HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Toy Depot in Hutchinson is a downtown gem for all ages.

“We are a vintage toy store and there’s only fourteen of us in the world,” Toy Depot owner, Mark Buckley, said. “And we’re the only one that is south or west of Chicago in the Unites States. And what’s also unique, we’re the only (one) in a city under three million that has a vintage toy store.” &nbsp;

According to Buckley, five percent of their toys are sold to Toy Depot every day&nbsp;for resale. &nbsp;

Before they hit the shelves, the toys are inspected to make sure they are not broken or have missing parts, and then cleaned. If needed, they are sent to a specialist for repair. &nbsp;

Toy Depot has toys and games that are close to 100 years old. &nbsp;

“We had a toy that was the oldest we had, it was from 1867,” Buckley said. “We sold it to an antique person and it was a child’s riding horse. It was like a little tricycle, they rode it. It was a very expensive piece, very rare.” &nbsp;

They accept toys, at the earliest, from 10 years back.&nbsp;

Buckley’s expansive knowledge of toys, especially trains, is nothing short of phenomenal. &nbsp;

“Well, what happened was, 40 years ago, I started collecting toys. I already had trains, I collected trains forever,” Buckley explained. “We decided, Geneva Nisly and I, we decided we would sell at flea-markets and garages and that kind of thing. We never dreamed of having a store.” 

Then one day, Buckley and Nisly were approached about buying a building. &nbsp;

“We just bought a huge collection, and we had two storage units full of toys,” Buckley said. “I said 'Geneva? What do you think?' So,&nbsp;we went down, we looked at the store, we met with the people that owned it, we shook hands and we bought us a building, and we end up with a vintage toy store. Something we really didn’t plan on doing.”&nbsp;

Buckley said almost everything in the building needed repaired, including the plumbing and wiring.&nbsp;

Buckley and Nisly spent months repairing and renovating the property, including the walls, lighting, heating, and even the metal ceiling of the historic downtown building. &nbsp;

The building that houses Toy Depot was built in 1883.&nbsp;

When walking into Toy Depot, customers will see it is divided into three specific, but all entertaining rooms. &nbsp;

The front room, also known as the toy room, is the first room people see when entering the building. &nbsp;

Situated on shelves upon shelves, are the memories in the forms of various toys from generations of childhoods.&nbsp;

“It’s got cars and trains and dolls and marbles and Fisher Price and Breyer horses and My Little Pony and Ertl tractors, and all those kinds of toys you can think of,” Buckley said. “Then the middle room is big trucks and games and some action figures.”&nbsp;

The back room is the only room where nothing is for sale. It is part of Buckley’s expansive train collection. &nbsp;

“I have over 3,000 pieces in my collection. Part of it is in the store and all of the train cars are under glass, so you can see all the different kinds of train cars there are,” Buckley said. “And in the middle, I have a 'train board' that’s interactive, that has 18 buttons and switches to play with.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anyone who comes to the train room of the store is able to flip the switches, press the buttons and watch the miniature town within the glass come to life. &nbsp;

“The youngest person has played with it, is three-days-old,” Buckley said. “The oldest was a lady that was a little over a hundred.” &nbsp;

Toy Depot sees a lot of foot traffic. &nbsp;

“Most of the time it will be three-to-five hundred people will come through on a Third Thursday,” Buckley said. “On a Saturday during Christmas, I’m probably four or five hundred people through in a day. It’s just busy all the time. During a weekday, 50 or 75, it’s casual.”&nbsp;

Toy Depot is always present during downtown Hutchinson’s monthly&nbsp;Third Thursday&nbsp;

Buckley takes great pride in his work, mostly because he has so much fun. &nbsp;

“I love what I do,” Buckley said. “I could retire and sell this and move wherever I want, but two things I love: One, I love Hutchinson, and two, I love toys. This gives me the greatest retirement in the world. You cannot beat this. I got the best of both worlds.” &nbsp;

Buckley’s passion for Toy Depot is matched and rooted in his passion for downtown Hutchinson. &nbsp;

“What makes downtown Hutchinson unique, that we have gone back to the original fronts of buildings,” Buckley said. “This is what architects and designers saw downtown. It’s nice to see that people have gone back and preserved the buildings the way it should have been.” &nbsp;

Along with the rest of the downtown storefronts, when people walk into Toy Depot, Buckley wants to see the joy of people. &nbsp;

“The first thing I want people to do when they walk in the store, is smile,” Buckley said. “If they smile, I’ve won, because they come in and go 'Wow' and you can see it in their eyes. We’re not talking kids, we’re talking adults. I want them to feel how I felt as child when I walked into a toy store.” &nbsp;

Buckley expressed Toy Depot is not just a toy store or a museum of some interesting celebrity memorabilia, but somewhere in the middle. &nbsp;

“We don’t sell just toys; we sell an experience,” Buckley said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

 Toy Depot's current holiday hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After Jan. 1, they will go back to their standard Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. &nbsp;

More about Toy Depot and their community activities can be found at their <a href="https://hutchtoydepot.com/">website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hutchtoydepot">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;

Their phone number is&nbsp;(620) 259-8284.

