President Trump has signed a trade agreement with Japan.&nbsp; 

It could increase U.S. agricultural sales by $8 billion a year.&nbsp; Also in that deal, the Government of Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States.&nbsp; 

Those investments will be chosen by the U.S. government and are expected to "generate hundreds of thousands of United States jobs.&nbsp; 

Japan will increase rice imports by 75% , as well as other ag products like corn, soybeans, fertilizer, ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel.&nbsp;

Here's today's Ag Minute from John Jenkinson....

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 </figure>Those investments will be chosen by the U.S. government and are expected to "generate hundreds of thousands of United States jobs.&nbsp; Japan will increase rice imports by 75% , as well as other ag products like corn, soybeans, fertilizer, ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel.&nbsp;Here's today's Ag Minute from John Jenkinson....<div><iframe title="Ag Minute - Sept. 11, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ryyup-1960b18-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div> </div><div> </div></div>

Ag Minute:  Japan trade agreement

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. ——————————————

Joshua	Michael	Wesley		9/10/2025 5:29&nbsp;AM - Distribute heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams,					Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body,					Probation Violation,					Dist. fentanyl dose 10 to &lt; 50 units,					Distribute heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams,					Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use

Francis	D	Seck		9/10/2025 11:27&nbsp;PM - Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

Bobby	Lewis	Cannon	Jr	9/11/2025 1:32&nbsp;AM - Drugs; Distribute Marijuana or Analog thereof; 25g to &lt; 450g,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body, DL Violation; No Drivers License,					Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant,					Failure to Appear

Joseph	D	Brown		9/11/2025 1:33&nbsp;AM - Agg battery; Reckless great bodily harmDail Bookings

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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. ——————————————Joshua	Michael	Wesley		9/10/2025 5:29&nbsp;AM - Distribute heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams,					Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant,&nbsp;Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body,					Probation Violation,					Dist. fentanyl dose 10 to &lt; 50 units,					Distribute heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams,					Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal useFrancis	D	Seck		9/10/2025 11:27&nbsp;PM - Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)Bobby	Lewis	Cannon	Jr	9/11/2025 1:32&nbsp;AM - Drugs; Distribute Marijuana or Analog thereof; 25g to &lt; 450g,					Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body, DL Violation; No Drivers License,					Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant,					Failure to AppearJoseph	D	Brown		9/11/2025 1:33&nbsp;AM - Agg battery; Reckless great bodily harmDail Bookings

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

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the northwest corner of East 2nd Avenue and North Poplar.

In 1901, brothers C.N. &amp; K.E. Sentney moved to Hutchinson from Indiana and started a grocery store at 109-115 S. Main.

Business went so well that, in 1904, they built a three-story, 40,000-square-foot building at 126 E. 2nd.

On Jan. 1, 1909, they incorporated as the Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. The first photo shows their horse-drawn delivery wagon about 1908.

The second photo shows the company's transition to gas trucks in 1912.

The third photo shows the business corner in 1929.

About 1940, the Sentney branding was sold off to Pioneer Foods.

In 1944, the building became the Western Foods, Western Canning Co., an offshoot of the Vinegar Works just north of the railroad tracks. The fourth photo shows the building in that transition period.

The fifth photo shows the Western Foods building in 1963.

They were active there until the early 1970s.

The building has housed many businesses since. Many of you might remember when it was the "Purple Pickle" private club in 1993.

In 2008, it was remodeled into apartments. The sixth photo shows the 126 E. 2nd building today known as the "Sentney Lofts." The building is currently owned by the Sentney Re Holdings L.L.C. of Denver, Colorado.

To purchase a photo print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757529671256.png" alt="Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. - Delivery Trucks (C.N. &amp; K.E. Sentney) - 126 E. 2nd - c. 1912. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. - Delivery Trucks (C.N. &amp; K.E. Sentney) - 126 E. 2nd - c. 1912. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the northwest corner of East 2nd Avenue and North Poplar.In 1901, brothers C.N. &amp; K.E. Sentney moved to Hutchinson from Indiana and started a grocery store at 109-115 S. Main.Business went so well that, in 1904, they built a three-story, 40,000-square-foot building at 126 E. 2nd.On Jan. 1, 1909, they incorporated as the Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. The first photo shows their horse-drawn delivery wagon about 1908.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757529883415.png" alt="Sentney Grocery Co. wagon in front of Aaron Poultry - Avenue C &amp; Walnut - c. 1908. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney Grocery Co. wagon in front of Aaron Poultry - Avenue C &amp; Walnut - c. 1908. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The second photo shows the company's transition to gas trucks in 1912.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757529671256.png" alt="Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. - Delivery Trucks (C.N. &amp; K.E. Sentney) - 126 E. 2nd - c. 1912. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. - Delivery Trucks (C.N. &amp; K.E. Sentney) - 126 E. 2nd - c. 1912. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The third photo shows the business corner in 1929.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757529948031.png" alt="Sentney Wholesale Grocery Warehouse - 126 E. 2nd &amp; Poplar - 1929 - Built 1904. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney Wholesale Grocery Warehouse - 126 E. 2nd &amp; Poplar - 1929 - Built 1904. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>About 1940, the Sentney branding was sold off to Pioneer Foods.In 1944, the building became the Western Foods, Western Canning Co., an offshoot of the Vinegar Works just north of the railroad tracks. The fourth photo shows the building in that transition period.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757529990255.png" alt="Sentney - Western Foods Products - Western Canning Co. - 126 E. 2nd - c. 1940 (old Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co.). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney - Western Foods Products - Western Canning Co. - 126 E. 2nd - c. 1940 (old Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co.). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The fifth photo shows the Western Foods building in 1963.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757530023327.png" alt="Sentney - Western Foods - 126 E. 2nd &amp; Poplar - c. 1963 - (Built 1904 as Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co.). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney - Western Foods - 126 E. 2nd &amp; Poplar - c. 1963 - (Built 1904 as Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co.). Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>They were active there until the early 1970s.The building has housed many businesses since. Many of you might remember when it was the "Purple Pickle" private club in 1993.In 2008, it was remodeled into apartments. The sixth photo shows the 126 E. 2nd building today known as the "Sentney Lofts." The building is currently owned by the Sentney Re Holdings L.L.C. of Denver, Colorado.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757530198535.png" alt="Sentney Lofts - 126 E. 2nd - Aug. 3, 2025. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Sentney Lofts - 126 E. 2nd - Aug. 3, 2025. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>To purchase a photo print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anchorinnhutch">Anchor Inn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Anchorawayhutch/">Anchor Away</a>

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WHAT TAX CHANGES ARE IN THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL?

The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings with it a sweeping package of tax changes and budget measures that will have a broad impact on individuals, families and businesses. The legislation makes permanent several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while introducing new incentives for workers and business owners. 

As taxpayers try to make sense of what’s changed, many are asking practical questions:&nbsp;Will I pay less in taxes? What do the changes mean for my retirement or business planning? And how long will these provisions last?&nbsp;

One of the most notable elements of the bill is the extension and, in some cases, expansion of tax cuts for individuals and small businesses. The lower individual tax rates enacted under the TCJA, which were originally set to expire in 2025, have now been made permanent. This offers continued relief for middle-income earners and provides more predictability for long-term financial planning. The standard deduction remains high, reducing the number of people who itemize and simplifying tax filings for millions of Americans.&nbsp;

For business owners, this bill offers more than tax simplification. It creates actionable planning opportunities across multiple areas: entity structuring, equipment investment,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/services/retirement-plans/">retirement planning</a>&nbsp;and even employee compensation strategies.

