HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;HEELO Inc. said their 2023 Juneteenth Community Celebration was a great success.

The Juneteenth Blood Drive held the HCC Stringer Fine Arts Center on June 16 had great community participation. Blood donors donated enough blood to save 100 lives in the Hutchinson community and in the state of Kansas.

On Saturday, June 17 the Juneteenth Pancake Feed held at the Stringer Fine Arts Center was well attended and represented by a diverse group of Hutchinson community members and supporters of the national Juneteenth Holiday. Hutchinson Mayor Jon Richardson was in attendance to read the 2023 Juneteenth proclamation. Other activities included the Juneteenth Basketball Tournament at Journey Mennonite Church in South Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Youth were the highlight of the afternoon showing off their basketball talents and 3-point shots. Then on Sunday, June 18, the Juneteenth Community Picnic and Car Show Hosted By HEELO INC and the Salt City Cruiser Car Club at Homebuilder Shelter at Carey Park was well attended by community members and their families along with and the Hutchinson Police and Fire Department. HEELO Inc. served 200 hamburgers and&nbsp;200 hotdogs at the Juneteenth Picnic.

A Picnic highlight was Leslie Hale a Hutchinson resident and Juneteenth volunteer and supporter, grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs while giving back to her Hutchinson community.

Lacretia Nicholas, a 93-year-old Hutchinson resident and huge Juneteenth supporter was in attendance enjoying the afternoon festivities while honoring the history and reason Juneteenth is celebrated and uplifted in communities. Shontina R. Tipton, CEO / Founder of HEELO INC would like to thank this year's corporate sponsors, community partners, supporters and volunteers for all their dedication, support, volunteerism and hard work on this year's Juneteenth Community Celebrations events.

"Without your love, trust and the support of you and the Hutchinson community, none of this would be possible," Tipton said.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HEELO Inc.&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;HEELO Inc. said their 2023 Juneteenth Community Celebration was a great success.The Juneteenth Blood Drive held the HCC Stringer Fine Arts Center on June 16 had great community participation. Blood donors donated enough blood to save 100 lives in the Hutchinson community and in the state of Kansas. On Saturday, June 17 the Juneteenth Pancake Feed held at the Stringer Fine Arts Center was well attended and represented by a diverse group of Hutchinson community members and supporters of the national Juneteenth Holiday. Hutchinson Mayor Jon Richardson was in attendance to read the 2023 Juneteenth proclamation. Other activities included the Juneteenth Basketball Tournament at Journey Mennonite Church in South Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Youth were the highlight of the afternoon showing off their basketball talents and 3-point shots. Then on Sunday, June 18, the Juneteenth Community Picnic and Car Show Hosted By HEELO INC and the Salt City Cruiser Car Club at Homebuilder Shelter at Carey Park was well attended by community members and their families along with and the Hutchinson Police and Fire Department. HEELO Inc. served 200 hamburgers and&nbsp;200 hotdogs at the Juneteenth Picnic. A Picnic highlight was Leslie Hale a Hutchinson resident and Juneteenth volunteer and supporter, grilling the hamburgers and hot dogs while giving back to her Hutchinson community. Lacretia Nicholas, a 93-year-old Hutchinson resident and huge Juneteenth supporter was in attendance enjoying the afternoon festivities while honoring the history and reason Juneteenth is celebrated and uplifted in communities. Shontina R. Tipton, CEO / Founder of HEELO INC would like to thank this year's corporate sponsors, community partners, supporters and volunteers for all their dedication, support, volunteerism and hard work on this year's Juneteenth Community Celebrations events. "Without your love, trust and the support of you and the Hutchinson community, none of this would be possible," Tipton said.&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;

HEELO Inc. reports successful Juneteenth celebration

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stacy Goss joined USD 308 a couple of weeks ago as the Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations.

"I maintain the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, all of the social media pages, to make sure we're getting out good information in a good time. I also work on newsletters, magazines, kind of prepping things for the school year, redoing handbooks right now. There's a lot of behind the scenes work being done during the summer months."

Goss is looking forward to telling the Salthawk story at all levels.

"You have so many awesome things that are happening in and around Hutch that these kids are coming together for," Goss said. "Last year, we had some really great statistics with volleyball, basketball, debate and forensics, the KidWind team. It's not just our high schoolers and middle schoolers but our elementary students are really doing some awesome things, as well."

Goss knows that there will also be challenges to let the public know about, like the transition to one fewer elementary school in the coming year.

"Right now, with the closure of the Lincoln Elementary School, we have been surveying families to figure out what type of transportation have they been using, what type of transportation do they want and expect for the upcoming school year, how is this change going to impact them in tweaking the rules, getting rid of school uniforms at McCandless, things like that, that the administration and the school board are trying to make the best of a bad situation and trying to hear from as many families and voices and community stakeholders, so they can make the best decisions."

For more information on what's going on in Hutchinson USD 308, you can read her work at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usd308.com/">https://www.usd308.com/</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stacy Goss joined USD 308 a couple of weeks ago as the Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations."I maintain the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, all of the social media pages, to make sure we're getting out good information in a good time. I also work on newsletters, magazines, kind of prepping things for the school year, redoing handbooks right now. There's a lot of behind the scenes work being done during the summer months."Goss is looking forward to telling the Salthawk story at all levels."You have so many awesome things that are happening in and around Hutch that these kids are coming together for," Goss said. "Last year, we had some really great statistics with volleyball, basketball, debate and forensics, the KidWind team. It's not just our high schoolers and middle schoolers but our elementary students are really doing some awesome things, as well."Goss knows that there will also be challenges to let the public know about, like the transition to one fewer elementary school in the coming year."Right now, with the closure of the Lincoln Elementary School, we have been surveying families to figure out what type of transportation have they been using, what type of transportation do they want and expect for the upcoming school year, how is this change going to impact them in tweaking the rules, getting rid of school uniforms at McCandless, things like that, that the administration and the school board are trying to make the best of a bad situation and trying to hear from as many families and voices and community stakeholders, so they can make the best decisions."For more information on what's going on in Hutchinson USD 308, you can read her work at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usd308.com/">https://www.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;

Goss is new communications professional for USD 308

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;

6/21/2023 11:29 PM-Guy	Bruce Bolen-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant; DL Violation; No Drivers License; DUI; Misdemeanor

6/21/2023 11:07 PM-Eugene Springer-Viol protection order; Abuse order

6/21/2023 9:27 PM-William	Allen Gentry Jr.-Failure to Appear; Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

6/21/2023 9:09 PM-Alyssa	Cheyenne Wade-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

6/21/2023 8:27 PM-John	Leon Johnson-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of depressant

6/21/2023 7:57 PM-Eric	Lynn Petz-Failure to Appear

6/21/2023 6:37 PM-David	Charles Keffer-Probation Violation

6/21/2023 6:33 PM-Martin	Victor Achilles-Failure to Appear

6/21/2023 4:30 PM-Cherie	Christine Baker-Probation Violation

6/21/2023 2:38 PM-Roy Hall III-Probation Violation

6/21/2023 1:15 PM-Mariah	Page Lamunyon-Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Distribution of contr subs; Causing death; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

6/21/2023 11:21 AM-Randy	Keith Boyd-Probation Violation

6/21/2023 9:10 AM-Devin	Lyndell Gaddis-Violation of Offender Registration Act; 3 or more Conv; Person; DWS; 1st conviction; Theft; Possess Stolen Property; Less than $1,500; Flee &amp; Elude; Commits Five or More Moving Violations; Flee &amp; Elude; MV Accident or Intentionally Damages Property; Flee &amp; Elude; Reckless Driving (KSA 8-1566); Failure to Appear

