HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Join <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/">Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre</a> in front of 1st Avenue to celebrate their 92nd birthday on June 3.&nbsp;

Be sure to bring a chair and enjoy an evening of live music, food, drinks, and a silent auction in front of the Fox Theatre's historic marquee.&nbsp;

Cherished will kick off the birth celebration at 7 p.m., followed by a brief intermission where the Fox Theatre will announce the upcoming 2023-2024 Live Season.&nbsp;

Following the live season announcement, Elton Dan and the Rocket Band, an Elton John tribute band, will take the stage.&nbsp;

A beer garden will be provided by Salt City Brewery and will feature wine, beer, and mixed drinks.&nbsp;

There will also be local favorite food trucks including, SnoKo, D&amp;J Pronto Pups, Smiths Smoking BBQ, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, and Tacos El Trebol.

The Fox Theatre's 92nd Birthday Celebration will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 3.

Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre is located at&nbsp;18 E. 1st Ave.

For more information about the Fox Theatre, including showings, series, and events, visit their website, <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/">hutchinsonfox.com</a>.

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 </figure>Hutchinson's Historic Fox TheatreHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Join <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/">Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre</a> in front of 1st Avenue to celebrate their 92nd birthday on June 3.&nbsp;Be sure to bring a chair and enjoy an evening of live music, food, drinks, and a silent auction in front of the Fox Theatre's historic marquee.&nbsp;Cherished will kick off the birth celebration at 7 p.m., followed by a brief intermission where the Fox Theatre will announce the upcoming 2023-2024 Live Season.&nbsp;Following the live season announcement, Elton Dan and the Rocket Band, an Elton John tribute band, will take the stage.&nbsp;A beer garden will be provided by Salt City Brewery and will feature wine, beer, and mixed drinks.&nbsp;There will also be local favorite food trucks including, SnoKo, D&amp;J Pronto Pups, Smiths Smoking BBQ, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, and Tacos El Trebol.The Fox Theatre's 92nd Birthday Celebration will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 3.Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre is located at&nbsp;18 E. 1st Ave.For more information about the Fox Theatre, including showings, series, and events, visit their website, <a href="http://www.hutchinsonfox.com/">hutchinsonfox.com</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.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Fox birthday party is Saturday

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

6/2/2023 12:20 AM-Ronald	Dee Isbell-In Transit From-To Other Agency&nbsp;

6/1/2023 8:42 PM-Ryan	William Scott-DUI; 2nd conv; incapable of safely driving; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

6/1/2023 3:54 PM-Brian	Joshua Sisk-Probation Violation

6/1/2023 12:51 PM-Kristi	Jean Taylor-Failure to Appear

6/1/2023 10:54 AM-Caitlynn	Emily Roepke-Probation Violation

6/1/2023 10:26 AM-Kenneth	Daniel Miller-In Transit From-To Other Agency

6/1/2023 9:42 AM-Jeromy	James Louser-Failure to Appear

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 </figure> Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6/2/2023 12:20 AM-Ronald	Dee Isbell-In Transit From-To Other Agency&nbsp;6/1/2023 8:42 PM-Ryan	William Scott-DUI; 2nd conv; incapable of safely driving; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv6/1/2023 3:54 PM-Brian	Joshua Sisk-Probation Violation6/1/2023 12:51 PM-Kristi	Jean Taylor-Failure to Appear6/1/2023 10:54 AM-Caitlynn	Emily Roepke-Probation Violation6/1/2023 10:26 AM-Kenneth	Daniel Miller-In Transit From-To Other Agency6/1/2023 9:42 AM-Jeromy	James Louser-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

HARVEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with the help of federal, state, and local law enforcement, arrested a man following a lengthy multi-state investigation into ATM theft at colleges and universities.

On Thursday, June 1, at approximately 11 a.m., Michael W. Friess, 38, of Wichita, was arrested after surrendering to KBI agents and KHP troopers. He was booked into the Harvey County Jail on multiple arrest warrants.

Between December 2022 and February 2023, the KBI investigated thefts involving a suspect who broke into Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) located on college campuses and stole the money they contained. The thefts occurred at campuses in several Kansas counties. The same suspect also broke into rural fire departments and stole lifesaving rescue equipment.

As a result of the collaborative efforts of numerous agencies, a suspect was identified. Law enforcement agencies participating in this case were: the Park City Police Department, North Newton Police Department, Hesston Police Department, Concordia Police Department, Baldwin City Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Labette County Sheriff’s Office, Lindsborg Police Department, Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Police Department, Wichita State University Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Oklahoma State University Police Department, Tonkawa Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The McPherson County Attorney’s Office, Harvey County Attorney’s Office, Cloud County Attorney’s Office, Shawnee County Attorney’s Office, Douglas County Attorney’s Office and the Labette County Attorney’s Office also assisted.

Friess was arrested for charges in the following arrest warrants:

Cloud County – Burglary, criminal damage to property (value of more than $25,000), theft (value of $1,500 to $25,000)

Shawnee County – Burglary (non-residential), theft (value $1,500 to $25,000)

Harvey County- Aggravated criminal damage to property, two counts of burglary (non-residential), theft of property/services (value of $1,500 to $25,000), criminal damage to property (value of less than $1,000)

McPherson County- Two counts of criminal damage to property (value $1,500 to $25,000), burglary (non-residential)

Friess is also facing multiple criminal charges in Oklahoma, and additional charges are expected.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing.

