Clarification: APAC came in to Hutch Post to ask that Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain recieve calls with questions on the project, so his number is now listed at the bottom of this story.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; According to a message provided to property owners in the area of the Woodie Seat Freeway, work on the first phase of the project, the phase that includes the County owned bridge over the Arkansas River and the City owned infrastructure located north of the bridge and south of Avenue C will begin on Monday.

The county project will resurface the bridge at a cost of $1.4 million. The city project will mill and overlay the road surface, replace stormwater drains and piping, replace guardrails, and remove the median at a cost of $2.2 million.&nbsp;This will result in the closure of the freeway from the Arkansas River Bridge to Avenue A from Sept. 18 to Dec. 22. There will also be a closure of the same section in the spring of 2024 for 30 to 60 days.

Traffic will be detoured to the Arkansas River Bridge located by the Carey Park entrance on Main Street. All reopening dates are contingent to project progression, which can be slowed by weather or other unforeseen delays.

If you have further questions, call Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain at&nbsp;(620) 694-2976, you can also reach APAC at (620) 960-9609.

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 </figure>Clarification: APAC came in to Hutch Post to ask that Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain recieve calls with questions on the project, so his number is now listed at the bottom of this story.HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; According to a message provided to property owners in the area of the Woodie Seat Freeway, work on the first phase of the project, the phase that includes the County owned bridge over the Arkansas River and the City owned infrastructure located north of the bridge and south of Avenue C will begin on Monday.The county project will resurface the bridge at a cost of $1.4 million. The city project will mill and overlay the road surface, replace stormwater drains and piping, replace guardrails, and remove the median at a cost of $2.2 million.&nbsp;This will result in the closure of the freeway from the Arkansas River Bridge to Avenue A from Sept. 18 to Dec. 22. There will also be a closure of the same section in the spring of 2024 for 30 to 60 days.Traffic will be detoured to the Arkansas River Bridge located by the Carey Park entrance on Main Street. All reopening dates are contingent to project progression, which can be slowed by weather or other unforeseen delays.If you have further questions, call Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain at&nbsp;(620) 694-2976, you can also reach APAC at (620) 960-9609.<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;

Woodie Seat closed starting Monday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dairyland building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds is a place where Kansans can learn about where their milk comes from. Dairy farming is a growing part of animal agriculture in Kansas.&nbsp;

Kari Hamilton works as a mobile classroom instructor for Southwest Dairy Farm. She presents live cow milking demonstrations every day at the fair.&nbsp;

"It is so very important to let everyone know how good milk is for you and how well the animals are taken care of," said Hamilton. "Dairy cows are very happy, healthy animals and I just like to spread the awareness about how important milk is for us."

On Tuesday morning, Hamilton did a live milking demonstration of a Jersey dairy cow named Hazel Grace Blossom. She used a milking claw. The claw works by suctioning the milk out of a cow's udder.&nbsp;

 Hamilton said Jersey cows are milked twice in the morning and evening, and can produce 6 gallons of milk per day.&nbsp;

She also talked to the crowd about why milk is an essential part of a daily diet, and the features of a dairy cow. Milk from Jersey cows is best used for butter, cheese and ice cream.

"When you are getting those 3-4 servings of dairy you are giving yourself healthy blood pressure," Hamilton said to the audience. "It's good for our body in so many ways, so remember to get those 3-4 or more servings of dairy every day."&nbsp;

More information about dairy cattle and Southwest Dairy Farmers is available at <a href="https://www.southwestdairyfarmers.com/">southwestdairyfarmers.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694596882304.jpeg" alt="Kari Hamilton teaches about cow milking on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Kansas State Fair-Photo by Emmie Boese" />
 <figcaption>Kari Hamilton teaches about cow milking on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Kansas State Fair-Photo by Emmie Boese</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dairyland building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds is a place where Kansans can learn about where their milk comes from. Dairy farming is a growing part of animal agriculture in Kansas.&nbsp;Kari Hamilton works as a mobile classroom instructor for Southwest Dairy Farm. She presents live cow milking demonstrations every day at the fair.&nbsp;"It is so very important to let everyone know how good milk is for you and how well the animals are taken care of," said Hamilton. "Dairy cows are very happy, healthy animals and I just like to spread the awareness about how important milk is for us."On Tuesday morning, Hamilton did a live milking demonstration of a Jersey dairy cow named Hazel Grace Blossom. She used a milking claw. The claw works by suctioning the milk out of a cow's udder.&nbsp; Hamilton said Jersey cows are milked twice in the morning and evening, and can produce 6 gallons of milk per day.&nbsp;She also talked to the crowd about why milk is an essential part of a daily diet, and the features of a dairy cow. Milk from Jersey cows is best used for butter, cheese and ice cream."When you are getting those 3-4 servings of dairy you are giving yourself healthy blood pressure," Hamilton said to the audience. "It's good for our body in so many ways, so remember to get those 3-4 or more servings of dairy every day."&nbsp;More information about dairy cattle and Southwest Dairy Farmers is available at <a href="https://www.southwestdairyfarmers.com/">southwestdairyfarmers.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;

Milking parlor teaches about growing Kansas industry

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will hold a special meeting Friday to continue the search for a permanent city manager.

