HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair did see a drop in attendance from the last fair in 2019. According to GM Bryan Schulz, the attendance was about 281,000 for the 10-day run.

A full breakdown of attendance numbers was not yet available. Schulz was pleased with the numbers:

“We are very very pleased with the attendance of about 281,000,” Schulz said. “We know that the weather played an issue from the first weekend, the scare of COVID was also an issue.”

The fair's attendance got a big boost when the last Saturday of the event brought a large crowd.

“As we all know, on the final Saturday, the numbers were just enormous with people on the grounds,” Schulz said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Schulz says at one time Saturday the line to get into the fair stretched down 20th Avenue from the main gate at Poplar Street west to Main. A large price increase from the carnival, along with a busy Midway, meant for a record-breaking take for the carnival compared with the last fair in 2019.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair did see a drop in attendance from the last fair in 2019. According to GM Bryan Schulz, the attendance was about 281,000 for the 10-day run.A full breakdown of attendance numbers was not yet available. Schulz was pleased with the numbers:“We are very very pleased with the attendance of about 281,000,” Schulz said. “We know that the weather played an issue from the first weekend, the scare of COVID was also an issue.”The fair's attendance got a big boost when the last Saturday of the event brought a large crowd.“As we all know, on the final Saturday, the numbers were just enormous with people on the grounds,” Schulz said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Schulz says at one time Saturday the line to get into the fair stretched down 20th Avenue from the main gate at Poplar Street west to Main. A large price increase from the carnival, along with a busy Midway, meant for a record-breaking take for the carnival compared with the last fair in 2019.<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;

More than 280,000 attended Kansas State Fair

HILLSBORO, Kan.—A pilot avoided injury after a rough landing just before noon Friday in Marion County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported the landing gear on a 1964 Beechcraft fixed wing, single engine aircraft piloted by 69-year-old Perry V. Proffitt, of Keller, Texas, failed.

The plane made a belly landing at the&nbsp;Hillsboro Municipal Airport.&nbsp;

Proffit was not injured.&nbsp; The NTSB will investigate.

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 </figure>HILLSBORO, Kan.—A pilot avoided injury after a rough landing just before noon Friday in Marion County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported the landing gear on a 1964 Beechcraft fixed wing, single engine aircraft piloted by 69-year-old Perry V. Proffitt, of Keller, Texas, failed.The plane made a belly landing at the&nbsp;Hillsboro Municipal Airport.&nbsp;Proffit was not injured.&nbsp; The NTSB will investigate.

Pilot avoids injury after belly landing at Kansas airport

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department announced Friday that it will begin offering free COVID-19 booster vaccinations starting Monday, Sept. 27, to select populations.&nbsp;

The FDA granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine to be used as a booster dose. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention further limited the approved population, specifying persons age 65+ and residents in long-term care settings, along with those aged 50 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot at least six months after their Pfizer primary series second dose.&nbsp;

Persons aged 18 to 49 with underlying medical conditions and ages 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster of Pfizer at least six months after their primary series was completed, based on their individual benefits and risks.&nbsp;

The vaccine will be administered to those who received their primary doses of Pfizer at least six months prior. The health department will inform the public regarding Moderna and J&amp;J vaccines once more information is received about booster vaccines.

Appointments may be scheduled by calling 620-694-2900 ext. 6, or walk-ins will be accepted during normal operating hours. The health department is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m., and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Flu vaccines can also be administered at the same time as the COVID booster.&nbsp;

The health department is also administering first and second doses of the vaccine to any Reno County resident aged 12 and over, regardless of citizen status or insurance. 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 announced Friday that it will begin offering free COVID-19 booster vaccinations starting Monday, Sept. 27, to select populations.&nbsp;The FDA granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine to be used as a booster dose. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention further limited the approved population, specifying persons age 65+ and residents in long-term care settings, along with those aged 50 to 64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot at least six months after their Pfizer primary series second dose.&nbsp;Persons aged 18 to 49 with underlying medical conditions and ages 18 to 64 who are at increased risk for exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster of Pfizer at least six months after their primary series was completed, based on their individual benefits and risks.&nbsp;The vaccine will be administered to those who received their primary doses of Pfizer at least six months prior. The health department will inform the public regarding Moderna and J&amp;J vaccines once more information is received about booster vaccines.Appointments may be scheduled by calling 620-694-2900 ext. 6, or walk-ins will be accepted during normal operating hours. The health department is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m., and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Flu vaccines can also be administered at the same time as the COVID booster.&nbsp;The health department is also administering first and second doses of the vaccine to any Reno County resident aged 12 and over, regardless of citizen status or insurance. 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.

