann speaks on floor about honoring Emil Kapaun


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Fire Chief from the Calgary, Alberta Fire Department in Canada presented the Hutchinson Fire Department with their plaque for international accreditation virtually at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer was justifiably proud of his team at the end of a four year process.

"It's a great honor to lead this team," said Beer. "I'll put it bluntly, you guys have got one hell of a fire department in this town." 

Chief Steve Dongworth noted that there are around 300 agencies in the world that are accredited.

"It's something that not a lot of agencies are willing to measure themselves against," Dongworth said. "It's a peer-based continuous improvement model where it's a lot of work. The work of preparing your documents, preparing your community risk assessment, which really takes an in depth look at the risks that are present in your community and developing your standards of cover document, which is how you respond to those risks."

Hutchinson is one of only around 100 agencies in the world that are both internationally accredited and ISO 1 agencies.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Fire Chief from the Calgary, Alberta Fire Department in Canada presented the Hutchinson Fire Department with their plaque for international accreditation virtually at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer was justifiably proud of his team at the end of a four year process."It's a great honor to lead this team," said Beer. "I'll put it bluntly, you guys have got one hell of a fire department in this town." Chief Steve Dongworth noted that there are around 300 agencies in the world that are accredited."It's something that not a lot of agencies are willing to measure themselves against," Dongworth said. "It's a peer-based continuous improvement model where it's a lot of work. The work of preparing your documents, preparing your community risk assessment, which really takes an in depth look at the risks that are present in your community and developing your standards of cover document, which is how you respond to those risks."Hutchinson is one of only around 100 agencies in the world that are both internationally accredited and ISO 1 agencies.

Plaque presented for international fire accreditation Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The earnings parade for companies with local ties kicks off Thursday when Union Pacific releases its 3Q earnings report.

The railroad will be looking to build on a positive second quarter. The nation's largest railroad posted second quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.72 per diluted share.&nbsp;

The railroad still faces challenges in shipping as high demand and breaks in the supply chain kept goods from moving, especially in the intermodal division. Carload revenue jumped 22%.

Union Pacific operates about 25 trains per day through Reno County and is the fourth highest property tax payer in the county.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The earnings parade for companies with local ties kicks off Thursday when Union Pacific releases its 3Q earnings report.The railroad will be looking to build on a positive second quarter. The nation's largest railroad posted second quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.72 per diluted share.&nbsp;The railroad still faces challenges in shipping as high demand and breaks in the supply chain kept goods from moving, especially in the intermodal division. Carload revenue jumped 22%.Union Pacific operates about 25 trains per day through Reno County and is the fourth highest property tax payer in the county.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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