NEWTON,
Kan. — 
Harvey County RSVP volunteers collected 825.5 pounds of food donations during their 9/11 Day of Service project this past Saturday at the Walmart in Newton. 

The donations were given to The Salvation Army in Harvey County. 

RSVP is a local network of volunteers 55 and older that use their skills and experience to benefit and serve their community. 

If you'd like to learn more about volunteering through RSVP, give them a call at 316-284-6881.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Kan. — 
Harvey County RSVP volunteers collected 825.5 pounds of food donations during their 9/11 Day of Service project this past Saturday at the Walmart in Newton. The donations were given to The Salvation Army in Harvey County. RSVP is a local network of volunteers 55 and older that use their skills and experience to benefit and serve their community. If you'd like to learn more about volunteering through RSVP, give them a call at 316-284-6881.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvey Co. RSVP Food Drive is big success

MCPHERSON,
Kan. — 
The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office is selling specialty breast cancer awareness patches starting today. The patches are $10. The patch sales will be donated to the Women and Children Combating Cancer organization in McPherson (W.A.C.C.C.) later this year.

W.A.C.C.C. is a non-profit organization in McPherson County that started in 2005. All funds raised by W.A.C.C.C. stay in McPherson County. The money W.A.C.C.C. receives is used for medical expenses, pharmaceutical costs, transportation, nutritional expenses and or household needs to help assist individuals affected by cancer. 

The patches will be first come, first served. For patch purchases, contact Office Deputy Molly Stucky or Sgt. A.J. Elmer at the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office. You can call them at (620) 245-1225.

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Kan. — 
The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office is selling specialty breast cancer awareness patches starting today. The patches are $10. The patch sales will be donated to the Women and Children Combating Cancer organization in McPherson (W.A.C.C.C.) later this year.W.A.C.C.C. is a non-profit organization in McPherson County that started in 2005. All funds raised by W.A.C.C.C. stay in McPherson County. The money W.A.C.C.C. receives is used for medical expenses, pharmaceutical costs, transportation, nutritional expenses and or household needs to help assist individuals affected by cancer. The patches will be first come, first served. For patch purchases, contact Office Deputy Molly Stucky or Sgt. A.J. Elmer at the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office. You can call them at (620) 245-1225.

McPherson County Sheriff holding patch fundraiser


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Today marks the 50th Anniversary for when Officer Ken Kennedy died in the line of duty. ​In honor of Officer Kennedy, officers will be wearing a mourning band.

On Friday, September 15th, 1972, Officer Kennedy, and Reserve Officer Michael Coldren went to Robert E. Lee, a restaurant that served chicken, at 918 S Plum in plain clothes in an attempt to buy liquor in violation of the law. 

After the undercover purchase of illegal liquor, the officers attempted to arrest the male suspect and a fight ensued. A female exited the kitchen area during the struggle and shot both officers. 

Officer Kennedy returned fire and struck the female suspect twice. Officer Kennedy pulled the trigger two more times on his revolver but did not have the strength to have the hammer fall. Officer Ken Kennedy succumbed to his injuries and died on scene. 

Officer Coldren was rendered unconscious from a gunshot to the head and when he regained consciousness summoned help. The section of K-61 that runs through Hutchinson was named in honor of Officer Kennedy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Today marks the 50th Anniversary for when Officer Ken Kennedy died in the line of duty. ​In honor of Officer Kennedy, officers will be wearing a mourning band.On Friday, September 15th, 1972, Officer Kennedy, and Reserve Officer Michael Coldren went to Robert E. Lee, a restaurant that served chicken, at 918 S Plum in plain clothes in an attempt to buy liquor in violation of the law. After the undercover purchase of illegal liquor, the officers attempted to arrest the male suspect and a fight ensued. A female exited the kitchen area during the struggle and shot both officers. Officer Kennedy returned fire and struck the female suspect twice. Officer Kennedy pulled the trigger two more times on his revolver but did not have the strength to have the hammer fall. Officer Ken Kennedy succumbed to his injuries and died on scene. Officer Coldren was rendered unconscious from a gunshot to the head and when he regained consciousness summoned help. The section of K-61 that runs through Hutchinson was named in honor of Officer Kennedy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

50th Anniversary of death of Ken Kennedy is today

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Over the past several years, there appeared to be a decline in the interest level younger school students showed in the Kansas State Fair other than the carnival and entertainment.&nbsp;

But that appears to be changing when it comes to the fair and the interest youth are taking in ag-related organizations. This year, there are more than 500 FFA entries at the fair. Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Mary Kane says it has come with a change in the organization's approach.

“We saw it as an opportunity . . . to provide greater opportunities for young people to exhibit at the state fair,” Kane said. “We really evaluated what we were doing here and how we could provide experiences here that would be less expensive.”&nbsp;

That means visitors might not see as many farm trailers or other large farm equipment. But the organization still has the ability to showcase agriculture in other ways. Kane says it all starts with the organization's strong connections to schools that promoted FFA and ag science.

“FFA wouldn’t be around unless there was an agriculture education program in the high schools,” Kane said. “When you look at our model, you really can’t separate it, the classroom, the work experience and then the leadership development.”

The same can be said for 4H. The ag-related organization of Kansas State University has also seen a significant increase in participation at the fair. Beth Hinshaw, Regional Director for 4H, says they have seen a great turnaround in numbers, stressing that 4H isn’t just about farming as the organization works to expand its footprint.

“Farming and agriculture are such a strong foundation that we stand on,” Hinshaw said. “However, 4H is in all 105 Kansas counties in Kansas.” Hinshaw says STEM-related projects have been a major reason for the increase in participation in 4H, along with some of the more traditional avenues. But there is always room for more as the organization looks for more ways to attract youth into 4H.

“We want the opportunity to find their spark,” Hinshaw said. “So we want enough projects that kids can find something that’s really meaningful.”&nbsp;

But it’s not just about projects at the fair, as 4H also keeps pushing to build leadership skills in their youth.

“Probably more important is all of the other skills they learn being in the 4H program,” Hinshaw said. “Learning how to relate with other people, learning to serve their community. That’s not necessarily something you see in this building.”

Both organizations say they see a much better connection with the fair than in years past when it comes to engagement and overall interest from the public. 

<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.