People who want to indulge their children, as well as indulge their own inner child, can visit Toy Depot at 127 S. Main St. in Hutchinson. Ask about their holiday deals. &nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Toy Depot in Hutchinson is a downtown gem for all ages.“We are a vintage toy store and there’s only fourteen of us in the world,” Toy Depot owner, Mark Buckley, said. “And we’re the only one that is south or west of Chicago in the Unites States. And what’s also unique, we’re the only (one) in a city under three million that has a vintage toy store.” &nbsp;According to Buckley, five percent of their toys are sold to Toy Depot every day&nbsp;for resale. &nbsp;Before they hit the shelves, the toys are inspected to make sure they are not broken or have missing parts, and then cleaned. If needed, they are sent to a specialist for repair. &nbsp;Toy Depot has toys and games that are close to 100 years old. &nbsp;“We had a toy that was the oldest we had, it was from 1867,” Buckley said. “We sold it to an antique person and it was a child’s riding horse. It was like a little tricycle, they rode it. It was a very expensive piece, very rare.” &nbsp;They accept toys, at the earliest, from 10 years back.&nbsp;Buckley’s expansive knowledge of toys, especially trains, is nothing short of phenomenal. &nbsp;“Well, what happened was, 40 years ago, I started collecting toys. I already had trains, I collected trains forever,” Buckley explained. “We decided, Geneva Nisly and I, we decided we would sell at flea-markets and garages and that kind of thing. We never dreamed of having a store.” Then one day, Buckley and Nisly were approached about buying a building. &nbsp;“We just bought a huge collection, and we had two storage units full of toys,” Buckley said. “I said 'Geneva? What do you think?' So,&nbsp;we went down, we looked at the store, we met with the people that owned it, we shook hands and we bought us a building, and we end up with a vintage toy store. Something we really didn’t plan on doing.”&nbsp;Buckley said almost everything in the building needed repaired, including the plumbing and wiring.&nbsp;Buckley and Nisly spent months repairing and renovating the property, including the walls, lighting, heating, and even the metal ceiling of the historic downtown building. &nbsp;The building that houses Toy Depot was built in 1883.&nbsp;When walking into Toy Depot, customers will see it is divided into three specific, but all entertaining rooms. &nbsp;The front room, also known as the toy room, is the first room people see when entering the building. &nbsp;Situated on shelves upon shelves, are the memories in the forms of various toys from generations of childhoods.&nbsp;“It’s got cars and trains and dolls and marbles and Fisher Price and Breyer horses and My Little Pony and Ertl tractors, and all those kinds of toys you can think of,” Buckley said. “Then the middle room is big trucks and games and some action figures.”&nbsp;The back room is the only room where nothing is for sale. It is part of Buckley’s expansive train collection. &nbsp;“I have over 3,000 pieces in my collection. Part of it is in the store and all of the train cars are under glass, so you can see all the different kinds of train cars there are,” Buckley said. “And in the middle, I have a 'train board' that’s interactive, that has 18 buttons and switches to play with.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone who comes to the train room of the store is able to flip the switches, press the buttons and watch the miniature town within the glass come to life. &nbsp;“The youngest person has played with it, is three-days-old,” Buckley said. “The oldest was a lady that was a little over a hundred.” &nbsp;Toy Depot sees a lot of foot traffic. &nbsp;“Most of the time it will be three-to-five hundred people will come through on a Third Thursday,” Buckley said. “On a Saturday during Christmas, I’m probably four or five hundred people through in a day. It’s just busy all the time. During a weekday, 50 or 75, it’s casual.”&nbsp;Toy Depot is always present during downtown Hutchinson’s monthly&nbsp;Third Thursday&nbsp;Buckley takes great pride in his work, mostly because he has so much fun. &nbsp;“I love what I do,” Buckley said. “I could retire and sell this and move wherever I want, but two things I love: One, I love Hutchinson, and two, I love toys. This gives me the greatest retirement in the world. You cannot beat this. I got the best of both worlds.” &nbsp;Buckley’s passion for Toy Depot is matched and rooted in his passion for downtown Hutchinson. &nbsp;“What makes downtown Hutchinson unique, that we have gone back to the original fronts of buildings,” Buckley said. “This is what architects and designers saw downtown. It’s nice to see that people have gone back and preserved the buildings the way it should have been.” &nbsp;Along with the rest of the downtown storefronts, when people walk into Toy Depot, Buckley wants to see the joy of people. &nbsp;“The first thing I want people to do when they walk in the store, is smile,” Buckley said. “If they smile, I’ve won, because they come in and go 'Wow' and you can see it in their eyes. We’re not talking kids, we’re talking adults. I want them to feel how I felt as child when I walked into a toy store.” &nbsp;Buckley expressed Toy Depot is not just a toy store or a museum of some interesting celebrity memorabilia, but somewhere in the middle. &nbsp;“We don’t sell just toys; we sell an experience,” Buckley said.&nbsp; &nbsp; Toy Depot's current holiday hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After Jan. 1, they will go back to their standard Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. &nbsp;More about Toy Depot and their community activities can be found at their <a href="https://hutchtoydepot.com/">website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hutchtoydepot">Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;Their phone number is&nbsp;(620) 259-8284.People who want to indulge their children, as well as indulge their own inner child, can visit Toy Depot at 127 S. Main St. in Hutchinson. Ask about their holiday deals. &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;&nbsp;

Toy Depot brings out anyone's inner child

BUSHTON, Kan. —&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bushton-Community-Center/136444156405214">Bushton Community Center</a> will be hosting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/490211279714650?ref=newsfeed">Santa’s Bazaar</a> on Dec. 3. &nbsp;

The Saturday’s activities will include a craft show with over 20 vendors.&nbsp;

Craft vendors will include unique handmade items, such as homemade baked goods, jellies, freeze-dried foods and soap, handmade home décor and jewelry, and handcrafted wood products, as well as other new and exciting items.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The craft booths will be open from 9 a.m. to&nbsp;2 p.m.	&nbsp;

There will be a Christmas photo booth throughout the day.&nbsp;

Santa Claus will make an appearance from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., to hand out goodie-bags. &nbsp;

Running in the same time frame, the Christmas Kids Corner will feature cookie decorating and other activities. Hot chocolate will be served. &nbsp;

A three-category soup contest is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. &nbsp;

An&nbsp;award will be presented for each of three categories, chili, chicken noodle and “other.” &nbsp;

A soup tasting kit can be purchased for $5.00.&nbsp;

There also will be a drawing for prizes donated by the vendors, and a concession stand open throughout the day.&nbsp;

Santa’s Bazaar will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. &nbsp;

The Bushton Community Center is located at 301 N. Main St. in Bushton, Kan. &nbsp;