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 </figure>Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARVEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with the help of federal, state, and local law enforcement, arrested a man following a lengthy multi-state investigation into ATM theft at colleges and universities.On Thursday, June 1, at approximately 11 a.m., Michael W. Friess, 38, of Wichita, was arrested after surrendering to KBI agents and KHP troopers. He was booked into the Harvey County Jail on multiple arrest warrants.Between December 2022 and February 2023, the KBI investigated thefts involving a suspect who broke into Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) located on college campuses and stole the money they contained. The thefts occurred at campuses in several Kansas counties. The same suspect also broke into rural fire departments and stole lifesaving rescue equipment.As a result of the collaborative efforts of numerous agencies, a suspect was identified. Law enforcement agencies participating in this case were: the Park City Police Department, North Newton Police Department, Hesston Police Department, Concordia Police Department, Baldwin City Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Labette County Sheriff’s Office, Lindsborg Police Department, Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Police Department, Wichita State University Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Oklahoma State University Police Department, Tonkawa Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The McPherson County Attorney’s Office, Harvey County Attorney’s Office, Cloud County Attorney’s Office, Shawnee County Attorney’s Office, Douglas County Attorney’s Office and the Labette County Attorney’s Office also assisted.Friess was arrested for charges in the following arrest warrants:Cloud County – Burglary, criminal damage to property (value of more than $25,000), theft (value of $1,500 to $25,000)Shawnee County – Burglary (non-residential), theft (value $1,500 to $25,000)Harvey County- Aggravated criminal damage to property, two counts of burglary (non-residential), theft of property/services (value of $1,500 to $25,000), criminal damage to property (value of less than $1,000)McPherson County- Two counts of criminal damage to property (value $1,500 to $25,000), burglary (non-residential)Friess is also facing multiple criminal charges in Oklahoma, and additional charges are expected.All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>

Wichita man arrested for alleged ATM theft in several Kansas counties

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;This year’s Salt City Fest, hosted by <a href="https://saltcitybrewing.com/" target="_blank">Salt City Brewing</a>, not just adds an extra day of festivities, but also an extra block to party on June 2 and June 3. &nbsp;

Steven Petermann, owner and managing member of Salt City Brewing Co., is excited about Salt City Fest’s growth. &nbsp;

"In the past, what we've done is simply a one-night block party, where we have bands come in and a beer garden, and we decided we wanted to make this more of a community, family, and kids event. So,&nbsp;we have added another block," Petermann said. "We now go from the 400 and 500 block of North&nbsp;Main Street in Hutchinson, and the 400 block will be filled with family events."&nbsp;

The events and activities on the 400 block side of Main Street will include bounce house, dunk tank, water slides, a treasure dig where children dig for quarters, a kids’ duck pond, ice cream, face-painting, and more. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwiB8qzQ8KL_AhUrGOcKHXkdD9EYABAAGgJwdg&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESauD2s6vCYrPpuf0HjxqBuGgXYcCBvwS8hdOhP_VrnAURpMTdsLOUeE2dhTMX0xUXm0QD4ZrB4KqSQ4mq4QdAWCnfb2w0QvcJ3VfH4Z4GIojVS2xUtu3Xun4FAzP34W6thw9gVBEWE1M9vhw&amp;sig=AOD64_3BWlFtgM2iR6nX-c371NuoHh9jYg&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjGmKXQ8KL_AhWiGTQIHbOJBToQ0Qx6BAgJEAE" target="_blank">Axe it Up Hutch</a> will also be at Salt City Fest to provide axe throwing for a price.&nbsp;

The 500 block, which Salt City Brewing is on, will be open to the public too, until 6 p.m. each evening. After that it will be cut off from the 400 block so that alcohol can be permitted on the streets. &nbsp;

No alcohol is going to be permitted on the 400 block, and according to Petermann, Hutchinson Police Department and Salt City Brewing’s own security will be present to monitor that. &nbsp;

Musical guests for Friday will include the George Sanders Band at 7:30 p.m., then <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PettipawCountry?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">PettipawCountry</a> at 8:30 p.m., followed by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lostwaxband?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">Lost Wax</a> at 9:30 p.m.&nbsp;

Saturday’s events will include a BBQ Cookoff. &nbsp;

The contest will be limited to 10 Participants and will require a $100 entry fee. Entry will include a pork butt and three&nbsp;St. Louis style racks of ribs. The full entry fee will&nbsp;go into the prize pool.&nbsp;

Meat will be made available to contestants on Friday, June 2, at 8 p.m.&nbsp;

Tasting and judging will occur from noon to 1 p.m.&nbsp;on Saturday. There will be a $10 tasting fee, providing a taste from all entrants for both meats, for the public, which includes a ballot to vote on the best of each. The $10 tasting fee will also go into the prize pool.&nbsp;

Prizes for each meat will be awarded with the prize pool divided equally for the pork butt and ribs,&nbsp; and will be paid as follows: &nbsp;

There will also be a corn hole tournament at 2 p.m. on Saturday. 

Then people can test their mettle by challenging a mechanical bull from 6 p.m. to midnight. &nbsp;

Saturday night’s bands will feature <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artifactband1?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">Artifact</a> at 8 p.m. and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paramount80s?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">Paramount</a>&nbsp;at 9:30 p.m. &nbsp;

On both days of Salt City Fest there will be many food trucks and vendors like, Smokin Diner, Val's Berry Bowls, SnoKo Shaved Ice, Hall Family Foods Inc, Burger Depot, Wizard of Oz, 3rd and 5, Smith's Smokin BBQ, and Tacos Mary. &nbsp;

With this year’s expansion, Petermann hopes to see Salt City Fest grow more in the future. &nbsp;

For more information visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092432827477" target="_blank">Salt City Fest Facebook page.</a> &nbsp;