Booster shots available to select individuals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews were called out to the scene of a structure fire Friday morning.&nbsp;

HFD responded to 922 E. 5th Ave. around 9 a.m. and arrived to find fire coming from the rear side of the home. The fire was contained to an attached porch and was quickly extinguished.&nbsp;

The occupants of the home called 911 and got out safely. The Red Cross was brought in to assist the residents of the home. The fire remains under investigation but does appear to have started on the exterior of the home. No injuries were reported.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews were called out to the scene of a structure fire Friday morning.&nbsp;HFD responded to 922 E. 5th Ave. around 9 a.m. and arrived to find fire coming from the rear side of the home. The fire was contained to an attached porch and was quickly extinguished.&nbsp;The occupants of the home called 911 and got out safely. The Red Cross was brought in to assist the residents of the home. The fire remains under investigation but does appear to have started on the exterior of the home. No injuries were reported.<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;

Fire damages home Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Works announced Friday that, starting on Monday, Sept. 27, a portion of East 30th Avenue will be closed for street repairs. Detours will be set up along Syler Drive on the east and west side of the work.&nbsp;

If weather cooperates, the road should open again Friday, Oct. 1. If you have any questions about this or any other road project, contact Hutchinson Public Works at 620-694-1900.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Works announced Friday that, starting on Monday, Sept. 27, a portion of East 30th Avenue will be closed for street repairs. Detours will be set up along Syler Drive on the east and west side of the work.&nbsp;If weather cooperates, the road should open again Friday, Oct. 1. If you have any questions about this or any other road project, contact Hutchinson Public Works at 620-694-1900.<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;

East 30th closed near fire station starting Monday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Kansas State Treasurer candidate Michael Austin wants to make sure that Kansans don't have to deal with intrusion into their financial lives.

"President Biden wants access to your bank account, so that the IRS can better squeeze every single tax dollar, in order to finance the government's record setting deficits and debt," Austin said. 

The proposal would ask banks to keep track of all transactions of $600 or more. Individual information is not a part of the current proposal.

"Is this the start of a slippery slope?" Austin said. "They're only taking an inch and not taking a mile, but once we become accustomed to it, it will be a lot easier to take it to the next step."

Bankers see this as very detrimental to their business.

"It's effectively making the banks a de facto arm of the state," Austin said. "That should be a huge red flag to any red-blooded American. What's really dangerous, of course, is by setting this precedent, it makes it easier for the IRS to go after those who just don't understand how complicated our tax system is and simply make a mistake."

Austin is one of several candidates expected to run as Republicans for the State Treasurer's seat currently occupied by Democrat Lynn Rogers.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Kansas State Treasurer candidate Michael Austin wants to make sure that Kansans don't have to deal with intrusion into their financial lives."President Biden wants access to your bank account, so that the IRS can better squeeze every single tax dollar, in order to finance the government's record setting deficits and debt," Austin said. The proposal would ask banks to keep track of all transactions of $600 or more. Individual information is not a part of the current proposal."Is this the start of a slippery slope?" Austin said. "They're only taking an inch and not taking a mile, but once we become accustomed to it, it will be a lot easier to take it to the next step."Bankers see this as very detrimental to their business."It's effectively making the banks a de facto arm of the state," Austin said. "That should be a huge red flag to any red-blooded American. What's really dangerous, of course, is by setting this precedent, it makes it easier for the IRS to go after those who just don't understand how complicated our tax system is and simply make a mistake."Austin is one of several candidates expected to run as Republicans for the State Treasurer's seat currently occupied by Democrat Lynn Rogers.

Austin: Banking proposal could create 'slippery slope'

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Despite the cooler weather the algae infestation in area lakes continues.&nbsp;

Lake Afton Near Goddard, Harvey County East Lake east of Newton and both Marion Reservoir and Marion Lake are still under algae warnings which means all contact with the water should be avoided. Also added to the list this week is the Colwich city lake in Sedgwick County.

Cheney Reservoir is still under an algae watch which means algae could be present in areas of the lake. The algae could stick around until colder weather arrives.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Despite the cooler weather the algae infestation in area lakes continues.&nbsp;Lake Afton Near Goddard, Harvey County East Lake east of Newton and both Marion Reservoir and Marion Lake are still under algae warnings which means all contact with the water should be avoided. Also added to the list this week is the Colwich city lake in Sedgwick County.Cheney Reservoir is still under an algae watch which means algae could be present in areas of the lake. The algae could stick around until colder weather arrives.<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.

Algae continues to be a problem in central Kansas

BUHLER, Kan. — It’s easy to forget about the flu with the pandemic all around but influenza season is approaching. Buhler USD 313 and the Reno County Health Department are teaming up to provide flu shots in the school district.&nbsp;

The clinics will be held Oct. 7 at Union Valley, Oct. 8 at Plum Creek and Oct. 21 at Prairie Hills. The clinics will run from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. A fourth clinic will be held Nov. 3 at Buhler High School from 1 p.m. until 5p.m.

The needed form for the clinics can be found at <a href="http://usd313.org">usd313.org.</a>

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — It’s easy to forget about the flu with the pandemic all around but influenza season is approaching. Buhler USD 313 and the Reno County Health Department are teaming up to provide flu shots in the school district.&nbsp;The clinics will be held Oct. 7 at Union Valley, Oct. 8 at Plum Creek and Oct. 21 at Prairie Hills. The clinics will run from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. A fourth clinic will be held Nov. 3 at Buhler High School from 1 p.m. until 5p.m.The needed form for the clinics can be found at <a href="http://usd313.org">usd313.org.</a><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.

USD 313 to offer flu shots


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene is hosting a the Compassion Journey event this weekend to encourage child sponsorship.

"You can come," said Pastor Kent Pedersen. "We actually have over 175 people signed up online to go through the Compassion Journey. You put some headsets on, or your Airpods and you can listen to a journey as you walk through different parts of a child's life, a real child's life, to experience what it's like to be in another part of the world."