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 </figure>BUSHTON, Kan. —&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bushton-Community-Center/136444156405214">Bushton Community Center</a> will be hosting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/490211279714650?ref=newsfeed">Santa’s Bazaar</a> on Dec. 3. &nbsp;The Saturday’s activities will include a craft show with over 20 vendors.&nbsp;Craft vendors will include unique handmade items, such as homemade baked goods, jellies, freeze-dried foods and soap, handmade home décor and jewelry, and handcrafted wood products, as well as other new and exciting items.&nbsp;&nbsp;The craft booths will be open from 9 a.m. to&nbsp;2 p.m.	&nbsp;There will be a Christmas photo booth throughout the day.&nbsp;Santa Claus will make an appearance from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., to hand out goodie-bags. &nbsp;Running in the same time frame, the Christmas Kids Corner will feature cookie decorating and other activities. Hot chocolate will be served. &nbsp;A three-category soup contest is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. &nbsp;An&nbsp;award will be presented for each of three categories, chili, chicken noodle and “other.” &nbsp;A soup tasting kit can be purchased for $5.00.&nbsp;There also will be a drawing for prizes donated by the vendors, and a concession stand open throughout the day.&nbsp;Santa’s Bazaar will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. &nbsp;The Bushton Community Center is located at 301 N. Main St. in Bushton, Kan. &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Santa's Bazaar in Bushton this Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Glenn Koster, Sr., a resident of South Hutchinson who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University (WGU), has been named to the fully online, nonprofit university’s 2022 class of Distinguished Graduates. &nbsp;

The award is given to WGU alumni who have used their education to help improve the lives of others in their communities. &nbsp;

Koster was one of 25 Distinguished Graduates to be recently recognized by WGU.&nbsp;

Koster, who overcame many challenges in his youth and is now an ordained pastor, has dedicated his life to helping others. &nbsp;

Abandoned by his birth parents and moved through the foster care system until he was successfully adopted, Koster has made headlines for his walks across the country. &nbsp;

One walked was in 2018-2019, when he walked 4,310 miles from Florida to Washington in support of children in foster care. &nbsp;

His leadership and awareness efforts have helped raise more than $10,000 for Central Kansas children's organizations. &nbsp;

He earned his bachelor’s degree from WGU in 2013. nearly 40 years after he first attempted college. He&nbsp;has used his degree to improve effectiveness and help those in need. &nbsp;

Koster is also a published author, with two additional books slated for completion this year. &nbsp;

His first book is titled,&nbsp;Life is a Long Story Short: Lessons from Living through Abuse, Abandonment, and Adoption.&nbsp;

“Getting my degree from WGU meant the world to me, and this award proves that my education was worthwhile,” Koster said. “This recognition gives me credibility, which is useful for what I seek to do going forward."&nbsp;

Each year, WGU accepts nominations for Distinguished Graduate candidates online. &nbsp;

The award is given to select WGU alumni whose work or volunteer efforts go above and beyond what is required by their employment, and who have made a significant positive difference in their community or career field.&nbsp;

“Glenn and the other WGU alumni who were recognized as 2022 Distinguished Graduates are examples of inspiration and dedication,” Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University, said. “Their devotion to their careers and communities are exemplary, and we are very proud of them and are thrilled to count them among our alums.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information about the Distinguished Graduate Award or WGU, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wgu.edu/" target="_blank">www.wgu.edu</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Glenn Koster, Sr., a resident of South Hutchinson who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University (WGU), has been named to the fully online, nonprofit university’s 2022 class of Distinguished Graduates. &nbsp;The award is given to WGU alumni who have used their education to help improve the lives of others in their communities. &nbsp;Koster was one of 25 Distinguished Graduates to be recently recognized by WGU.&nbsp;Koster, who overcame many challenges in his youth and is now an ordained pastor, has dedicated his life to helping others. &nbsp;Abandoned by his birth parents and moved through the foster care system until he was successfully adopted, Koster has made headlines for his walks across the country. &nbsp;One walked was in 2018-2019, when he walked 4,310 miles from Florida to Washington in support of children in foster care. &nbsp;His leadership and awareness efforts have helped raise more than $10,000 for Central Kansas children's organizations. &nbsp;He earned his bachelor’s degree from WGU in 2013. nearly 40 years after he first attempted college. He&nbsp;has used his degree to improve effectiveness and help those in need. &nbsp;Koster is also a published author, with two additional books slated for completion this year. &nbsp;His first book is titled,&nbsp;Life is a Long Story Short: Lessons from Living through Abuse, Abandonment, and Adoption.&nbsp;“Getting my degree from WGU meant the world to me, and this award proves that my education was worthwhile,” Koster said. “This recognition gives me credibility, which is useful for what I seek to do going forward."&nbsp;Each year, WGU accepts nominations for Distinguished Graduate candidates online. &nbsp;The award is given to select WGU alumni whose work or volunteer efforts go above and beyond what is required by their employment, and who have made a significant positive difference in their community or career field.&nbsp;“Glenn and the other WGU alumni who were recognized as 2022 Distinguished Graduates are examples of inspiration and dedication,” Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University, said. “Their devotion to their careers and communities are exemplary, and we are very proud of them and are thrilled to count them among our alums.”&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information about the Distinguished Graduate Award or WGU, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wgu.edu/" target="_blank">www.wgu.edu</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

South Hutchinson man recognized as distinguished graduate

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said according to his monthly survey of Midwest supply managers, the economy is weaker than it has been in a couple of years.

"This is the worst reading we've had since the beginning of the pandemic, that would be in May of 2020," Goss said. "The overall index dropped below growth-neutral. Supply managers are not very optimistic about the future, either. Things are just not what we'd like to see in our report."

The issues that are ongoing after the pandemic could be exacerbated by the national railroad labor dispute.

"Weaknesses are finding and hiring qualified workers," Goss said. "Sixty-five percent of the supply managers said they had few applicants for the jobs that they have posted. In other words, nobody's showing up. This is constraining growth. Of course, we are staring down at a potential rail strike. We'll have to see what happens in Congress, there. That would sort of seal the deal."

Though Congress is pushing through a deal to try to keep the railroads at work, Goss would rather have seen it handled differently.

"There are a lot of workers directly employed by rail companies," Goss said. "Also, there are indirect impacts to agriculture, to ethanol. The list is long of industries that would be negatively affected. I'm on the side of thinking this should be settled by the parties themselves, but it doesn't appear that's going to happen."

Supply managers are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the economy in the next six months in the Midwest, regardless of whether or not the rail strike is resolved.