6/21/2023 5:02 AM-Quintin	Lee Nichols-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

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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;6/21/2023 11:29 PM-Guy	Bruce Bolen-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant; DL Violation; No Drivers License; DUI; Misdemeanor6/21/2023 11:07 PM-Eugene Springer-Viol protection order; Abuse order6/21/2023 9:27 PM-William	Allen Gentry Jr.-Failure to Appear; Viol protection order; Pre-trial order6/21/2023 9:09 PM-Alyssa	Cheyenne Wade-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body6/21/2023 8:27 PM-John	Leon Johnson-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of depressant6/21/2023 7:57 PM-Eric	Lynn Petz-Failure to Appear6/21/2023 6:37 PM-David	Charles Keffer-Probation Violation6/21/2023 6:33 PM-Martin	Victor Achilles-Failure to Appear6/21/2023 4:30 PM-Cherie	Christine Baker-Probation Violation6/21/2023 2:38 PM-Roy Hall III-Probation Violation6/21/2023 1:15 PM-Mariah	Page Lamunyon-Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Distribution of contr subs; Causing death; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body6/21/2023 11:21 AM-Randy	Keith Boyd-Probation Violation6/21/2023 9:10 AM-Devin	Lyndell Gaddis-Violation of Offender Registration Act; 3 or more Conv; Person; DWS; 1st conviction; Theft; Possess Stolen Property; Less than $1,500; Flee &amp; Elude; Commits Five or More Moving Violations; Flee &amp; Elude; MV Accident or Intentionally Damages Property; Flee &amp; Elude; Reckless Driving (KSA 8-1566); Failure to Appear6/21/2023 5:02 AM-Quintin	Lee Nichols-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Police Department revealed on June 21, they arrested two people related to a fatal Fentanyl overdose that occurred in early 2023.&nbsp;

Christa L. Redd, 36, Hutchinson, was arrested on June 20 for distributing a controlled substance causing death, two counts of distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm, and seven counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication device.

Mariah P. Lamunyon, 26, South Hutchinson, was arrested on June 21 for  distributing a controlled substance causing death, two counts of distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm, and seven counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication device.

Any persons with information regarding this case are asked to contact the Hutchinson Police Department at (620) 694-2816.

 Those with information regarding the distribution of illegal narcotics can contact Crimestoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS, local law enforcement agency, or use the P3Tips App on smartphone devices.

All defendants are innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. Please direct any questions regarding this case to the Office of the District Attorney at (620) 694-2715.

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 </figure>Hutchinson Police DepartmentHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Police Department revealed on June 21, they arrested two people related to a fatal Fentanyl overdose that occurred in early 2023.&nbsp;Christa L. Redd, 36, Hutchinson, was arrested on June 20 for distributing a controlled substance causing death, two counts of distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm, and seven counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication device.Mariah P. Lamunyon, 26, South Hutchinson, was arrested on June 21 for distributing a controlled substance causing death, two counts of distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm, and seven counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication device.<figure>
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 </figure>Any persons with information regarding this case are asked to contact the Hutchinson Police Department at (620) 694-2816. Those with information regarding the distribution of illegal narcotics can contact Crimestoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS, local law enforcement agency, or use the P3Tips App on smartphone devices.All defendants are innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. Please direct any questions regarding this case to the Office of the District Attorney at (620) 694-2715.<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;

Two arrested in connection to Hutchinson overdose death

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ball games at both Fun Valley Sports Complex and Buhler fields are postponed this evening, June 21, due to wet field conditions from today’s storms. Hutch Rec will be contacting coaches for make-up dates.

Adult Sand Volleyball at Fun Valley Sports Complex is still on for this evening June 21.

Follow Fun Valley Sports Complex, and Hutch Rec on Facebook for regular updates.

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 </figure>Hutch RecHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ball games at both Fun Valley Sports Complex and Buhler fields are postponed this evening, June 21, due to wet field conditions from today’s storms. Hutch Rec will be contacting coaches for make-up dates.Adult Sand Volleyball at Fun Valley Sports Complex is still on for this evening June 21.Follow Fun Valley Sports Complex, and Hutch Rec on Facebook for regular updates.<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;

Hutch Rec: Ball games postponed, games to be made up

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both Salt City Splash &amp; Buhler Pool have postponed morning swim lessons June 21, due to inclement weather. 

Lessons will be made up on Friday morning June 23, 2023.

The pools will open at 3 p.m. Wednesday and evening lessons are on.

Salt City Splash is located at 1601 S. Plum in Carey Park. Additional information can be found at: <a href="https://www.hutchrec.com/salt-city-splash/">https://www.hutchrec.com/salt-city-splash/</a>.

Buhler Pool is located at 501 Parkside Dr., Buhler. Additional information can be found at: <a href="https://www.hutchrec.com/buhler-pool/">https://www.hutchrec.com/buhler-pool/</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both Salt City Splash &amp; Buhler Pool have postponed morning swim lessons June 21, due to inclement weather. Lessons will be made up on Friday morning June 23, 2023.The pools will open at 3 p.m. Wednesday and evening lessons are on.Salt City Splash is located at 1601 S. Plum in Carey Park. Additional information can be found at: <a href="https://www.hutchrec.com/salt-city-splash/">https://www.hutchrec.com/salt-city-splash/</a>.Buhler Pool is located at 501 Parkside Dr., Buhler. Additional information can be found at: <a href="https://www.hutchrec.com/buhler-pool/">https://www.hutchrec.com/buhler-pool/</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;

Hutch Rec cancels morning swim lessons, pools to open at 3 p.m.

GEARY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 2016 Kenworth semi driven by 60-year-old Raymond N. McNett of Plevna was eastbound on Interstate 70 at Moritz Road.

The driver took the exit too quickly and the vehicle rolled onto the drivers side. EMS transported McNett to Stomont Vail in Topeka. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>GEARY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 2016 Kenworth semi driven by 60-year-old Raymond N. McNett of Plevna was eastbound on Interstate 70 at Moritz Road.The driver took the exit too quickly and the vehicle rolled onto the drivers side. EMS transported McNett to Stomont Vail in Topeka. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.<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;

Reno Co. man hospitalized after semi overturns on I-70

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County announced Wednesday the promotion of Kristen Parker to the Finance Manager position for United Way of Reno County. 

Parker has lived in Hutchinson her entire life and received her bachelor’s degree in finance from Wichita State University.  She has held several administrative and accounting positions in the local area.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County announced Wednesday the promotion of Kristen Parker to the Finance Manager position for United Way of Reno County. Parker has lived in Hutchinson her entire life and received her bachelor’s degree in finance from Wichita State University. She has held several administrative and accounting positions in the local area.<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;

Parker named United Way Finance Manager

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As part of the city's CIP discussions in the budget process that took place in a study session Tuesday, there is a proposal to turf Hobart-Detter Field and two other fields at Fun Valley.

"I've met with the Athletic Director from USD 308 as well as HCC," said Parks and Facilities Director Justin Combs. "Both have verbally committed, we're waiting on letters, to split the cost of turf at Hobart-Detter and two fields at Fun Valley. Fields two and three, which is the home fields of the college and the home field of the Salthawks, to split those costs 50-50."

The educational entities would pay their half over 10 years.

"Our total share would be $1.2 million, in that range with a commitment from those two organizations for about $1.2 million, as well," Combs said.&nbsp;

Combs made clear that this would fix the underlying problems, too.