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<figure>
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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;This year’s Salt City Fest, hosted by <a href="https://saltcitybrewing.com/" target="_blank">Salt City Brewing</a>, not just adds an extra day of festivities, but also an extra block to party on June 2 and June 3. &nbsp;Steven Petermann, owner and managing member of Salt City Brewing Co., is excited about Salt City Fest’s growth. &nbsp;"In the past, what we've done is simply a one-night block party, where we have bands come in and a beer garden, and we decided we wanted to make this more of a community, family, and kids event. So,&nbsp;we have added another block," Petermann said. "We now go from the 400 and 500 block of North&nbsp;Main Street in Hutchinson, and the 400 block will be filled with family events."&nbsp;The events and activities on the 400 block side of Main Street will include bounce house, dunk tank, water slides, a treasure dig where children dig for quarters, a kids’ duck pond, ice cream, face-painting, and more. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwiB8qzQ8KL_AhUrGOcKHXkdD9EYABAAGgJwdg&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESauD2s6vCYrPpuf0HjxqBuGgXYcCBvwS8hdOhP_VrnAURpMTdsLOUeE2dhTMX0xUXm0QD4ZrB4KqSQ4mq4QdAWCnfb2w0QvcJ3VfH4Z4GIojVS2xUtu3Xun4FAzP34W6thw9gVBEWE1M9vhw&amp;sig=AOD64_3BWlFtgM2iR6nX-c371NuoHh9jYg&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjGmKXQ8KL_AhWiGTQIHbOJBToQ0Qx6BAgJEAE" target="_blank">Axe it Up Hutch</a> will also be at Salt City Fest to provide axe throwing for a price.&nbsp;The 500 block, which Salt City Brewing is on, will be open to the public too, until 6 p.m. each evening. After that it will be cut off from the 400 block so that alcohol can be permitted on the streets. &nbsp;No alcohol is going to be permitted on the 400 block, and according to Petermann, Hutchinson Police Department and Salt City Brewing’s own security will be present to monitor that. &nbsp;Musical guests for Friday will include the George Sanders Band at 7:30 p.m., then <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PettipawCountry?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">PettipawCountry</a> at 8:30 p.m., followed by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lostwaxband?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">Lost Wax</a> at 9:30 p.m.&nbsp;Saturday’s events will include a BBQ Cookoff. &nbsp;The contest will be limited to 10 Participants and will require a $100 entry fee. Entry will include a pork butt and three&nbsp;St. Louis style racks of ribs. The full entry fee will&nbsp;go into the prize pool.&nbsp;Meat will be made available to contestants on Friday, June 2, at 8 p.m.&nbsp;Tasting and judging will occur from noon to 1 p.m.&nbsp;on Saturday. There will be a $10 tasting fee, providing a taste from all entrants for both meats, for the public, which includes a ballot to vote on the best of each. The $10 tasting fee will also go into the prize pool.&nbsp;Prizes for each meat will be awarded with the prize pool divided equally for the pork butt and ribs,&nbsp; and will be paid as follows: &nbsp;First place will be awarded 50%. &nbsp;Second place will be awarded 30%.&nbsp;Third place will be awarded 20%.&nbsp;There will also be a corn hole tournament at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Then people can test their mettle by challenging a mechanical bull from 6 p.m. to midnight. &nbsp;Saturday night’s bands will feature <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artifactband1?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">Artifact</a> at 8 p.m. and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paramount80s?__cft__[0]=AZVCT5g5n_GFX6GaFpXgP0NXEoSAlKtnZXVSYO9gb2LeaPTgcvSCn1_S6qfg0LxLS7-m6D7EarrtBVctuVlWREgdxTvPxbmhI9w2UwAqxEqSGt88vqdDhPIBC9OAE05ImLFYxJ6DwyDdNuJE72J53rOiSLGiTdxJXeic6ui1FK-hQw&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" target="_blank">Paramount</a>&nbsp;at 9:30 p.m. &nbsp;On both days of Salt City Fest there will be many food trucks and vendors like, Smokin Diner, Val's Berry Bowls, SnoKo Shaved Ice, Hall Family Foods Inc, Burger Depot, Wizard of Oz, 3rd and 5, Smith's Smokin BBQ, and Tacos Mary. &nbsp;With this year’s expansion, Petermann hopes to see Salt City Fest grow more in the future. &nbsp;For more information visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092432827477" target="_blank">Salt City Fest Facebook page.</a> &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Salt City Fest is a bigger celebration in 2023

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will convene a special meeting for the purpose of negotiating a contract with a city administrator candidate and to approve that contract Friday.&nbsp;

The City Council is expected to reconvene from an executive session and then vote in public to approve the contract.

Also on that agenda is the resignation of South Hutchinson city council member Jeff Schenk, who has been employed in the engineering department with the City of Hutchinson.

The remainder of the council will then hold an executive session to hammer out the new city administrator's contract and then approve that agreement.

The meeting will be Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the South Hutchinson city offices at 2 South Main.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The South Hutchinson City Council will convene a special meeting for the purpose of negotiating a contract with a city administrator candidate and to approve that contract Friday.&nbsp;The City Council is expected to reconvene from an executive session and then vote in public to approve the contract.Also on that agenda is the resignation of South Hutchinson city council member Jeff Schenk, who has been employed in the engineering department with the City of Hutchinson.The remainder of the council will then hold an executive session to hammer out the new city administrator's contract and then approve that agreement.The meeting will be Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the South Hutchinson city offices at 2 South Main.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>

South Hutch to hire city manager Friday

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the Evergy Outage Map, as of 1 p.m. Thursday, over 400 customers were without power from points just to the south of South Hutchinson down to Yoder.

Complete restoration is estimated later this afternoon, but the majority of customers were restored just after 2 p.m.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the Evergy Outage Map, as of 1 p.m. Thursday, over 400 customers were without power from points just to the south of South Hutchinson down to Yoder.<figure>
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 </figure>Complete restoration is estimated later this afternoon, but the majority of customers were restored just after 2 p.m.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Yoder area without power Thursday

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 19th Annual Black Kettle Festival and Car Show kicks off on Friday, June 2. &nbsp;

Friday’s festivities will begin with the Foam Zone Party from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moundridge Public Library, celebrating the first day of their Summer Reading Program season. &nbsp;

Then at Black Kettle Park, the Dridge Dash hosted by the Moundridge Recreation Commission will run from 5:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a community dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs by the Bradbury Company following at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. &nbsp;

Additionally, Chill will provide frozen refreshments in the evening, and Open Block Venue will be open for concessions and drinks. &nbsp;

Starting at 7 p.m., a BBQ Contest, hosted by the Moundridge Lion’s Club, will take place at the Moundridge Swimming Pool. Starting at the same time, and until 11 p.m., a street dance with Sam Shilts, Landon Unruh, and Nikki Moddelmog opening for the Gus Burns Band will take over the evening. &nbsp;

Friday’s event will cap off with the Moundridge Mile, starting at local restaurant, The Hub, and&nbsp;hosted by the Moundridge Recreation Commission. &nbsp;

Saturday’s full day of activities will start at 7 a.m. with a Fly-In at the Moundridge Municipal Airport, and a breakfast hosted by Southwind Global Aviation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Registration will open at 7 a.m. for the 19th Annual Black Kettle Car Show at Wheatridge Park. Entries must be registered by 10 a.m.&nbsp;The car show will run until about 2 p.m. and will feature live DJ entertainment, door prizes, raffles, food vendors, and more. &nbsp;