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 </figure>By NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said according to his monthly survey of Midwest supply managers, the economy is weaker than it has been in a couple of years."This is the worst reading we've had since the beginning of the pandemic, that would be in May of 2020," Goss said. "The overall index dropped below growth-neutral. Supply managers are not very optimistic about the future, either. Things are just not what we'd like to see in our report."The issues that are ongoing after the pandemic could be exacerbated by the national railroad labor dispute."Weaknesses are finding and hiring qualified workers," Goss said. "Sixty-five percent of the supply managers said they had few applicants for the jobs that they have posted. In other words, nobody's showing up. This is constraining growth. Of course, we are staring down at a potential rail strike. We'll have to see what happens in Congress, there. That would sort of seal the deal."Though Congress is pushing through a deal to try to keep the railroads at work, Goss would rather have seen it handled differently."There are a lot of workers directly employed by rail companies," Goss said. "Also, there are indirect impacts to agriculture, to ethanol. The list is long of industries that would be negatively affected. I'm on the side of thinking this should be settled by the parties themselves, but it doesn't appear that's going to happen."Supply managers are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the economy in the next six months in the Midwest, regardless of whether or not the rail strike is resolved.<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;

Goss: Survey shows weaker economy, lowest numbers since 2020

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Save money and shop local in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/downtown.hutchinson/?__cft__[0]=AZW81F6OqI4YwzuuYDK5zpP5kke007mWHse3w3Qc_EVFw_TmT6ccWTxUuvdL6XUwoyNhlbYXP7gCB26SiunaFLdVYi7XDNrGtDXDnpDFnzabd5ZQfNrpdCDnyqPreZrwK6Bcfd1-cfq1GQNtvxEog_Z6N11ZyFjakFXNcWhhw44dpDtcUcqMDmrH6rN0aibP3nc&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Downtown Hutchinson</a>! Look out for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dutchindowntownhutch?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZW81F6OqI4YwzuuYDK5zpP5kke007mWHse3w3Qc_EVFw_TmT6ccWTxUuvdL6XUwoyNhlbYXP7gCB26SiunaFLdVYi7XDNrGtDXDnpDFnzabd5ZQfNrpdCDnyqPreZrwK6Bcfd1-cfq1GQNtvxEog_Z6N11ZyFjakFXNcWhhw44dpDtcUcqMDmrH6rN0aibP3nc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#DutchInDowntownhutch</a> and save money daily at a local business between Dec. 2 and Dec. 24.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dec. 2nd- Reffner's-10% off Regular Items Dec. 3rd- Board &amp; Brush-from 1 to 4 p.m. Make &amp; Take event 2 for $25 PLUS 35% off any December PYP registration using code DUTCH.

Dec. 5th- Amelia's-Amelia's Cash with $50 purchase Dec. 6th- Bookends-10% off your purchase Dec. 7th- Pools Plus-20% off all hot tub chemicals and accessories Dec. 8th- Smith's Market-Free sample bag of nostalgic candy Dec. 9th- Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery-50% off all Christmas themed and pottery items! Dec. 10th- Apron Strings-Free Gift with purchase

Dec. 12th- Brick House Boutique-Free Gift with purchase! Dec. 13th- Hickory Stik-10% off regular priced menu item. Dec. 14th- Crow &amp; Co Book Store-10% off book purchases Wednesday and Thursday. Dec. 15th Salvation Army-Furniture and interior decor items 50% off, discount at register. Dec 16th- Splinters-N-Rust-Bonus $10 on in-store gift card purchases and FREE host project for private events booked in January or February. Dec. 17th- Holly's Sweet Treats-Free Gift with purchase and sweets with Santa

Dec. 19th- A Guy Named Kass-BOGO Free on any Personalized Drinkware Dec. 22nd-Toy Depot-22% storewide for Mark's Birthday. Dec 23rd- Sherman Street Emporium Antiques and Boutique Mall-10% off your purchase.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Save money and shop local in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/downtown.hutchinson/?__cft__[0]=AZW81F6OqI4YwzuuYDK5zpP5kke007mWHse3w3Qc_EVFw_TmT6ccWTxUuvdL6XUwoyNhlbYXP7gCB26SiunaFLdVYi7XDNrGtDXDnpDFnzabd5ZQfNrpdCDnyqPreZrwK6Bcfd1-cfq1GQNtvxEog_Z6N11ZyFjakFXNcWhhw44dpDtcUcqMDmrH6rN0aibP3nc&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Downtown Hutchinson</a>! Look out for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dutchindowntownhutch?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZW81F6OqI4YwzuuYDK5zpP5kke007mWHse3w3Qc_EVFw_TmT6ccWTxUuvdL6XUwoyNhlbYXP7gCB26SiunaFLdVYi7XDNrGtDXDnpDFnzabd5ZQfNrpdCDnyqPreZrwK6Bcfd1-cfq1GQNtvxEog_Z6N11ZyFjakFXNcWhhw44dpDtcUcqMDmrH6rN0aibP3nc&amp;__tn__=*NK-R">#DutchInDowntownhutch</a> and save money daily at a local business between Dec. 2 and Dec. 24.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here is the full list:Dec. 2nd- Reffner's-10% off Regular Items Dec. 3rd- Board &amp; Brush-from 1 to 4 p.m. Make &amp; Take event 2 for $25 PLUS 35% off any December PYP registration using code DUTCH.Dec. 5th- Amelia's-Amelia's Cash with $50 purchase Dec. 6th- Bookends-10% off your purchase Dec. 7th- Pools Plus-20% off all hot tub chemicals and accessories Dec. 8th- Smith's Market-Free sample bag of nostalgic candy Dec. 9th- Sleep Shoppe and Furniture Gallery-50% off all Christmas themed and pottery items! Dec. 10th- Apron Strings-Free Gift with purchase Dec. 12th- Brick House Boutique-Free Gift with purchase! Dec. 13th- Hickory Stik-10% off regular priced menu item. Dec. 14th- Crow &amp; Co Book Store-10% off book purchases Wednesday and Thursday. Dec. 15th Salvation Army-Furniture and interior decor items 50% off, discount at register. Dec 16th- Splinters-N-Rust-Bonus $10 on in-store gift card purchases and FREE host project for private events booked in January or February. Dec. 17th- Holly's Sweet Treats-Free Gift with purchase and sweets with SantaDec. 19th- A Guy Named Kass-BOGO Free on any Personalized Drinkware Dec. 22nd-Toy Depot-22% storewide for Mark's Birthday. Dec 23rd- Sherman Street Emporium Antiques and Boutique Mall-10% off your purchase.&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;

Downtown Hutchinson doing holiday discounts

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kroger Co. announced on Thursday its results for the Third Quarter of 2022. The parent company of Dillons delivered what its CEO calls 'strong results' in Q3.

Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen

"Kroger achieved strong results in the third quarter as we continue to execute our&nbsp;Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital&nbsp;strategy. Our associates are doing an outstanding job delivering a full, fresh and friendly experience across our seamless store and digital ecosystem.

Kroger's value proposition, which includes providing great quality, fresh products at affordable prices, data-driven promotions, trusted&nbsp;Our Brands&nbsp;products and an industry-leading fuel rewards program, is resonating with shoppers and driving increased customer loyalty. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This quarter demonstrates the strength of our approach to growing our business. By delivering for our customers, investing in our associates and supporting our communities, we are creating attractive and sustainable total returns for our shareholders."

Total company sales were $34.2 billion in the third quarter, compared to $31.9 billion for the same period last year. Excluding fuel, sales increased 6.4% compared to the same period last year.

Gross margin was 21.4% of sales for the third quarter. The FIFO gross margin rate, excluding fuel, decreased 5 basis points compared to the same period last year. This result reflected Kroger's ability to effectively manage higher product cost inflation and shrink through strong sourcing practices, while also helping customers manage their budgets and keeping prices competitive.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kroger Co. announced on Thursday its results for the Third Quarter of 2022. The parent company of Dillons delivered what its CEO calls 'strong results' in Q3.Third Quarter Highlights include:<ul>
 <li>Identical Sales without fuel&nbsp;increased 6.9%</li><li>Operating Profit of $841 million; Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit of $1,094 million</li><li>EPS&nbsp;of $0.55; Adjusted EPS of $0.88</li><li>Company is executing its go-to-market strategy to deliver value for customers</li><li>Our Brands&nbsp;identical sales increased 10.4%</li><li>Digital sales grew 10%</li><li>Fresh Produce Initiative accelerated with a total of 1,252 stores certified, driving higher identical sales</li>
 </ul>Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen"Kroger achieved strong results in the third quarter as we continue to execute our&nbsp;Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital&nbsp;strategy. Our associates are doing an outstanding job delivering a full, fresh and friendly experience across our seamless store and digital ecosystem.Kroger's value proposition, which includes providing great quality, fresh products at affordable prices, data-driven promotions, trusted&nbsp;Our Brands&nbsp;products and an industry-leading fuel rewards program, is resonating with shoppers and driving increased customer loyalty. &nbsp;&nbsp;This quarter demonstrates the strength of our approach to growing our business. By delivering for our customers, investing in our associates and supporting our communities, we are creating attractive and sustainable total returns for our shareholders."Total company sales were $34.2 billion in the third quarter, compared to $31.9 billion for the same period last year. Excluding fuel, sales increased 6.4% compared to the same period last year.Gross margin was 21.4% of sales for the third quarter. The FIFO gross margin rate, excluding fuel, decreased 5 basis points compared to the same period last year. This result reflected Kroger's ability to effectively manage higher product cost inflation and shrink through strong sourcing practices, while also helping customers manage their budgets and keeping prices competitive.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kroger announces 3Q earnings

The National Weather Service office in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.

South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected over portions of central and south central Kansas

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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 </figure>The National Weather Service office in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected over portions of central and south central KansasGusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.<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;

Wind Advisory Thursday

NEWTON, Kan. — Items celebrating the City of Newton's Sesquicentennial are available for purchase for the holidays.

Limited quantities of sleeves of three golf balls and Christmas ornaments with the Newton150 logo are available while supplies last. 

Sleeves of golf balls are $11 plus tax, while ornaments are $4 plus tax. 

Two styles of t-shirts, one with the Newton150 logo and one saying "Waiting On Trains Since 1872" also are available for $20 plus tax. 

Purchases may be made at the Utility Billing Department at Newton City Hall.

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — Items celebrating the City of Newton's Sesquicentennial are available for purchase for the holidays.Limited quantities of sleeves of three golf balls and Christmas ornaments with the Newton150 logo are available while supplies last. Sleeves of golf balls are $11 plus tax, while ornaments are $4 plus tax. Two styles of t-shirts, one with the Newton150 logo and one saying "Waiting On Trains Since 1872" also are available for $20 plus tax. Purchases may be made at the Utility Billing Department at Newton City Hall.

Christmas ornaments, shirts for Newton 150 available

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson reminds citizens of the Community Workforce Development Grant Program, a competitive grant that will provide grants funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of up to $100,000 per project/program. 

This grant program is designed to solicit ideas and solutions from the community on how the city can increase creative programs that would educate, train, and attract/retain talented individuals into the community. 

This includes a strong focus on job training programs for a full array of age groups, from school co-op apprenticeships, and scholarships/loan repayment to attract young workers to job training programs for displaced workers. 

Applications are being taken now and will be due by December 30, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. via email at <a href="mailto:arpaworkforce@hutchgov.com">arpaworkforce@hutchgov.com</a>.

Eligible Applicants for this Grant Notice of Funding Availability include the following:

The official application is at <a href="http://www.hutchgov.com/ARPA">www.hutchgov.com/ARPA</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson reminds citizens of the Community Workforce Development Grant Program, a competitive grant that will provide grants funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of up to $100,000 per project/program. This grant program is designed to solicit ideas and solutions from the community on how the city can increase creative programs that would educate, train, and attract/retain talented individuals into the community. This includes a strong focus on job training programs for a full array of age groups, from school co-op apprenticeships, and scholarships/loan repayment to attract young workers to job training programs for displaced workers. Applications are being taken now and will be due by December 30, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. via email at <a href="mailto:arpaworkforce@hutchgov.com">arpaworkforce@hutchgov.com</a>.Eligible Applicants for this Grant Notice of Funding Availability include the following:• Private and Public-Higher Education• Non-Profit Organizations• For Profit/Non-Profit Partnerships• Faith Based Organizations• Independent/Public School DistrictsThe official application is at <a href="http://www.hutchgov.com/ARPA">www.hutchgov.com/ARPA</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

ARPA funded grant program deadline is Dec. 30

ABBYVILLE, Kan. — The Abbyville Rodeo announced on social media this week that it won&nbsp;the PRCA Small Rodeo of the year.