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 </figure>By ROD ZOOK Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Over the past several years, there appeared to be a decline in the interest level younger school students showed in the Kansas State Fair other than the carnival and entertainment.&nbsp;But that appears to be changing when it comes to the fair and the interest youth are taking in ag-related organizations. This year, there are more than 500 FFA entries at the fair. Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Mary Kane says it has come with a change in the organization's approach.“We saw it as an opportunity . . . to provide greater opportunities for young people to exhibit at the state fair,” Kane said. “We really evaluated what we were doing here and how we could provide experiences here that would be less expensive.”&nbsp;That means visitors might not see as many farm trailers or other large farm equipment. But the organization still has the ability to showcase agriculture in other ways. Kane says it all starts with the organization's strong connections to schools that promoted FFA and ag science.“FFA wouldn’t be around unless there was an agriculture education program in the high schools,” Kane said. “When you look at our model, you really can’t separate it, the classroom, the work experience and then the leadership development.”The same can be said for 4H. The ag-related organization of Kansas State University has also seen a significant increase in participation at the fair. Beth Hinshaw, Regional Director for 4H, says they have seen a great turnaround in numbers, stressing that 4H isn’t just about farming as the organization works to expand its footprint.<figure>
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 </figure>“Farming and agriculture are such a strong foundation that we stand on,” Hinshaw said. “However, 4H is in all 105 Kansas counties in Kansas.” Hinshaw says STEM-related projects have been a major reason for the increase in participation in 4H, along with some of the more traditional avenues. But there is always room for more as the organization looks for more ways to attract youth into 4H.“We want the opportunity to find their spark,” Hinshaw said. “So we want enough projects that kids can find something that’s really meaningful.”&nbsp;But it’s not just about projects at the fair, as 4H also keeps pushing to build leadership skills in their youth.“Probably more important is all of the other skills they learn being in the 4H program,” Hinshaw said. “Learning how to relate with other people, learning to serve their community. That’s not necessarily something you see in this building.”Both organizations say they see a much better connection with the fair than in years past when it comes to engagement and overall interest from the public. <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.

4H and FFA growing larger footprint at fair

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Several local artists will be performing downtown tonight for Third Thursday.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/katieziegler17?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">Katie Ziegler</a>&nbsp;will be performing country/classic rock outside of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hutchtoydepot?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">Toy Depot</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRealZayTheProof?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">Zay The Proof</a>, L.S.P., and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jacetheinfinite?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">jacetheinfinite</a>&nbsp;will be performing hip-hop/soul at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CrudeMedia620?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">CRUDE Media</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legacybiblehutch/?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=kK*F">Legacy Bible Church</a>&nbsp;will be performing outside of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ApronStringsKitchenStore/?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=kK*F">Apron Strings Kitchen Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There will be around 25 information booths from churches, political candidates and non-profit groups downtown as well as over 15 artists displaying their creations, and chances for you to get creative as well.&nbsp;

Salty Cycles is also holding their Third Thursday Bike Night and Horizons Mental Health Center is raffling off two $50 Dillons Gift Cards and will have information related to Substance Abuse Recovery Month.

The Third Thursday activities are downtown from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Several local artists will be performing downtown tonight for Third Thursday. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katieziegler17?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">Katie Ziegler</a>&nbsp;will be performing country/classic rock outside of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hutchtoydepot?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">Toy Depot</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRealZayTheProof?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">Zay The Proof</a>, L.S.P., and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jacetheinfinite?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">jacetheinfinite</a>&nbsp;will be performing hip-hop/soul at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CrudeMedia620?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=-]K*F">CRUDE Media</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legacybiblehutch/?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=kK*F">Legacy Bible Church</a>&nbsp;will be performing outside of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ApronStringsKitchenStore/?__cft__[0]=AZU3ry7iCvc-xPPeRqNHeoS3Iqnm8py7Yj_a8esoUTK0VBLPUk22KMUnoyDnxtzojw5HqwkmjcDu8cbgwzp_7xsocXNwiS6IcWR1XeVK8IMkcjUXicLIyGs9TmdG6ISTNBDmg47cUStirmaRq7l-DXoRCTKMHeKWhmEn_2GGZivDMh0TF8JiNMFGyB4Mz-XpoLE&amp;__tn__=kK*F">Apron Strings Kitchen Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be around 25 information booths from churches, political candidates and non-profit groups downtown as well as over 15 artists displaying their creations, and chances for you to get creative as well.&nbsp;Salty Cycles is also holding their Third Thursday Bike Night and Horizons Mental Health Center is raffling off two $50 Dillons Gift Cards and will have information related to Substance Abuse Recovery Month.The Third Thursday activities are downtown from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight.

Third Thursday activities continue downtown

MCPHERSON,
Kan. — 
Tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., McPherson First Responders, U.S. Army National Guard and LifeSafe will be at Lakeside Park in McPherson&nbsp; for McPherson Community First Responder Night. 

Food, activities, demonstrations,  and swag are free to McPherson Community members that attend.&nbsp;

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Kan. — 
Tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., McPherson First Responders, U.S. Army National Guard and LifeSafe will be at Lakeside Park in McPherson&nbsp; for McPherson Community First Responder Night. Food, activities, demonstrations, and swag are free to McPherson Community members that attend.&nbsp;

McPherson First Responder Night is tonight

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the K-14 four-lane project continues in Reno and Rice counties, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced that West 82nd Avenue from Dean to Herren roads will reopen to traffic on Friday, Sept 23. The road has been closed for about a year during the four-lane project. No word on when West 56th will open again, which has also been closed during the project.

There are two permanent closures to announce. One closure will be on West 95th Avenue between Herren and North Riverton roads. The second closure will be on Herren Road between West 95th and 82nd. Those closings are also scheduled for Sept 23.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the K-14 four-lane project continues in Reno and Rice counties, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced that West 82nd Avenue from Dean to Herren roads will reopen to traffic on Friday, Sept 23. The road has been closed for about a year during the four-lane project. No word on when West 56th will open again, which has also been closed during the project.There are two permanent closures to announce. One closure will be on West 95th Avenue between Herren and North Riverton roads. The second closure will be on Herren Road between West 95th and 82nd. Those closings are also scheduled for Sept 23.&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.

West 82nd Ave. to open next week

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Thursday is a big day as we get through the weekdays of the Kansas State Fair before what fair officials hope will be
another very busy weekend. 