This free event connects visitors to some of the realities faced by children growing up in extreme poverty.

"Walkins are welcome and acceptable, as well," Pedersen said. "It's easiest if you register online, but it's a great thing to bring your family to. You might have an affection for Haiti, or for Kenya, or for Uganda. The bottom line is, we want to see children released from poverty, in Jesus' name."

The event begins Friday at 2 p.m. with the final journey beginning at 6:40 p.m., then again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and Sunday from 10:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church at 4290 North Monroe in Hutchinson.

Below is the full interview with Pastor Kent Pedersen...

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson First Church of the Nazarene is hosting a the Compassion Journey event this weekend to encourage child sponsorship."You can come," said Pastor Kent Pedersen. "We actually have over 175 people signed up online to go through the Compassion Journey. You put some headsets on, or your Airpods and you can listen to a journey as you walk through different parts of a child's life, a real child's life, to experience what it's like to be in another part of the world."This free event connects visitors to some of the realities faced by children growing up in extreme poverty."Walkins are welcome and acceptable, as well," Pedersen said. "It's easiest if you register online, but it's a great thing to bring your family to. You might have an affection for Haiti, or for Kenya, or for Uganda. The bottom line is, we want to see children released from poverty, in Jesus' name."The event begins Friday at 2 p.m. with the final journey beginning at 6:40 p.m., then again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and Sunday from 10:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church at 4290 North Monroe in Hutchinson.Below is the full interview with Pastor Kent Pedersen...<div><iframe title="Pastor Kent Pedersen-The Compassion Journey Event" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=vyz9e-10ea6f7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&btn-skin=7"></iframe></div>

Hutchinson church hosting interactive event this weekend


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Dr. Shirley Butler is the new Radiation Oncologist at Chalmers Cancer Center, part of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Her job is different from those who do surgery or use chemotherapy as part of a cancer treatment regimen.

"We don't do any cutting," Butler said. "It's all through X-Rays or other energy beams. What we do is use high-energy x-ray or other energy beams that break the DNA of cells. Radiation can be delivered externally, with what we call a linear accelerator, or internally through radioactive seeds or solutions. Cancer cells, because they are so fast reproducing, they are less able to recover from the DNA damage and so are more preferentially killed with radiation, whereas normal cells, they are more able to recover from the damage of radiation therapy."

Sometimes all the different types of treatment are needed on the same case, but sometimes radiation can work by itself.

"For certain types of cancer, such as early stage head and neck cancers, for example, radiation by itself can be curative," Butler said. "I can cure the cancer just by giving radiation, that's a little less common."

Normally, Butler sees her role as cleaning out the leftover cancer cells after surgery or chemotherapy or both.

"Even the tip of my pen is about a million cells," Butler said. "If we go in, the surgeon goes in and we just can't see, they take out what they can see. There is still a chance that there could be microscopic cells left that we just can't see and so, radiation, I equate to a mop. We go in and we take care of all the little things that we can't really see on inspection."

Nearly two million Americans, including 17,000 in Kansas are diagnosed each year with cancer.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Dr. Shirley Butler is the new Radiation Oncologist at Chalmers Cancer Center, part of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Her job is different from those who do surgery or use chemotherapy as part of a cancer treatment regimen."We don't do any cutting," Butler said. "It's all through X-Rays or other energy beams. What we do is use high-energy x-ray or other energy beams that break the DNA of cells. Radiation can be delivered externally, with what we call a linear accelerator, or internally through radioactive seeds or solutions. Cancer cells, because they are so fast reproducing, they are less able to recover from the DNA damage and so are more preferentially killed with radiation, whereas normal cells, they are more able to recover from the damage of radiation therapy."Sometimes all the different types of treatment are needed on the same case, but sometimes radiation can work by itself."For certain types of cancer, such as early stage head and neck cancers, for example, radiation by itself can be curative," Butler said. "I can cure the cancer just by giving radiation, that's a little less common."Normally, Butler sees her role as cleaning out the leftover cancer cells after surgery or chemotherapy or both."Even the tip of my pen is about a million cells," Butler said. "If we go in, the surgeon goes in and we just can't see, they take out what they can see. There is still a chance that there could be microscopic cells left that we just can't see and so, radiation, I equate to a mop. We go in and we take care of all the little things that we can't really see on inspection."Nearly two million Americans, including 17,000 in Kansas are diagnosed each year with cancer.

New Radiation Oncologist explains how treatment works

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System CEO Ken Johnson notes that the system continues to support the general idea of Medicaid Expansion.

"We are in support of Medicaid Expansion and we have been over the last several years, since it was first offered back in 2014," Johnson said. "We are very interested in what the final provision is and how it's going to get rolled out."

This effort is at the federal level. Previous efforts have been at the state level, but Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has expressed her support for the effort.

"The impact for us specifically will be millions of dollars over a period of time," Johnson said. "In fact, not just Hutchinson Regional but other healthcare organizations in our community and in our state, as well."

Governor Kelly's office says passing expansion would end up creating $17 billion in economic output through 2025.

"Additional reimbursement certainly benefits the organization as a whole," Johnson said. "We provide upwards of $20 million a year in uncompensated and charity care. That's a significant burden that is unreimbursed."