“For a community that has never had a population greater than 150, this was our 60th year of rodeo," Jeff Welker said when accepting the award. "We are now into the 3rd and 4th generation of people helping with it and it’s huge. We have people and kids that are coming back because their grandparents lived in Abbyville, even if they’ve never lived in Abbyville themselves, they just keep coming back to help put on the rodeo and it’s just fantastic.”&nbsp;

The 2023 Abbyville Rodeo is scheduled for May  19 and 20, 2023.

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 </figure>ABBYVILLE, Kan. — The Abbyville Rodeo announced on social media this week that it won&nbsp;the PRCA Small Rodeo of the year.“For a community that has never had a population greater than 150, this was our 60th year of rodeo," Jeff Welker said when accepting the award. "We are now into the 3rd and 4th generation of people helping with it and it’s huge. We have people and kids that are coming back because their grandparents lived in Abbyville, even if they’ve never lived in Abbyville themselves, they just keep coming back to help put on the rodeo and it’s just fantastic.”&nbsp;The 2023 Abbyville Rodeo is scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2023.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Abbyville Rodeo wins PRCA Award

PRATT, Kan. — The Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License application is now available. Any resident youth who is 7 years old or younger is eligible for a license at a reduced rate: $302.50 for those 5 and younger, and $502.50 for those 6 or 7 years old.

Those 7 years old and younger on/after July 1, 2022 are temporarily eligible, so long as their application is completed, submitted and postmarked by December 31, 2022. 

After December 31, 2022, only resident youth who are 7 years old or younger at the time of application and postmarked date will be eligible. The application can be downloaded at <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/Kids-Lifetime-Hunting-Fishing-License?fbclid=IwAR0wtMWRXkOX8jWHOyLORjG0HjgPfTpc6FCmnk1yuBOvrTxWDi-_nM0XrdU" target="_blank">http://ksoutdoors.com/.../Kids-Lifetime-Hunting-Fishing...</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>PRATT, Kan. — The Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License application is now available. Any resident youth who is 7 years old or younger is eligible for a license at a reduced rate: $302.50 for those 5 and younger, and $502.50 for those 6 or 7 years old.Those 7 years old and younger on/after July 1, 2022 are temporarily eligible, so long as their application is completed, submitted and postmarked by December 31, 2022. After December 31, 2022, only resident youth who are 7 years old or younger at the time of application and postmarked date will be eligible. The application can be downloaded at <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/Kids-Lifetime-Hunting-Fishing-License?fbclid=IwAR0wtMWRXkOX8jWHOyLORjG0HjgPfTpc6FCmnk1yuBOvrTxWDi-_nM0XrdU" target="_blank">http://ksoutdoors.com/.../Kids-Lifetime-Hunting-Fishing...</a>.&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;

Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License available for 7 and under

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A defense hearing has been set in a rape case for Anthony O. Krause, 30, Hutchinson.&nbsp;

Krause is alleged to have had sex with a child under 14 on May 11, and to have committed aggravated indecent liberties with the same child on May 17.

Krause is also accused of soliciting the same person for the unlawful act on May 8 and to attempt to persuade the person to commit such an act on that same date.&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/c5293d4b-9f3a-4d39-a637-25c6b9cfa45b">Charges were formally filed against Krouse in October.</a>&nbsp;

The rape and indecent liberties counts as charged are off-grid felonies, potentially punishable by a hard 50-year sentence, a mandatory 50 years in prison.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A defense hearing has been set in a rape case for Anthony O. Krause, 30, Hutchinson.&nbsp;Krause is alleged to have had sex with a child under 14 on May 11, and to have committed aggravated indecent liberties with the same child on May 17.Krause is also accused of soliciting the same person for the unlawful act on May 8 and to attempt to persuade the person to commit such an act on that same date.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/c5293d4b-9f3a-4d39-a637-25c6b9cfa45b">Charges were formally filed against Krouse in October.</a>&nbsp;The rape and indecent liberties counts as charged are off-grid felonies, potentially punishable by a hard 50-year sentence, a mandatory 50 years in prison.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Hearing set in Reno County rape case

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Andrew D. Patterson, 24, Hutchinson, is set to appear in court on Dec. 14.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3425b749-e395-46f5-9bfd-539d9c683275">Patterson was charged with attempted terrorism in June</a>, following threats he made against his workplace and a school.&nbsp;

If convicted, he could get up to 50 years in prison without parole.

A previous complaint filed in the case, alleged a threat against Hutchinson Middle School-8 (HMS-8), and a separate threat against the Dillons distribution center.

Additionally, Patterson allegedly made a further threat against a specific individual. 

The terrorism charge is founded in the HMS-8 threat.

Patterson was detained during a May 31 traffic stop after law enforcement received information that Patterson had made the threatening comments.

During the stop, police found detailed plans in Patterson’s vehicle to carry out an act of mass violence.

A search warrant was executed at his residence where additional evidence related to the plan was collected.

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 </figure>By JUDD WEIL&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Andrew D. Patterson, 24, Hutchinson, is set to appear in court on Dec. 14.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3425b749-e395-46f5-9bfd-539d9c683275">Patterson was charged with attempted terrorism in June</a>, following threats he made against his workplace and a school.&nbsp; If convicted, he could get up to 50 years in prison without parole.A previous complaint filed in the case, alleged a threat against Hutchinson Middle School-8 (HMS-8), and a separate threat against the Dillons distribution center.Additionally, Patterson allegedly made a further threat against a specific individual. The terrorism charge is founded in the HMS-8 threat.Patterson was detained during a May 31 traffic stop after law enforcement received information that Patterson had made the threatening comments.During the stop, police found detailed plans in Patterson’s vehicle to carry out an act of mass violence.A search warrant was executed at his residence where additional evidence related to the plan was collected.<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;

Patterson to appear in court mid-December

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council and the board of the Hutchinson Recreation Commission are holding a joint meeting Thursday morning at City Hall. The two bodies plan to discuss the Aquatics Master Plan in the context of the repairs likely needed to Salt City Splash. 