According to the agenda provided to Hutch Post, Friday's 3 p.m. meeting in the Council Chambers Conference Room will be an executive session.

Mayor Jon Richardson previously told Hutch Post that the council still needed to reduce the number of semifinalist candidates to a manageable number to bring in for interviews. He was thinking they would likely have three or four interviewees, depending on the council's preference.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will hold a special meeting Friday to continue the search for a permanent city manager.According to the agenda provided to Hutch Post, Friday's 3 p.m. meeting in the Council Chambers Conference Room will be an executive session.Mayor Jon Richardson previously told Hutch Post that the council still needed to reduce the number of semifinalist candidates to a manageable number to bring in for interviews. He was thinking they would likely have three or four interviewees, depending on the council's preference.<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;

City Council to hold special meeting Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — GriefShare is for individuals who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.&nbsp;

Participants will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of a loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what others are feeling.&nbsp;

GriefShare will be held at&nbsp;Trinity United Methodist Church at&nbsp; 1602 N. Main in Hutchinson on Sundays, Oct. 1 thru Dec. 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Enter from the 16th Street entrance by the yellow steps. Cost for the class is $10. You can register by calling (620) 665-5547.

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 </figure>Trinity United Methodist ChurchHUTCHINSON, Kan. — GriefShare is for individuals who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.&nbsp;Participants will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of a loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what others are feeling.&nbsp;GriefShare will be held at&nbsp;Trinity United Methodist Church at&nbsp; 1602 N. Main in Hutchinson on Sundays, Oct. 1 thru Dec. 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Enter from the 16th Street entrance by the yellow steps. Cost for the class is $10. You can register by calling (620) 665-5547.<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;

GriefShare class starts next month

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — When making the decision between buying a new and used vehicle, the cost of operation is one of the major considerations. AAA says that cost, when it comes to new cars, is increasing.

"Based on the latest figures, the average costs of owning and operating a new vehicle this year has increased significantly, with an annual expense of $12,182, or a monthly cost of $1,015," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "This is a pretty big increase from 2022, when the average yearly cost was only $10,728 or $894 monthly."

The overall average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the new vehicles in the 2023 study is $34,876.&nbsp;

"The supply of vehicles has certainly been an issue," Steward said. "If you are looking for a vehicle, it's best to start early. We've seen this over the past couple of years, as we've come out of the COVID pandemic, limited inventory, consumers have fewer choices in a specific vehicle model and they may have to wait for a vehicle to be delivered."

&nbsp;AAA selects top-selling, mid-priced models and compares them across six categories: fuel, maintenance/repair/tire costs, insurance, license/registration/taxes, depreciation, and finance charges. The study assumes a five-year ownership period, with the vehicle being driven 15,000 miles/annually (or a total of 75,000 miles).

"Before discussing finance rates with a car dealer, make sure that you obtain pre-approval from your financial institution," Steward said. "Getting pre-approved, you'll have a threshold of the best lending rate and you can have more negotiating power with the dealer. Create a budget and factor in the different elements of ownership before you purchase, not just your monthly payment. Also consider insurance, the cost of gas and routine maintenance. All those elements are going to be coming out of your pocket, so it's important to understand that, so you don't get upside down in your vehicle costs."

This year's vehicles have an average annual finance charge of $1,253, a 90% increase from the previous year.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>The number for owning a new car in 2023 is up from last year-Photo courtesy AAA</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — When making the decision between buying a new and used vehicle, the cost of operation is one of the major considerations. AAA says that cost, when it comes to new cars, is increasing."Based on the latest figures, the average costs of owning and operating a new vehicle this year has increased significantly, with an annual expense of $12,182, or a monthly cost of $1,015," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "This is a pretty big increase from 2022, when the average yearly cost was only $10,728 or $894 monthly."The overall average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the new vehicles in the 2023 study is $34,876.&nbsp;"The supply of vehicles has certainly been an issue," Steward said. "If you are looking for a vehicle, it's best to start early. We've seen this over the past couple of years, as we've come out of the COVID pandemic, limited inventory, consumers have fewer choices in a specific vehicle model and they may have to wait for a vehicle to be delivered."&nbsp;AAA selects top-selling, mid-priced models and compares them across six categories: fuel, maintenance/repair/tire costs, insurance, license/registration/taxes, depreciation, and finance charges. The study assumes a five-year ownership period, with the vehicle being driven 15,000 miles/annually (or a total of 75,000 miles)."Before discussing finance rates with a car dealer, make sure that you obtain pre-approval from your financial institution," Steward said. "Getting pre-approved, you'll have a threshold of the best lending rate and you can have more negotiating power with the dealer. Create a budget and factor in the different elements of ownership before you purchase, not just your monthly payment. Also consider insurance, the cost of gas and routine maintenance. All those elements are going to be coming out of your pocket, so it's important to understand that, so you don't get upside down in your vehicle costs."This year's vehicles have an average annual finance charge of $1,253, a 90% increase from the previous year.&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; &nbsp;