The day kicked off with the annual Chamber breakfast at the Encampment Building. The governor will not attend this year,
but Lt. Gov. Dave Toland will be on the grounds. Thursday is also the second
Pub Crawl, which is called the Pub Rockers Crawl, with a large crowd expected
to participate. It all connects with the Great White and Quiet Riot concert at
7:30 p.m.

Thursday will be day two of BINGO at Dillon Hall, the Honey
Demonstration at the Pride of Kansas building, and a cake decorating
demonstration by Holly’s Sweet Treats at 2:30 p.m. at the Domestic Arts
building.

Livestock shows include the open beef and cattle show, and
the open sheep shows, both starting at 9 a.m., and the 4H horse show starting
at 2 p.m. at the Expo building.

It’s also Young at Heart Day with visitors age 55 and better
getting through the gate for just $2. And if you feel you want to ride the
rides but never purchased a wrist band, then you’re in luck as the price has
been reduced to $30.

<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;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Thursday is a big day as we get through the weekdays of the Kansas State Fair before what fair officials hope will be
another very busy weekend. The day kicked off with the annual Chamber breakfast at the Encampment Building. The governor will not attend this year,
but Lt. Gov. Dave Toland will be on the grounds. Thursday is also the second
Pub Crawl, which is called the Pub Rockers Crawl, with a large crowd expected
to participate. It all connects with the Great White and Quiet Riot concert at
7:30 p.m.Thursday will be day two of BINGO at Dillon Hall, the Honey
Demonstration at the Pride of Kansas building, and a cake decorating
demonstration by Holly’s Sweet Treats at 2:30 p.m. at the Domestic Arts
building.Livestock shows include the open beef and cattle show, and
the open sheep shows, both starting at 9 a.m., and the 4H horse show starting
at 2 p.m. at the Expo building.It’s also Young at Heart Day with visitors age 55 and better
getting through the gate for just $2. And if you feel you want to ride the
rides but never purchased a wrist band, then you’re in luck as the price has
been reduced to $30.<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;

Chamber breakfast kicks off day 7 of Kansas State Fair

BARBER COUNTY—Two people died in an accident during a pursuit just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Barber County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a stolen 2008 Ford F350 driven by Johnathan Lee&nbsp;Ahlvers, 39, Halstead,&nbsp; was fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement southbound out of Pratt County on U.S 281 eight miles south of Sawyer.

Evidence at the scene indicates the driver intentionally struck a northbound 2000 Ford F350 driven by 70-year-old Terrill W. Underwood of Medicine Lodge.

Underwood attempted to avoid the southbound pickup by driving off the highway towards the east ditch. Ahlvers' vehicle was able to strike Underwood's vehicle in the area between the east shoulder and ditch.

Ahlvers was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported Underwood to the hospital in Medicine Lodge where he died. The KHP did not have complete seat belt usage information.

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 </figure>BARBER COUNTY—Two people died in an accident during a pursuit just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Barber County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a stolen 2008 Ford F350 driven by Johnathan Lee&nbsp;Ahlvers, 39, Halstead,&nbsp; was fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement southbound out of Pratt County on U.S 281 eight miles south of Sawyer.Evidence at the scene indicates the driver intentionally struck a northbound 2000 Ford F350 driven by 70-year-old Terrill W. Underwood of Medicine Lodge.<figure>
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 </figure>Underwood attempted to avoid the southbound pickup by driving off the highway towards the east ditch. Ahlvers' vehicle was able to strike Underwood's vehicle in the area between the east shoulder and ditch.Ahlvers was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported Underwood to the hospital in Medicine Lodge where he died. The KHP did not have complete seat belt usage information.

KHP: Fleeing driver intentionally struck northbound pickup

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After some very busy days, things slowed down a little bit Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair.&nbsp;

Traditionally, the weekdays are a little slower, but during Wednesday’s board meeting, everyone enjoyed a little slowdown. Attendance for Tuesday was still strong with the carnival reporting about $55,000 in sales, which is higher than previous years.&nbsp;

The fair estimates attendance for the first five days to be around 150,000 and said, if the weather cooperates, expects to hit between 325,000 to 350,000 visitors for the 10-day run.

Thursday is a big day with the annual Chamber breakfast. The governor will not attend this year, but Lt. Gov. Dave Toland will be on the grounds. Thursday is also the second Pub Crawl, which is called the Pub Rockers Crawl, with a large crowd expected to participate. It all connects with the Great White and Quiet Riot concert at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday will be day two of BINGO at Dillon Hall, the Honey Demonstration at the Pride of Kansas building, and a cake decorating demonstration by Holly’s Sweet Treats at 2:30 p.m. at the Domestic Arts building.

Livestock shows include the open beef and cattle show, and the open sheep shows, both starting at 9 a.m., and the 4H horse show starting at 2 p.m. at the Expo building.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After some very busy days, things slowed down a little bit Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair.&nbsp;Traditionally, the weekdays are a little slower, but during Wednesday’s board meeting, everyone enjoyed a little slowdown. Attendance for Tuesday was still strong with the carnival reporting about $55,000 in sales, which is higher than previous years.&nbsp;The fair estimates attendance for the first five days to be around 150,000 and said, if the weather cooperates, expects to hit between 325,000 to 350,000 visitors for the 10-day run.Thursday is a big day with the annual Chamber breakfast. The governor will not attend this year, but Lt. Gov. Dave Toland will be on the grounds. Thursday is also the second Pub Crawl, which is called the Pub Rockers Crawl, with a large crowd expected to participate. It all connects with the Great White and Quiet Riot concert at 7:30 p.m.Thursday will be day two of BINGO at Dillon Hall, the Honey Demonstration at the Pride of Kansas building, and a cake decorating demonstration by Holly’s Sweet Treats at 2:30 p.m. at the Domestic Arts building.Livestock shows include the open beef and cattle show, and the open sheep shows, both starting at 9 a.m., and the 4H horse show starting at 2 p.m. at the Expo building.<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.

Thursday will be a busy one again at state fair

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Wilson Lake Marina owners Mike and Paige Kraus.

<div><iframe width="300" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UDCGgcNwt3o" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Wilson Lake Marina owners Mike and Paige Kraus.

🎤Forward Ever: Wilson Lake Marina owners Mike and Paige Kraus

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to a release from Reno County Public Works, Scott Boulevard is open between Andrew Avenue and Plum Street as of Wednesday morning.