"The bulk of the cost of building artificial turf is not the turf itself," Combs said. "It's the underdrain system that's underneath. I've worked with three different contractors, took them on site and showed them what the drainage issue is. Most likely, we'll end up with a small retention area beyond kind of left center. It will be on past the scoreboard, so that we can get the water off the field."

There will be 12 to 18 inches of stone underneath the turf to make the drainage work. The intent at this point is to bond the project in 2024.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — As part of the city's CIP discussions in the budget process that took place in a study session Tuesday, there is a proposal to turf Hobart-Detter Field and two other fields at Fun Valley."I've met with the Athletic Director from USD 308 as well as HCC," said Parks and Facilities Director Justin Combs. "Both have verbally committed, we're waiting on letters, to split the cost of turf at Hobart-Detter and two fields at Fun Valley. Fields two and three, which is the home fields of the college and the home field of the Salthawks, to split those costs 50-50."The educational entities would pay their half over 10 years."Our total share would be $1.2 million, in that range with a commitment from those two organizations for about $1.2 million, as well," Combs said.&nbsp;Combs made clear that this would fix the underlying problems, too."The bulk of the cost of building artificial turf is not the turf itself," Combs said. "It's the underdrain system that's underneath. I've worked with three different contractors, took them on site and showed them what the drainage issue is. Most likely, we'll end up with a small retention area beyond kind of left center. It will be on past the scoreboard, so that we can get the water off the field."There will be 12 to 18 inches of stone underneath the turf to make the drainage work. The intent at this point is to bond the project in 2024.<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;

Hobart-Detter, two fields at Fun Valley to get turf

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Public Library (HPL) announced they are celebrating 60 years of participating in the Federal Depository Library Program on Friday, June 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"It's a historic moment for the library, it's also historic for Hutchinson," Katie Broker, HPL Adult Programing Coordinator, said. "The Hutchinson Public Library was the first public library in Kansas to become a federal depository library."

There are federal depository libraries all over the U.S., however Broker added there are only 1,150.&nbsp;

"That means our residents have the ability to walk in here, access publicly any information that we have related to government, federal document, state, and local," Broker said.

Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law under Title 44 United States Code.&nbsp;

The Hutchinson Public Library has approximately 8,000 items in their collection. This includes government magazines, such as the Smithsonian, Library of Congress, and Military Review. There are 7,300 government documents in the collection itself.&nbsp;

"Our collection includes but is not limited to, one of the most popular items that we have are maps of national parks and historical sites,"&nbsp;Gina Long, Government Documents Depository Coordinator, said. "We have items here in Kansas, for example, the&nbsp;Quivira Wildlife Refuge and refuges around it."

Long added it is little known by people that Hutchinson has two historical sites to the west. The first is Fort Larned in Larned, Kansas. The second is Nicodemus, Kansas, noted for being the furthest western settlement of freed African slaves following the Civil War.&nbsp;

People can use the federal depository collection to find locations, hours, and contact information for these historical sites and more.&nbsp;

Long said HPL also receives a lot of military history and branch-specific information for their collection.

"For example, we just got a volume in that talks about all of the commanders for the Air Force through, I want to say, 2002, with biographies and photos and everything." Long said. "That's a bound volume."&nbsp;

As part of the Federal Depository Library Program, HPL also receives import and export raw data for every port in the U.S. This is very important for the Kansas international trade business and economy, as quite a bit of the state's products are exported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Other items include congressional hearings, particularly transcriptions relating to Reno County and Hutchinson. There are also transcriptions from the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, NASA, and the Smithsonian.&nbsp;

This is a historic milestone for the Hutchinson Public Library and the Hutchinson community and the library is looking forward to celebrating it with with their patrons just in time for Independence Day. Everyone is invited to the celebration, even if they have not been to HPL before. 

This is a great opportunity to learn about the services the library offers and meet the people that make those services possible.&nbsp;

The itinerary leading up to the day of the celebration on June 30 includes:&nbsp;

A Buffalo Hunt in the Kansas Room where all&nbsp;week long HPL will have a scavenger hunt for buffalo hidden in their Kansas room. Find one, return it to the reference desk and receive a prize. There is one special white buffalo hidden each day with a special prize. There is only one chance to find the white buffalo per day. Look for information around the Kansas Room about the white buffalo and its importance in Native American culture.

A Monument Match, which will be&nbsp;a monument matching game to play all week at the library. People can visit the GovDocs display by the reference desk and match the 3D model to the monument name for a prize.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The day of the 60th anniversary celebration will have cake from Holly's Sweet Treats in Hutchinson, ice cream, and more activities.

Additionally, there will also be a historic photo display featuring the library and Downtown Hutchinson from the Reno County Museum. 

Dillon Nature Center and the Cosmosphere will also be part of the celebration with activities and information inside the library on the second floor. 

Live music from the Hutchinson Mountain Dulcimers will be in the Kansas Room.

Whether you are researching Congressional reports, Supreme Court decisions, Kansas laws, election results, fiscal budgets, consumer information, or NASA projects, you will find helpful information in the documents collection at the Hutchinson Public Library.&nbsp;

Most items can be checked out for a three-week period and there is no charge to access federal depository information.&nbsp;

The anniversary celebration will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Hutchinson Public Library is located at 901 North Main St.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687291775272.jpeg" alt="Katie Broker and Gina Long with the Hutchinson Public Library are thrilled to be celebrating&nbsp; the library's 60-year partnership with the Federal Depository&nbsp; Library Program. Photo: Judd Weil.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Katie Broker and Gina Long with the Hutchinson Public Library are thrilled to be celebrating&nbsp; the library's 60-year partnership with the Federal Depository&nbsp; Library Program. Photo: Judd Weil.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Hutchinson Public Library (HPL) announced they are celebrating 60 years of participating in the Federal Depository Library Program on Friday, June 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It's a historic moment for the library, it's also historic for Hutchinson," Katie Broker, HPL Adult Programing Coordinator, said. "The Hutchinson Public Library was the first public library in Kansas to become a federal depository library."There are federal depository libraries all over the U.S., however Broker added there are only 1,150.&nbsp;"That means our residents have the ability to walk in here, access publicly any information that we have related to government, federal document, state, and local," Broker said.Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law under Title 44 United States Code.&nbsp;The Hutchinson Public Library has approximately 8,000 items in their collection. This includes government magazines, such as the Smithsonian, Library of Congress, and Military Review. There are 7,300 government documents in the collection itself.&nbsp;"Our collection includes but is not limited to, one of the most popular items that we have are maps of national parks and historical sites,"&nbsp;Gina Long, Government Documents Depository Coordinator, said. "We have items here in Kansas, for example, the&nbsp;Quivira Wildlife Refuge and refuges around it."Long added it is little known by people that Hutchinson has two historical sites to the west. The first is Fort Larned in Larned, Kansas. The second is Nicodemus, Kansas, noted for being the furthest western settlement of freed African slaves following the Civil War.&nbsp;People can use the federal depository collection to find locations, hours, and contact information for these historical sites and more.&nbsp;Long said HPL also receives a lot of military history and branch-specific information for their collection."For example, we just got a volume in that talks about all of the commanders for the Air Force through, I want to say, 2002, with biographies and photos and everything." Long said. "That's a bound volume."&nbsp;As part of the Federal Depository Library Program, HPL also receives import and export raw data for every port in the U.S. This is very important for the Kansas international trade business and economy, as quite a bit of the state's products are exported.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other items include congressional hearings, particularly transcriptions relating to Reno County and Hutchinson. There are also transcriptions from the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, NASA, and the Smithsonian.&nbsp;This is a historic milestone for the Hutchinson Public Library and the Hutchinson community and the library is looking forward to celebrating it with with their patrons just in time for Independence Day. Everyone is invited to the celebration, even if they have not been to HPL before. This is a great opportunity to learn about the services the library offers and meet the people that make those services possible.&nbsp;The itinerary leading up to the day of the celebration on June 30 includes:&nbsp;A Buffalo Hunt in the Kansas Room where all&nbsp;week long HPL will have a scavenger hunt for buffalo hidden in their Kansas room. Find one, return it to the reference desk and receive a prize. There is one special white buffalo hidden each day with a special prize. There is only one chance to find the white buffalo per day. Look for information around the Kansas Room about the white buffalo and its importance in Native American culture.A Monument Match, which will be&nbsp;a monument matching game to play all week at the library. People can visit the GovDocs display by the reference desk and match the 3D model to the monument name for a prize.&nbsp;&nbsp;The day of the 60th anniversary celebration will have cake from Holly's Sweet Treats in Hutchinson, ice cream, and more activities.Additionally, there will also be a historic photo display featuring the library and Downtown Hutchinson from the Reno County Museum. Dillon Nature Center and the Cosmosphere will also be part of the celebration with activities and information inside the library on the second floor. Live music from the Hutchinson Mountain Dulcimers will be in the Kansas Room.Whether you are researching Congressional reports, Supreme Court decisions, Kansas laws, election results, fiscal budgets, consumer information, or NASA projects, you will find helpful information in the documents collection at the Hutchinson Public Library.&nbsp;Most items can be checked out for a three-week period and there is no charge to access federal depository information.&nbsp;The anniversary celebration will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Hutchinson Public Library is located at 901 North Main St.&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;