Vendors will include Meat Rubbers BBQ, Moundridge Lion’s Club BBQ, A beer garden by The Hub, and homemade ice cream by Dennis Friesen.&nbsp;

At 7:30 a.m., Moundridge Recreation Commission will be hosting the Ridge Run, starting at the West Zion Church parking lot. &nbsp;

Also, in the West Zion Church parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon will be a farmers market. &nbsp;

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Opera Block Venue, people can check out a pop-up vendor event. &nbsp;

The parade will line up at 9 a.m. at the Wollman Addition, and at 10 a.m. will proceed south on Christian Avenue to Krehbiel Street.&nbsp;

Concurrently with the parade at 10 a.m., a BBQ contest and the People’s Choice Award will take place at the Moundridge Swimming Pool. Same place, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., pulled pork sandwiches and sides will be served. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Families can take their kids to fly kites at the soccer field south of the tennis courts at 10:30 a.m. Kites will be provided. &nbsp;

11 a.m. Saturday will see both a corn hole tournament and pickleball tournament. The corn hole tournament, sponsored by Nex-Tech, is $20 per team and will take place at Wheatridge Park. &nbsp;

The pickleball tournament, sponsored by Moundridge EMS, is $15 per person and will take place at the tennis courts across from the Moundridge City Pool. &nbsp;

The West Zion Church will hold a chalupa lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. &nbsp;

Moundridge FFA will have a variety of events at Wheatridge Park, including kids carnival games, a dunk tank, and other activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. &nbsp;

Also from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Cradle to Crayons will have monster-sized fun with monster cookies, monster art, and monster raffles at Wheatridge Park. There will also be kid tattoos, fun with colored hair, and a book walk. &nbsp;

At the same time at Wheatridge Park, the Moundridge Fire Department will have Firemen’s Games.&nbsp;

For more information, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackKettleFestival">Festival Facebook page</a>.

The 19th Annual Black Kettle Festival and Car Show will culminate with the Moundridge High School Alumni Dinner at Pine Village. The doors will open at 5 p.m., the dinner will start at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 19th Annual Black Kettle Festival and Car Show kicks off on Friday, June 2. &nbsp;Friday’s festivities will begin with the Foam Zone Party from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moundridge Public Library, celebrating the first day of their Summer Reading Program season. &nbsp;Then at Black Kettle Park, the Dridge Dash hosted by the Moundridge Recreation Commission will run from 5:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a community dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs by the Bradbury Company following at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. &nbsp;Additionally, Chill will provide frozen refreshments in the evening, and Open Block Venue will be open for concessions and drinks. &nbsp;Starting at 7 p.m., a BBQ Contest, hosted by the Moundridge Lion’s Club, will take place at the Moundridge Swimming Pool. Starting at the same time, and until 11 p.m., a street dance with Sam Shilts, Landon Unruh, and Nikki Moddelmog opening for the Gus Burns Band will take over the evening. &nbsp;Friday’s event will cap off with the Moundridge Mile, starting at local restaurant, The Hub, and&nbsp;hosted by the Moundridge Recreation Commission. &nbsp;Saturday’s full day of activities will start at 7 a.m. with a Fly-In at the Moundridge Municipal Airport, and a breakfast hosted by Southwind Global Aviation. &nbsp;&nbsp;Registration will open at 7 a.m. for the 19th Annual Black Kettle Car Show at Wheatridge Park. Entries must be registered by 10 a.m.&nbsp;The car show will run until about 2 p.m. and will feature live DJ entertainment, door prizes, raffles, food vendors, and more. &nbsp;Vendors will include Meat Rubbers BBQ, Moundridge Lion’s Club BBQ, A beer garden by The Hub, and homemade ice cream by Dennis Friesen.&nbsp;At 7:30 a.m., Moundridge Recreation Commission will be hosting the Ridge Run, starting at the West Zion Church parking lot. &nbsp;Also, in the West Zion Church parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon will be a farmers market. &nbsp;From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Opera Block Venue, people can check out a pop-up vendor event. &nbsp;The parade will line up at 9 a.m. at the Wollman Addition, and at 10 a.m. will proceed south on Christian Avenue to Krehbiel Street.&nbsp;Concurrently with the parade at 10 a.m., a BBQ contest and the People’s Choice Award will take place at the Moundridge Swimming Pool. Same place, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., pulled pork sandwiches and sides will be served. &nbsp;&nbsp;Families can take their kids to fly kites at the soccer field south of the tennis courts at 10:30 a.m. Kites will be provided. &nbsp;11 a.m. Saturday will see both a corn hole tournament and pickleball tournament. The corn hole tournament, sponsored by Nex-Tech, is $20 per team and will take place at Wheatridge Park. &nbsp;The pickleball tournament, sponsored by Moundridge EMS, is $15 per person and will take place at the tennis courts across from the Moundridge City Pool. &nbsp;The West Zion Church will hold a chalupa lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. &nbsp;Moundridge FFA will have a variety of events at Wheatridge Park, including kids carnival games, a dunk tank, and other activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. &nbsp;Also from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Cradle to Crayons will have monster-sized fun with monster cookies, monster art, and monster raffles at Wheatridge Park. There will also be kid tattoos, fun with colored hair, and a book walk. &nbsp;At the same time at Wheatridge Park, the Moundridge Fire Department will have Firemen’s Games.&nbsp;For more information, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackKettleFestival">Festival Facebook page</a>.The 19th Annual Black Kettle Festival and Car Show will culminate with the Moundridge High School Alumni Dinner at Pine Village. The doors will open at 5 p.m., the dinner will start at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app</a>. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update</a>.

Black Kettle Days this weekend in Moundridge

COMANCHE COUNTY—A Hutchinson man died in an accident just before 3 a.m. Thursday in Comanche County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Suburban driven by Ethan A. Shaw, 26, Lewis, was southbound on U.S. 183 approximately two miles north of Avenue C.

A&nbsp; pedestrian identified as 45-year-old Andrew J. Moore of Hutchinson, walking down the middle of roadway stepped out in front of the Suburban. The SUV struck Moore.&nbsp; EMS transported Moore to the Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater where he was pronounced deceased.