Kelly's office estimates expansion would add nearly 23,000 new jobs in the state of Kansas.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System CEO Ken Johnson notes that the system continues to support the general idea of Medicaid Expansion."We are in support of Medicaid Expansion and we have been over the last several years, since it was first offered back in 2014," Johnson said. "We are very interested in what the final provision is and how it's going to get rolled out."This effort is at the federal level. Previous efforts have been at the state level, but Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has expressed her support for the effort."The impact for us specifically will be millions of dollars over a period of time," Johnson said. "In fact, not just Hutchinson Regional but other healthcare organizations in our community and in our state, as well."Governor Kelly's office says passing expansion would end up creating $17 billion in economic output through 2025."Additional reimbursement certainly benefits the organization as a whole," Johnson said. "We provide upwards of $20 million a year in uncompensated and charity care. That's a significant burden that is unreimbursed."Kelly's office estimates expansion would add nearly 23,000 new jobs in the state of Kansas.

Johnson: Hutchinson Regional still supports Medicaid Expansion

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — 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.

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The Decades: 1920s coming Sunday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Emanuel Lutheran Church and Trinity United Methodist Church will host the next TEFAP commodity distribution on Sunday, Sept. 26, 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. — Emanuel Lutheran Church and Trinity United Methodist Church will host the next TEFAP commodity distribution on Sunday, Sept. 26, 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. — It is certainly nothing new. The area around Hutchinson High School and HutchCC gets very congested during the afternoon dismissal at the high school. The district sent a notice out to students and parents reminding them of ways to make the trip to pick up their student easier.

The school has fielded numerous complaints of students not paying attention to traffic, traffic itself backing up and taking 15 minutes to get through the line. The district says some of the solutions for getting in and out of the area quicker include:

Parking in the Sports Arena lot and have your child walk to you. Another option is to find out where your child's 5th hour is and pick them up on that side of campus. Whether it be on the north side by T-Building or out on Severance to the east of campus, this will greatly reduce the traffic in front of the school.

If you choose to use the crescent drive to have curbside pickup, then you are accepting the chance that you might not make it in and out in 30 seconds. If you choose this route, park on the red fire lane curb to wait for your child, do not park in the middle to wait between cars parked on the curb and cars parked in the parking stalls. This causes cars to be unable to move through the drive to the exit, therefore causing traffic to back up out onto 13th as well as into Severance.

The same goes for 13th Avenue. If you are waiting for your child, park in a legal parking area. Do not stop in the middle of the street to wait for your child. This, again, causes traffic to back up on 13th and Severance.

Lastly, talk to your child about hanging around after school. If you are there to pick them up at 3:24 but they stand at the front of the building hanging out and goofing off with friends for 20 minutes, this only keeps your vehicle in the pick-up line longer than necessary.

The school says it does not want to close down the crescent drive during pick-up, but if this continues, then it’s going to be the next step. Since it is a fire lane, closing the lane may be necessary.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is certainly nothing new. The area around Hutchinson High School and HutchCC gets very congested during the afternoon dismissal at the high school. The district sent a notice out to students and parents reminding them of ways to make the trip to pick up their student easier.The school has fielded numerous complaints of students not paying attention to traffic, traffic itself backing up and taking 15 minutes to get through the line. The district says some of the solutions for getting in and out of the area quicker include:Parking in the Sports Arena lot and have your child walk to you. Another option is to find out where your child's 5th hour is and pick them up on that side of campus. Whether it be on the north side by T-Building or out on Severance to the east of campus, this will greatly reduce the traffic in front of the school.If you choose to use the crescent drive to have curbside pickup, then you are accepting the chance that you might not make it in and out in 30 seconds. If you choose this route, park on the red fire lane curb to wait for your child, do not park in the middle to wait between cars parked on the curb and cars parked in the parking stalls. This causes cars to be unable to move through the drive to the exit, therefore causing traffic to back up out onto 13th as well as into Severance.The same goes for 13th Avenue. If you are waiting for your child, park in a legal parking area. Do not stop in the middle of the street to wait for your child. This, again, causes traffic to back up on 13th and Severance.Lastly, talk to your child about hanging around after school. If you are there to pick them up at 3:24 but they stand at the front of the building hanging out and goofing off with friends for 20 minutes, this only keeps your vehicle in the pick-up line longer than necessary.The school says it does not want to close down the crescent drive during pick-up, but if this continues, then it’s going to be the next step. Since it is a fire lane, closing the lane may be necessary.<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;

Traffic around high school continues to be problematic

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A paperwork error is the reason the Hutchinson City Council is having a special meeting on Tuesday.

According to a memo in the Tuesday agenda from Director of Finance, Angela Richard, she noticed shortly after the city's budget hearing September 7 that the Recreation Commission's mill levy was not part of the state provided publication form she used. 

The State Office of Accounts and Reports told Richard that the rec commission levy did not need to be on the publication for the revenue neutral rate hearing, but staff believes the best action is to republish the form with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission levy included and hold a new budget hearing. The corrected form was published September 17, so the additional meeting is to adopt the corrected form and have another public hearing.

Also on the agenda for Tuesday is the lease of a fire truck to replace Aerial Truck #4. The intent was to perform that transaction next year, but Fire Chief Steven Beer learned from the supplier that there is a 15-month lead time to receive such a truck. The department is getting a lease prepay discount that will actually save them money. Commerce Bank has offered the lowest interest rate at 1.715% with payments of $164,257.13 per year. The payments will begin in 2022.