The bridge project has been a lengthy process to finish and has required the assistance of Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain to help the City of South Hutchinson reduce its expenses for the bridge.

South Hutchinson City Manager Joseph Turner said during the process that the city may want to take a detailed look at designated truck routes and weight limits within the community to increase public safety, and preserve the city’s infrastructure.

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 </figure>South Hutchinson City Manager Joseph Turner said during the process that the city may want to take a detailed look at designated truck routes and weight limits within the community to increase public safety, and preserve the city’s infrastructure.

UPDATED PICTURES: Scott Boulevard bridge is open

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and NAACP announced Tuesday they will be hosting a debate for the candidates vying for election to the Kansas Statehouse and Reno County Commission. 

On Tuesday, October 11th a Candidate Debate will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E 11th Ave.

Invited candidates include contested races for Kansas State Representatives and Reno County Commissioner.

Calvin Wright, President of the local NAACP of Hutchinson will serve as emcee. Richard Shank, Chamber Public Policy Committee member will act as the moderator. Candidates will have the opportunity to make opening and closing statements and during the question and answer period, candidates will be given questions and have an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. A limited number of questions will be accepted from the audience, or can be submitted in advance to <a href="mailto:ashleys@hutchchamber.com">ashleys@hutchchamber.com</a>.

There is no cost to attend. Members of the Chamber and NAACP, as well as the general public are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Ashley Scarborough at <a href="mailto:ashleys@hutchchamber.com">ashleys@hutchchamber.com</a> or (620) 662-3391.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and NAACP announced Tuesday they will be hosting a debate for the candidates vying for election to the Kansas Statehouse and Reno County Commission. On Tuesday, October 11th a Candidate Debate will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E 11th Ave.Invited candidates include contested races for Kansas State Representatives and Reno County Commissioner.Calvin Wright, President of the local NAACP of Hutchinson will serve as emcee. Richard Shank, Chamber Public Policy Committee member will act as the moderator. Candidates will have the opportunity to make opening and closing statements and during the question and answer period, candidates will be given questions and have an opportunity to provide a rebuttal. A limited number of questions will be accepted from the audience, or can be submitted in advance to <a href="mailto:ashleys@hutchchamber.com">ashleys@hutchchamber.com</a>.There is no cost to attend. Members of the Chamber and NAACP, as well as the general public are encouraged to attend.For more information, contact Ashley Scarborough at <a href="mailto:ashleys@hutchchamber.com">ashleys@hutchchamber.com</a> or (620) 662-3391.

Chamber and NAACP debate date changed to Oct. 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dillon Nature Center will be hosting a lecture it hopes will provide information on how to better protect your home from wildfire. Taylor’s Shady Lane Lecture will host the event on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the nature center.

Dennis Carlson from the Kansas Forest Service will look into the wildland fires in the Hutchinson area and show participants hands-on examples of what can be done to reduce risk of wildfire damage or loss.

A light dinner is included in the fee and will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 6 p.m.

The cost to attend is $15 for DNC members and $20 for non-members. For more information, contact the Dillon Nature Center at 620-663-7411.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dillon Nature Center will be hosting a lecture it hopes will provide information on how to better protect your home from wildfire. Taylor’s Shady Lane Lecture will host the event on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the nature center.Dennis Carlson from the Kansas Forest Service will look into the wildland fires in the Hutchinson area and show participants hands-on examples of what can be done to reduce risk of wildfire damage or loss.A light dinner is included in the fee and will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 6 p.m.The cost to attend is $15 for DNC members and $20 for non-members. For more information, contact the Dillon Nature Center at 620-663-7411.<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.

Taylor's Shady Lane Lecture to deal with wildfire protection

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Hutchinson High School along with USD 308 will be celebrating their 150th&nbsp;Anniversary Homecoming on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Homecoming festivities will begin on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. in Downtown Hutchinson for the annual Homecoming parade. The parade will begin on Avenue B and travel North on Main Street. The local community is encouraged to attend to celebrate and watch the parade.

The Homecoming football game against Maize South will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.

The&nbsp; Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor inductees for 2022 will be honored on the field at Gowans Stadium 6:30 p.m. This year’s inductees include&nbsp;Terry Bisbee, class of 1966, Robert “Bob” Johnson, class of 1940, and Fred Kaplan, class of 1972. The special banquet for the inductees is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Hutchinson High School.

Following the Wall of Honor recognition, the 2022 Homecoming King will be named immediately prior to kickoff. 

This year’s King candidates include Andres Mora-Castillo, Braydn Rodriguez, Dauntay King, Dorian Hippen, Noah Khokar, and Titan Heneha. 

The 2022 Homecoming Queen will be named at halftime. This year’s Queen candidates include Emma English, Emma Link, Kinley Pitts, Libby Jackson, Mya Thompson, and Taryn Chapman.

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Kan. — 
Hutchinson High School along with USD 308 will be celebrating their 150th&nbsp;Anniversary Homecoming on Friday, September 16, 2022.Homecoming festivities will begin on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. in Downtown Hutchinson for the annual Homecoming parade. The parade will begin on Avenue B and travel North on Main Street. The local community is encouraged to attend to celebrate and watch the parade.The Homecoming football game against Maize South will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.The&nbsp; Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor inductees for 2022 will be honored on the field at Gowans Stadium 6:30 p.m. This year’s inductees include&nbsp;Terry Bisbee, class of 1966, Robert “Bob” Johnson, class of 1940, and Fred Kaplan, class of 1972. The special banquet for the inductees is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Hutchinson High School.Following the Wall of Honor recognition, the 2022 Homecoming King will be named immediately prior to kickoff. This year’s King candidates include Andres Mora-Castillo, Braydn Rodriguez, Dauntay King, Dorian Hippen, Noah Khokar, and Titan Heneha. The 2022 Homecoming Queen will be named at halftime. This year’s Queen candidates include Emma English, Emma Link, Kinley Pitts, Libby Jackson, Mya Thompson, and Taryn Chapman.

150th Anniversary HHS Homecoming is Friday at Gowans Stadium

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative is continuing its work with the neighborhood around Lincoln Elementary School at 315 East Bigger to make it the city's next featured neighborhood.&nbsp; 

You can join the conversation on Tuesday, September 20 at the Senior Center at Elmdale Park.

The public is encouraged to come with ideas and discussion topics so the neighborhood can set some goals for the future.