Shaw and three passengers in the SUV were not injured.

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 </figure>COMANCHE COUNTY—A Hutchinson man died in an accident just before 3 a.m. Thursday in Comanche County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Suburban driven by Ethan A. Shaw, 26, Lewis, was southbound on U.S. 183 approximately two miles north of Avenue C.A&nbsp; pedestrian identified as 45-year-old Andrew J. Moore of Hutchinson, walking down the middle of roadway stepped out in front of the Suburban. The SUV struck Moore.&nbsp; EMS transported Moore to the Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater where he was pronounced deceased.Shaw and three passengers in the SUV were not injured.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;&nbsp;

KHP: Hutchinson man dies after stepping in front of SUV

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tiffany Davison with the American Red Cross said Wednesday's blood drive at the Hutchinson EAGLE Media Center was successful.

"It went great," Davison said. "We had 25 donors register. We had three that were deferred and we collected 22 units. We also had four first-time donors. That's always exciting to get a new donor. It was a great day."

The Red Cross still needs your help to catch up on the blood supply issues that they had in May.

"The American Red Cross is asking donors to make plans to keep giving blood," Davison said. "We did have a steep decline in donation appointments last month. For example, in the blood drive you guys had, we had 34 people scheduled, 25 of those donors came and registered. Even sometimes, when we get the appointments, we're still not having them actually show."

If you missed on Wednesday, there is a community wide opportunity next week.

"Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, you can donate," Davison said. "We are there on Monday, June 5 from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday June 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m."

You can make your appointment at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/">https://www.redcrossblood.org/</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tiffany Davison with the American Red Cross said Wednesday's blood drive at the Hutchinson EAGLE Media Center was successful."It went great," Davison said. "We had 25 donors register. We had three that were deferred and we collected 22 units. We also had four first-time donors. That's always exciting to get a new donor. It was a great day."The Red Cross still needs your help to catch up on the blood supply issues that they had in May."The American Red Cross is asking donors to make plans to keep giving blood," Davison said. "We did have a steep decline in donation appointments last month. For example, in the blood drive you guys had, we had 34 people scheduled, 25 of those donors came and registered. Even sometimes, when we get the appointments, we're still not having them actually show."If you missed on Wednesday, there is a community wide opportunity next week."Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, you can donate," Davison said. "We are there on Monday, June 5 from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday June 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m."You can make your appointment at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/">https://www.redcrossblood.org/</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;

EAGLE Media blood drive adds to supply

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Salvation Army in Hutchinson announced the return of the annual Donut Day Eating Contest. It will take place Friday, June 2.&nbsp;

"At 9:00 a.m., we'll be in front of the Salvation Army Thrift Store, across from Smith's Market," said Major Paul James. "We will have it on Facebook Live as well, so if you go to the Salvation Army's Facebook page, you can find a link, if you're not able to make it downtown. There's a lot of stuff that's happening Friday and Saturday downtown. You'll definitely want to come join us and watch people be silly and eat a lot of donuts. It's going to be a good time. My youngest son, he's participating this year. He said, dad, you didn't do very well last year."

The Donut Day Eating Contest will help send Reno County kids to summer camp and aid Salvation Army units working around the world in 130 countries.

"Half of it will go to sending kids to camp this summer," James said. "We transport kids to Kansas City. It's our regional camp. Each week, there's a different age group and a different theme, helping kids to pay to go to camp. It's really affordable. Either it's $25 a camp or $30 a camp, depending on if it's a three overnight camp or a four overnight camp or longer."

Donuts hold a special place in the history of the Salvation Army and for National Donut Day on June 2 this year, the breakfast treat plays a special role in helping the Salvation Army of Reno County serve locally and around the world.

National Donut Day was created following the service of Salvation Army officers and volunteers who served on the front lines of World War I, providing assistance to soldiers. They wrote letters, served coffee, and fried up donuts in army helmets. 

There will be free donuts and coffee to begin the day.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Salvation Army in Hutchinson announced the return of the annual Donut Day Eating Contest. It will take place Friday, June 2.&nbsp;"At 9:00 a.m., we'll be in front of the Salvation Army Thrift Store, across from Smith's Market," said Major Paul James. "We will have it on Facebook Live as well, so if you go to the Salvation Army's Facebook page, you can find a link, if you're not able to make it downtown. There's a lot of stuff that's happening Friday and Saturday downtown. You'll definitely want to come join us and watch people be silly and eat a lot of donuts. It's going to be a good time. My youngest son, he's participating this year. He said, dad, you didn't do very well last year."The Donut Day Eating Contest will help send Reno County kids to summer camp and aid Salvation Army units working around the world in 130 countries."Half of it will go to sending kids to camp this summer," James said. "We transport kids to Kansas City. It's our regional camp. Each week, there's a different age group and a different theme, helping kids to pay to go to camp. It's really affordable. Either it's $25 a camp or $30 a camp, depending on if it's a three overnight camp or a four overnight camp or longer."Donuts hold a special place in the history of the Salvation Army and for National Donut Day on June 2 this year, the breakfast treat plays a special role in helping the Salvation Army of Reno County serve locally and around the world.National Donut Day was created following the service of Salvation Army officers and volunteers who served on the front lines of World War I, providing assistance to soldiers. They wrote letters, served coffee, and fried up donuts in army helmets. There will be free donuts and coffee to begin the day.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;&nbsp;

Salvation Army donut day Friday

Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southwest corner of Avenue E and south Main streets. 

In 1907, the Kansas City Stock Yard Company, after acquiring the Hutchinson Stock Yard at Ave. F and Main, paid the Armour Company $500,000 to build a packing house. 

The packing house took the Swift &amp; Co. name, which already had other facilities by that name. The first photo shows the plant with its creamery about 1930.

 By December 1902 it was hugely successful. That month alone, Swift &amp; Co. shipped 161,186 pounds of poultry from Hutch. Fat turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese were sent to both the East &amp; West coasts — 95,000 pounds of this was dressed here before shipping. 