The special meeting of the Hutchinson City Council will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at City Hall.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A paperwork error is the reason the Hutchinson City Council is having a special meeting on Tuesday.According to a memo in the Tuesday agenda from Director of Finance, Angela Richard, she noticed shortly after the city's budget hearing September 7 that the Recreation Commission's mill levy was not part of the state provided publication form she used. The State Office of Accounts and Reports told Richard that the rec commission levy did not need to be on the publication for the revenue neutral rate hearing, but staff believes the best action is to republish the form with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission levy included and hold a new budget hearing. The corrected form was published September 17, so the additional meeting is to adopt the corrected form and have another public hearing.Also on the agenda for Tuesday is the lease of a fire truck to replace Aerial Truck #4. The intent was to perform that transaction next year, but Fire Chief Steven Beer learned from the supplier that there is a 15-month lead time to receive such a truck. The department is getting a lease prepay discount that will actually save them money. Commerce Bank has offered the lowest interest rate at 1.715% with payments of $164,257.13 per year. The payments will begin in 2022.The special meeting of the Hutchinson City Council will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at City Hall.

City Council will hold another budget hearing Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation recently awarded $13,000 to two nonprofit organizations in the latest round of its 2021 Fund for Hutchinson grant cycle.

Established in 1990, the Fund for Hutchinson serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach or collaboration, a new efficiency, a critical need that requires funding or an opportunity that needs a bit of local support to leverage resources for the community.

Proposals for the grants are accepted year-round, with awards decided in March, May, July, September and November.

The following organizations received grants in September.

Cancer Council of Reno County, $5,000:&nbsp;The longtime director of the cancer council is preparing to retire. Funding provided through this grant will help cover salaries during a six- to eight-week transition period when the outgoing and incoming directors will overlap, supporting the council board’s goal of a smooth and effective transition for staff and continued high-quality and caring service for clients.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre, $8,000:&nbsp;Funding will help the Fox address necessary facility upgrades to the heating, cooling and fire sprinkler systems and begin the first steps in planning for the future of the upper levels of the theater.

Hutchinson Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen Reno County communities. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $92 million to organizations.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation recently awarded $13,000 to two nonprofit organizations in the latest round of its 2021 Fund for Hutchinson grant cycle.Established in 1990, the Fund for Hutchinson serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach or collaboration, a new efficiency, a critical need that requires funding or an opportunity that needs a bit of local support to leverage resources for the community.Proposals for the grants are accepted year-round, with awards decided in March, May, July, September and November.The following organizations received grants in September.Cancer Council of Reno County, $5,000:&nbsp;The longtime director of the cancer council is preparing to retire. Funding provided through this grant will help cover salaries during a six- to eight-week transition period when the outgoing and incoming directors will overlap, supporting the council board’s goal of a smooth and effective transition for staff and continued high-quality and caring service for clients.Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre, $8,000:&nbsp;Funding will help the Fox address necessary facility upgrades to the heating, cooling and fire sprinkler systems and begin the first steps in planning for the future of the upper levels of the theater.Hutchinson Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen Reno County communities. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $92 million to organizations.

Community foundation awards more than $13K in grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The meeting with a mediator to help negotiate a contract between USD 308's staff and its school board is scheduled for next month.

According to an email from Dr. Dawn Johnson with USD 308, that mediation meeting is set for October 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 N Plum.

USD 308 should have a much better idea of its budget constraints for the year at this point, as the official enrollment date was Monday and the district has a slight decrease in student population from last school year.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The meeting with a mediator to help negotiate a contract between USD 308's staff and its school board is scheduled for next month.According to an email from Dr. Dawn Johnson with USD 308, that mediation meeting is set for October 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 N Plum.USD 308 should have a much better idea of its budget constraints for the year at this point, as the official enrollment date was Monday and the district has a slight decrease in student population from last school year.

Meeting with mediator on USD 308 contract set for October 27


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas notes that gas prices have continued to stay pretty much where they have been in recent weeks.

"Here in Kansas and nationally, we're up about a cent from where we were a week ago," Steward said Wednesday. "The average in Kansas is $2.92 a gallon, compared to $3.19 at the national level. Reno County is at $2.93 a gallon, slightly higher than the state wide average."

Kansas is 10th cheapest in the nation this week.

"Hurricane Nicholas sort of complicated and slowed the recovery from Hurricane Ida," Steward said. "The seasonal dropoff in demand has helped mitigate price increases on the week."

The fundamentals may be there for price declines in the medium term.

"Supplies are strong right now and are definitely keeping up with demand," Steward said. "We'll just have to take a look once those refineries here domestically are all back up online. As always, we'll be looking at geopolitical issues in other parts of the world that will impact oil prices."