AAA: New car ownership costs more

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will welcome Mark Schupbach, retired businessman and lay Bible leader, on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the fall Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his message at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall on the campus of Sterling College. The public is welcome to attend this free event.&nbsp;

“I am excited for Sterling College to host Mark Schupbach as the Freeman Lecturer for 2023. His breadth of experience in business and ministry will richly fulfill the aim of the Freeman Lecture Series,” said David Earle, vice president for advancement and alumni relations.

Schupbach’s involvement with the church and with ministry began more than 35 years ago. He has served as an elder and/or president on three church governing boards including Scofield Memorial Church as well as numerous non-profit boards, including The TurnAround Agenda with Dr. Tony Evans and Insight for Living with Dr. Chuck Swindoll. In addition, he served on the President’s Council at Dallas Theological Seminary for nine years.

Professionally, he founded CPF Texas, a private financial consulting firm in Dallas in 1985. He was named as one of the Top 100 Independent Advisors in America by Registered Representative Magazine and one of the Top 1,000 Financial Planners in America by Barron’s Magazine.

Schupbach has been married to Marty for 54 years. They have three married daughters and six grandchildren. They currently reside with split time between Frisco, Texas, and Lindsborg, Kan.

The Freeman Lecture Series seeks to educate individuals on the various values and applications of leadership by highlighting the servant leadership attributes present in others.&nbsp;

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.sterling.edu/" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.sterling.edu/" target="_blank">www.sterling.edu</a>.

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 </figure>Sterling CollegeSTERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will welcome Mark Schupbach, retired businessman and lay Bible leader, on Friday, September 22, 2023, for the fall Ross and Fern Freeman Lecture Series for Servant Leadership. The Freeman Lecture Series speaker will deliver his message at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall on the campus of Sterling College. The public is welcome to attend this free event.&nbsp;“I am excited for Sterling College to host Mark Schupbach as the Freeman Lecturer for 2023. His breadth of experience in business and ministry will richly fulfill the aim of the Freeman Lecture Series,” said David Earle, vice president for advancement and alumni relations.Schupbach’s involvement with the church and with ministry began more than 35 years ago. He has served as an elder and/or president on three church governing boards including Scofield Memorial Church as well as numerous non-profit boards, including The TurnAround Agenda with Dr. Tony Evans and Insight for Living with Dr. Chuck Swindoll. In addition, he served on the President’s Council at Dallas Theological Seminary for nine years.Professionally, he founded CPF Texas, a private financial consulting firm in Dallas in 1985. He was named as one of the Top 100 Independent Advisors in America by Registered Representative Magazine and one of the Top 1,000 Financial Planners in America by Barron’s Magazine.Schupbach has been married to Marty for 54 years. They have three married daughters and six grandchildren. They currently reside with split time between Frisco, Texas, and Lindsborg, Kan.The Freeman Lecture Series seeks to educate individuals on the various values and applications of leadership by highlighting the servant leadership attributes present in others.&nbsp;Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.sterling.edu/" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.sterling.edu/" target="_blank">www.sterling.edu</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;

Mark Schupbach to speak at Sterling College Freeman Lecture Series

Shop 'Til You Drop | Participating vendors offering discounts 0n selected merchandise

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks | Eisenhower Building

Butter Sculpture sponsopred by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of Kansas

Construction Careers Alliance for Kansas | Ad Astra&nbsp;

FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4h Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase&nbsp;

FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase

Competitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas Building

Reno Couty Community Quilt | Domestic Arts Building&nbsp;

Open Pigeons/Poultry Display | Poultry Building Display

Open Rabbit Display | Rabbit Building&nbsp;

8:00 AM&nbsp; John Goodin Horse Clinic | Expo II

8:00 AM Marching Bands | People's Bank and Trust Arena

9:00 AM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building&nbsp;

9:00 AM&nbsp; Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area

10:00 AM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building

10:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

10:00 AM&nbsp; Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building

10 :00 AM How to Make Animal Woodcarvings | Oz Gallery&nbsp;

10:00 AM&nbsp; Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland

10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center&nbsp;

11:00 AM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building

11:00 AM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

11:00 AM&nbsp; Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

11:00 AM Glenda and Mike's Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

11:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland&nbsp;

11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

11:30 AM&nbsp;Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area

12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

1:00 PM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building

1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

1:00 PM John Goodin Horse Clinic | Expo II

1:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Family Variety Theatre

100 PM King Arthur Cinnamon Roll Contest | Domestic Arts Building

1:00 PM Super Cow/Calf Show | Livestock Annex&nbsp;