Four railcars were shipped alive. Theodore Roosevelt was president between 1901 to 1909. He championed breaking up bad trusts during his Square Deal domestic policies. Swift &amp; Co. was one of those. The plant closed in 1938. 

The cost of rehabbing the old building was too much. It was consolidated into other facilities. Between 1947 to 1958, it was the Crown Poultry Products Inc. and the ARKAY Egg Products Co. 

On Nov. 29, 1958, the old building burned down. The second photo shows the property today. Most of it has been taken over by the Tyson Foods Company, except the very corner that is still the Richard Gray Barber Shop.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685543749258.png" alt="Swift &amp; Co. - 501 S. Main - c. 1930 - (Burned down Nov. 29, 1958). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677153581036.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southwest corner of Avenue E and south Main streets. In 1907, the Kansas City Stock Yard Company, after acquiring the Hutchinson Stock Yard at Ave. F and Main, paid the Armour Company $500,000 to build a packing house. The packing house took the Swift &amp; Co. name, which already had other facilities by that name. The first photo shows the plant with its creamery about 1930.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685543749258.png" alt="Swift &amp; Co. - 501 S. Main - c. 1930 - (Burned down Nov. 29, 1958). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Swift &amp; Co. - 501 S. Main - c. 1930 - (Burned down Nov. 29, 1958). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure> By December 1902 it was hugely successful. That month alone, Swift &amp; Co. shipped 161,186 pounds of poultry from Hutch. Fat turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese were sent to both the East &amp; West coasts — 95,000 pounds of this was dressed here before shipping. Four railcars were shipped alive. Theodore Roosevelt was president between 1901 to 1909. He championed breaking up bad trusts during his Square Deal domestic policies. Swift &amp; Co. was one of those. The plant closed in 1938. The cost of rehabbing the old building was too much. It was consolidated into other facilities. Between 1947 to 1958, it was the Crown Poultry Products Inc. and the ARKAY Egg Products Co. On Nov. 29, 1958, the old building burned down. The second photo shows the property today. Most of it has been taken over by the Tyson Foods Company, except the very corner that is still the Richard Gray Barber Shop.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685543828259.png" alt="Swift &amp; Co. - Tyson Foods and Richard Gray's Barber Shop - 501-511 S. Main - May 1, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.myhutchinsonfurniture.com/?utm_source=EWS&amp;utm_medium=Google&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8YL-_6nS_AIVzxbUAR37_APuEAAYASAAEgKDaPD_BwE">Sleep Shoppe &amp; Furniture Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</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.

📷 Throwback Thursday: Hutch - Then & Now Collection - Vol. 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Summer Meal Program will run from June 5, 2023, through July 28, 2023. There will be no meals served on July 3, 2023, and July 4, 2023.

The Summer Meal Program will begin on June 5, 2023, at Hutchinson Middle School – 7, Fairgrounds Splash Park, and the Hutchinson Public Library.

· Hutchinson Middle School – 7:&nbsp; Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

· Fairgrounds Splash Park: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

· Hutchinson Public Library: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. All sites will offer meals to-go only. Children must be present to receive meals, or adults can pick up meals by showing a pass. Meal passes will be distributed at each of the meal locations, and children will need to be present to receive a pass.

For additional questions about the Summer Meal Program, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nutrition@usd308.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nutrition@usd308.com</a>.

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 </figure>MARISSA MEIS USD 308HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Summer Meal Program will run from June 5, 2023, through July 28, 2023. There will be no meals served on July 3, 2023, and July 4, 2023.The Summer Meal Program will begin on June 5, 2023, at Hutchinson Middle School – 7, Fairgrounds Splash Park, and the Hutchinson Public Library.All sites are Grab &amp; Go only.The meal site schedules are as follows:· Hutchinson Middle School – 7:&nbsp; Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.· Fairgrounds Splash Park: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.· Hutchinson Public Library: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. All sites will offer meals to-go only. Children must be present to receive meals, or adults can pick up meals by showing a pass. Meal passes will be distributed at each of the meal locations, and children will need to be present to receive a pass.For additional questions about the Summer Meal Program, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nutrition@usd308.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nutrition@usd308.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 308 summer meals start Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Smallville Festival continues into the evening at the Kansas State Fairgrounds with a Fair Food and Tunes event June 17.

"We are going to do the Smallville obstacle run out on the racetrack," said Bryan Schulz with the Kansas State Fair. "There will be three events that are going on, there's the 5K at STRATACA, then downtown there will be the, kind of like the Amazing Race type of event and that will all culminate out at the Fairgrounds. 6:00 p.m., we will do the awards ceremony and at 7 p.m., we have Steel Skarecrow on the People's Bank and Trust Arena. That will go until 9:00 p.m. That will be our Fair Food and Tunes for this year."

Here is the schedule on the Fairgrounds: 

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Food/Beverage Vendors open

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Smallville Show &amp; Shine Car and Bike Show

Axe It Up Hutch will also have a pay to play trailer.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Smallville Festival continues into the evening at the Kansas State Fairgrounds with a Fair Food and Tunes event June 17."We are going to do the Smallville obstacle run out on the racetrack," said Bryan Schulz with the Kansas State Fair. "There will be three events that are going on, there's the 5K at STRATACA, then downtown there will be the, kind of like the Amazing Race type of event and that will all culminate out at the Fairgrounds. 6:00 p.m., we will do the awards ceremony and at 7 p.m., we have Steel Skarecrow on the People's Bank and Trust Arena. That will go until 9:00 p.m. That will be our Fair Food and Tunes for this year."Here is the schedule on the Fairgrounds: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Food/Beverage Vendors openFood includes:Mel’s DinerPronto PupDusek Quesadillas &amp; Funnel CakesThe Beer Trailer5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Smallville Show &amp; Shine Car and Bike Show6 p.m. Awards from races of the dayAxe It Up Hutch will also have a pay to play trailer.<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; &nbsp;

Fair Food and Tunes combines with Smallville Festival this month

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Help support the care and research of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other like dementias by running in the Run in the name of Memories 5K, benefitting Wesley Towers Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association.

You can register online for just $25 before June 9, or $30 after June 9, or you can register in person at the Wesley Towers front desk between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or on race day, June 24 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

There will be winner medals for each age division and t-shirts for those that register online, along with a swag bag and refreshments.