Hutchinson Public Library: 60 years of federal partnership

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Director of Nutrition Services Jennifer Tatro notes that though the Summer Nutrition Program isn't quite as large as the daily lunch during the school year, it's still significant in terms of getting Hutch kids fed.

"We employ roughly 20 staff members over the summer," Tatro said. "The meals are prepared at HMS-7 and then they are transported to the various sites. All of our meals are to go. We are open Monday through Friday for lunch service from 11 a.m to 12 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Splash Park. The Hutchinson Public Library is open from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. We are also open at HMS-7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m."

One of the more difficult parts of the job is knowing how much food to send to each site, so the district needs information to accomplish that.

"There's no preregistration required," Tatro said. "Some days we might serve 500 at a site and other days, we might serve 250."

Children need to be present to receive meals for the first time at a site.

"Once you bring all your children in to us the first time, we will issue you a meal pass with the number of kids that you brought," Tatro said. "From that point going forward, any adult can bring in that meal pass and show it to us and they do not have to have their children present in order to get the number of meals on the meal pass."

The Summer Nutrition Program runs weekdays through July 28, 2023. There will be no meals served on July 3, 2023, and July 4, 2023.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Director of Nutrition Services Jennifer Tatro notes that though the Summer Nutrition Program isn't quite as large as the daily lunch during the school year, it's still significant in terms of getting Hutch kids fed."We employ roughly 20 staff members over the summer," Tatro said. "The meals are prepared at HMS-7 and then they are transported to the various sites. All of our meals are to go. We are open Monday through Friday for lunch service from 11 a.m to 12 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Splash Park. The Hutchinson Public Library is open from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. We are also open at HMS-7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m."One of the more difficult parts of the job is knowing how much food to send to each site, so the district needs information to accomplish that."There's no preregistration required," Tatro said. "Some days we might serve 500 at a site and other days, we might serve 250."Children need to be present to receive meals for the first time at a site."Once you bring all your children in to us the first time, we will issue you a meal pass with the number of kids that you brought," Tatro said. "From that point going forward, any adult can bring in that meal pass and show it to us and they do not have to have their children present in order to get the number of meals on the meal pass."The Summer Nutrition Program runs weekdays through July 28, 2023. There will be no meals served on July 3, 2023, and July 4, 2023.<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;

Tatro: Hutch kids get fed through Summer Nutrition Program

This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.

Combines are kicking into gear across a wider swath of central and eastern Kansas. Officially, the Kansas wheat harvest is now eight percent complete, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress report for the week ending June 18, 2023.

Winter wheat conditions were rated at 54 percent very poor to poor, 30 percent fair and 16 percent excellent. The conditions echo farmer sentiments about persistent drought conditions tempered by selective, better-than-expected fields as harvest progresses.

Harvest is further along in Sedgwick County at 20 to 25 percent complete as producers spot around for dry wheat to cut for the territory covered by the Famers Coop Elevator Company. Shawn Talkington reported from Cheney that harvest started with below-average yields but above-expected quality with test weights of 62 to 64 pounds per bushel. Test weights have fallen to 58 to 61 pounds per bushel after the last rain. Farmers are now fighting weeds coming up through the canopy, including crabgrass, palmer amaranth and kochia.

“All in all, quality is better than expected,” Talkington said. “Just due to the year that we’ve had, it’s just going to be kind of disappointing as far as yields go.”

In Marion County, Kansas Wheat caught up with Paul Penner, who was harvesting a field of 15-bushel wheat on Tuesday. This is one of his poorer fields this year with others averaging up to the mid-40s.

Normally, he would expect this field to average 55 to 65 bushels per acre. The field received a half to three-quarters of an inch of rain at planting, had a good stand in the fall and looked good all winter. But, then the rain ran out and Penner didn’t receive any more moisture until late spring. Now, weeds can be seen between the thin rows, so Penner said he wanted to get the field cut before the weeds got any taller.

Penner expects harvest to wrap up in one week. Averaging out better fields with poorer ones, he expects overall yields to be about half his normal. AG Radical from AGSECO is proving to be a good variety that is holding up better to the drought and has fusarium resistance. Moisture is coming in at 12.8 percent, and a sample tested at 13.6 percent protein. Test weights are light, and the tested sample had many shriveled kernels.

Localized conditions continue to reflect better harvest results where scattered showers came. While the area has gotten quite a bit of rainfall since May, Marion County is still rated in D3 (extreme) drought with moisture at a deficit of three to five inches for the year.

Variability is also evident in Saline County, where Gareth Pettijohn also started harvesting on Monday and in his second field on Tuesday. Just east of Salina, he expects to cut most of the acres he planted with two fields insured out due to drought.

All of his wheat was planted following soybeans. With the drought, there has been no disease pressure, but bindweed came in with the late rains. Pettijohn based inputs on the results of Haney soil tests, resulting in only one round of fungicide application and putting down 30 pounds of nitrogen versus the normal 100 pounds.

Pettijohn is seeing distinct differences between good ground in the river bottom where the wheat is up to the belly button and rocky hilltops where it may reach the middle of the shin. Some of the poorer fields did not even put berries all the way up the head. His first two fields were making 36 bushels per acre to low-40s with 60-pound test weight and 11.5 percent protein.

﻿Look for the next harvest report on Thursday, June 22, as wheat harvest continues to rapidly expand throughout the state.