1:30 PM Nickerson High School Madrigals | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

2:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center

2:00 PM Kansas Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area

2:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott&nbsp;

3:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

3:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;

3:00 PM&nbsp;Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

4:00 PM Holy Cross Catholic Church Service | Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium

4:00 PM Talmage Quartet | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott

5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott

5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center

6:00 PM 4H/FFA Grand Drive | Prairie Pavilion

6:00 PM&nbsp;IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage&nbsp;

6:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre

7:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;

7:00 PM Matthew West with Anne Wilson | Nex-Tech Grandstand

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 </figure>Shop 'Til You Drop | Participating vendors offering discounts 0n selected merchandiseALL Day Every Day&nbsp;Wood Carving Demo | Oz Gallery&nbsp;Llama Exhibit | Dairyland&nbsp;Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks | Eisenhower BuildingButter Sculpture sponsopred by Southwest Dairy Farmers | Pride of KansasAgriland | Pride of Kansas&nbsp;Construction Careers Alliance for Kansas | Ad Astra&nbsp;FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4h Centennial Hall, Kansas Showcase&nbsp;FFA/4H Exhibit Displays | 4H Centennial Hall, Kansas ShowcaseCompetitive Exhibits Displays | Oz Gallery, Domestic Arts Building, Lake Talbott East, Lake Talbott West, Pride of Kansas BuildingKDHE Mobile Lab | 509 Bison Blvd.&nbsp;Reno Couty Community Quilt | Domestic Arts Building&nbsp;Open Pigeons/Poultry Display | Poultry Building DisplayOpen Rabbit Display | Rabbit Building&nbsp;Daily Schedule&nbsp;8:00 AM&nbsp; John Goodin Horse Clinic | Expo II8:00 AM Marching Bands | People's Bank and Trust Arena9:00 AM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building&nbsp;9:00 AM Dog Demo Day | Expo Center9:00 AM&nbsp; Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area10:00 AM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building10:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center10:00 AM&nbsp; Honey Demo | Pride of Kansas Building10 :00 AM How to Make Animal Woodcarvings | Oz Gallery&nbsp;10:00 AM&nbsp; Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland10:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center&nbsp;11:00 AM&nbsp;Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building11:00 AM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott11:00 AM&nbsp; Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center11:00 AM Glenda and Mike's Magic and Ventriloquism Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott11:00 AM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland&nbsp;11:00 AM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center11:30 AM&nbsp;Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area12:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland12:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center1:00 PM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building1:00 PM Basics of Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Building1:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott1:00 PM John Goodin Horse Clinic | Expo II1:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Family Variety Theatre100 PM King Arthur Cinnamon Roll Contest | Domestic Arts Building1:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland1:00 PM Super Cow/Calf Show | Livestock Annex&nbsp;1:30 PM Nickerson High School Madrigals | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott2:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Center2:00 PM Kansas Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena2:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland2:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center2:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub, What's in the Tub? Grab some Grub | FFA Agriculture Exhibit Area2:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott&nbsp;3:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre3:00 PM Kevin Horner - Ventriloquist Family Fair Show | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott&nbsp;3:00 PM&nbsp;Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center4:00 PM Holy Cross Catholic Church Service | Encampment Building - Hansen Auditorium4:00 PM IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage4:00 PM Cowboy Circus | Fairgrounds4:00 PM Talmage Quartet | Lowen Corporation Stage at Lake Talbott5:00 PM Chainsaw Woodcarvers | Lake Talbott5:00 PM Moo U-Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center6:00 PM 4H/FFA Grand Drive | Prairie Pavilion6:00 PM&nbsp;IFLP | Gottschalk Park and Stage&nbsp;6:00 PM Kenny Ahern - Family Variety Theatre | Family Variety Theatre6:00 PM Milking Parlor Demo | Dairyland7:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena&nbsp;7:00 PM Matthew West with Anne Wilson | Nex-Tech Grandstand<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.

Kansas State Fair schedule: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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;

9/13/2023 2:54 AM-Alan	Dale Janzen-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner

9/13/2023 1:24 AM-Dylan	Scott Helus-Failure to Appear

9/13/2023 12:16 AM-Salvador	Rico Hernandez-Failure to Appear

9/12/2023 10:32 PM-Ronald	Gene Schneithorst-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order; Failure to Appear; Viol protection order; Tribal order

9/12/2023 10:23 PM-Kayla	Ann Nichols-Harassment by Telephone; Texting to harass or threaten

9/12/2023 6:21 PM-Robert	Lee Maloun Jr.-Pedestrian; Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs upon Roadway

9/12/2023 3:19 PM-Michael	Ray Eddington Sr.-Direct Contempt

9/12/2023 3:15 PM-Anacelia	Chantel Blanton-Probation Violation&nbsp;