Packets can be picked up on June 14 at the Wesley Towers front desk from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or on race day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

If you have questions about the race, call (620) 727-6639.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Help support the care and research of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other like dementias by running in the Run in the name of Memories 5K, benefitting Wesley Towers Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association.You can register online for just $25 before June 9, or $30 after June 9, or you can register in person at the Wesley Towers front desk between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or on race day, June 24 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.There will be winner medals for each age division and t-shirts for those that register online, along with a swag bag and refreshments.Packets can be picked up on June 14 at the Wesley Towers front desk from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or on race day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.If you have questions about the race, call (620) 727-6639.<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; &nbsp;

Wesley Towers hosting 5K June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Center of the Nation Model Railroad Expo is this weekend at the Pride of Kansas building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be layouts for everything from Tiny Z-scale all the way up to Lionel trains.

The goal is to get new kids interested, so all children 13 and under are free to attend with an adult admission. Admission for over 13 is $8 a piece, or two adults for $15. There will be vendors from across the country there for train enthusiasts to buy from, too.

The local club has a regular clubhouse at 16 East 3rd in Hutchinson and is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the third Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, go to <a href="http://kansascentralmodelrailroaders.com">kansascentralmodelrailroaders.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Center of the Nation Model Railroad Expo is this weekend at the Pride of Kansas building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be layouts for everything from Tiny Z-scale all the way up to Lionel trains.The goal is to get new kids interested, so all children 13 and under are free to attend with an adult admission. Admission for over 13 is $8 a piece, or two adults for $15. There will be vendors from across the country there for train enthusiasts to buy from, too.The local club has a regular clubhouse at 16 East 3rd in Hutchinson and is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the third Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, go to <a href="http://kansascentralmodelrailroaders.com">kansascentralmodelrailroaders.com</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.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Model train show at fairgrounds this weekend

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

5/31/2023 7:26 PM-Timothy	Matthew England-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

5/31/2023 7:12 PM-Michael	Todd Johns-Assault

5/31/2023 4:51 PM-Kendall	Loula Ryan-Viol protection order; Abuse order

5/31/2023 2:16 PM-Kenneth	Wayne Smith-Probation Violation; Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon; Conviction in Previous 10 Years of specified KSA

5/31/2023 11:17 AM-Jolan	Lee Holloway-Probation Violation

5/31/2023 4:58 AM-Ceeley	Gene Williams-Drugs; Distribute Hallucinogenic designated in 65-4105d, 4107g, 4109g; 100g to &lt; 1Kg; 1000' of School; Drugs; Cultivate Substance in Subsection (a); 4 to &lt; 50 Plants; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Poss of marijuana; Poss of hallucinogenic drug; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

5/31/2023 4:50 AM-Eric	Scott Falkinburg-Drugs; Distribute Hallucinogenic designated in 65-4105d, 4107g, 4109g; 3.5g to &lt; 100g; 1000' of School; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Drugs; Cultivate Substance in Subsection (a); 4 to &lt; 50 Plants; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Poss of marijuana; Poss of hallucinogenic drug

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;5/31/2023 7:26 PM-Timothy	Matthew England-Domestic Battery; Knowing or Reckless Bodily Harm (1st conviction); Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0005/31/2023 7:12 PM-Michael	Todd Johns-Assault5/31/2023 4:51 PM-Kendall	Loula Ryan-Viol protection order; Abuse order5/31/2023 2:16 PM-Kenneth	Wayne Smith-Probation Violation; Criminal Possession of Firearm by Felon; Conviction in Previous 10 Years of specified KSA5/31/2023 11:17 AM-Jolan	Lee Holloway-Probation Violation5/31/2023 4:58 AM-Ceeley	Gene Williams-Drugs; Distribute Hallucinogenic designated in 65-4105d, 4107g, 4109g; 100g to &lt; 1Kg; 1000' of School; Drugs; Cultivate Substance in Subsection (a); 4 to &lt; 50 Plants; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Poss of marijuana; Poss of hallucinogenic drug; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body5/31/2023 4:50 AM-Eric	Scott Falkinburg-Drugs; Distribute Hallucinogenic designated in 65-4105d, 4107g, 4109g; 3.5g to &lt; 100g; 1000' of School; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Drugs; Cultivate Substance in Subsection (a); 4 to &lt; 50 Plants; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Poss of marijuana; Poss of hallucinogenic drug

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Andrew D. Patterson accepted a plea agreement and pled guilty in Reno County District Court before Judge Daniel D. Gilligan on May 31.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3425b749-e395-46f5-9bfd-539d9c683275">Patterson pled one year to the day from his arrest on charges related to threats toward&nbsp;Dillons Distribution Center&nbsp;and Hutchinson Middle School-8</a>.&nbsp;

He is convicted of one count of attempted murder in the second degree, carrying a five-year sentence. In addition to that charge, he will have to register as a violent offender for 15 years. &nbsp;

Patterson’s intention was to kill employees at Dillons Distribution Center. &nbsp;

Patterson also pled guilty to two counts of felony criminal threat.&nbsp;One toward Dillons Distribution Center, where he worked as a security guard, the other toward his mother, Dianna Albee. Those charges each carry a sentence of five to 17 months. &nbsp;

Patterson was detained during a May 31, 2022, traffic stop after law enforcement received information from his aunt and grandmother that he made threatening comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During the stop, police found detailed plans in Patterson’s vehicle to carry out an act of mass violence, but they did not find any weapons. &nbsp;

A search warrant was executed at his residence, where additional evidence related to the plan was collected. Weapons were not found at the home either.&nbsp;

Texts between Patterson and Albee&nbsp;revealed photos of firearms, a “kill list” with his then-coworkers' names and reasons why he wanted to kill them. &nbsp;

Albee said via text she would try to get help for Patterson, which he refuted, saying he did not believe there was help for him. &nbsp;

Albee maintains that her son, nicknamed “Dade,”&nbsp;has mental health illnesses. &nbsp;

Other texts included Patterson saying, “I like violence” and that he wanted to kill at least 24 people, specifically more people killed than during the Uvalde, Texas, massacre.&nbsp;