According to the report from Lamp Rynearson provided in agenda documents, it would take somewhere between $450,000 and $550,000 in upkeep to refurbish Salt City Splash, even though it is generally in serviceable condition.

The City Council directed earlier this year that the idea of neighborhood pools also be explored as part of the larger plan.

Also on the agenda is the end of season report from&nbsp;Salt City Splash. The facility is not profitable and has not been since at least 2019, though the amount of losses has been less the last two years and is only $23,378.18 in 2022.

The Athletic Facilities also operated at a small loss in 2022. According to the report in the packet for Thursday's meeting, the loss was $20,000.

The two boards will also discuss the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative as part of their meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday at City Hall at 125 East Avenue B.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council and the board of the Hutchinson Recreation Commission are holding a joint meeting Thursday morning at City Hall. The two bodies plan to discuss the Aquatics Master Plan in the context of the repairs likely needed to Salt City Splash. According to the report from Lamp Rynearson provided in agenda documents, it would take somewhere between $450,000 and $550,000 in upkeep to refurbish Salt City Splash, even though it is generally in serviceable condition.The City Council directed earlier this year that the idea of neighborhood pools also be explored as part of the larger plan.Also on the agenda is the end of season report from&nbsp;Salt City Splash. The facility is not profitable and has not been since at least 2019, though the amount of losses has been less the last two years and is only $23,378.18 in 2022.The Athletic Facilities also operated at a small loss in 2022. According to the report in the packet for Thursday's meeting, the loss was $20,000.The two boards will also discuss the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative as part of their meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday at City Hall at 125 East Avenue B.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

City Council and Rec Board will have joint meeting Thursday

RENO COUNTY—A Haven woman was injured in an accident just before 8 a.m. Wednesday in Reno County along K-96.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Toyota passenger vehicle driven by 48-year-old Wendi D. Kellum of Prairie Home, Missouri, was eastbound on Kansas 96 two miles east of Haven when Kellum failed to yield at K96 and Rayl and struck a 2016 Kia Soul driven by 36-year-old Amber N. Redding of Haven.

EMS transported&nbsp;Redding to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. 

Kellum was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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Reno County woman hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

NEWTON, Kan. —The annual Parade of Lights, sponsored by the Newton Lions Club, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, on Main Street in downtown Newton. 

Newton will kick off the Christmas season with hot chocolate, cookies, and photos with Santa after the parade.&nbsp;

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. —The annual Parade of Lights, sponsored by the Newton Lions Club, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, on Main Street in downtown Newton. Newton will kick off the Christmas season with hot chocolate, cookies, and photos with Santa after the parade.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Newton Parade of Lights is Thursday night

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The trial for a Wichita man who is charged with abducting a woman in Wichita and then trying to kill her at Cheney State Park and wounding a child will be delayed until next year.

According to a court filing signed by Judge Trish Rose on Tuesday, defense counsel asked for additional time because counsel's father was hospitalized and is COVID-positive. The trial was supposed to start Dec. 6.

Kamden Campos trial date has not yet been rescheduled, though the continuance request is for 90 days. 

Campos is facing 12 counts including six counts of attempted first degree murder one count of kidnapping, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of criminal threat.

The six counts of attempted murder and the single kidnapping count carry sentences of up to 55 years in prison if Campos is convicted.

Campos was arrested after allegedly abducting a woman and her family in Wichita. They drove out to Cheney Lake. When the woman tried to escape in a vehicle, Campos allegedly shot at the vehicle hitting a 2-year-old girl.

The woman drove into Sedgwick County where she called 911. The child survived.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The trial for a Wichita man who is charged with abducting a woman in Wichita and then trying to kill her at Cheney State Park and wounding a child will be delayed until next year.According to a court filing signed by Judge Trish Rose on Tuesday, defense counsel asked for additional time because counsel's father was hospitalized and is COVID-positive. The trial was supposed to start Dec. 6.Kamden Campos trial date has not yet been rescheduled, though the continuance request is for 90 days. Campos is facing 12 counts including six counts of attempted first degree murder one count of kidnapping, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of criminal threat.The six counts of attempted murder and the single kidnapping count carry sentences of up to 55 years in prison if Campos is convicted.Campos was arrested after allegedly abducting a woman and her family in Wichita. They drove out to Cheney Lake. When the woman tried to escape in a vehicle, Campos allegedly shot at the vehicle hitting a 2-year-old girl.The woman drove into Sedgwick County where she called 911. The child survived.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Campos trial continued into 2023

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council is having a special meeting Thursday to discuss details before making an offer to a new City Manager candidate.

"We're already planning a joint meeting with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission," Mayor Jade Piros de Carvalho said last week. "I do hope to have an executive session immediately following that to hammer out any additional details of a contract, so that we can put that together and have that on the agenda for the following week."

Details about the contract will not be available until the official offer is made and the item is on the Dec. 6 agenda, but the special meeting with the executive session is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Thursday.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council is having a special meeting Thursday to discuss details before making an offer to a new City Manager candidate."We're already planning a joint meeting with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission," Mayor Jade Piros de Carvalho said last week. "I do hope to have an executive session immediately following that to hammer out any additional details of a contract, so that we can put that together and have that on the agenda for the following week."Details about the contract will not be available until the official offer is made and the item is on the Dec. 6 agenda, but the special meeting with the executive session is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Thursday.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

City Manager contract to be finalized Thursday

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

RENO COUNTY — The&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/b940h571/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/WDB8NGC8/kletc.org" target="_blank">Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center</a>&nbsp;(KLETC) serves as the facilitator of the new voluntary&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kletc.org/kleap" target="_blank">Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program</a>&nbsp;(KLEAP) to be launched statewide on&nbsp;December 1.

Since 1968, KLETC has served as the headquarters for all law enforcement training in Kansas and is a unit of the&nbsp;<a href="https://ku.edu/" target="_blank">University of Kansas</a>&nbsp;(KU). This unique association with KU, a major research institution, allows KLETC to leverage the strength and resources of an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aau.edu/" target="_blank">AAU</a>&nbsp;research university to better educate and train students. KLETC’s statutory mission is “the promotion and development of improved law enforcement personnel and procedures throughout the state.