Traditionally, prices also drop during the period when refineries switch from summer to winter blend gasoline.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas notes that gas prices have continued to stay pretty much where they have been in recent weeks."Here in Kansas and nationally, we're up about a cent from where we were a week ago," Steward said Wednesday. "The average in Kansas is $2.92 a gallon, compared to $3.19 at the national level. Reno County is at $2.93 a gallon, slightly higher than the state wide average."Kansas is 10th cheapest in the nation this week."Hurricane Nicholas sort of complicated and slowed the recovery from Hurricane Ida," Steward said. "The seasonal dropoff in demand has helped mitigate price increases on the week."The fundamentals may be there for price declines in the medium term."Supplies are strong right now and are definitely keeping up with demand," Steward said. "We'll just have to take a look once those refineries here domestically are all back up online. As always, we'll be looking at geopolitical issues in other parts of the world that will impact oil prices."Traditionally, prices also drop during the period when refineries switch from summer to winter blend gasoline.

AAA: Gas prices stable again this week


YODER, Kan. — The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Wednesday renamed the KLETC East Dormitory in honor of retired KLETC Director Ed Pavey.

"Buildings don't get named every day," said current KLETC Director Darin Beck. "Certainly, they don't get named every day at KLETC, just because we don't build buildings that often. It's kind of a rare thing and we've only done that a handful of times, so to have a building named after you at KLETC is a substantial thing."

The ceremony, like so many things in the past couple of years, was delayed due to COVID-19.

"Pavey Hall was actually named nearly a year ago now, over a year," Beck said. "We've been sitting and waiting for when we could get together again as a group of people and come together to celebrate what a great thing it is the Regents have done by naming this building in Ed's honor."

Pavey didn't know the naming was being proposed until after it happened.

"I'm very, very humbled to be here and honored to receive this award," Pavey said. "The recognition of having a building named after you was not in my wildest dreams that would actually happen. My family and I sure appreciate and we will cherish that naming for generations to come."

Speakers at the event included KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, Kansas Representative John Carmichael, and Interim Vice Provost for KU Lifelong &amp; Professional Education Emily Zentner.

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YODER, Kan. — The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Wednesday renamed the KLETC East Dormitory in honor of retired KLETC Director Ed Pavey."Buildings don't get named every day," said current KLETC Director Darin Beck. "Certainly, they don't get named every day at KLETC, just because we don't build buildings that often. It's kind of a rare thing and we've only done that a handful of times, so to have a building named after you at KLETC is a substantial thing."The ceremony, like so many things in the past couple of years, was delayed due to COVID-19."Pavey Hall was actually named nearly a year ago now, over a year," Beck said. "We've been sitting and waiting for when we could get together again as a group of people and come together to celebrate what a great thing it is the Regents have done by naming this building in Ed's honor."Pavey didn't know the naming was being proposed until after it happened."I'm very, very humbled to be here and honored to receive this award," Pavey said. "The recognition of having a building named after you was not in my wildest dreams that would actually happen. My family and I sure appreciate and we will cherish that naming for generations to come."Speakers at the event included KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, Kansas Representative John Carmichael, and Interim Vice Provost for KU Lifelong &amp; Professional Education Emily Zentner.

KLETC holds event for naming of dorm in honor of Ed Pavey, retired director

Dale Younker, Soil Health Specialist, Natural Resources Conservation Service

One of the biggest concerns I hear about cover crops in dryland cropping systems is that they use moisture that is needed for the next cash crop. I will concede that cover crops use moisture, just like any living, growing green plant. But do they use any more moisture than what is typically lost during the fallow period anyway.

Research from USDA-ARS Great Plains Research Centers and Kansas State University Research and Extension show that only about 25% of the moisture received during a fallow period is captured and stored in the soil. This varies depending on the type and amount of tillage done, weather conditions, soil type and so on. The rest is lost through runoff, evaporation, transpiration from weeds and deep percolation below the root zone. Based on those losses, a field that receives 20 inches of moisture during the fallow period will only gain about 5 inches of soil moisture for the next cash crop and 15 inches is just lost. The question then becomes, can we grow a cover crop on the moisture we are losing anyway to help decrease evaporation, improve infiltration rates, increase water holding capacity and provide other soil health benefits? I believe that we can If the cover crop mix is properly designed, and planted and terminated timely

Millets are a good base for summer cover crop mixes planted into wheat stubble. These low water use, shallow rooted species grow and mature quickly once they are established. Because of the small seed size, they need be planted no more than about an inch deep. With the small seed size a few pounds go a long way in the mix, so they are very economical to use. Adding a pound or two deep rooted species like radishes or sunflower will help break compaction layers that most cropped fields have. A legume, like sunn hemp, could also be added if allowed to grow long enough to fix nitrogen. I prefer to plant these mixes as soon after harvest as soon as possible if there is enough soil moisture to get the seeds to geminate and come up. If not, the planting can be delayed up to mid-August. Most of these mixes are designed to die after a hard freeze but if conditions become dry, or if a large flush of volunteer wheat comes up, the cover crop should be terminated earlier to limit its moisture use.

I like planting cover crops in the fall, behind grain sorghum and corn if they can be planted prior to November 1st. Winter cereal grains like wheat, triticale, rye and barley provide a good base for these mixes. Adding a pound or two of turnips and radishes will help break up compaction layers. A legume, like winter peas, or a vetch, could be added to help fix some nitrogen. After November 1st I would delay the planting until early spring and use oats as the base of the mix. If growing conditions are favorable, and the field is going to wheat the next fall, I would delay termination of these mixes to about the early heading stage. If another fall crop is going to be planted that spring, or If conditions become dry, you may want to terminate earlier.