“What began as a cry for help culminated in my son's arrest,” Albee said in an email to Hutch Post. “Dade struggled for years with mental illness, only to be vilified and portrayed as a monster when he gained the courage to seek help. And now, he has been held for the past year (with absolutely no treatment) when he was voluntarily seeking the help he desperately needed.”&nbsp;

Two of Patterson’s original four charges before amendments were filed as attempted terrorism charges. Reno County District Attorney Tom Stanton explained why those were amended. &nbsp;

“At the time he was arrested, he was not capable of actually carrying out a crime, even though he had the plans,” Stanton said. “He had intentions of purchasing a weapon but had not.” &nbsp;

Stanton felt obligated to take Patterson's mental health — and the fact he had no prior arrests or a history of violent acts — into account. &nbsp;

Stanton asked the court to allow Patterson to undergo evaluation at Larned State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital located in Pawnee County. &nbsp;

Stanton explained that, in good conscience, and with respect to the community and Patterson, he could not allow someone with potential mental health issues to serve the lifetime sentence carried out for attempted terrorism — especially when the spectrum between criminal threat and attempted terrorism is vast. &nbsp;

“What I was looking at when I was turning this case out, was the difference between someone making a threat and getting probation, and somebody committing a terrorist act and getting life in prison,” Stanton said. “I looked at all the facts in the case, I think he [Patterson] is mentally ill.” &nbsp;

In prosecuting the case, Stanton looked for a way to recognize Patterson’s mental health and protect the community. &nbsp;

If, while during his stay at Larned State Hospital, Patterson is found mentally ill, he will serve the rest of his sentence at the facility in Larned. If not, then he will be reprimanded to the Kansas Department of Corrections proper. &nbsp;

With good behavior, in addition to the time already spent in prison, Patterson could possibly serve only four years. Regardless, he will have to register as a violent offender for 15 years. &nbsp;

“No matter what happens, we will be keeping an eye on this guy,” Stanton said. “There were a lot of things to consider in this case. I think the key that we have here protects the citizens and recognizes the fact he might possibly need mental health treatment.” &nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Andrew D. Patterson accepted a plea agreement and pled guilty in Reno County District Court before Judge Daniel D. Gilligan on May 31.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3425b749-e395-46f5-9bfd-539d9c683275">Patterson pled one year to the day from his arrest on charges related to threats toward&nbsp;Dillons Distribution Center&nbsp;and Hutchinson Middle School-8</a>.&nbsp;He is convicted of one count of attempted murder in the second degree, carrying a five-year sentence. In addition to that charge, he will have to register as a violent offender for 15 years. &nbsp;Patterson’s intention was to kill employees at Dillons Distribution Center. &nbsp;Patterson also pled guilty to two counts of felony criminal threat.&nbsp;One toward Dillons Distribution Center, where he worked as a security guard, the other toward his mother, Dianna Albee. Those charges each carry a sentence of five to 17 months. &nbsp;Patterson was detained during a May 31, 2022, traffic stop after law enforcement received information from his aunt and grandmother that he made threatening comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the stop, police found detailed plans in Patterson’s vehicle to carry out an act of mass violence, but they did not find any weapons. &nbsp;A search warrant was executed at his residence, where additional evidence related to the plan was collected. Weapons were not found at the home either.&nbsp;Texts between Patterson and Albee&nbsp;revealed photos of firearms, a “kill list” with his then-coworkers' names and reasons why he wanted to kill them. &nbsp;Albee said via text she would try to get help for Patterson, which he refuted, saying he did not believe there was help for him. &nbsp;Albee maintains that her son, nicknamed “Dade,”&nbsp;has mental health illnesses. &nbsp;Other texts included Patterson saying, “I like violence” and that he wanted to kill at least 24 people, specifically more people killed than during the Uvalde, Texas, massacre.&nbsp;“What began as a cry for help culminated in my son's arrest,” Albee said in an email to Hutch Post. “Dade struggled for years with mental illness, only to be vilified and portrayed as a monster when he gained the courage to seek help. And now, he has been held for the past year (with absolutely no treatment) when he was voluntarily seeking the help he desperately needed.”&nbsp;Two of Patterson’s original four charges before amendments were filed as attempted terrorism charges. Reno County District Attorney Tom Stanton explained why those were amended. &nbsp;“At the time he was arrested, he was not capable of actually carrying out a crime, even though he had the plans,” Stanton said. “He had intentions of purchasing a weapon but had not.” &nbsp;Stanton felt obligated to take Patterson's mental health — and the fact he had no prior arrests or a history of violent acts — into account. &nbsp;Stanton asked the court to allow Patterson to undergo evaluation at Larned State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital located in Pawnee County. &nbsp;Stanton explained that, in good conscience, and with respect to the community and Patterson, he could not allow someone with potential mental health issues to serve the lifetime sentence carried out for attempted terrorism — especially when the spectrum between criminal threat and attempted terrorism is vast. &nbsp;“What I was looking at when I was turning this case out, was the difference between someone making a threat and getting probation, and somebody committing a terrorist act and getting life in prison,” Stanton said. “I looked at all the facts in the case, I think he [Patterson] is mentally ill.” &nbsp;In prosecuting the case, Stanton looked for a way to recognize Patterson’s mental health and protect the community. &nbsp;If, while during his stay at Larned State Hospital, Patterson is found mentally ill, he will serve the rest of his sentence at the facility in Larned. If not, then he will be reprimanded to the Kansas Department of Corrections proper. &nbsp;With good behavior, in addition to the time already spent in prison, Patterson could possibly serve only four years. Regardless, he will have to register as a violent offender for 15 years. &nbsp;“No matter what happens, we will be keeping an eye on this guy,” Stanton said. “There were a lot of things to consider in this case. I think the key that we have here protects the citizens and recognizes the fact he might possibly need mental health treatment.” &nbsp;As part of the plea deal,&nbsp;time for the two counts of felony criminal threat will run concurrently with the sentence for attempted murder. &nbsp;Sentencing will be postponed until Patterson undergoes a psychiatric evaluation at Larned State Hospital. Until then, because of Larned State Hospital’s wait time,&nbsp;Patterson will remain jailed. &nbsp; Patterson remains incarcerated with his bond set at $3 million.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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