The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ry7rTKbuGJmAVpS4KoATm049RBaqWXxfYxFW5gRHr8YQ-NodinSZzjkmVbUV8R-dAt4t_Mjp69S8QXHEbgY_sMqUByTU0IFVF8fzbSodHgotCiflzUlXBeXRBVbbRs4_tGRJin9Z7nORox-ewT_yqCg0ki-ePR17&amp;c=w3OtglYTGDkQ1KM8oiWCf_OKJ_sOXdjgffPvdPd3XrFyG9-9x1kXbw==&amp;ch=KJ7DsQM3W8qrOsZ05hDhNbsodGCDtDRt5knNFM6Or9aGowO9FIJciw==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ry7rTKbuGJmAVpS4KoATm049RBaqWXxfYxFW5gRHr8YQ-NodinSZzjQy5mmx3cmI0o3ARYp-Dlf2QouRHsVu3AEkzZnppnpdI4wHHGsP9rcMOTAaAix25_wuZtFEPeCs7mNv6Lg9xCkTRC7aqzr4ccDTILjibX0W&amp;c=w3OtglYTGDkQ1KM8oiWCf_OKJ_sOXdjgffPvdPd3XrFyG9-9x1kXbw==&amp;ch=KJ7DsQM3W8qrOsZ05hDhNbsodGCDtDRt5knNFM6Or9aGowO9FIJciw==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ry7rTKbuGJmAVpS4KoATm049RBaqWXxfYxFW5gRHr8YQ-NodinSZzpWgzrWW9IaBFPjGzK4fjP4Q7YpWBYOU0VB_FDP6zVrzklAhWz_yjCfl0Mz3YfHJ5EZoYvTI_-ss-mSby6-nbDF0c-cpO-4f3yXw5EBlkoXT&amp;c=w3OtglYTGDkQ1KM8oiWCf_OKJ_sOXdjgffPvdPd3XrFyG9-9x1kXbw==&amp;ch=KJ7DsQM3W8qrOsZ05hDhNbsodGCDtDRt5knNFM6Or9aGowO9FIJciw==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.

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 <figcaption>Harvest Report Day 3</figcaption>
 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatThis is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Combines are kicking into gear across a wider swath of central and eastern Kansas. Officially, the Kansas wheat harvest is now eight percent complete, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress report for the week ending June 18, 2023.Winter wheat conditions were rated at 54 percent very poor to poor, 30 percent fair and 16 percent excellent. The conditions echo farmer sentiments about persistent drought conditions tempered by selective, better-than-expected fields as harvest progresses.Harvest is further along in Sedgwick County at 20 to 25 percent complete as producers spot around for dry wheat to cut for the territory covered by the Famers Coop Elevator Company. Shawn Talkington reported from Cheney that harvest started with below-average yields but above-expected quality with test weights of 62 to 64 pounds per bushel. Test weights have fallen to 58 to 61 pounds per bushel after the last rain. Farmers are now fighting weeds coming up through the canopy, including crabgrass, palmer amaranth and kochia.“All in all, quality is better than expected,” Talkington said. “Just due to the year that we’ve had, it’s just going to be kind of disappointing as far as yields go.”In Marion County, Kansas Wheat caught up with Paul Penner, who was harvesting a field of 15-bushel wheat on Tuesday. This is one of his poorer fields this year with others averaging up to the mid-40s.Normally, he would expect this field to average 55 to 65 bushels per acre. The field received a half to three-quarters of an inch of rain at planting, had a good stand in the fall and looked good all winter. But, then the rain ran out and Penner didn’t receive any more moisture until late spring. Now, weeds can be seen between the thin rows, so Penner said he wanted to get the field cut before the weeds got any taller.Penner expects harvest to wrap up in one week. Averaging out better fields with poorer ones, he expects overall yields to be about half his normal. AG Radical from AGSECO is proving to be a good variety that is holding up better to the drought and has fusarium resistance. Moisture is coming in at 12.8 percent, and a sample tested at 13.6 percent protein. Test weights are light, and the tested sample had many shriveled kernels.Localized conditions continue to reflect better harvest results where scattered showers came. While the area has gotten quite a bit of rainfall since May, Marion County is still rated in D3 (extreme) drought with moisture at a deficit of three to five inches for the year.Variability is also evident in Saline County, where Gareth Pettijohn also started harvesting on Monday and in his second field on Tuesday. Just east of Salina, he expects to cut most of the acres he planted with two fields insured out due to drought.All of his wheat was planted following soybeans. With the drought, there has been no disease pressure, but bindweed came in with the late rains. Pettijohn based inputs on the results of Haney soil tests, resulting in only one round of fungicide application and putting down 30 pounds of nitrogen versus the normal 100 pounds.Pettijohn is seeing distinct differences between good ground in the river bottom where the wheat is up to the belly button and rocky hilltops where it may reach the middle of the shin. Some of the poorer fields did not even put berries all the way up the head. His first two fields were making 36 bushels per acre to low-40s with 60-pound test weight and 11.5 percent protein.﻿Look for the next harvest report on Thursday, June 22, as wheat harvest continues to rapidly expand throughout the state.The 2023 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use #wheatharvest23. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ry7rTKbuGJmAVpS4KoATm049RBaqWXxfYxFW5gRHr8YQ-NodinSZzjkmVbUV8R-dAt4t_Mjp69S8QXHEbgY_sMqUByTU0IFVF8fzbSodHgotCiflzUlXBeXRBVbbRs4_tGRJin9Z7nORox-ewT_yqCg0ki-ePR17&amp;c=w3OtglYTGDkQ1KM8oiWCf_OKJ_sOXdjgffPvdPd3XrFyG9-9x1kXbw==&amp;ch=KJ7DsQM3W8qrOsZ05hDhNbsodGCDtDRt5knNFM6Or9aGowO9FIJciw==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ry7rTKbuGJmAVpS4KoATm049RBaqWXxfYxFW5gRHr8YQ-NodinSZzjQy5mmx3cmI0o3ARYp-Dlf2QouRHsVu3AEkzZnppnpdI4wHHGsP9rcMOTAaAix25_wuZtFEPeCs7mNv6Lg9xCkTRC7aqzr4ccDTILjibX0W&amp;c=w3OtglYTGDkQ1KM8oiWCf_OKJ_sOXdjgffPvdPd3XrFyG9-9x1kXbw==&amp;ch=KJ7DsQM3W8qrOsZ05hDhNbsodGCDtDRt5knNFM6Or9aGowO9FIJciw==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ry7rTKbuGJmAVpS4KoATm049RBaqWXxfYxFW5gRHr8YQ-NodinSZzpWgzrWW9IaBFPjGzK4fjP4Q7YpWBYOU0VB_FDP6zVrzklAhWz_yjCfl0Mz3YfHJ5EZoYvTI_-ss-mSby6-nbDF0c-cpO-4f3yXw5EBlkoXT&amp;c=w3OtglYTGDkQ1KM8oiWCf_OKJ_sOXdjgffPvdPd3XrFyG9-9x1kXbw==&amp;ch=KJ7DsQM3W8qrOsZ05hDhNbsodGCDtDRt5knNFM6Or9aGowO9FIJciw==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.<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;

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Downtown Hutch announced on June 20, they and the City of Hutchinson will present the 2023 Chalk the Town in partnership with artist and Hutchinson teacher, Kara Vaughn on July 1 and July 2. 

The event is inspired by the overwhelming response to Vaughn’s viral video. TikToks documenting her chalk art have attracted local media coverage, over 30 million views and 418.4 thousand followers.

The inaugural event will consist of a kick-off celebration from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 in George Pyle Park. The kick-off event will consist of food and family-friendly entertainment and chalk art opportunities.&nbsp;

On Sunday, July 2, there will be a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to find chalk icons created by Vaughn. These chalk icons represent five downtown business sponsors.&nbsp;

Check-in will start at 10 a.m. A free Chalk the Town 2023 t-shirt sponsored by Sleep Shoppe will provided to the first 150 participants that complete their scavenger hunt passports.