FOR BUSINESSES: KEY TAX BREAKS &amp; COMPLIANCE CHANGES

Bigger Tax Incentives for Investment and Expansion

The bill introduces or expands several provisions aimed at encouraging capital investment, manufacturing and innovation:&nbsp;

100% Bonus Depreciation Made Permanent. Now retroactive to qualifying property purchased or placed in service on or after Jan. 19, 2025. Section 179 Expensing Limit Increased. Businesses can now deduct up to $2.5 million in qualifying property (up from $1.16 million limit 2023 level). The deduction begins to phase out at $4 million in asset cost. New Deduction for Qualifying Production Property. Allows 100% expensing of structures used in manufacturing. Applies to construction that begins between Jan. 19, 2025, and Jan. 19, 2029, if placed in service before Jan. 1, 2031. R&amp;D Expensing Restored for Small Businesses.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/expanding-rd-tax-credits-kansas/">Domestic R&amp;D </a>costs&nbsp;can now be expensed immediately for businesses with gross receipts under $31 million. These businesses may also retroactively deduct expenses from tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2021. Businesses with average gross receipts under $31 million can begin expensing these costs in 2025. Also, large business taxpayers with R&amp;D expenses after 2021 and before 2025 may deduct remaining expenses over a one- or two- year period, beginning in 2025. Advanced Manufacturing Credit. Increases from 25% to 35%, incentivizing U.S.-based production facilities.&nbsp; Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit. Made permanent, providing continued support for employers offering leave benefits. Qualified Small Business Stock (Sec. 1202) Exclusion Expanded.&nbsp; For stock acquired after enactment, gain exclusions increase: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;50% if held for three years &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;75% if held for four years &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;100% if held for five years or more Opportunity Zones and New Markets Tax Credit. Both made permanent to support community investment.&nbsp; Farmland Sale Deferral (Sec. 1062). Tax from farmland sales to a qualified farmer can now be paid in four annual installments. Interest Exclusion for Ag Loans. Allows a 25% exclusion of interest received on loans secured by agricultural land. The borrower’s deduction is reduced proportionally. Percentage of Completion Exception. Certain residential construction contracts are now exempt from this revenue recognition method, helping small builders manage taxable income timing. EBITDA-Based Limitation on Business Interest Deduction Reinstated (IRC Sec. 163(j)). The bill permanently reinstates the EBITDA-based (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) formula for calculating the business interest expense limitation. This replaces the more restrictive EBIT-based standard that had been phased in. This change provides broader deductibility for leveraged businesses. Modifications to the Excess Business Loss Limitation. The legislation also includes technical and structural changes to the excess business loss calculation, offering additional clarity and predictability in tax planning for pass-through owners and investors. QBI Deduction Expanded. The 20% deduction is now permanent and adds a $400 minimum deduction for taxpayers with at least $1,000 in qualified business income from active participation.

WORKFORCE &amp; CHILDCARE INCENTIVES

Employer Childcare Credit Increased Rises from 25% to 40%, up to $600,000 annually—encouraging more employers to offer on-site or subsidized childcare solutions.&nbsp;

REPORTING &amp; COMPLIANCE CHANGES&nbsp;

1099-K Threshold Restored Returns to the previous $20,000 and 200 transaction threshold, reducing the burden on casual sellers and small e-commerce businesses.&nbsp; 1099-NEC/MISC Threshold Increased Starting in 2026, reporting is only required for non-employee payments of $2,000 or more (indexed for inflation). This change may reduce the number of 1099s businesses must issue. ERC Compliance Tightened The Employee Retention Credit program now includes stricter claim deadlines and new penalties for non-compliance.&nbsp; New 1% Remittance Transfer Tax Applies to certain outbound cash transfers, such as money orders or cashier’s checks. Withdrawals from bank accounts or credit cards are excluded.&nbsp; SSN Requirements for Education Credits Taxpayers must provide a valid SSN to claim the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits.

CLEAN ENERGY TAX CREDIT PHASE-OUT&nbsp;

Most Clean Energy Credits Sunset by 2026–2028 This includes credits for electric vehicles, solar panel installations and home energy upgrades.&nbsp; Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) Extended through 2029, maintaining incentives for low-carbon fuel producers.&nbsp;

FOR INDIVIDUALS: LOWER RATES AND NEW DEDUCTIONS

TAX RATES AND DEDUCTIONS Permanent Lower Tax Brackets The TCJA's individual tax brackets are now permanent. Annual adjustments for inflation will continue.&nbsp; Higher Standard Deductions for 2025 &nbsp; &nbsp; $15,750 – Single &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$23,625 – Head of Household&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$31,500 – Married Filing Jointly SALT Deduction Cap Temporarily Increased The state and local tax deduction cap is raised to $40,000 for 2025, increasing by 1% annually through 2029. A phaseout begins for incomes over $500,000. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Exemption Increased Now permanently set at $500,000 for single filers and $1 million for joint returns, indexed for inflation.&nbsp;

Child Tax Credit Increased to $2,200 per child in 2025. The refundable portion of $1,400 is now permanent.&nbsp; Child &amp; Dependent Care Credit Rises to 50% of eligible expenses. Adoption Credit Now up to $5,000 and fully refundable. Dependent Care Assistance Exclusion from income raised from $5,000 to $7,500.

SENIOR BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT PLANNING

Temporary Senior Deduction (2025–2028) A $6,000 deduction is available for individuals age 65+ with modified adjusted gross income under $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). This helps shield Social Security income from federal tax. Estate &amp; Gift Tax Exemption Increased Starting in 2026, the exemption rises to $15 million per individual and $30 million per couple, indexed for inflation.&nbsp;

OTHER NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PROVISIONS

Mortgage Interest Deduction Cap Made Permanent Limited to interest on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt. Casualty Losses Expanded Now includes losses from certain state-declared disasters. Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers A new above-the-line deduction is available for up to $1,000 (or $2,000 for joint filers) in charitable contributions. Trump Accounts New savings accounts for children, capped at $5,000 per year. Includes a $1,000 tax credit for children born between 2025 and 2028. Employers may contribute on a tax-free basis. 529 Plan Expansion Distributions now permitted for K–12 tuition, qualified postsecondary credentialing programs and traditional higher education expenses, offering greater&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/529-savings-plans/">flexibility for education-related savings</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tip Income Deduction Up to $25,000 in tip income may be excluded for individuals earning under $150,000 ($300,000 joint filers). Overtime Income Deduction Up to $12,500 per person ($25,000 joint returns) of overtime wages may be excluded. Car Loan Interest Deduction Up to $10,000 may be deducted for new U.S.-assembled vehicles, even for non-itemizers.&nbsp;

What This Means for Business Owners: Permanent deductions and accelerated expensing create new opportunities for reinvestment.

Workforce credits and&nbsp;childcare incentives could offset benefit costs.

Compliance relief for 1099s and&nbsp;tax certainty on business income helps with long-term planning. What This Means for you Personally: Lower tax rates and new deductions&nbsp;provide expanded savings potential.

Estate planning thresholds and retirement-related deductions&nbsp;support multigenerational planning.

Temporary exclusions for tips, overtime and car loan interest&nbsp;offer near-term cash flow opportunities.&nbsp;

What to Do Now: Adjust your&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/withholding-tax-from-your-paycheck/">tax withholdings</a>&nbsp;and estimated payments.&nbsp;

Evaluate the timing of equipment purchases and charitable giving.

Review employee benefit offerings and payroll systems.