The city has a couple of incentive programs that are specifically available to featured neighborhoods, according to&nbsp;Adam Stewart with Hutch Rec.&nbsp;

One program is a down payment incentive, up to $2500 toward the down payment to purchase a home in one of the featured neighborhoods for a first-time home buyer. 

The other one is they have a program with Peoples Bank and Trust, where people can receive an interest free home repair loan. Essentially, the city pays the interest on the loan.

The Tuesday conversation will begin at 5 p.m.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative is continuing its work with the neighborhood around Lincoln Elementary School at 315 East Bigger to make it the city's next featured neighborhood.&nbsp; You can join the conversation on Tuesday, September 20 at the Senior Center at Elmdale Park. The public is encouraged to come with ideas and discussion topics so the neighborhood can set some goals for the future.The city has a couple of incentive programs that are specifically available to featured neighborhoods, according to&nbsp;Adam Stewart with Hutch Rec.&nbsp;One program is a down payment incentive, up to $2500 toward the down payment to purchase a home in one of the featured neighborhoods for a first-time home buyer. The other one is they have a program with Peoples Bank and Trust, where people can receive an interest free home repair loan. Essentially, the city pays the interest on the loan.The Tuesday conversation will begin at 5 p.m.

Lincoln school neighborhood meeting Sept. 20


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Today is the Total Dog Demo at the Kansas State Fair Horse Expo arena.

Hutchinson Kennel  Club, Salina Kennel Club, Wichita Kennel Club, Wichita Dog Training  Club and many others will have their pets strutting their stuff. 

 There will be agility, fast cat, scentwork, rally, obedience,  games, tricks, best in show, grooming, therapy dogs and a kiddie booth.  

The event is all day from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Today is the Total Dog Demo at the Kansas State Fair Horse Expo arena.Hutchinson Kennel Club, Salina Kennel Club, Wichita Kennel Club, Wichita Dog Training Club and many others will have their pets strutting their stuff. There will be agility, fast cat, scentwork, rally, obedience, games, tricks, best in show, grooming, therapy dogs and a kiddie booth. The event is all day from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Total Dog Demo today at Fair

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Thanks to Friendly Bingo here in Hutchinson, you can play bingo on the Fairgrounds starting today.

"I don't know when the last time was we had bingo, but we thought we would try it," said Kansas State Fair GM Bryan Schulz. "It's a buck a card and there's some great prizes to be won. We'll be in Cottonwood Court. Crosswinds Casino donated a bunch of really cool gifts and gift cards. Mel Hambelton Ford donated a Bath and Body Works package deal and then some gift cards to Mel Hambleton Ford for oil changes. Plus, we've got pizzas and donuts and we've got a bunch of gift cards that have been donated, so we'll have some great prizes. The big prizes from Crosswinds and Mel Hambleton Ford, plus from K-State and KU, those will be used for the blackouts at the end. Most prizes are a minimum of $10 for a $1 card."

Wednesday's bingo starts at 3 p.m. and there is no limit on cards.

"You play as many as you want," Schulz said. "Charlie has donated the equipment, so that is on grounds and ready to go."

Schulz said he did bingo at a previous fair he worked at in North Dakota and it was really popular.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Thanks to Friendly Bingo here in Hutchinson, you can play bingo on the Fairgrounds starting today."I don't know when the last time was we had bingo, but we thought we would try it," said Kansas State Fair GM Bryan Schulz. "It's a buck a card and there's some great prizes to be won. We'll be in Cottonwood Court. Crosswinds Casino donated a bunch of really cool gifts and gift cards. Mel Hambelton Ford donated a Bath and Body Works package deal and then some gift cards to Mel Hambleton Ford for oil changes. Plus, we've got pizzas and donuts and we've got a bunch of gift cards that have been donated, so we'll have some great prizes. The big prizes from Crosswinds and Mel Hambleton Ford, plus from K-State and KU, those will be used for the blackouts at the end. Most prizes are a minimum of $10 for a $1 card."Wednesday's bingo starts at 3 p.m. and there is no limit on cards."You play as many as you want," Schulz said. "Charlie has donated the equipment, so that is on grounds and ready to go."Schulz said he did bingo at a previous fair he worked at in North Dakota and it was really popular.

Bingo on fairgrounds starting Wednesday afternoon

The American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma wants to help as many people as possible get ready for emergencies.

The region is offering free, virtual preparedness workshops every Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. throughout September. People can join via <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUR3t7nCZ5mr5TugMVXy6hAjNEdSIHyBCcESdmNlMweurGSJIqvdoq2iEpPFVd2FB3zsKtbLyGIz3U5JqP-2Fui3VqpL9Jwtn-2FNRjfhcj2iNWynZsRR66A6qbi2LDKwTCGQMA-3D-3DFm7j_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGS6dpq-2FmbZPCTM8CH4wR9hHX-2Bi8ysEAWdLwNxd2rQ-2BxP5loTvJ96JMaUQmgTsQaOm0iI1hVHdj39WOwDMZ5yYxqpgOEiM0CRhO6u9Y9NUq2q5OlUvXFh5iITgTE3K1eNMjzuNN0JQZtR-2Bud9iW9mnuEA-3D">Zoom</a> or <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWnraTzvFbe-2FbSNM-2BPVRhGue4BZQFOnKmLaZusrVUX6IClQaokRDd5tDvg3cIDKQ0TIrD7HMwzoPQeukpDByMrChLMh-2BXvrbL6VRcYiES-2FVXDRrmvSvxLoorse0tuJ-2B-2B05V1DJWdyvRrfaxHi8EuUYILd0-2BPD85h92IM1dMni88nF1jck8EbdysSZvnReYy0Iw-2FbMCmIybDmNLc8lMUIjYgTxG5856Zry7mxrMBO7unNveJ9-2BOK1z4ze5WG6vGFWizKcwBRwfcaw60QA0yxHskFAvrLiojZgOh9W9bWQNAmJfxHtOA31KU9X2SNaQJ99jrdmTvLqii7lO39KY22-2Fnk4DBVdXmNdWHwLbQZKmEvSwga2GrXpJ0toCtGPvNHyTomvNwC-2Fgk-2F5CGLAdgE3PyeLoQW9nOXmE3FbRH1peu4G8bk022ESQnI4YZW-2FamXbe7hIBUHlMwO2UMP9BXdIt4D27D8CzvmJbKyYJONmItuFG-2FSb-2FkF0QcuwK5p7IAQgSQAgM8s-2BcnN6HNRA3phspEDFnHSqAJucNdN5xn4DQrQx6QCKeqQGqLXVf-2FRwluFFV9tJCuHq9YhniI-2B1wqNm7Ktx-2BP1I6CL7wFEe63z8L-2FLcIsdG9_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGSxdMm7c99asWWaAzWzCnRRpVMCd77W7cwIukgVnqndrbdE-2B-2BnyDSb8ZNl78t-2BhYCySiP0xvpHj1805BnxBLxeuMvlOSUtNJt-2BO-2BTavB-2BDNRcn0nMXxJ2IlvytYIkr1KoXFU6K0QYXiyDIschaBW9I7o-3D">Microsoft Teams</a>.