9/12/2023 2:31 PM-Nicole	Suzanne Bell-Failure to Appear

9/12/2023 2:19 PM-Solomon	Ugene Raine-Probation Violation; Agg assault; w/ deadly weapon

9/12/2023 2:05 PM-David	H Gingerich-Aggravated Human Trafficking; Recruit/harbor/transport child &gt;14; Rape; Overcome by Force or Fear; Sodomy; AGGRAVATED; Non-Consensual, overcome by Force or Fear

9/12/2023 1:58 PM-Logan	Deanne Mansur-Failure to Appear

9/12/2023 10:11 AM-Walter	Lee Wright Jr.-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

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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;9/13/2023 2:54 AM-Alan	Dale Janzen-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner9/13/2023 1:24 AM-Dylan	Scott Helus-Failure to Appear9/13/2023 12:16 AM-Salvador	Rico Hernandez-Failure to Appear9/12/2023 10:32 PM-Ronald	Gene Schneithorst-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order; Failure to Appear; Viol protection order; Tribal order9/12/2023 10:23 PM-Kayla	Ann Nichols-Harassment by Telephone; Texting to harass or threaten9/12/2023 6:21 PM-Robert	Lee Maloun Jr.-Pedestrian; Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs upon Roadway9/12/2023 3:19 PM-Michael	Ray Eddington Sr.-Direct Contempt9/12/2023 3:15 PM-Anacelia	Chantel Blanton-Probation Violation&nbsp;9/12/2023 2:31 PM-Nicole	Suzanne Bell-Failure to Appear9/12/2023 2:19 PM-Solomon	Ugene Raine-Probation Violation; Agg assault; w/ deadly weapon9/12/2023 2:05 PM-David	H Gingerich-Aggravated Human Trafficking; Recruit/harbor/transport child &gt;14; Rape; Overcome by Force or Fear; Sodomy; AGGRAVATED; Non-Consensual, overcome by Force or Fear9/12/2023 1:58 PM-Logan	Deanne Mansur-Failure to Appear9/12/2023 10:11 AM-Walter	Lee Wright Jr.-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Poss of marijuana; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body

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PRATT COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Pratt County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Jeep Wrangler driven by Izabella Rose&nbsp;Lampe, 18, Kingman, was westbound on U.S. 54 four and one half miles east of Pratt. 

The Jeep rear-ended the second trailer pulled by a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by Daniel J. Lucas, 47, White Pine, Tennessee, who was attempting to stop at a marked railroad crossing.&nbsp;

EMS transported Lampe to a Wichita Hospital. Lucas and a passenger were not injured. The drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>PRATT COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Pratt County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Jeep Wrangler driven by Izabella Rose&nbsp;Lampe, 18, Kingman, was westbound on U.S. 54 four and one half miles east of Pratt. The Jeep rear-ended the second trailer pulled by a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by Daniel J. Lucas, 47, White Pine, Tennessee, who was attempting to stop at a marked railroad crossing.&nbsp;EMS transported Lampe to a Wichita Hospital. Lucas and a passenger were not injured. The drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.<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.

Kansas teen hospitalized after Jeep rear-ends semi trailer

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If the rain kept you from coming out on Monday to the Kansas State Fair, but you had already purchased a voucher for a ride wristband for Dillons Dollar Day, you can still get some value out of it.

"There was a special Dillons Dollar Day wristband," said State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz. "There was a lot of people questioning, I'm not going out in the rain, what can we do? We worked with the carnival and the carnival agreed to, if they didn't use their voucher, they could bring it in for a $5 upgrade, they could use it any day that we have wristband day."

Go to the Fair ticket office with your voucher to get your value.

"Do not go to the ticket windows at the Carnival," Schulz said. "They will not know what to do. They'll just say it's not valid."

Remaining wristband days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — If the rain kept you from coming out on Monday to the Kansas State Fair, but you had already purchased a voucher for a ride wristband for Dillons Dollar Day, you can still get some value out of it."There was a special Dillons Dollar Day wristband," said State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz. "There was a lot of people questioning, I'm not going out in the rain, what can we do? We worked with the carnival and the carnival agreed to, if they didn't use their voucher, they could bring it in for a $5 upgrade, they could use it any day that we have wristband day."Go to the Fair ticket office with your voucher to get your value."Do not go to the ticket windows at the Carnival," Schulz said. "They will not know what to do. They'll just say it's not valid."Remaining wristband days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.<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;

Wristband upgrades possible due to Monday rain

RENO COUNTY — Sylvia Road between Long View Road and Arlington Road is now reopened to all through traffic as of Tuesday, Sept. 12. The road has been closed since April 3 for bridge replacement.

If you have questions about Reno County Public Works projects, call&nbsp;Public Works Director Don Brittain at (620) 694-2976.