Work with your&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/">tax advisor</a>&nbsp;to identify new credits,&nbsp;deductions and compliance responsibilities.&nbsp; Need help interpreting how these provisions apply to your situation?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/contact/">Contact an Adams Brown tax advisor</a>&nbsp;for a personalized analysis of how the One Big Beautiful Bill could impact your business, your family and your future.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ag -<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/after-two-year-delay-farm-bill-enacted-with-passage-of-beautiful-tax-law/">&nbsp;https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/after-two-year-delay-farm-bill-enacted-with-passage-of-beautiful-tax-law/</a> Construction -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-reshapes-construction-tax-planning/">https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-reshapes-construction-tax-planning/</a> Manufacturing -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/obbba-tax-update-manufacturers/">https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/obbba-tax-update-manufacturers/</a> Individuals -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/blog/a-new-chapter-in-tax-planning/">https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/blog/a-new-chapter-in-tax-planning/</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757521697668.png" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>WHAT TAX CHANGES ARE IN THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL?The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings with it a sweeping package of tax changes and budget measures that will have a broad impact on individuals, families and businesses. The legislation makes permanent several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while introducing new incentives for workers and business owners. As taxpayers try to make sense of what’s changed, many are asking practical questions:&nbsp;Will I pay less in taxes? What do the changes mean for my retirement or business planning? And how long will these provisions last?&nbsp;One of the most notable elements of the bill is the extension and, in some cases, expansion of tax cuts for individuals and small businesses. The lower individual tax rates enacted under the TCJA, which were originally set to expire in 2025, have now been made permanent. This offers continued relief for middle-income earners and provides more predictability for long-term financial planning. The standard deduction remains high, reducing the number of people who itemize and simplifying tax filings for millions of Americans.&nbsp;For business owners, this bill offers more than tax simplification. It creates actionable planning opportunities across multiple areas: entity structuring, equipment investment,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/services/retirement-plans/">retirement planning</a>&nbsp;and even employee compensation strategies. Let’s dive into the details.FOR BUSINESSES: KEY TAX BREAKS &amp; COMPLIANCE CHANGESBigger Tax Incentives for Investment and ExpansionThe bill introduces or expands several provisions aimed at encouraging capital investment, manufacturing and innovation:&nbsp;100% Bonus Depreciation Made Permanent. Now retroactive to qualifying property purchased or placed in service on or after Jan. 19, 2025. Section 179 Expensing Limit Increased. Businesses can now deduct up to $2.5 million in qualifying property (up from $1.16 million limit 2023 level). The deduction begins to phase out at $4 million in asset cost. New Deduction for Qualifying Production Property. Allows 100% expensing of structures used in manufacturing. Applies to construction that begins between Jan. 19, 2025, and Jan. 19, 2029, if placed in service before Jan. 1, 2031. R&amp;D Expensing Restored for Small Businesses.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/expanding-rd-tax-credits-kansas/">Domestic R&amp;D </a>costs&nbsp;can now be expensed immediately for businesses with gross receipts under $31 million. These businesses may also retroactively deduct expenses from tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2021. Businesses with average gross receipts under $31 million can begin expensing these costs in 2025. Also, large business taxpayers with R&amp;D expenses after 2021 and before 2025 may deduct remaining expenses over a one- or two- year period, beginning in 2025. Advanced Manufacturing Credit. Increases from 25% to 35%, incentivizing U.S.-based production facilities.&nbsp; Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit. Made permanent, providing continued support for employers offering leave benefits. Qualified Small Business Stock (Sec. 1202) Exclusion Expanded.&nbsp; For stock acquired after enactment, gain exclusions increase: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;50% if held for three years &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;75% if held for four years &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;100% if held for five years or more Opportunity Zones and New Markets Tax Credit. Both made permanent to support community investment.&nbsp; Farmland Sale Deferral (Sec. 1062). Tax from farmland sales to a qualified farmer can now be paid in four annual installments. Interest Exclusion for Ag Loans. Allows a 25% exclusion of interest received on loans secured by agricultural land. The borrower’s deduction is reduced proportionally. Percentage of Completion Exception. Certain residential construction contracts are now exempt from this revenue recognition method, helping small builders manage taxable income timing. EBITDA-Based Limitation on Business Interest Deduction Reinstated (IRC Sec. 163(j)). The bill permanently reinstates the EBITDA-based (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) formula for calculating the business interest expense limitation. This replaces the more restrictive EBIT-based standard that had been phased in. This change provides broader deductibility for leveraged businesses. Modifications to the Excess Business Loss Limitation. The legislation also includes technical and structural changes to the excess business loss calculation, offering additional clarity and predictability in tax planning for pass-through owners and investors. QBI Deduction Expanded. The 20% deduction is now permanent and adds a $400 minimum deduction for taxpayers with at least $1,000 in qualified business income from active participation.WORKFORCE &amp; CHILDCARE INCENTIVES Employer Childcare Credit Increased Rises from 25% to 40%, up to $600,000 annually—encouraging more employers to offer on-site or subsidized childcare solutions.&nbsp;REPORTING &amp; COMPLIANCE CHANGES&nbsp; 1099-K Threshold Restored Returns to the previous $20,000 and 200 transaction threshold, reducing the burden on casual sellers and small e-commerce businesses.&nbsp; 1099-NEC/MISC Threshold Increased Starting in 2026, reporting is only required for non-employee payments of $2,000 or more (indexed for inflation). This change may reduce the number of 1099s businesses must issue. ERC Compliance Tightened The Employee Retention Credit program now includes stricter claim deadlines and new penalties for non-compliance.&nbsp; New 1% Remittance Transfer Tax Applies to certain outbound cash transfers, such as money orders or cashier’s checks. Withdrawals from bank accounts or credit cards are excluded.&nbsp; SSN Requirements for Education Credits Taxpayers must provide a valid SSN to claim the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits.CLEAN ENERGY TAX CREDIT PHASE-OUT&nbsp;Most Clean Energy Credits Sunset by 2026–2028 This includes credits for electric vehicles, solar panel installations and home energy upgrades.&nbsp; Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) Extended through 2029, maintaining incentives for low-carbon fuel producers.&nbsp;FOR INDIVIDUALS: LOWER RATES AND NEW DEDUCTIONS TAX RATES AND DEDUCTIONS Permanent Lower Tax Brackets The TCJA's individual tax brackets are now permanent. Annual adjustments for inflation will continue.&nbsp; Higher Standard Deductions for 2025 &nbsp; &nbsp; $15,750 – Single &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$23,625 – Head of Household&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;$31,500 – Married Filing Jointly SALT Deduction Cap Temporarily Increased The state and local tax deduction cap is raised to $40,000 for 2025, increasing by 1% annually through 2029. A phaseout begins for incomes over $500,000. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Exemption Increased Now permanently set at $500,000 for single filers and $1 million for joint returns, indexed for inflation.&nbsp;FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROVISIONS Child Tax Credit Increased to $2,200 per child in 2025. The refundable portion of $1,400 is now permanent.&nbsp; Child &amp; Dependent Care Credit Rises to 50% of eligible expenses. Adoption Credit Now up to $5,000 and fully refundable. Dependent Care Assistance Exclusion from income raised from $5,000 to $7,500.SENIOR BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT PLANNINGTemporary Senior Deduction (2025–2028) A $6,000 deduction is available for individuals age 65+ with modified adjusted gross income under $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). This helps shield Social Security income from federal tax. Estate &amp; Gift Tax Exemption Increased Starting in 2026, the exemption rises to $15 million per individual and $30 million per couple, indexed for inflation.&nbsp;OTHER NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL PROVISIONSMortgage Interest Deduction Cap Made Permanent Limited to interest on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt. Casualty Losses Expanded Now includes losses from certain state-declared disasters. Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers A new above-the-line deduction is available for up to $1,000 (or $2,000 for joint filers) in charitable contributions. Trump Accounts New savings accounts for children, capped at $5,000 per year. Includes a $1,000 tax credit for children born between 2025 and 2028. Employers may contribute on a tax-free basis. 529 Plan Expansion Distributions now permitted for K–12 tuition, qualified postsecondary credentialing programs and traditional higher education expenses, offering greater&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/529-savings-plans/">flexibility for education-related savings</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; TEMPORARY DEDUCTIONS (2025-2028)Tip Income Deduction Up to $25,000 in tip income may be excluded for individuals earning under $150,000 ($300,000 joint filers). Overtime Income Deduction Up to $12,500 per person ($25,000 joint returns) of overtime wages may be excluded. Car Loan Interest Deduction Up to $10,000 may be deducted for new U.S.-assembled vehicles, even for non-itemizers.&nbsp;TAKEAWAYS &amp; ACTION STEPSWhat This Means for Business Owners: Permanent deductions and accelerated expensing create new opportunities for reinvestment.Workforce credits and&nbsp;childcare incentives could offset benefit costs.Compliance relief for 1099s and&nbsp;tax certainty on business income helps with long-term planning. What This Means for you Personally: Lower tax rates and new deductions&nbsp;provide expanded savings potential.Estate planning thresholds and retirement-related deductions&nbsp;support multigenerational planning.Temporary exclusions for tips, overtime and car loan interest&nbsp;offer near-term cash flow opportunities.&nbsp;What to Do Now: Adjust your&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/withholding-tax-from-your-paycheck/">tax withholdings</a>&nbsp;and estimated payments.&nbsp;Evaluate the timing of equipment purchases and charitable giving.Review employee benefit offerings and payroll systems.Work with your&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/">tax advisor</a>&nbsp;to identify new credits,&nbsp;deductions and compliance responsibilities.&nbsp; Need help interpreting how these provisions apply to your situation?<a target="_blank" href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/contact/">Contact an Adams Brown tax advisor</a>&nbsp;for a personalized analysis of how the One Big Beautiful Bill could impact your business, your family and your future.&nbsp; &nbsp;Industry-related articles:Ag -<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/after-two-year-delay-farm-bill-enacted-with-passage-of-beautiful-tax-law/">&nbsp;https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/after-two-year-delay-farm-bill-enacted-with-passage-of-beautiful-tax-law/</a> Construction -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-reshapes-construction-tax-planning/">https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-reshapes-construction-tax-planning/</a> Manufacturing -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/obbba-tax-update-manufacturers/">https://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/blog/obbba-tax-update-manufacturers/</a> Individuals -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/blog/a-new-chapter-in-tax-planning/">https://www.adamsbrownwc.com/blog/a-new-chapter-in-tax-planning/</a>