In 2021, KLETC applied for and was awarded a grant through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) with the goal of establishing a voluntary state level accreditation program for law enforcement agencies in Kansas. At the time of application, Kansas was one of only 14 states that did not have a state-level law enforcement accreditation program.

In February 2022, nine members were appointed to the Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC), the guiding body for KLEAP. KAC members were appointed by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksacp.org/" target="_blank">Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police</a>&nbsp;(KACP) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansassheriffs.org/" target="_blank">Kansas Sheriffs’ Association</a>&nbsp;(KSA), and represent a geographically diverse range of agencies of all sizes.&nbsp;

KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck appointed one additional council member from a law enforcement agency not led by a sheriff or municipal chief of police, as a member-at-large. Two remaining council members are permanent appointments from KLETC staff, are nonvoting members, and are not eligible to hold the seats of Chair or Vice Chair. &nbsp;

Accreditation strengthens the professionalism of law enforcement and encourages transparency with the communities they serve. It is also a time-proven means for helping agencies evaluate and improve their overall performance. 

KLEAP is designed to be meaningful, obtainable, and affordable for any Kansas law enforcement agency. The KLEAP standards, the fee schedule, and a multitude of resources for Kansas agencies is available on the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kletc.org/kleap" target="_blank">KLEAP website</a>. Additionally, FREE on-going training is provided to any Kansas agency desiring to participate.

Twelve (12) agencies have enrolled in KLEAP participating as beta test agencies or early starters. KLEAP’s goal is to increase the number of Kansas law enforcement agencies that elect to participate in a voluntary accreditation program. 

The KLEAP vision is “to be a compass on the journey towards law enforcement excellence in Kansas.” Accreditation offers many benefits, such as lower insurance rates and reduced liability and susceptibility to lawsuits. It sends a message to communities that their law enforcement agency is committed to excellence.

Enrollment is open now. For more information, contact Suellyn Hooper, Program Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kleap@kletc.org" target="_blank">kleap@kletc.org&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;or call 620-694-1549.

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 </figure>Kansas Law Enforcement Training CenterRENO COUNTY — The&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/b940h571/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/WDB8NGC8/kletc.org" target="_blank">Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center</a>&nbsp;(KLETC) serves as the facilitator of the new voluntary&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kletc.org/kleap" target="_blank">Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program</a>&nbsp;(KLEAP) to be launched statewide on&nbsp;December 1. Since 1968, KLETC has served as the headquarters for all law enforcement training in Kansas and is a unit of the&nbsp;<a href="https://ku.edu/" target="_blank">University of Kansas</a>&nbsp;(KU). This unique association with KU, a major research institution, allows KLETC to leverage the strength and resources of an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aau.edu/" target="_blank">AAU</a>&nbsp;research university to better educate and train students. KLETC’s statutory mission is “the promotion and development of improved law enforcement personnel and procedures throughout the state.In 2021, KLETC applied for and was awarded a grant through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) with the goal of establishing a voluntary state level accreditation program for law enforcement agencies in Kansas. At the time of application, Kansas was one of only 14 states that did not have a state-level law enforcement accreditation program.In February 2022, nine members were appointed to the Kansas Accreditation Council (KAC), the guiding body for KLEAP. KAC members were appointed by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksacp.org/" target="_blank">Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police</a>&nbsp;(KACP) and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansassheriffs.org/" target="_blank">Kansas Sheriffs’ Association</a>&nbsp;(KSA), and represent a geographically diverse range of agencies of all sizes.&nbsp; KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck appointed one additional council member from a law enforcement agency not led by a sheriff or municipal chief of police, as a member-at-large. Two remaining council members are permanent appointments from KLETC staff, are nonvoting members, and are not eligible to hold the seats of Chair or Vice Chair. &nbsp;Accreditation strengthens the professionalism of law enforcement and encourages transparency with the communities they serve. It is also a time-proven means for helping agencies evaluate and improve their overall performance. KLEAP is designed to be meaningful, obtainable, and affordable for any Kansas law enforcement agency. The KLEAP standards, the fee schedule, and a multitude of resources for Kansas agencies is available on the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kletc.org/kleap" target="_blank">KLEAP website</a>. Additionally, FREE on-going training is provided to any Kansas agency desiring to participate.Twelve (12) agencies have enrolled in KLEAP participating as beta test agencies or early starters. KLEAP’s goal is to increase the number of Kansas law enforcement agencies that elect to participate in a voluntary accreditation program. The KLEAP vision is “to be a compass on the journey towards law enforcement excellence in Kansas.” Accreditation offers many benefits, such as lower insurance rates and reduced liability and susceptibility to lawsuits. It sends a message to communities that their law enforcement agency is committed to excellence.Enrollment is open now. For more information, contact Suellyn Hooper, Program Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kleap@kletc.org" target="_blank">kleap@kletc.org&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;or call 620-694-1549.

New Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program launches Thursday

TOPEKA — Two Harvey County projects and two Reno County projects were approved at the KDOT bid letting on&nbsp;Nov. 16, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

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 </figure>TOPEKA — Two Harvey County projects and two Reno County projects were approved at the KDOT bid letting on&nbsp;Nov. 16, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.Harvey ‑&nbsp;40 C‑5136‑01 ‑ 28 intersections located throughout the county, signing, 2.0 miles, Cooper Construction LLC, Emporia, Kansas, $29,144.20.Harvey ‑&nbsp;50‑40 KA‑1827‑05 ‑ U.S. 50, from 5 miles east of the U.S. 50/RS‑305 junction (at the east end of existing passing lanes) east 0.8 mile, grading and surfacing, 0.8 mile, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $1,954,995.79.Reno ‑&nbsp;50‑78 KA‑6719‑01 ‑ U.S. 50, bridge #007 located 6.7 miles west of K‑14, bridge repair, Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kansas,&nbsp;$123,305.40.Reno ‑ 78 C‑5116‑01 ‑ Bridge over Cow Creek, located 0.5 mile west and 2.0 miles north of Willow Brook, bridge replacement, 0.1 mile, King Construction Company Inc. &amp; Subsidiaries, Hesston, Kansas, $970,188.30.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;