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 </figure>SANDRA MILBURN Reno County PIORENO COUNTY — Sylvia Road between Long View Road and Arlington Road is now reopened to all through traffic as of Tuesday, Sept. 12. The road has been closed since April 3 for bridge replacement.If you have questions about Reno County Public Works projects, call&nbsp;Public Works Director Don Brittain at (620) 694-2976.<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;

Sylvia Road bridge is replaced

RENO COUNTY, Kan. —&nbsp;Nitrate levels have risen again above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last Nitrate level test was collected on September 5, 2023. The level tested at 11.6 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. 

Nitrate levels in water resources have increased in many areas due to applications of inorganic fertilizer and animal manure in agricultural areas.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Below are the historical dates where previous testing took place.

On June 6, 2023, the level tested at 11.2 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems.

A previous test was collected on March 6, 2023. The level tested at 10.5 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems.

On June 13, 2022, Reno County received a Nitrate result of 11.3 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. A warning was then sent out on June 15, 2022, to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months.

A second notice was sent to residents on September 6, 2022, due to additional testing.

On May 7, 2021, Reno County received a precautionary public drinking water advisory of potential Nitrate water quality from KDHE. A warning was then sent out on May 17, 2021, to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent to residents on September 23, 2021, due to additional testing and a third notice was sent out October 4, 2021, due to additional testing as well.

A fourth notice was sent out on December 29, 2021, due to additional testing that was completed.

On August 12, 2020, Reno County received a precautionary public notice for acute nitrate violation from KDHE. A warning was then sent to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent on September 3, 2020, due to additional testing. A third precautionary public notice sent on October 27, 2020, requiring bottled water to be provided, upon request, to any household with members at increased risk from the nitrates, such as infants, nursing mothers, pregnant women, and other at-risk customers as identified by a health care provider.

Reno County is negotiating a purchase of water from the City of Hutchinson to mitigate the nitrate situation permanently.

A reminder that boiling water with nitrate contamination is not effective and can actually make the problem worse.

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 </figure>SANDRA MILBURN Reno CountyRENO COUNTY, Kan. —&nbsp;Nitrate levels have risen again above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last Nitrate level test was collected on September 5, 2023. The level tested at 11.6 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. Nitrate levels in water resources have increased in many areas due to applications of inorganic fertilizer and animal manure in agricultural areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Below are the historical dates where previous testing took place.On June 6, 2023, the level tested at 11.2 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems.A previous test was collected on March 6, 2023. The level tested at 10.5 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems.On June 13, 2022, Reno County received a Nitrate result of 11.3 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas Federal (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 mg/L for public water supply systems. A warning was then sent out on June 15, 2022, to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months.A second notice was sent to residents on September 6, 2022, due to additional testing.On May 7, 2021, Reno County received a precautionary public drinking water advisory of potential Nitrate water quality from KDHE. A warning was then sent out on May 17, 2021, to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent to residents on September 23, 2021, due to additional testing and a third notice was sent out October 4, 2021, due to additional testing as well.A fourth notice was sent out on December 29, 2021, due to additional testing that was completed.On August 12, 2020, Reno County received a precautionary public notice for acute nitrate violation from KDHE. A warning was then sent to Yoder residents to limit water usage, especially for infants under 6 months. A second notice was sent on September 3, 2020, due to additional testing. A third precautionary public notice sent on October 27, 2020, requiring bottled water to be provided, upon request, to any household with members at increased risk from the nitrates, such as infants, nursing mothers, pregnant women, and other at-risk customers as identified by a health care provider.Reno County is negotiating a purchase of water from the City of Hutchinson to mitigate the nitrate situation permanently.A reminder that boiling water with nitrate contamination is not effective and can actually make the problem worse.<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;

Nitrate levels still high in Yoder RWD 101

 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, September 14, the Cosmosphere is hosting Teachers’ Night Out from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Educators from Reno County and beyond are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year and learn all about the STEM educational resources the Cosmosphere has to offer.

Those who attend have the opportunity to win all sorts of prizes, including a $500 travel certificate!

To register for this evening of food, fun, spirits and fellowship, please call 620-665-9320 or email <a href="http://sophiem@cosmo.org">sophiem@cosmo.org</a>.

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 </figure> HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, September 14, the Cosmosphere is hosting Teachers’ Night Out from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Educators from Reno County and beyond are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year and learn all about the STEM educational resources the Cosmosphere has to offer.Those who attend have the opportunity to win all sorts of prizes, including a $500 travel certificate!To register for this evening of food, fun, spirits and fellowship, please call 620-665-9320 or email <a href="http://sophiem@cosmo.org">sophiem@cosmo.org</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;

Teacher's Night Out at Cosmosphere Thursday

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — To celebrate 50 years as a community,&nbsp;Mennonite Friendship Communities is bringing back their auction on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. The cookie room will open at 8 a.m., with a gift basket silent auction starting at that same time. There will also be a bake sale and the auction will be at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.

Proceeds from the auction go to residents who have outlived their resources and to updates to the overall campus.