“You can help support your community by building resiliency to disasters within your own home by being Red Cross Ready. The more resilient your household is to disasters, the less impact they make on your family,” said Linda Medford, Kansas-Oklahoma Regional Preparedness Manager.

The sessions will offer more information on the three simple steps people can help to keep their families safe during disasters&nbsp;

1) Get a Kit. 2) Make a Plan. 3) Be Informed.

Since 2019, the Red Cross has seen a six-fold increase in the annual number of disasters causing $1 billion or more in damage, compared to 40 years ago.

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 </figure>Release from American Red CrossThe American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma wants to help as many people as possible get ready for emergencies.The region is offering free, virtual preparedness workshops every Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. throughout September. People can join via <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUR3t7nCZ5mr5TugMVXy6hAjNEdSIHyBCcESdmNlMweurGSJIqvdoq2iEpPFVd2FB3zsKtbLyGIz3U5JqP-2Fui3VqpL9Jwtn-2FNRjfhcj2iNWynZsRR66A6qbi2LDKwTCGQMA-3D-3DFm7j_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGS6dpq-2FmbZPCTM8CH4wR9hHX-2Bi8ysEAWdLwNxd2rQ-2BxP5loTvJ96JMaUQmgTsQaOm0iI1hVHdj39WOwDMZ5yYxqpgOEiM0CRhO6u9Y9NUq2q5OlUvXFh5iITgTE3K1eNMjzuNN0JQZtR-2Bud9iW9mnuEA-3D">Zoom</a> or <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUWnraTzvFbe-2FbSNM-2BPVRhGue4BZQFOnKmLaZusrVUX6IClQaokRDd5tDvg3cIDKQ0TIrD7HMwzoPQeukpDByMrChLMh-2BXvrbL6VRcYiES-2FVXDRrmvSvxLoorse0tuJ-2B-2B05V1DJWdyvRrfaxHi8EuUYILd0-2BPD85h92IM1dMni88nF1jck8EbdysSZvnReYy0Iw-2FbMCmIybDmNLc8lMUIjYgTxG5856Zry7mxrMBO7unNveJ9-2BOK1z4ze5WG6vGFWizKcwBRwfcaw60QA0yxHskFAvrLiojZgOh9W9bWQNAmJfxHtOA31KU9X2SNaQJ99jrdmTvLqii7lO39KY22-2Fnk4DBVdXmNdWHwLbQZKmEvSwga2GrXpJ0toCtGPvNHyTomvNwC-2Fgk-2F5CGLAdgE3PyeLoQW9nOXmE3FbRH1peu4G8bk022ESQnI4YZW-2FamXbe7hIBUHlMwO2UMP9BXdIt4D27D8CzvmJbKyYJONmItuFG-2FSb-2FkF0QcuwK5p7IAQgSQAgM8s-2BcnN6HNRA3phspEDFnHSqAJucNdN5xn4DQrQx6QCKeqQGqLXVf-2FRwluFFV9tJCuHq9YhniI-2B1wqNm7Ktx-2BP1I6CL7wFEe63z8L-2FLcIsdG9_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGSxdMm7c99asWWaAzWzCnRRpVMCd77W7cwIukgVnqndrbdE-2B-2BnyDSb8ZNl78t-2BhYCySiP0xvpHj1805BnxBLxeuMvlOSUtNJt-2BO-2BTavB-2BDNRcn0nMXxJ2IlvytYIkr1KoXFU6K0QYXiyDIschaBW9I7o-3D">Microsoft Teams</a>.“You can help support your community by building resiliency to disasters within your own home by being Red Cross Ready. The more resilient your household is to disasters, the less impact they make on your family,” said Linda Medford, Kansas-Oklahoma Regional Preparedness Manager.The sessions will offer more information on the three simple steps people can help to keep their families safe during disasters&nbsp;1) Get a Kit. 2) Make a Plan. 3) Be Informed.<ol>
 <li>Build your&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9geTRvg6gONCxWCfsFRiiR-2BwdeH0iRKYgpwrfS8KB8U7n8unt9N3dfQDBpMweIW7DtT-2BFw5xLgC2tIDHrRWf0jzZJ3jOqPh8D33ysaHW1IrRLl60_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGS-2FFbrjIKBobajVZAPGLkOKamjhkjnPxh6TpYaQ3Ck31QEMagJjphIfO3dy-2FNjEwrx5JxlXk13OTLjGwm3XNd2SFU4e2-2Bhuaon8ecXZNo-2BFeJEzyUu2niXlohn4BbBCIcYvDuK6zFQfzZx8KN8-2F0agTY-3D" target="_blank">emergency kit</a>&nbsp;with a gallon of water per person, per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight and a battery-powered radio. Also include a first aid kit, medications, supplies for infants or pets, a multi-purpose tool and personal hygiene items. And don’t forget to add copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact information.</li><li><a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9geTRvg6gONCxWCfsFRiiR8goebCw9qrTyDkFdvN3lprZ56n-2FKiXSg5RNvhPirkJfL1mjUd3y-2BLAPmTVqDIGm74-3DGD51_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGS0Hzbl8OdXENlkjYAnFv4iVHdEfqZPf73jTsRYqFl6vIJItjD1fBxPh1URAXlMOJkwunMVnLspqQ2n7DqlAYQWlRH1QbHwde15Mcnrifu50upL5w3qKd3lJgBF-2FGE4-2BOMEEhRd007566a8W24eFGxdQ-3D" target="_blank">Plan</a>&nbsp;what to do in case you are separated from your family during an emergency and what to do if you have to evacuate. Make sure to coordinate your plan with your child’s school, your work and your community’s emergency plans.</li><li><a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9geTRvg6gONCxWCfsFRiiR8goebCw9qrTyDkFdvN3lprbDH2MlBjqOXdQTsYj0P0PFThT-2F-2F-2FURsCsBM6MOfYs4U-3DI2Oj_yHCAJhxBSlmhUj2HvORGwYcX8uUmG4vjl74mPbPdjrJ-2Bdvv3VyiWRMYtsGAu4Z48wRrO3I5eQFXDyRldas-2BMEFdJ0FgGHJbznw71TxVjIA7E871Te-2BpKdLr524QRUc3MVVd3sk0GKl3HMfpNDZyzH1j04EBiw3ydrpvlAWcnSYanGVZK-2FHd61Tyo1oUpz88K-2FhrJaNx-2FZymMUqL-2FlY-2FGS6wCruQ7hXizD4p5KwUPFhVmbUag2KUErsh-2BB-2BM0atWjSx8HKXZPuwXDITdxDoGXgrRRdpIEeNgd2QJnzBDyLzISfPfBoC0USEbHgYT-2BhOJxiyZTwJ960nqEVpg9cRL-2BA2rxfxS9LQFhgP4xjQ1OtNI-3D" target="_blank">Stay informed</a>&nbsp;by finding out what emergency situations may occur where you live, work and go to school, how local officials will contact you during a disaster and how you will get important information, such as evacuation orders.</li>
 </ol>Since 2019, the Red Cross has seen a six-fold increase in the annual number of disasters causing $1 billion or more in damage, compared to 40 years ago.