Newton Commission updates building codes, launches comprehensiveplanning process

A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was arrested Sept. 9, 2025, in Hutchinson on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child. The Hutchinson Police Department took 31-year-old Travis Scott Haydon of Hutchinson into custody in connection with the case.

Haydon was booked into the Reno County Jail, where he remains in custody. Upon learning of his arrest, the Sheriff’s Office placed Haydon on administrative leave. He has been employed at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility since January 2024.

The Hutchinson Police Department is conducting the criminal investigation.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to professionalism and accountability. We uphold our core values of Integrity, Duty, Ethics, Attitude, Leadership and Service, and we take pride in demonstrating these values daily.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757540710949.jpeg" alt="Travis Haydon (Photo courtesy Reno County Sheriff's Office)" />
 <figcaption>Travis Haydon (Photo courtesy Reno County Sheriff's Office)</figcaption>
 </figure>A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was arrested Sept. 9, 2025, in Hutchinson on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child. The Hutchinson Police Department took 31-year-old Travis Scott Haydon of Hutchinson into custody in connection with the case.Haydon was booked into the Reno County Jail, where he remains in custody. Upon learning of his arrest, the Sheriff’s Office placed Haydon on administrative leave. He has been employed at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility since January 2024.The Hutchinson Police Department is conducting the criminal investigation.The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to professionalism and accountability. We uphold our core values of Integrity, Duty, Ethics, Attitude, Leadership and Service, and we take pride in demonstrating these values daily.

Sedgwick County detention deputy arrested in Hutchinson

Editor's Note:&nbsp; Charlie Kirk was a talk show host on KWBW.&nbsp; Kirk was the host of The Charlie Kirk Show which airs from 10 p.m. to Midnight Monday through Friday.&nbsp;

OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.

The death was announced on social media by Trump, who praised the 31-year-old Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the youth organization&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-charlie-kirk-turning-point-afb64a04493ddf44df3b7338536a6524">Turning Point USA</a>, as “Great, and even Legendary.”

“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

The suspected shooter has not been arrested, Orem, Utah, Mayor David Young said. A person who was taken into custody by law enforcement at the university where Kirk was speaking was not the suspect, according to a person familiar with the investigation who was not authorized to speak publicly.

Videos posted to social media from Utah Valley University show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away. The AP was able to confirm the videos were taken at Sorensen Center courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus.

“We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” said Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA.

Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by his nonprofit political organization. Immediately before the shooting, Kirk was taking questions for an audience member about mass shootings and gun violence.

“Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” an audience members asked. Kirk responded: “Too many.”

The questioner followed up: “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?”

“Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk asked.

The event had been met with divided opinions on campus. An online petition calling for university administrators to bar Kirk from appearing received nearly 1,000 signatures. The university issued a statement last week citing First Amendment rights and affirming its “commitment to free speech, intellectual inquiry, and constructive dialogue.”

Last week, Kirk posted on X images of news clips showing his visit to Utah colleges was sparking controversy. He wrote, “What’s going on in Utah?”

Trump and a host of Republican and Democratic elected officials decried the shooting and offered prayers for Kirk on social media.

“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump posted on Truth Social.

The shooting comes amid a spike in political violence in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum. The attacks include the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband at their house in June, the firebombing of a Colorado parade to demand Hamas release hostages, and a fire set at the house of Pennsylvania’s governor, who is Jewish, in April. The most notorious of these events is the shooting of Trump during a campaign rally last year.

Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz, a Republican who was at the event, said in an interview on Fox News Channel that he heard one shot and saw Kirk go back.

“It seemed like it was a close shot,” Chaffetz said, who seemed shaken as he spoke.

He said there was a light police presence at the event and Kirk had some security but not enough.

“Utah is one of the safest places on the planet,” he said. “And so we just don’t have these types of things.”

Turning Point was founded in suburban Chicago in 2012 by Kirk, then 18, and William Montgomery, a tea party activist, to proselytize on college campuses for low taxes and limited government. It was not an immediate success.

But Kirk’s zeal for confronting liberals in academia eventually won over an influential set of conservative financiers.

Despite early misgivings,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-turning-point-voter-mobilization-musk-07286c2572b02aafefdda1cda093e788">Turning Point</a>&nbsp;enthusiastically backed Trump after he clinched the GOP nomination in 2016. Kirk served as a personal aide to Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, during the general election campaign.

Soon, Kirk was a regular presence on cable TV, where he leaned into the culture wars and heaped praise on the then-president. Trump and his son were equally effusive and often spoke at Turning Point conferences.

OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-charlie-kirk-turning-point-afb64a04493ddf44df3b7338536a6524">Turning Point USA</a>&nbsp;and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was in critical condition at a Utah hospital Wednesday after being shot at a college event, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

A person who was taken into custody at Utah Valley University was not the suspect, according to a person familiar with the investigation who was not authorized to speak publicly. It was not clear if authorities were still searching the campus for a suspect.

Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by his nonprofit political organization. The event had been met with divided opinions on campus. An online petition calling for university administrators to bar Kirk from appearing received nearly 1,000 signatures. The university issued a statement last week citing First Amendment rights and affirming its “commitment to free speech, intellectual inquiry, and constructive dialogue.”

The college said a “single shot” had been fired at Kirk and a suspect was in custody.

OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.

Kirk was attending an event at Utah Valley University.

The shooting comes amid a spike in political violence in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum. The attacks include the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband at their house in June, the firebombing of a Colorado parade to demand Hamas release hostages, and a fire set at the house of Pennsylvania’s governor, who is Jewish, in April. The most notorious of these events is the shooting of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757539632054.png" alt="Charlie Kirk image courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Charlie Kirk image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>Editor's Note:&nbsp; Charlie Kirk was a talk show host on KWBW.&nbsp; Kirk was the host of The Charlie Kirk Show which airs from 10 p.m. to Midnight Monday through Friday.&nbsp;OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In honor of Charlie Kirk, President Trump is ordering all American flags throughout the U.S. to be lowered to Half Mast. <a href="https://t.co/FOYHIZU2FD">pic.twitter.com/FOYHIZU2FD</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1965885627116966045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his… <a href="https://t.co/aM8Pz3TKml">pic.twitter.com/aM8Pz3TKml</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1965880535659470994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Psalms 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1965888011192893625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Please pray for Charlie Kirk and his family.&mdash; Tracey Mann (@RepMann) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMann/status/1965854972349919555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The loss of Charlie Kirk will be felt by all corners of the conservative movement. Charlie touched the lives of many people -– but most of all, America&#39;s youth. His bright spirit and determination to bring about a better future for his children and his fellow Americans will…&mdash; Rep. Ron Estes (@RepRonEstes) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepRonEstes/status/1965887318423908505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The death was announced on social media by Trump, who praised the 31-year-old Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the youth organization&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-charlie-kirk-turning-point-afb64a04493ddf44df3b7338536a6524">Turning Point USA</a>, as “Great, and even Legendary.”“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump posted on his Truth Social account.The suspected shooter has not been arrested, Orem, Utah, Mayor David Young said. A person who was taken into custody by law enforcement at the university where Kirk was speaking was not the suspect, according to a person familiar with the investigation who was not authorized to speak publicly.Videos posted to social media from Utah Valley University show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away. The AP was able to confirm the videos were taken at Sorensen Center courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus.“We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” said Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA.Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by his nonprofit political organization. Immediately before the shooting, Kirk was taking questions for an audience member about mass shootings and gun violence.“Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” an audience members asked. Kirk responded: “Too many.”The questioner followed up: “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?”“Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk asked.Then a single shot rang out.The event had been met with divided opinions on campus. An online petition calling for university administrators to bar Kirk from appearing received nearly 1,000 signatures. The university issued a statement last week citing First Amendment rights and affirming its “commitment to free speech, intellectual inquiry, and constructive dialogue.”Last week, Kirk posted on X images of news clips showing his visit to Utah colleges was sparking controversy. He wrote, “What’s going on in Utah?”Trump and a host of Republican and Democratic elected officials decried the shooting and offered prayers for Kirk on social media.“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump posted on Truth Social.The shooting comes amid a spike in political violence in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum. The attacks include the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband at their house in June, the firebombing of a Colorado parade to demand Hamas release hostages, and a fire set at the house of Pennsylvania’s governor, who is Jewish, in April. The most notorious of these events is the shooting of Trump during a campaign rally last year.Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz, a Republican who was at the event, said in an interview on Fox News Channel that he heard one shot and saw Kirk go back.“It seemed like it was a close shot,” Chaffetz said, who seemed shaken as he spoke.He said there was a light police presence at the event and Kirk had some security but not enough.“Utah is one of the safest places on the planet,” he said. “And so we just don’t have these types of things.”Turning Point was founded in suburban Chicago in 2012 by Kirk, then 18, and William Montgomery, a tea party activist, to proselytize on college campuses for low taxes and limited government. It was not an immediate success.But Kirk’s zeal for confronting liberals in academia eventually won over an influential set of conservative financiers.Despite early misgivings,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-turning-point-voter-mobilization-musk-07286c2572b02aafefdda1cda093e788">Turning Point</a>&nbsp;enthusiastically backed Trump after he clinched the GOP nomination in 2016. Kirk served as a personal aide to Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, during the general election campaign.Soon, Kirk was a regular presence on cable TV, where he leaned into the culture wars and heaped praise on the then-president. Trump and his son were equally effusive and often spoke at Turning Point conferences.__------------OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-charlie-kirk-turning-point-afb64a04493ddf44df3b7338536a6524">Turning Point USA</a>&nbsp;and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was in critical condition at a Utah hospital Wednesday after being shot at a college event, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and…&mdash; FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1965851035467132940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Laina and I are heartbroken to learn that <a href="https://twitter.com/charliekirk11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CharlieKirk11</a> was shot while holding an event in Utah. We are praying for him, his family, and everyone at the event.&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1965850846669017462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Please pray for Charlie Kirk and his family.&mdash; Tracey Mann (@RepMann) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMann/status/1965854972349919555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” - President Donald J. Trump <a href="https://t.co/GqYC4QdhA1">pic.twitter.com/GqYC4QdhA1</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1965854672390148201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🙏 Lord, we lift up Charlie Kirk in this immediate moment. Grant him strength, his doctors wisdom, and the kind of protection only YOU can provide. 🇺🇸✝️&mdash; House Republicans (@HouseGOP) <a href="https://twitter.com/HouseGOP/status/1965853007683399997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We love you Charlie Kirk. Praying for you. <a href="https://t.co/ti1viJjM5L">https://t.co/ti1viJjM5L</a>&mdash; Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecKennedy/status/1965853529266094107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk after this senseless act.&mdash; Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveScalise/status/1965853329260740853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>A person who was taken into custody at Utah Valley University was not the suspect, according to a person familiar with the investigation who was not authorized to speak publicly. It was not clear if authorities were still searching the campus for a suspect.Videos posted to social media from Utah Valley University show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away. The AP was able to confirm the videos were taken at Sorensen Center courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus.“We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” said Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA.Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by his nonprofit political organization. The event had been met with divided opinions on campus. An online petition calling for university administrators to bar Kirk from appearing received nearly 1,000 signatures. The university issued a statement last week citing First Amendment rights and affirming its “commitment to free speech, intellectual inquiry, and constructive dialogue.”Last week, Kirk posted on X images of news clips showing his visit to Utah colleges was sparking controversy. He wrote, “What’s going on in Utah?”The college said a “single shot” had been fired at Kirk and a suspect was in custody.Trump and a host of Republican and Democratic elected officials decried the shooting and offered prayers for Kirk on social media.“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump posted on Truth Social.The shooting comes amid a spike in political violence in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum. The attacks include the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband at their house in June, the firebombing of a Colorado parade to demand Hamas release hostages, and a fire set at the house of Pennsylvania’s governor, who is Jewish, in April. The most notorious of these events is the shooting of Trump during a campaign rally last year.Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz, a Republican who was at the event, said in an interview on Fox News Channel that he heard one shot and saw Kirk go back.“It seemed like it was a close shot,” Chaffetz said, who seemed shaken as he spoke.He said there was a light police presence at the event and Kirk had some security but not enough.“Utah is one of the safest places on the planet,” he said. “And so we just don’t have these types of things.”Turning Point was founded in suburban Chicago in 2012 by Kirk, then 18, and William Montgomery, a tea party activist, to proselytize on college campuses for low taxes and limited government. It was not an immediate success.But Kirk’s zeal for confronting liberals in academia eventually won over an influential set of conservative financiers.Despite early misgivings,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-turning-point-voter-mobilization-musk-07286c2572b02aafefdda1cda093e788">Turning Point</a>&nbsp;enthusiastically backed Trump after he clinched the GOP nomination in 2016. Kirk served as a personal aide to Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, during the general election campaign.Soon, Kirk was a regular presence on cable TV, where he leaned into the culture wars and heaped praise on the then-president. Trump and his son were equally effusive and often spoke at Turning Point conferences.------------OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.“We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” said Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA.Kirk was attending an event at Utah Valley University.The shooting comes amid a spike in political violence in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum. The attacks include the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband at their house in June, the firebombing of a Colorado parade to demand Hamas release hostages, and a fire set at the house of Pennsylvania’s governor, who is Jewish, in April. The most notorious of these events is the shooting of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after shot at Utah college event

 The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center has once again been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals, earning a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2025 hospital quality ratings. It is the third straight year the Wichita facility has received the highest possible score.