If you would like to offer an item for the auction, or for more information, contact Susan Nisly at <a href="mailto:snisly@mennofriend.com">snisly@mennofriend.com</a> or call (620) 663-7175.

Mennonite Friendship Communities is at 600 West Blanchard in South Hutchinson.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — To celebrate 50 years as a community,&nbsp;Mennonite Friendship Communities is bringing back their auction on Saturday, Oct. 7.Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. The cookie room will open at 8 a.m., with a gift basket silent auction starting at that same time. There will also be a bake sale and the auction will be at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.Proceeds from the auction go to residents who have outlived their resources and to updates to the overall campus.If you would like to offer an item for the auction, or for more information, contact Susan Nisly at <a href="mailto:snisly@mennofriend.com">snisly@mennofriend.com</a> or call (620) 663-7175.Mennonite Friendship Communities is at 600 West Blanchard in South Hutchinson.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mennonite Friendship Communities auction returns

Correction: County Counselor Patrick Hoffman will be making the presentation to the county commission on the solar process rather than County Planner Mark Vonachen. Hutch Post regrets the error.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will hear from County Counselor Patrick Hoffman about where the Planning and Zoning board is in the solar regulation writing process at their meeting on Wednesday.

According to agenda documents, the process of creating solar regulations started with staff creating a draft set of regulations for the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission for them to have an orderly document to work from. This allows for creating regulations to be much easier and productive. 

From the time regulations are being created, the Planning and Zoning members can search for information relevant to solar and the public can send information to staff by a written document or email. They can also call staff at any time to ask questions or state their concerns.

All written or emailed information received from the public is sent to all members, prior to the next scheduled meeting. This public information is used to help create regulations.

This process continues until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have enough information and have created regulations that would become a final draft. This final draft is then reviewed by the County Counselor for possible changes and sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final review and made available to the public. 

Now that the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have regulations close to being finalized, a public hearing date can be scheduled. This is the stage of creating regulations the board is currently in. The public hearing is left open until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes everyone has had an opportunity to voice their views or to recommend changes to the regulations.

Once the public hearing is closed, public comments are no longer allowed. At that time, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes necessary changes to the regulations draft, due to new public information or chooses to send the regulations to the County Commission with a recommendation to approve the regulations as submitted.

Solar regulations being a legislative action, the County Commissioners can open the subject for public comments and keep it open as long as they choose and they then have options available at their level to send it back for further review, approve as written or change the regulations without sending them back, this requires four of five commissioners to agree to the exact changes.

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.

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 </figure>Correction: County Counselor Patrick Hoffman will be making the presentation to the county commission on the solar process rather than County Planner Mark Vonachen. Hutch Post regrets the error.HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will hear from County Counselor Patrick Hoffman about where the Planning and Zoning board is in the solar regulation writing process at their meeting on Wednesday.According to agenda documents, the process of creating solar regulations started with staff creating a draft set of regulations for the Planning &amp; Zoning Commission for them to have an orderly document to work from. This allows for creating regulations to be much easier and productive. From the time regulations are being created, the Planning and Zoning members can search for information relevant to solar and the public can send information to staff by a written document or email. They can also call staff at any time to ask questions or state their concerns.All written or emailed information received from the public is sent to all members, prior to the next scheduled meeting. This public information is used to help create regulations.This process continues until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have enough information and have created regulations that would become a final draft. This final draft is then reviewed by the County Counselor for possible changes and sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final review and made available to the public. Now that the Planning and Zoning Commission believes they have regulations close to being finalized, a public hearing date can be scheduled. This is the stage of creating regulations the board is currently in. The public hearing is left open until the Planning and Zoning Commission believes everyone has had an opportunity to voice their views or to recommend changes to the regulations.Once the public hearing is closed, public comments are no longer allowed. At that time, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes necessary changes to the regulations draft, due to new public information or chooses to send the regulations to the County Commission with a recommendation to approve the regulations as submitted.Solar regulations being a legislative action, the County Commissioners can open the subject for public comments and keep it open as long as they choose and they then have options available at their level to send it back for further review, approve as written or change the regulations without sending them back, this requires four of five commissioners to agree to the exact changes.The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.<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;

County Commission to hear about solar regs process Wednesday

NICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff's deputies are reviewing security footage after the Kwik Shop in Nickerson was robbed early Monday.

According to the Sheriff's office, they were called just before 1 a.m. and the suspect was&nbsp;reported to be armed with a pistol and money was taken from the cash register.

The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male and approximately 5’8” in height. 

If you have any information about this robbery please call Det. VanScyoc at 620 694-2735. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 620 694-2666 or 800 222-TIPS.  Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest of a felony offender.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Reno County Sheriff's OfficeNICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff's deputies are reviewing security footage after the Kwik Shop in Nickerson was robbed early Monday.According to the Sheriff's office, they were called just before 1 a.m. and the suspect was&nbsp;reported to be armed with a pistol and money was taken from the cash register.The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male and approximately 5’8” in height. If you have any information about this robbery please call Det. VanScyoc at 620 694-2735. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 620 694-2666 or 800 222-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest of a felony offender.&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;&nbsp;

Reno County authorities investigating early Monday robbery

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — To date, Reno County and Hutchinson have received approximately $240,000 through the Kansas State Attorney General’s Office for their respective Kansas Fights Addictions Funds.