Red Cross holding preparedness webinars

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday is Shop 'Til You Drop day at the Kansas State Fair. Participating vendors are offering discounts on selected merchandise. You can pick up a flyer at the gate for the list.

TobyMac is the headliner at the Nex-Tech Grandstand. His concert will start at 8 p.m.

ALL DAY Marching Band Competition in partnership w/ Kansas Wesleyan | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

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

9:00 AM Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Bldg.

9:00 AM Veteran's/Military Appreciation Breakfast sponsored by DISH -

9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area

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

10:00 AM Glenda and Mike Ventriloquist and Magic Show | Lake Talbott

10:00 AM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena

10:00 AM Honey Demonstrations | Pride of Kansas Building

10:00 AM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II

10:00 AM Open Sheep Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building

11:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Ctr.

11:00 AM Board and Brush Demonstration | Oz Gallery

11:00 AM Prepare a Meal with Tupperware |Domestic Arts Building

11:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area

11:30 AM Nickerson High School Madrigals | Lake Talbott Stage

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

1:00 PM Flying Fools High Diving Show | Gottschalk Park

1:00 PM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II

1:00 PM King Arthur Spice Cake Contest | Domestic Arts Building

1:00 PM Nina Jerke &amp; Helen Loss | Lake Talbott Stage

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

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

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

2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area

2:00 PM Flower Arranging 11 - Don's Custom Floral | Pride of Kansas

2:00 PM Kansas Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest | Peoples

2:30 PM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena

3:00 PM Flying Fools High Diving Show | Gottschalk Park

3:00 PM Kansas State Fair Bingo | Cottonwood Court - Friendly Bingo Palace

3:00 PM Nina Jerke &amp; Helen Loss | Lake Talbott Stage

4:00 PM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena

5:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

5:00 PM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II

5:00 PM Mini Garden Vote Count | Pride of Kansas Building

5:00 PM Prepare a Meal with Tupperware | Domestic Arts Building

6:00 PM Flying Fools High Diving Show | Gottschalk Park

6:00 PM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena

6:00 PM Buhler Singers | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena

6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area

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

7:00 PM Steel Skarecrow | Lake Talbott Stage

7:00 PM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday is Shop 'Til You Drop day at the Kansas State Fair. Participating vendors are offering discounts on selected merchandise. You can pick up a flyer at the gate for the list. TobyMac is the headliner at the Nex-Tech Grandstand. His concert will start at 8 p.m.ALL DAY Marching Band Competition in partnership w/ Kansas Wesleyan | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena9:00 AM Moo U - Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center9:00 AM Electricity and Electrical Safety Demonstration | Ad Astra Bldg.9:00 AM Dog Demo Day | Expo Center9:00 AM Veteran's/Military Appreciation Breakfast sponsored by DISH -USA Expo | Encampment Bldg - Dillon Hall9:00 AM Woodcarving | Oz Gallery9:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area10:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Ctr.10:00 AM Glenda and Mike Ventriloquist and Magic Show | Lake Talbott10:00 AM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena10:00 AM Milking Demo | Milking Parlor10:00 AM Honey Demonstrations | Pride of Kansas Building10:00 AM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II10:00 AM Open Sheep Show | Sheep, Swine and Goat Building11:00 AM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Ctr.11:00 AM Milking Demo | Milking Parlor11:00 AM Board and Brush Demonstration | Oz Gallery11:00 AM Prepare a Meal with Tupperware |Domestic Arts Building11:30 AM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area11:30 AM Nickerson High School Madrigals | Lake Talbott Stage12:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Ctr.12:00 PM Milking Demo | Milking Parlor1:00 PM Flying Fools High Diving Show | Gottschalk Park1:00 PM Milking Demo | Milking Parlor1:00 PM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II1:00 PM King Arthur Spice Cake Contest | Domestic Arts Building1:00 PM Nina Jerke &amp; Helen Loss | Lake Talbott Stage1:00 PM Super Cow/Calf Show | Livestock Annex2:00 PM Randy Key | Lake Talbott Stage2:00 PM Dr. Goddard's Lab | Education Ctr.2:00 PM Milking Demo | Milking Parlor2:00 PM Moo U - Guided Barn Tours | Birthing Center2:00 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area2:00 PM Flower Arranging 11 - Don's Custom Floral | Pride of KansasBuilding2:00 PM Kansas Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Contest | PeoplesBank and Trust Arena2:30 PM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena3:00 PM Flying Fools High Diving Show | Gottschalk Park3:00 PM Kansas State Fair Bingo | Cottonwood Court - Friendly Bingo Palace3:00 PM Nina Jerke &amp; Helen Loss | Lake Talbott Stage4:00 PM Randy Key | Lake Talbott Stage4:00 PM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena5:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena5:00 PM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II5:00 PM Mini Garden Vote Count | Pride of Kansas Building5:00 PM Prepare a Meal with Tupperware | Domestic Arts Building5:00 PM INSTEP | Lake Talbott Stage6:00 PM Flying Fools High Diving Show | Gottschalk Park6:00 PM Hedrick's Pig Races | Bison Arena6:00 PM Milking Demo | Milking Parlor6:00 PM Buhler Singers | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena6:30 PM Rub-A-Dub-Dub What’s in the Tub? | Agricultural Exhibit Area7:00 PM Ron Diamond Hypnotist | Peoples Bank and Trust Arena7:00 PM Steel Skarecrow | Lake Talbott Stage7:00 PM American Freedom Riders Demos | Expo II8:00 PM TobyMac | Nex-Tech Grandstand