Consider the economics when incorporating cover crops into you cropping system and figure your all your costs and returns. It takes money to establish a cover crop, but that cost may be offset with less spray and/or tillage passes during the fallow period. Other economic gains can be made by potentially grazing the cover crop and increased weed suppression.

We have several producers in western Kansas successfully incorporating cover crops in their fallow cropping systems. As a rule, their cash crop yields haven’t decreased and some years they have seen dramatic increases. The key to their success is paying attention to detail, using the right cover crop mix, and planting and terminating in a timely manner based on the weather and field conditions.

For more information about this or other soil health practices you can contact me at dale.younker@ks.usda.gov or any local NRCS office.

NRCS is an equal opportunity employer and provider

Dale Younker, Soil Health Specialist, Natural Resources Conservation ServiceOne of the biggest concerns I hear about cover crops in dryland cropping systems is that they use moisture that is needed for the next cash crop. I will concede that cover crops use moisture, just like any living, growing green plant. But do they use any more moisture than what is typically lost during the fallow period anyway.Research from USDA-ARS Great Plains Research Centers and Kansas State University Research and Extension show that only about 25% of the moisture received during a fallow period is captured and stored in the soil. This varies depending on the type and amount of tillage done, weather conditions, soil type and so on. The rest is lost through runoff, evaporation, transpiration from weeds and deep percolation below the root zone. Based on those losses, a field that receives 20 inches of moisture during the fallow period will only gain about 5 inches of soil moisture for the next cash crop and 15 inches is just lost. The question then becomes, can we grow a cover crop on the moisture we are losing anyway to help decrease evaporation, improve infiltration rates, increase water holding capacity and provide other soil health benefits? I believe that we can If the cover crop mix is properly designed, and planted and terminated timelyMillets are a good base for summer cover crop mixes planted into wheat stubble. These low water use, shallow rooted species grow and mature quickly once they are established. Because of the small seed size, they need be planted no more than about an inch deep. With the small seed size a few pounds go a long way in the mix, so they are very economical to use. Adding a pound or two deep rooted species like radishes or sunflower will help break compaction layers that most cropped fields have. A legume, like sunn hemp, could also be added if allowed to grow long enough to fix nitrogen. I prefer to plant these mixes as soon after harvest as soon as possible if there is enough soil moisture to get the seeds to geminate and come up. If not, the planting can be delayed up to mid-August. Most of these mixes are designed to die after a hard freeze but if conditions become dry, or if a large flush of volunteer wheat comes up, the cover crop should be terminated earlier to limit its moisture use.I like planting cover crops in the fall, behind grain sorghum and corn if they can be planted prior to November 1st. Winter cereal grains like wheat, triticale, rye and barley provide a good base for these mixes. Adding a pound or two of turnips and radishes will help break up compaction layers. A legume, like winter peas, or a vetch, could be added to help fix some nitrogen. After November 1st I would delay the planting until early spring and use oats as the base of the mix. If growing conditions are favorable, and the field is going to wheat the next fall, I would delay termination of these mixes to about the early heading stage. If another fall crop is going to be planted that spring, or If conditions become dry, you may want to terminate earlier.Consider the economics when incorporating cover crops into you cropping system and figure your all your costs and returns. It takes money to establish a cover crop, but that cost may be offset with less spray and/or tillage passes during the fallow period. Other economic gains can be made by potentially grazing the cover crop and increased weed suppression.We have several producers in western Kansas successfully incorporating cover crops in their fallow cropping systems. As a rule, their cash crop yields haven’t decreased and some years they have seen dramatic increases. The key to their success is paying attention to detail, using the right cover crop mix, and planting and terminating in a timely manner based on the weather and field conditions.For more information about this or other soil health practices you can contact me at dale.younker@ks.usda.gov or any local NRCS office.NRCS is an equal opportunity employer and provider

Cover Crops in Dryland Cropping Systems

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two Hutchinson High School students have been named National Merit Semifinalist for 2022. Thaddaeus Blakley and Micah Wenger are up for the prestigious award.

Both students entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. As a semifinalist, Blakley and Wenger represent two of 16,000 semifinalists, which account for less than 1 percent of each state’s high school seniors.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition that recognizes academic excellence in high school students. The program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which dates back to 1955.

“I was extremely relieved to hear that I was a semifinalist,” Blakley said. “I had prepared for months and worked extraordinarily hard to get a good score. I would tell other students taking the test to not leave anything up to chance. Enjoy preparing for the test.”

“I took the test sophomore and junior year because it only counts once you’re a senior,” Wenger said. “It’s kind of nice to have the recognition that I did well.”