Upon check-in, participants will receive a map, chalk, and passport. The map will guide participants to each of the five locations in Carey Park to find a chalk icon representing a business sponsor. At each location, a volunteer will provide a sticker with one of the letters C, H, A, L, and K to represent that each icon is found on the passport. Once the word CHALK is completed, participants can provide their contact information on the back of the passport and enter into a drawing at check out. 

The scavenger hunt will close at 6 p.m., and the winner will be announced on Facebook Live and TikTok.&nbsp;

Business sponsors are invited to provide a booth in the park along with more family-friendly entertainment and more opportunities to chalk the town.&nbsp;

For further details on this event, contact Kara Vaughn <a href="http://vaughnkara@gmail.com">vaughnkara@gmail.com</a>.

To become a sponsor, contact Sarah Diamond, Downtown and Grant Coordinator at <a href="http://sarahd@hutchchamber.com">sarahd@hutchchamber.com</a>.

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 </figure>Downtown HutchHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Downtown Hutch announced on June 20, they and the City of Hutchinson will present the 2023 Chalk the Town in partnership with artist and Hutchinson teacher, Kara Vaughn on July 1 and July 2. The event is inspired by the overwhelming response to Vaughn’s viral video. TikToks documenting her chalk art have attracted local media coverage, over 30 million views and 418.4 thousand followers.The inaugural event will consist of a kick-off celebration from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 in George Pyle Park. The kick-off event will consist of food and family-friendly entertainment and chalk art opportunities.&nbsp;On Sunday, July 2, there will be a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to find chalk icons created by Vaughn. These chalk icons represent five downtown business sponsors.&nbsp;Check-in will start at 10 a.m. A free Chalk the Town 2023 t-shirt sponsored by Sleep Shoppe will provided to the first 150 participants that complete their scavenger hunt passports.Upon check-in, participants will receive a map, chalk, and passport. The map will guide participants to each of the five locations in Carey Park to find a chalk icon representing a business sponsor. At each location, a volunteer will provide a sticker with one of the letters C, H, A, L, and K to represent that each icon is found on the passport. Once the word CHALK is completed, participants can provide their contact information on the back of the passport and enter into a drawing at check out. The scavenger hunt will close at 6 p.m., and the winner will be announced on Facebook Live and TikTok.&nbsp;Business sponsors are invited to provide a booth in the park along with more family-friendly entertainment and more opportunities to chalk the town.&nbsp;For further details on this event, contact Kara Vaughn <a href="http://vaughnkara@gmail.com">vaughnkara@gmail.com</a>.To become a sponsor, contact Sarah Diamond, Downtown and Grant Coordinator at <a href="http://sarahd@hutchchamber.com">sarahd@hutchchamber.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;

Chalk the Town event to be held early July in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss believes that even though the Federal Reserve didn't raise rates this month, that doesn't mean they are done raising rates entirely.

"I think they are going to raise interest rates at the end of July," Goss said. "That's a real concern. Inflation is coming down dramatically. In other words, the Producer Price Index, that's in terms of agricultural prices and so on, coming down very quickly right now. Year over year numbers are negative right now, in terms of producer prices. Of course, in terms of farm land prices, that's continuing to grow despite these lower inflation readings."

The rate fluctuations really concern the bankers that are part of the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index.

"They are concerned about what the Federal Reserve is doing right now to them, in terms of what they have to pay for deposits," Goss said. "In other words, on the short end, bankers are having to pay more and more, higher and higher interest rates for their deposits. At the same time, they are not getting those same higher interest rates on their loans that they make to businesses and to farmers."

Goss also is concerned about the overall world economy and how that can impact agriculture, in particular.

"China's economy is slowing down, down, down," Goss said. "Of course, there's the issue with Taiwan. Mexico is the number one export destination for most of the states, except the northern states, Minnesota and North Dakota, it's Canada, but nonetheless, that's a concern of mine going forward."

Though agricultural commodity prices have been strong, weather does have a negative effect on yields, particularly in wheat country this year.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss believes that even though the Federal Reserve didn't raise rates this month, that doesn't mean they are done raising rates entirely."I think they are going to raise interest rates at the end of July," Goss said. "That's a real concern. Inflation is coming down dramatically. In other words, the Producer Price Index, that's in terms of agricultural prices and so on, coming down very quickly right now. Year over year numbers are negative right now, in terms of producer prices. Of course, in terms of farm land prices, that's continuing to grow despite these lower inflation readings."The rate fluctuations really concern the bankers that are part of the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index."They are concerned about what the Federal Reserve is doing right now to them, in terms of what they have to pay for deposits," Goss said. "In other words, on the short end, bankers are having to pay more and more, higher and higher interest rates for their deposits. At the same time, they are not getting those same higher interest rates on their loans that they make to businesses and to farmers."Goss also is concerned about the overall world economy and how that can impact agriculture, in particular."China's economy is slowing down, down, down," Goss said. "Of course, there's the issue with Taiwan. Mexico is the number one export destination for most of the states, except the northern states, Minnesota and North Dakota, it's Canada, but nonetheless, that's a concern of mine going forward."Though agricultural commodity prices have been strong, weather does have a negative effect on yields, particularly in wheat country this year.<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;

Goss: Many concerns in rural Midwest, despite growth

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — If you want to conduct an "open burn or an agricultural open burn" in Reno County, you need to apply for a Burn Permit. Small recreational fires or cooking fires do not require a permit. 

To apply for a Reno County Burn Permit go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogov.org%2Fcontrolledburn%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1pbvfObnY-39y-I1QYtmIbdBf0gyHrwxad1Bg4eXA3Fm_EYGk2teNg4qQ&amp;h=AT0v_N-ZDQh2njneVbr1cfXeuo_2JWwFtG-3yXSwW_q3hIIuZge9cO0GYzggjwBI8rT3kHlRVLMbOPWh9jiC-zFJcJWAASqCMO9Y0eLv2eK6HkRlAdoU74xvo41Lra53Ow&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT32DozcLk8gIOXM67TMk1-dTT2mX4WW6qUuvAsujbsUlQCzudfkxNk3yRR2NZk4dEknIN7G9ZDMVau1M_7agUdvysbjnM8RCBTPwwxrjQllAhgo8bPaDM5pKSeuo3Deq_vU-CKtEBQX1Qr5z4Af2Lj4c9Z4rgZKfXcmK82XMcYFUDg0h7iT6fW3-avkx9tvie3mG0xatcO1" target="_blank">www.renogov.org/controlledburn</a>.

Register as a new user or log in with your existing account.  Fill in the address for each parcel of land that could be a part of an intended burn. 

After receiving your burn permit, you must notify Hutchinson / Reno County Communications Center 30 minutes prior to the start of a burn by calling the non-emergency phone number at 620-694-2800. 