CMS’s ratings are based on five categories — mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. Hospitals receive a score from one to five stars, with five indicating superior performance across the quality measures.

In the past year, Dole VA implemented several initiatives to strengthen care for Veterans, including refining follow-up processes for patients discharged from acute mental health treatment, engaging experts to provide targeted education in areas needing improvement, and enhancing conversations with Veterans about stress management.

“These ratings highlight the excellent care Dole VA provides,” said Medical Center Director Michael Payne. “Our job is to continue raising the bar for customer service and convenience throughout the department, so Dole VA works better for the Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors we are charged with serving.”

Nationwide, CMS reported that 77 percent of VA hospitals receiving an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four or five stars in 2025. No VA hospitals received a one-star rating, and more than 90 percent of VA hospitals maintained or improved their standing from 2024.

The full CMS star ratings and methodology are available online.

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 </figure> The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center has once again been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals, earning a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2025 hospital quality ratings. It is the third straight year the Wichita facility has received the highest possible score.CMS’s ratings are based on five categories — mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. Hospitals receive a score from one to five stars, with five indicating superior performance across the quality measures.In the past year, Dole VA implemented several initiatives to strengthen care for Veterans, including refining follow-up processes for patients discharged from acute mental health treatment, engaging experts to provide targeted education in areas needing improvement, and enhancing conversations with Veterans about stress management.“These ratings highlight the excellent care Dole VA provides,” said Medical Center Director Michael Payne. “Our job is to continue raising the bar for customer service and convenience throughout the department, so Dole VA works better for the Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors we are charged with serving.”Nationwide, CMS reported that 77 percent of VA hospitals receiving an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four or five stars in 2025. No VA hospitals received a one-star rating, and more than 90 percent of VA hospitals maintained or improved their standing from 2024.The full CMS star ratings and methodology are available online.

Dole VA Medical Center earns third consecutive five-Star CMS rating

One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident northwest of North Newton this morning.&nbsp;Emergency responders were dispatched to North Hesston Road and Northwest 36th Street at&nbsp;7:08 a.m.&nbsp;

Peter Hartman, 90, of Hesston, was driving a passenger vehicle that collided with a semi-trailer.&nbsp;Hartman was transported in critical condition to a Wichita hospital. He later died of his injuries.&nbsp;The preliminary investigation indicates Hartman was driving southeast on Hesston Road when&nbsp;his vehicle collided with the semi as the semi was attempting to make a right-hand turn from&nbsp;Hesston Road onto 36th Street.&nbsp;There were no passengers in either vehicle.&nbsp;The accident remains under investigation.

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 </figure>One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident northwest of North Newton this morning.&nbsp;Emergency responders were dispatched to North Hesston Road and Northwest 36th Street at&nbsp;7:08 a.m.&nbsp;Peter Hartman, 90, of Hesston, was driving a passenger vehicle that collided with a semi-trailer.&nbsp;Hartman was transported in critical condition to a Wichita hospital. He later died of his injuries.&nbsp;The preliminary investigation indicates Hartman was driving southeast on Hesston Road when&nbsp;his vehicle collided with the semi as the semi was attempting to make a right-hand turn from&nbsp;Hesston Road onto 36th Street.&nbsp;There were no passengers in either vehicle.&nbsp;The accident remains under investigation.

One killed in Harvey County accident

Buhler USD 313 is warning families to expect delays in student drop-off Wednesday after flooding on 82nd Avenue between Buhler and Medora.

District officials said water is over the road in multiple locations, making it unsafe for travel. Drivers going to or from Buhler are urged to use Buhler/Haven Road. Northbound travelers may take Arapahoe Road to U.S. Highway 61, while southbound drivers can use Buhler/Haven Road to 30th Street.

The district said transportation staff are re-routing buses to avoid the flooded areas.

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 </figure>Buhler USD 313 is warning families to expect delays in student drop-off Wednesday after flooding on 82nd Avenue between Buhler and Medora.District officials said water is over the road in multiple locations, making it unsafe for travel. Drivers going to or from Buhler are urged to use Buhler/Haven Road. Northbound travelers may take Arapahoe Road to U.S. Highway 61, while southbound drivers can use Buhler/Haven Road to 30th Street.The district said transportation staff are re-routing buses to avoid the flooded areas.

Buhler schools warn of bus delays due to road flooding on 82nd Avenue

After heavy rains earlier this week left parking lots unusable and fairgoers wading through mud, the Kansas State Fair is pressing ahead with a full schedule of events, music, and history.

On Tuesday, more than two dozen school bands performed inside the People’s Bank and Trust Arena, including Rose Hill and Sedan.&nbsp;

"I talked to one band director who indicated they got up in the dark of the morning or the night, whichever, and drove three and a half hours to Hutchinson, and they had instructions to be back in time for football practice." said Longtime fair historian and foundation member Richard Shank.

Shank, who first attended the fair in 1957, recalled memories of the infamous 1965 flood that left parts of the grounds under several feet of water. “We’ve seen wet years before, but the leadership team has handled it well, bussing in folks from the Hutchinson Sports Arena lots,” he said.

This year marks the 112th Kansas State Fair, first held in 1913. With the exception of 2020, when COVID-19 forced a cancellation, the fair has continued even through wartime gas rationing. Fair leaders, including General Manager Bryan Schulz in his fifth year, have overseen significant improvements in recent years. Projects by the Kansas State Fair Foundation include the 1861 Club, restoration of the historic Lear House, Capper Cooperative Park, and ongoing work at the Bison Building.

Despite the weather challenges, crowds topped 100,000 over the opening weekend. Shuttle buses continue to run daily from the Hutchinson Sports Arena, Uptown Mall, and Bold 3PL, with handicapped parking available near Gate 5.

Entertainment has included wrestling, Christian rock group Josiah Queen, and the Oak Ridge Boys — the act that has performed at the Kansas State Fair more times than any other. Upcoming events include the Governor’s Awards and a Pronto Pup eating contest at noon on Sunday.

For Shank, the fair remains a place where history, community, and commerce all meet. “We’ve bought everything from tractors to lawnmowers here for the farm,” he said. “The fair has always been about more than food and fun — it’s where Kansas comes together.”