To become finalists, Blakley and Wenger will need to meet additional standards that take into account test scores, volunteer service, honors and awards, and leadership positions. If these requirements are met, the two seniors are in the running to receive one of three types of scholarships offered by the National Merit Scholarship Program. The recipients of these scholarships will be announced in the spring of 2022.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two Hutchinson High School students have been named National Merit Semifinalist for 2022. Thaddaeus Blakley and Micah Wenger are up for the prestigious award.Both students entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. As a semifinalist, Blakley and Wenger represent two of 16,000 semifinalists, which account for less than 1 percent of each state’s high school seniors.The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition that recognizes academic excellence in high school students. The program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which dates back to 1955.“I was extremely relieved to hear that I was a semifinalist,” Blakley said. “I had prepared for months and worked extraordinarily hard to get a good score. I would tell other students taking the test to not leave anything up to chance. Enjoy preparing for the test.”“I took the test sophomore and junior year because it only counts once you’re a senior,” Wenger said. “It’s kind of nice to have the recognition that I did well.”To become finalists, Blakley and Wenger will need to meet additional standards that take into account test scores, volunteer service, honors and awards, and leadership positions. If these requirements are met, the two seniors are in the running to receive one of three types of scholarships offered by the National Merit Scholarship Program. The recipients of these scholarships will be announced in the spring of 2022.<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;

Two HHS students named National Merit semifinalists

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Formal charges have been brought against a Hutchinson man who led authorities on a high speed chase Sept. 14th.

Clancy Nelson is charged with two counts of kidnapping, distribution of meth, distribution and possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth, felony flee and elude, flee and elude with reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia. He’s still held on a bond of $221,000.

Nelson fled from law enforcement as they tried to make a vehicle stop in the city. The chase went south on Avenue A to U.S. 50 and then east at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. Deputies were able to force Nelson off the road near Burrton.&nbsp;

One of two passengers in the vehicle, Heather Smith, was also arrested for drug distribution and other warrants. The second passenger, Spencer Mullen, was released from the scene.

According to the SO the two passengers wanted out of the vehicle during the chase but Nelson refused thus the kidnapping charges.&nbsp;

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Nelson formally charged in high speed chase

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested after he allegedly threatened two people with a gun while their children were present.

Police say 59-year-old Tommie Jones was taken into custody just before 5 p.m. Tuesday on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated child endangerment, felony interference with law enforcement and unlawful discharge of a firearm.&nbsp;

Preliminary reports say the two people were threatened by Jones in the 1700 block of E 4th Avenue after the two men got into an argument over the storage of some of Jones’ property in the building. During the argument, Jones produced a handgun and shot it in the direction of the couple.&nbsp;

Jones fled the scene but was found at his home in the 1200 block of East Avenue C. He was observed leaving the residence and was stopped by Hutchinson Police and taken into custody. He is currently free on bond. There were no injuries.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested after he allegedly threatened two people with a gun while their children were present.Police say 59-year-old Tommie Jones was taken into custody just before 5 p.m. Tuesday on two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated child endangerment, felony interference with law enforcement and unlawful discharge of a firearm.&nbsp;Preliminary reports say the two people were threatened by Jones in the 1700 block of E 4th Avenue after the two men got into an argument over the storage of some of Jones’ property in the building. During the argument, Jones produced a handgun and shot it in the direction of the couple.&nbsp;Jones fled the scene but was found at his home in the 1200 block of East Avenue C. He was observed leaving the residence and was stopped by Hutchinson Police and taken into custody. He is currently free on bond. There were no injuries.<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;

Man arrested after altercation with Hutchinson couple


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt still doesn't have the language of the rule proposed by President Joe Biden earlier this month that would give employers with over 100 employees the choice to vaccinate or frequently test their employees for COVID-19.

"Those rules have not been published yet and so we continue to wait," Schmidt said. "We have to see them before we have a chance to evaluate their legality, which I think is suspect on its face and then decide how we're going to challenge them."

Schmidt notes that the legal ground is different for some of the other potential mandates from the administration.

"There's the so-called CMS mandate, the mandate for nursing home workers and for public health workers," Schmidt said. "We're in the process with some other states of really taking a hard look at those to see if there's a legal basis to challenge them. They're a little legally different from the general employer mandate. The analysis is a bit different. The bottom line, I was talking with some folks the other day who operate nursing facilities, long-term care facilities in Kansas and they said they are losing employees."

According to a survey from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, 86 percent of nursing homes and 77 percent of assisted living providers said their workforce situation has gotten worse over the last three months.

"At the end of the day, we have a number of facilities that barely are hanging on as it is," Schmidt said. "They have trouble getting employees. The last thing we need is a federal mandate that puts long-term care facilities out of business in this state."

Only one percent of nursing homes nationally describe themselves as fully staffed.

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NICK GOSNELL
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt still doesn't have the language of the rule proposed by President Joe Biden earlier this month that would give employers with over 100 employees the choice to vaccinate or frequently test their employees for COVID-19."Those rules have not been published yet and so we continue to wait," Schmidt said. "We have to see them before we have a chance to evaluate their legality, which I think is suspect on its face and then decide how we're going to challenge them."Schmidt notes that the legal ground is different for some of the other potential mandates from the administration."There's the so-called CMS mandate, the mandate for nursing home workers and for public health workers," Schmidt said. "We're in the process with some other states of really taking a hard look at those to see if there's a legal basis to challenge them. They're a little legally different from the general employer mandate. The analysis is a bit different. The bottom line, I was talking with some folks the other day who operate nursing facilities, long-term care facilities in Kansas and they said they are losing employees."According to a survey from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, 86 percent of nursing homes and 77 percent of assisted living providers said their workforce situation has gotten worse over the last three months."At the end of the day, we have a number of facilities that barely are hanging on as it is," Schmidt said. "They have trouble getting employees. The last thing we need is a federal mandate that puts long-term care facilities out of business in this state."Only one percent of nursing homes nationally describe themselves as fully staffed.

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