In order to best meet the needs of our community, the Reno County Health Department has convened an Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee, made up of a variety of community stakeholders who have looked at the data available for Reno County, identified goals and measures of success for the City of Hutchinson and Reno County as a whole as well as identified the abatement strategies that should be prioritized. This committee is tasked with making sure that the Reno County Fights Addiction Fund is spent sustainably and in ways which may boost efforts currently happening within Reno County. The Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee is requesting proposals for grant funding from the Kansas Fights Addictions Fund.

To be eligible, proposals must come from organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) and serve Reno County, Kansas. Special purpose units of government may apply for support of innovative projects. Community groups who do not have a 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor. Grant proposals from individuals or non-qualifying organizations will not be considered.

Proposals will be accepted between September 11 and October 16, 2023. Send completed proposals to <a href="mailto:candace.davidson@renogov.org">candace.davidson@renogov.org</a> by October 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Contact Candace Davidson with any questions, 620-259-8463.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — To date, Reno County and Hutchinson have received approximately $240,000 through the Kansas State Attorney General’s Office for their respective Kansas Fights Addictions Funds.In order to best meet the needs of our community, the Reno County Health Department has convened an Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee, made up of a variety of community stakeholders who have looked at the data available for Reno County, identified goals and measures of success for the City of Hutchinson and Reno County as a whole as well as identified the abatement strategies that should be prioritized. This committee is tasked with making sure that the Reno County Fights Addiction Fund is spent sustainably and in ways which may boost efforts currently happening within Reno County. The Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee is requesting proposals for grant funding from the Kansas Fights Addictions Fund.To be eligible, proposals must come from organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) and serve Reno County, Kansas. Special purpose units of government may apply for support of innovative projects. Community groups who do not have a 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor. Grant proposals from individuals or non-qualifying organizations will not be considered.Proposals will be accepted between September 11 and October 16, 2023. Send completed proposals to <a href="mailto:candace.davidson@renogov.org">candace.davidson@renogov.org</a> by October 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Contact Candace Davidson with any questions, 620-259-8463.<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;

Request for Proposals-Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman is looking at what the Board of Education and the district need to do to fulfill the new law that allows for open enrollment. It is a challenge.

"Open enrollment really is referring to out of district students applying into your district to come," Couchman said. "If you live in district, no questions asked, you are automatically accepted, by law. Open enrollment is for out of district students who want to come to a school system. Everybody in Reno County right now takes out of district students. This law, in my opinion, has created a little bit of work for us, because we take them anyway, as long as they meet our requirements. I think everybody has the same ones. They have good attendance, they are on track to graduate and their behavior is good. Pretty much every school in Reno County takes students because of our declining enrollment area, I think."

School districts are creating new policy on who they will take and why.

"You have to have a policy on how you will accept them," Couchman said. "You have to have a hearing for that policy. That policy has to be set in December, so everybody's going to be having a hearing. You're going to have to advertise it in the newspaper of your hearing and then you will adopt your policy. That policy states, what is your procedure for accepting out of district students?"

2024 will be busy as the actual numbers are dealt with.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman is looking at what the Board of Education and the district need to do to fulfill the new law that allows for open enrollment. It is a challenge."Open enrollment really is referring to out of district students applying into your district to come," Couchman said. "If you live in district, no questions asked, you are automatically accepted, by law. Open enrollment is for out of district students who want to come to a school system. Everybody in Reno County right now takes out of district students. This law, in my opinion, has created a little bit of work for us, because we take them anyway, as long as they meet our requirements. I think everybody has the same ones. They have good attendance, they are on track to graduate and their behavior is good. Pretty much every school in Reno County takes students because of our declining enrollment area, I think."School districts are creating new policy on who they will take and why."You have to have a policy on how you will accept them," Couchman said. "You have to have a hearing for that policy. That policy has to be set in December, so everybody's going to be having a hearing. You're going to have to advertise it in the newspaper of your hearing and then you will adopt your policy. That policy states, what is your procedure for accepting out of district students?"2024 will be busy as the actual numbers are dealt with."I believe it's in January, you have to set capacity and talk about the capacity of how many students per grade level, like a student-teacher ratio K-8. You could do building total capacity at the high school. The law says that you have to do it by student to teacher ratio in K-8. The board has to adopt that capacity off a recommendation, obviously. Then June comes, anyone who is interested in coming to your school that's out of district would apply and in July, you have a lottery."Couchman said some school districts will likely have to move up fall enrollment to during or right after the end of the previous school year in order to know who is coming back and who is not to set the right numbers for the following year.<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;

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