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 </figure>After heavy rains earlier this week left parking lots unusable and fairgoers wading through mud, the Kansas State Fair is pressing ahead with a full schedule of events, music, and history.On Tuesday, more than two dozen school bands performed inside the People’s Bank and Trust Arena, including Rose Hill and Sedan.&nbsp;"I talked to one band director who indicated they got up in the dark of the morning or the night, whichever, and drove three and a half hours to Hutchinson, and they had instructions to be back in time for football practice." said Longtime fair historian and foundation member Richard Shank.Shank, who first attended the fair in 1957, recalled memories of the infamous 1965 flood that left parts of the grounds under several feet of water. “We’ve seen wet years before, but the leadership team has handled it well, bussing in folks from the Hutchinson Sports Arena lots,” he said.<div><iframe title="Richard Shank - Resident Historian, Kansas State Fair" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=6j9qm-195f178-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>This year marks the 112th Kansas State Fair, first held in 1913. With the exception of 2020, when COVID-19 forced a cancellation, the fair has continued even through wartime gas rationing. Fair leaders, including General Manager Bryan Schulz in his fifth year, have overseen significant improvements in recent years. Projects by the Kansas State Fair Foundation include the 1861 Club, restoration of the historic Lear House, Capper Cooperative Park, and ongoing work at the Bison Building.Despite the weather challenges, crowds topped 100,000 over the opening weekend. Shuttle buses continue to run daily from the Hutchinson Sports Arena, Uptown Mall, and Bold 3PL, with handicapped parking available near Gate 5.Entertainment has included wrestling, Christian rock group Josiah Queen, and the Oak Ridge Boys — the act that has performed at the Kansas State Fair more times than any other. Upcoming events include the Governor’s Awards and a Pronto Pup eating contest at noon on Sunday.For Shank, the fair remains a place where history, community, and commerce all meet. “We’ve bought everything from tractors to lawnmowers here for the farm,” he said. “The fair has always been about more than food and fun — it’s where Kansas comes together.”

Shank recalls history of the State Fair 

The Kansas State Fair has announced a schedule change for tonight’s Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller concert at the Nex-Tech Grandstand. The show, originally set for 7:30 p.m., will now begin at 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m.

Current ticketholders do not need to take any action—tickets remain valid for the adjusted time. Those still looking to attend can purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair">etix.com</a>.

Fair officials say the change comes in response to ongoing closures of on-grounds parking lots following heavy rainfall earlier this week. Handicapped parking will remain available near Gates 5 and 9.

By moving the concert up one hour, organizers aim to ensure the show concludes before the Fair’s free shuttle service ends at 11:30 p.m. Shuttles are running from off-site parking locations, including the Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson Uptown Mall, and Bold 3PL.

The Kansas State Fair runs through Sunday, Sept. 14, with concerts, entertainment, livestock shows, and family activities scheduled daily.

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 </figure>The Kansas State Fair has announced a schedule change for tonight’s Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller concert at the Nex-Tech Grandstand. The show, originally set for 7:30 p.m., will now begin at 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m.Current ticketholders do not need to take any action—tickets remain valid for the adjusted time. Those still looking to attend can purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12251/kansas-state-fair">etix.com</a>.Fair officials say the change comes in response to ongoing closures of on-grounds parking lots following heavy rainfall earlier this week. Handicapped parking will remain available near Gates 5 and 9.By moving the concert up one hour, organizers aim to ensure the show concludes before the Fair’s free shuttle service ends at 11:30 p.m. Shuttles are running from off-site parking locations, including the Hutchinson Sports Arena, Hutchinson Uptown Mall, and Bold 3PL.The Kansas State Fair runs through Sunday, Sept. 14, with concerts, entertainment, livestock shows, and family activities scheduled daily.

State Fair changes time for Josiah Queen, Ben Fuller concert

Corn farmers across the Midwest could soon find a larger market for their crops, but the future of E-15 fuel in California now rests with Governor Gavin Newsom.

The California Legislature has approved a bill that would allow the sale of E-15 fuel — a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol — across the state. Supporters say the move would benefit both farmers and consumers by boosting demand for corn-based ethanol while providing drivers with a lower-cost fuel alternative.

However, the measure faces a significant hurdle: Governor Newsom has expressed strong opposition to expanding E-15 availability. His administration has directed the California Air Resources Board to conduct a safety review before he will consider signing the bill.

Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...

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 </figure>The California Legislature has approved a bill that would allow the sale of E-15 fuel — a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol — across the state. Supporters say the move would benefit both farmers and consumers by boosting demand for corn-based ethanol while providing drivers with a lower-cost fuel alternative.However, the measure faces a significant hurdle: Governor Newsom has expressed strong opposition to expanding E-15 availability. His administration has directed the California Air Resources Board to conduct a safety review before he will consider signing the bill.Here's John Jenkinson with today's Ag Minute...<div><iframe title="Ag Minute - Sept. 9, 2025" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=c7aw7-195f147-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3267a3" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe style="height:40rem;width:100%;" class="w-full" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.widgets.investing.com/live-commodities?theme=darkTheme&amp;pairs=8849,8869,8917,961618,954867,8913,8914,8862,959199,8918,8916"></iframe></div><div> </div><div> </div></div>

Ag Minute: E-15 fuel approval halted by California Gov. Newsom 

Richard Shank, the "resident historian" of the Kansas State Fair stopped by the BW Morning Show on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to visit with us.&nbsp;

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🎧 BW Morning Show Interview: Richard Shank, Resident Historian Kansas State Fair 

Adam	Casey Sharp 9/9/2025 8:20&nbsp;AM - Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misdemeanor; unknown conviction

Kimberly	Jo Lydia Cain 9/9/2025 9:01&nbsp;AM	-	DL Violation; Drive while Susp/Revoked/Cancelled, Failure to Appear	

Riley	Jacob England 9/9/2025 10:33&nbsp;AM	-	Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest, Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm, Criminal Restraint	

Devin	Michael Horton 9/9/2025 3:45&nbsp;PM	-	Criminal Use of a Financial Card; Without consent; Less than $1,000 in 7 days, Criminal Deprivation of Property; Other than Motor Vehicle or Firearm, Theft; By Deception; Less than $1,500, Mistreat dependent adult/elder; Deprive services	

Travis	Scott Haydon 9/9/2025 5:27&nbsp;PM	-	Sexual Exploitation of Child; Offender &gt;18 promote performance &lt; 14	

Andre	Ryan Byrd 9/9/2025 6:52&nbsp;PM	-	Probation Violation	

Daniel	Lee Kopfman 9/9/2025 7:54&nbsp;PM	-	Viol protection order; Condition of release, Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order	

Jordan	Michelle Hysong 9/9/2025 11:20&nbsp;PM	-	Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner	

Erin	Marie Perry 9/9/2025 11:29&nbsp;PM&nbsp; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use, Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Dist. fentanyl dose 10 to &lt; 50 units, Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); 3.5g to &lt; 100g, Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use,. Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body, Distr heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams, Possession of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant	