They will require this information from you: your name, address, telephone number and permit number(s) and the location, nature and circumstances of the proposed burn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY, Kan. — If you want to conduct an "open burn or an agricultural open burn" in Reno County, you need to apply for a Burn Permit. Small recreational fires or cooking fires do not require a permit. To apply for a Reno County Burn Permit go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renogov.org%2Fcontrolledburn%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1pbvfObnY-39y-I1QYtmIbdBf0gyHrwxad1Bg4eXA3Fm_EYGk2teNg4qQ&amp;h=AT0v_N-ZDQh2njneVbr1cfXeuo_2JWwFtG-3yXSwW_q3hIIuZge9cO0GYzggjwBI8rT3kHlRVLMbOPWh9jiC-zFJcJWAASqCMO9Y0eLv2eK6HkRlAdoU74xvo41Lra53Ow&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT32DozcLk8gIOXM67TMk1-dTT2mX4WW6qUuvAsujbsUlQCzudfkxNk3yRR2NZk4dEknIN7G9ZDMVau1M_7agUdvysbjnM8RCBTPwwxrjQllAhgo8bPaDM5pKSeuo3Deq_vU-CKtEBQX1Qr5z4Af2Lj4c9Z4rgZKfXcmK82XMcYFUDg0h7iT6fW3-avkx9tvie3mG0xatcO1" target="_blank">www.renogov.org/controlledburn</a>. Register as a new user or log in with your existing account. Fill in the address for each parcel of land that could be a part of an intended burn. After receiving your burn permit, you must notify Hutchinson / Reno County Communications Center 30 minutes prior to the start of a burn by calling the non-emergency phone number at 620-694-2800. They will require this information from you: your name, address, telephone number and permit number(s) and the location, nature and circumstances of the proposed burn.&nbsp;&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;&nbsp;

Burn permits required in Reno County

MCPHERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The McPherson Chamber of Commerce will be announcing their 70th E-Loan recipient in July. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The McPherson Chamber recently received&nbsp;the E-Community Loan Activity Award at the 2023 NetWork Kansas Annual Retreat for the highest number of E-Loans distributed. The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is a partner of NetWork Kansas and administers the McPherson County Entrepreneurship Community program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since 2012, the McPherson County E-Community Loan Program has approved 69 low interest loans.&nbsp;The recipient of the 70th E-Loan represents over $2.6 million dollars invested in the McPherson&nbsp;community. These investments include many added jobs and growth over the years. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Through the McPherson Chamber’s E-Community partnership, they have limited access to low interest loans and resources to assist entrepreneurs with gap financing in McPherson County. Funds are flexible and can be used for a variety of business purposes, including startup costs, purchasing an existing business, business expansion, working capital, inventory, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In addition to financing, local businesses and youth have also benefited from business education programs. The McPherson Chamber has facilitated a yearly Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge event (YEC) since 2018 and has offered various entrepreneurial programs since 2012 including:&nbsp;the Ice House Program, Growing Rural Businesses, Destination Bootcamp, and the Maker Space Boot Camp.&nbsp;

As a NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship Community, the McPherson Chamber is committed to cultivating an entrepreneurial environment by identifying and developing resources to help local entrepreneurs start or grow businesses. &nbsp;

Additional information on the E-Loan and GrowKS Loan Fund Programs is available at <a href="https://www.networkkansas.com/" target="_blank">networkkansas.com</a> or <a href="https://www.mcphersonchamber.org/" target="_blank">mcphersonchamber.org</a>. People can also contact Executive Director, Debbie Hawkinson at <a href="mailto:chamberdirector@mcphersonks.org" target="_blank">chamberdirector@mcphersonks.org</a> or call the McPherson Chamber of Commerce (620) 241-3303.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>McPherson Chamber of CommerceMCPHERSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The McPherson Chamber of Commerce will be announcing their 70th E-Loan recipient in July. &nbsp;&nbsp;The McPherson Chamber recently received&nbsp;the E-Community Loan Activity Award at the 2023 NetWork Kansas Annual Retreat for the highest number of E-Loans distributed. The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is a partner of NetWork Kansas and administers the McPherson County Entrepreneurship Community program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since 2012, the McPherson County E-Community Loan Program has approved 69 low interest loans.&nbsp;The recipient of the 70th E-Loan represents over $2.6 million dollars invested in the McPherson&nbsp;community. These investments include many added jobs and growth over the years. &nbsp;&nbsp;Through the McPherson Chamber’s E-Community partnership, they have limited access to low interest loans and resources to assist entrepreneurs with gap financing in McPherson County. Funds are flexible and can be used for a variety of business purposes, including startup costs, purchasing an existing business, business expansion, working capital, inventory, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to financing, local businesses and youth have also benefited from business education programs. The McPherson Chamber has facilitated a yearly Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge event (YEC) since 2018 and has offered various entrepreneurial programs since 2012 including:&nbsp;the Ice House Program, Growing Rural Businesses, Destination Bootcamp, and the Maker Space Boot Camp.&nbsp;As a NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship Community, the McPherson Chamber is committed to cultivating an entrepreneurial environment by identifying and developing resources to help local entrepreneurs start or grow businesses. &nbsp;Additional information on the E-Loan and GrowKS Loan Fund Programs is available at <a href="https://www.networkkansas.com/" target="_blank">networkkansas.com</a> or <a href="https://www.mcphersonchamber.org/" target="_blank">mcphersonchamber.org</a>. People can also contact Executive Director, Debbie Hawkinson at <a href="mailto:chamberdirector@mcphersonks.org" target="_blank">chamberdirector@mcphersonks.org</a> or call the McPherson Chamber of Commerce (620) 241-3303.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

McPherson Chamber to announce 70th E-Loan recipient

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;

6/20/2023 11:52 PM-Martavius	DeVon Johnson-Failure to Appear

6/20/2023 11:41 PM-Angelita	Konelo Kanike Aque-Failure to Appear

6/20/2023 9:27 PM-James	Eric Hutcherson-Failure to Appear

6/20/2023 9:06 PM-Heather	Renea Thomas-Failure to Appear

6/20/2023 7:35 PM-Christa	Leann Redd-Distribution of contr subs; Causing death; Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility

6/20/2023 4:44 PM-Christopher	Michael Peryer-Viol protection order; Abuse order

6/20/2023 4:41 PM-Justin	Ronzale Hodge-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

6/20/2023 4:05 PM-Tabitha	Ann Bobbett-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

6/20/2023 3:57 PM-Cody	Wayne Gustus-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

6/20/2023 3:08 PM-Jason	Dean Spencer-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order; Harassment by Telephone; Repeatedly ring; Stalking; Conduct after receiving notice of protection order causing fear

6/20/2023 2:05 PM-Richard	Lavern Ehrlich-Probation Violation

6/20/2023 1:45 PM-Chloe	Rose Gandy-Direct Contempt

6/20/2023 12:28 PM-Denise	Renae Pederson-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Endangering a Child; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

6/20/2023 10:48 AM-Chloe	Elizabeth Holt-Probation Violation; In Transit From-To Other Agency

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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;6/20/2023 11:52 PM-Martavius	DeVon Johnson-Failure to Appear6/20/2023 11:41 PM-Angelita	Konelo Kanike Aque-Failure to Appear6/20/2023 9:27 PM-James	Eric Hutcherson-Failure to Appear6/20/2023 9:06 PM-Heather	Renea Thomas-Failure to Appear6/20/2023 7:35 PM-Christa	Leann Redd-Distribution of contr subs; Causing death; Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility6/20/2023 4:44 PM-Christopher	Michael Peryer-Viol protection order; Abuse order6/20/2023 4:41 PM-Justin	Ronzale Hodge-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv6/20/2023 4:05 PM-Tabitha	Ann Bobbett-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct6/20/2023 3:57 PM-Cody	Wayne Gustus-Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct6/20/2023 3:08 PM-Jason	Dean Spencer-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order; Harassment by Telephone; Repeatedly ring; Stalking; Conduct after receiving notice of protection order causing fear6/20/2023 2:05 PM-Richard	Lavern Ehrlich-Probation Violation6/20/2023 1:45 PM-Chloe	Rose Gandy-Direct Contempt6/20/2023 12:28 PM-Denise	Renae Pederson-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Endangering a Child; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body6/20/2023 10:48 AM-Chloe	Elizabeth Holt-Probation Violation; In Transit From-To Other Agency

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.