Fair schedule for Wed. Sept 14

NEWTON, Kan. — The Harvey County Planning and Zoning Advisory Board is holding a meeting on <a href="https://harveycounty.civicweb.net/document/48350/Harvey%20County%20Renewable%20Energy%202REDLINE%202022%20draft.docx?handle=AAD9FB005146490DA3B20D5F3EFBA3BF">an update to their zoning regulations regarding renewable energy</a> tonight at the Meridian Center in Newton at 6:30 p.m.

Regulations for both solar and wind are part of the language before the board. The public will be allowed two minutes of comment per person, as long as they get there a half hour early to sign in.&nbsp;

The proposed regulations would not allow turbines within 2000 feet of a residence or in a floodplain, which eliminates much of the county from consideration.

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — The Harvey County Planning and Zoning Advisory Board is holding a meeting on <a href="https://harveycounty.civicweb.net/document/48350/Harvey%20County%20Renewable%20Energy%202REDLINE%202022%20draft.docx?handle=AAD9FB005146490DA3B20D5F3EFBA3BF">an update to their zoning regulations regarding renewable energy</a> tonight at the Meridian Center in Newton at 6:30 p.m.Regulations for both solar and wind are part of the language before the board. The public will be allowed two minutes of comment per person, as long as they get there a half hour early to sign in.&nbsp;The proposed regulations would not allow turbines within 2000 feet of a residence or in a floodplain, which eliminates much of the county from consideration.

Harvey Co. Planning and Zoning meets on renewables tonight

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As is tradition, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce September Membership Breakfast is being held Thursday at the Kansas State Fair at 8 a.m.&nbsp;

Breakfast will be held at the 4H Encampment Building. At the breakfast, guests will hear from Lt. Gov. David Toland as the featured speaker.&nbsp;

Event parking is located off 25th Street with access to the fairgrounds through Gate 5.&nbsp;

The cost for members is $20. Following the September Membership Breakfast, guests are asked to gather at the Visitor Center on the fairgrounds for the ribbon cutting of the new mural.&nbsp;

Local artist Brady Scott adorned the western walls of the visitor center with a new mural featuring iconic rides from the fair.

<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;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As is tradition, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce September Membership Breakfast is being held Thursday at the Kansas State Fair at 8 a.m.&nbsp;Breakfast will be held at the 4H Encampment Building. At the breakfast, guests will hear from Lt. Gov. David Toland as the featured speaker.&nbsp;Event parking is located off 25th Street with access to the fairgrounds through Gate 5.&nbsp;The cost for members is $20. Following the September Membership Breakfast, guests are asked to gather at the Visitor Center on the fairgrounds for the ribbon cutting of the new mural.&nbsp;Local artist Brady Scott adorned the western walls of the visitor center with a new mural featuring iconic rides from the fair.<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;

Chamber breakfast is Thursday

MCPHERSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and USD 400 Smoky Valley Public Schools continue investigating an alleged school threat that took place Monday and one student is in custody, according to a media release from police.

Smoky Valley school officials were made aware of information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg.

Police were notified of the potential threat and immediately started an investigation into this incident. Through a collaborative effort between USD 400 officials, the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lindsborg Police Department that went late into the morning hours, a juvenile subject was identified and taken into custody without incident.

While the immediate incident has been resolved, the investigation remains active and ongoing. The Lindsborg Police Department takes these incidents seriously and will investigate them accordingly.

MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 400 Smoky Valley Public School are investigating an alleged school threat that took place Monday.

Late Monday, school district officials and Lindsborg Police Department were contacted&nbsp;with information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg, according to a statement from&nbsp; Superintendent Heath Hogan on the school district web site.

The Lindsborg Police Department immediately started an investigation into the incident and numerous people of interest are being interviewed by police.&nbsp;

Smoky Valley High School is holding classes on its regular schedule on Tuesday.&nbsp; There is an increased law enforcement presence.&nbsp; Anyone who has specific information related to this threat should contact the Lindsborg Police Department, 785-227-2988.

"The school and the district take every threat seriously and all with be investigated.&nbsp;&nbsp;The district encourages you to report any information about any school safety related incidents to administrators or staff at school, or to the Lindsborg Police Department."

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 </figure>MCPHERSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and USD 400 Smoky Valley Public Schools continue investigating an alleged school threat that took place Monday and one student is in custody, according to a media release from police.Smoky Valley school officials were made aware of information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg.Police were notified of the potential threat and immediately started an investigation into this incident. Through a collaborative effort between USD 400 officials, the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lindsborg Police Department that went late into the morning hours, a juvenile subject was identified and taken into custody without incident.While the immediate incident has been resolved, the investigation remains active and ongoing. The Lindsborg Police Department takes these incidents seriously and will investigate them accordingly.-----MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities and USD 400 Smoky Valley Public School are investigating an alleged school threat that took place Monday.Late Monday, school district officials and Lindsborg Police Department were contacted&nbsp;with information about a potential threat made through social media towards Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Boulevard in Lindsborg, according to a statement from&nbsp; Superintendent Heath Hogan on the school district web site.The Lindsborg Police Department immediately started an investigation into the incident and numerous people of interest are being interviewed by police.&nbsp;Smoky Valley High School is holding classes on its regular schedule on Tuesday.&nbsp; There is an increased law enforcement presence.&nbsp; Anyone who has specific information related to this threat should contact the Lindsborg Police Department, 785-227-2988."The school and the district take every threat seriously and all with be investigated.&nbsp;&nbsp;The district encourages you to report any information about any school safety related incidents to administrators or staff at school, or to the Lindsborg Police Department."