Ninette	Denise McClintic 9/9/2025 8:11&nbsp;PM - Failure to Appear	

John	Leon Johnson 9/10/2025 12:13&nbsp;AM	-	Probation Violation	

Tyrone	Eugene Carter 9/10/2025 12:34&nbsp;AM	-	Failure to Appear	

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ——————————————Adam	Casey Sharp 9/9/2025 8:20&nbsp;AM - Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misdemeanor; unknown convictionKimberly	Jo Lydia Cain 9/9/2025 9:01&nbsp;AM	-	DL Violation; Drive while Susp/Revoked/Cancelled, Failure to Appear	Riley	Jacob England 9/9/2025 10:33&nbsp;AM	-	Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest, Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm, Criminal Restraint	Devin	Michael Horton 9/9/2025 3:45&nbsp;PM	-	Criminal Use of a Financial Card; Without consent; Less than $1,000 in 7 days, Criminal Deprivation of Property; Other than Motor Vehicle or Firearm, Theft; By Deception; Less than $1,500, Mistreat dependent adult/elder; Deprive services	Travis	Scott Haydon 9/9/2025 5:27&nbsp;PM	-	Sexual Exploitation of Child; Offender &gt;18 promote performance &lt; 14	Andre	Ryan Byrd 9/9/2025 6:52&nbsp;PM	-	Probation Violation	Daniel	Lee Kopfman 9/9/2025 7:54&nbsp;PM	-	Viol protection order; Condition of release, Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order	Jordan	Michelle Hysong 9/9/2025 11:20&nbsp;PM	-	Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner	Erin	Marie Perry 9/9/2025 11:29&nbsp;PM&nbsp; Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use, Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Dist. fentanyl dose 10 to &lt; 50 units, Drugs; Distribute Opiates/Opium/Narcotic (Cocaine, Crack, Amphetamine); 3.5g to &lt; 100g, Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for illegal use,. Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body, Distr heroin/certain stim/fent;3.5 - &lt;100grams, Possession of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant	Ninette	Denise McClintic 9/9/2025 8:11&nbsp;PM - Failure to Appear	John	Leon Johnson 9/10/2025 12:13&nbsp;AM	-	Probation Violation	Tyrone	Eugene Carter 9/10/2025 12:34&nbsp;AM	-	Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings 

The Reno County Commission will meet Wednesday, at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse to take action on the 2026 budgets, including both county and special district funds.

A public hearing will be held on the proposed Reno County 2026 budget. Commissioners will hear comments on the proposed tax levy and use of funds, review the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR), and consider Resolution 2025-26, which would allow the county to exceed the RNR if approved. Following discussion, commissioners are expected to adopt the 2026 county budget.

A second public hearing will focus on the 2026 budgets for Reno County’s special districts. Similar to the county budget process, commissioners will hear comments on tax levies, review the RNR for special districts, and consider Resolution 2025-27 to exceed the RNR. Adoption of the special districts’ 2026 budget is also on the agenda.

The commission’s consent agenda includes several infrastructure and policy items: •&nbsp;Approval of a construction contract for a new EMS station.&nbsp; •&nbsp;Approval of a $880,280 contract with Wycoff Construction of Saint John for a 4-inch waterline connection between the City of Hutchinson and Yoder Water District 101. •&nbsp;&nbsp;Adoption of a new policy for the Reno County Special Parks and Recreation Fund.

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 </figure>The Reno County Commission will meet Wednesday, at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse to take action on the 2026 budgets, including both county and special district funds.A public hearing will be held on the proposed Reno County 2026 budget. Commissioners will hear comments on the proposed tax levy and use of funds, review the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR), and consider Resolution 2025-26, which would allow the county to exceed the RNR if approved. Following discussion, commissioners are expected to adopt the 2026 county budget.A second public hearing will focus on the 2026 budgets for Reno County’s special districts. Similar to the county budget process, commissioners will hear comments on tax levies, review the RNR for special districts, and consider Resolution 2025-27 to exceed the RNR. Adoption of the special districts’ 2026 budget is also on the agenda.The commission’s consent agenda includes several infrastructure and policy items: •&nbsp;Approval of a construction contract for a new EMS station.&nbsp; •&nbsp;Approval of a $880,280 contract with Wycoff Construction of Saint John for a 4-inch waterline connection between the City of Hutchinson and Yoder Water District 101. •&nbsp;&nbsp;Adoption of a new policy for the Reno County Special Parks and Recreation Fund.The meeting is open to the public.

County Commission to hold budget hearings

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WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA has met the requirements for a $2 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, marking another milestone in the capital campaign for the new Hutchinson YMCA.

To secure the funding, the Y was required to raise an additional $7 million by October 2025. Officials said the goal was reached ahead of schedule, allowing the Mabee Foundation’s pledge to be fulfilled.

“The fact that we are able to say, ahead of schedule, that we have secured a $2 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation speaks to the support and commitment the community has for the Y, and we’re incredibly thankful,” said Mike Folks, Hutchinson YMCA board chair. “Our entire community came together to make this possible, and we can’t wait for the doors to open.”

Construction of the 75,000-square-foot facility began in January at 20th Street and Lorraine on land donated through a partnership with Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. The new Y is scheduled to open in 2026 and will serve as what leaders describe as a new “front door” for health care delivery in Hutchinson.

“We are extremely grateful to the Mabee Foundation, our other invaluable partners and the community-at-large who embraced our vision and made it their own,” said Ronn McMahon, Greater Wichita YMCA president and CEO. “We’re building more than walls. It’s about creating an even healthier and more connected future for Reno County residents.”

The new Hutchinson Y will feature a destination aquatics center, indoor track, gymnasium, expanded gymnastics center, fitness studios, a community room, and additional family spaces. Programs will include youth development, family engagement and wellness opportunities. Income-based financial assistance will be available to ensure access for all residents.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA has met the requirements for a $2 million challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, marking another milestone in the capital campaign for the new Hutchinson YMCA.To secure the funding, the Y was required to raise an additional $7 million by October 2025. Officials said the goal was reached ahead of schedule, allowing the Mabee Foundation’s pledge to be fulfilled.“The fact that we are able to say, ahead of schedule, that we have secured a $2 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation speaks to the support and commitment the community has for the Y, and we’re incredibly thankful,” said Mike Folks, Hutchinson YMCA board chair. “Our entire community came together to make this possible, and we can’t wait for the doors to open.”Construction of the 75,000-square-foot facility began in January at 20th Street and Lorraine on land donated through a partnership with Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. The new Y is scheduled to open in 2026 and will serve as what leaders describe as a new “front door” for health care delivery in Hutchinson.“We are extremely grateful to the Mabee Foundation, our other invaluable partners and the community-at-large who embraced our vision and made it their own,” said Ronn McMahon, Greater Wichita YMCA president and CEO. “We’re building more than walls. It’s about creating an even healthier and more connected future for Reno County residents.”The new Hutchinson Y will feature a destination aquatics center, indoor track, gymnasium, expanded gymnastics center, fitness studios, a community room, and additional family spaces. Programs will include youth development, family engagement and wellness opportunities. Income-based financial assistance will be available to ensure access for all residents.

$2M grant boosts new Hutchinson YMCA project

Gov. Kelly Orders Flags Lowered on Sept. 11 to Honor 9/11 Victims

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags across the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Flags will remain lowered from sunup to sundown.

The order honors the nearly 3,000 people killed and thousands more injured when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field 24 years ago.

“We will never forget the horrific tragedy that occurred 24 years ago, taking the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans and injuring thousands more,” Gov. Kelly said in a statement. “In the face of a terrorist attack, we reflect on the valor and bravery demonstrated that day by our nation’s first responders, who saved the lives of many despite losing more than 400 of their own. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their selfless service and sacrifice.”

The annual remembrance continues a long-standing tradition of honoring both the victims and the emergency personnel who responded to the attacks.

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 </figure>Gov. Kelly Orders Flags Lowered on Sept. 11 to Honor 9/11 VictimsTOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags across the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Flags will remain lowered from sunup to sundown.The order honors the nearly 3,000 people killed and thousands more injured when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field 24 years ago.“We will never forget the horrific tragedy that occurred 24 years ago, taking the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans and injuring thousands more,” Gov. Kelly said in a statement. “In the face of a terrorist attack, we reflect on the valor and bravery demonstrated that day by our nation’s first responders, who saved the lives of many despite losing more than 400 of their own. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their selfless service and sacrifice.”The annual remembrance continues a long-standing tradition of honoring both the victims and the emergency personnel who responded to the attacks.

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