The KBI will continue to work with all law enforcement partners to bring these incidents to appropriate resolution.

“Our focus remains on ensuring the safety of Kansans, and holding those responsible for these crimes accountable, said KBI Director Tony Mattivi. “The KBI is so appreciative of the incredible coordination and outstanding response by countless federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as by fire departments, and hazmat teams to this unprecedented event.”

Since the first letters were handled and reported by officials, the KBI had over 60 special agents, forensic scientists and employees devoted to safely collecting or screening evidence, or managing and tracking response to the incidents. Additionally, 17 hazmat teams and 12 bomb squads responded across the state.

It remains important to be vigilant when handling mail. Report any letters containing an unknown white powder to the KBI at 1-800-KSCRIME or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or&nbsp;tips.fbi.gov.

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TOPEKA – Republican leadership issued a statement on Monday provided to Hutch Post by Sen. Rick Wilborn of McPherson.&nbsp;

"At this point, it appears over 100 elected state and legislative officials have received threatening letters filled with a suspicious powdery substance. Thankfully, the KDHE is saying the substance is presumptively negative for any biologicals. While this is certainly good news, it has nonetheless been a stressful last few days for our families and other citizens impacted by this cowardly attempt to intimidate the legislature. We urge all of our members to please remain vigilant and cautious when opening their mail as this case is still developing.

"We want to thank the leaders and agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, local law enforcement and fire departments, the Kansas National Guard, KDHE, the FBI, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and everyone else involved in the massive process of safely retrieving these envelopes. Many of these same people are also hard at work trying to find those behind this terrible act and we appreciate their expertise to quickly find those responsible and hold them accountable.

While we don't yet know who is behind this threat, our members will not be intimidated by extremists who look to undermine the will of the people we were elected to serve. We appreciate all of the prayers and support we've received from our Kansas communities and will continue to stand strong together to move forward.

Because this is an active investigation, we ask that all other inquiries be directed to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

___________________________________________TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and other partners, updated findings on the white powder found in letters sent to Kansas legislators and public officials.

As of Sunday evening June 18, approximately 100 letters containing suspicious white powder have been received across the state of Kansas.

A small sample of the letters containing powder was sent to a laboratory that specializes in testing biological samples. Preliminary tests have returned from this lab indicating the substance is presumptively negative for common biological agents of concern. Further and more complete testing will be conducted on this sample, as well as on additional letters that have been collected, in an effort to determine the components of the substance.

The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and several local police departments and fire departments responded Friday after mail was received by legislators and other public officials containing a suspicious white powder, according to a media release from the KBI.

As of 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, over 30 letters containing a suspicious white powder have been reported across the state. 

Junction City Republican Representative Jeff Underhill confirmed to the Post that he was one of the lawmakers to receive mail, but that he had received communication from legislative leadership about suspicious letters generally before going to his Post Office box.&nbsp;

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 </figure>TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.The KBI will continue to work with all law enforcement partners to bring these incidents to appropriate resolution.“Our focus remains on ensuring the safety of Kansans, and holding those responsible for these crimes accountable, said KBI Director Tony Mattivi. “The KBI is so appreciative of the incredible coordination and outstanding response by countless federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as by fire departments, and hazmat teams to this unprecedented event.”Since the first letters were handled and reported by officials, the KBI had over 60 special agents, forensic scientists and employees devoted to safely collecting or screening evidence, or managing and tracking response to the incidents. Additionally, 17 hazmat teams and 12 bomb squads responded across the state.It remains important to be vigilant when handling mail. Report any letters containing an unknown white powder to the KBI at 1-800-KSCRIME or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or&nbsp;tips.fbi.gov.The investigation is ongoing.___________________________________________TOPEKA – Republican leadership issued a statement on Monday provided to Hutch Post by Sen. Rick Wilborn of McPherson.&nbsp;The statement reads as follows:"At this point, it appears over 100 elected state and legislative officials have received threatening letters filled with a suspicious powdery substance. Thankfully, the KDHE is saying the substance is presumptively negative for any biologicals. While this is certainly good news, it has nonetheless been a stressful last few days for our families and other citizens impacted by this cowardly attempt to intimidate the legislature. We urge all of our members to please remain vigilant and cautious when opening their mail as this case is still developing."We want to thank the leaders and agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, local law enforcement and fire departments, the Kansas National Guard, KDHE, the FBI, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and everyone else involved in the massive process of safely retrieving these envelopes. Many of these same people are also hard at work trying to find those behind this terrible act and we appreciate their expertise to quickly find those responsible and hold them accountable.While we don't yet know who is behind this threat, our members will not be intimidated by extremists who look to undermine the will of the people we were elected to serve. We appreciate all of the prayers and support we've received from our Kansas communities and will continue to stand strong together to move forward.Because this is an active investigation, we ask that all other inquiries be directed to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.___________________________________________TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and other partners, updated findings on the white powder found in letters sent to Kansas legislators and public officials.As of Sunday evening June 18, approximately 100 letters containing suspicious white powder have been received across the state of Kansas.A small sample of the letters containing powder was sent to a laboratory that specializes in testing biological samples. Preliminary tests have returned from this lab indicating the substance is presumptively negative for common biological agents of concern. Further and more complete testing will be conducted on this sample, as well as on additional letters that have been collected, in an effort to determine the components of the substance.The investigation is ongoing. Nothing further will be released at this time.___________________________________________TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and several local police departments and fire departments responded Friday after mail was received by legislators and other public officials containing a suspicious white powder, according to a media release from the KBI.As of 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, over 30 letters containing a suspicious white powder have been reported across the state. Junction City Republican Representative Jeff Underhill confirmed to the Post that he was one of the lawmakers to receive mail, but that he had received communication from legislative leadership about suspicious letters generally before going to his Post Office box.&nbsp;He said a powder was folded up between the pages of a letter 'wishing him ill', and that in his case it appeared to come from a local address.Republican Rep. Kenny Titus from Wamego also confirmed receipt of a letter on Friday, though he was unable to comment further on Friday.McPherson Republican Sen. Rick Wilborn said he contacted the KBI about a piece of mail he received, as well, though he didn't open it after having received correspondence from the Senate President's office and Legislative Administrative Services alerting him to the possibility of suspicious mail.Wilborn updated Hutch Post Saturday morning, saying that he had heard that 65 Republicans and Attorney General Kris Kobach had received letters as of Friday night.Law enforcement is working to safely collect the letters and investigate the incidents. Currently, no injuries have been reported, but law enforcement asks everyone to remain vigilant in handling mail. Any similar incidents should be reported to the KBI at 1-800-KSCRIME.Republican Rep. Paul Waggoner, who serves portions of Reno and McPherson Counties, sent Hutch Post two photos of the letter he received.<figure>
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 </figure>He said that the return address on his envelope, 4310 North Monroe, matched the address of the church he attends, Crossroads Christian Church and that it was 'very creepy'.He compared the powder to flour, but doesn't know what it was.<figure>
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 </figure>Leadership told Waggoner to call the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which he did about 5 p.m. Friday.Waggoner believes the mail may have come from transgender activists, saying, "They were the most negative and hateful mail we received all session."