RENO COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4 p.m. Friday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 driven by Charles Leroy Gable, 69, Roach, Missouri, was northbound on Kansas 96 Highway fourteen miles south of U.S. 56.

The driver was unable to maintain the lane on a curve.&nbsp; The motorcycle traveled into the southbound lane and sideswiped a southbound 2019 Honda CRV driven by Steven Scott Johnson, 62, Wichita.&nbsp; After impact, Gable was ejected from the motorcycle.

EMS transported Gable to Wesley Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4 p.m. Friday in Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 driven by Charles Leroy Gable, 69, Roach, Missouri, was northbound on Kansas 96 Highway fourteen miles south of U.S. 56.The driver was unable to maintain the lane on a curve.&nbsp; The motorcycle traveled into the southbound lane and sideswiped a southbound 2019 Honda CRV driven by Steven Scott Johnson, 62, Wichita.&nbsp; After impact, Gable was ejected from the motorcycle. EMS transported Gable to Wesley Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

Man injured after motorcycle sideswipes SUV in Reno County

RENO COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 7 a.m. Friday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ford Explorer driven by Merryn Alexis McReynolds, 30, Turon, was traveling northeast on Kansas 61, three miles southwest of Langdon.

The SUV rear-ended a 2000 Chevy Silverado driven by Dyllen Dewaine&nbsp;Johnson, 30, Grove, Oklahoma, who stopped to make a northbound turn onto Olcott Road.

A private vehicle transported a 10-year-old boy in the SUV to the hospital in Pratt. The drivers and two juvenile passengers in the SUV were not injured. All five were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 7 a.m. Friday in Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ford Explorer driven by Merryn Alexis McReynolds, 30, Turon, was traveling northeast on Kansas 61, three miles southwest of Langdon.The SUV rear-ended a 2000 Chevy Silverado driven by Dyllen Dewaine&nbsp;Johnson, 30, Grove, Oklahoma, who stopped to make a northbound turn onto Olcott Road.A private vehicle transported a 10-year-old boy in the SUV to the hospital in Pratt. The drivers and two juvenile passengers in the SUV were not injured. All five were properly restrained, according to the KHP.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reno Co. 10-year-old hospitalized after rear-end crash

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A donation made to the Kansas FFA was a nice way to kick off the Kansas State Fair.

&nbsp;<a href="https://farmlandfoods.sfdbrands.com/en-us/">Farmland</a> Industries took time to recognize the <a href="https://www.ksffa.org/">Kansas and National FFA Association</a> with donations, totaling $74,000, for their contributions in agriculture and work to strengthen the industry. That included a check for $9,000 to the Kansas chapter.

"At Farmland, we're constantly inspired by the organizations, communities, and individuals across the Midwest who play a fundamental role in our food supply," Jessica Scarlett, senior associate brand manager for Farmland, said. "Supporting the future of the agriculture industry and providing the next wave of farmers with the tools needed to succeed has been a longstanding commitment of our brand. We are proud to continue the legacy of the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour and our partnership with the National FFA Organization for a second year."&nbsp;

The donations are part of year two of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour – a program launched to invest in the future of the agriculture industry and show appreciation for the honest work in Midwest farming communities, according to a release from Farmland.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A donation made to the Kansas FFA was a nice way to kick off the Kansas State Fair.&nbsp;<a href="https://farmlandfoods.sfdbrands.com/en-us/">Farmland</a> Industries took time to recognize the <a href="https://www.ksffa.org/">Kansas and National FFA Association</a> with donations, totaling $74,000, for their contributions in agriculture and work to strengthen the industry. That included a check for $9,000 to the Kansas chapter."At Farmland, we're constantly inspired by the organizations, communities, and individuals across the Midwest who play a fundamental role in our food supply," Jessica Scarlett, senior associate brand manager for Farmland, said. "Supporting the future of the agriculture industry and providing the next wave of farmers with the tools needed to succeed has been a longstanding commitment of our brand. We are proud to continue the legacy of the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour and our partnership with the National FFA Organization for a second year."&nbsp;The donations are part of year two of Farmland’s Honoring the Heartland Tour – a program launched to invest in the future of the agriculture industry and show appreciation for the honest work in Midwest farming communities, according to a release from Farmland.<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.

Donation to Kansas FFA part of Day 1 at fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kroger posted stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings Friday, as the parent company of Dillons worked to retain value to its customers in a time of record inflation.

Adjusted earnings for the three months ending in July came in at $0.90 per share, up 12.5% from the same period last year and well ahead of consensus forecast of $0.82 per share. Group sales jumped 9.1% to $34.6 billion and same-store sales were up 5.8% from last year, all topping market forecasts.

Kroger says it expects the numbers to continue in a positive direction as it heads into the second half of its fiscal year. Dillons operates 65 stores in 30 cities in Kansas, including four in Hutchinson.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kroger posted stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings Friday, as the parent company of Dillons worked to retain value to its customers in a time of record inflation.Adjusted earnings for the three months ending in July came in at $0.90 per share, up 12.5% from the same period last year and well ahead of consensus forecast of $0.82 per share. Group sales jumped 9.1% to $34.6 billion and same-store sales were up 5.8% from last year, all topping market forecasts.Kroger says it expects the numbers to continue in a positive direction as it heads into the second half of its fiscal year. Dillons operates 65 stores in 30 cities in Kansas, including four in Hutchinson.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Kroger posts solid second quarter numbers

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fair is always about tradition and competition. One of the unusual and traditional competitions is the contest to see who can grow the largest pumpkin.&nbsp;

This year, the fair set a new record. Matt Jacobs of Stillwell, Kansas, broke the all-time record for the largest pumpkin, which came in at 1,280 pounds.

Other contests for the fair’s 10-day run include the youth pedal pull championships on Sunday, the best scarecrow contest, a biscuit bake off, best barbecue sauce contest, and a fresh salsa contest.

Those contests go along with the competitive exhibits that include food, photography, quilts, knitting and many other displays. The competitive displays are back in several buildings this year. The handiwork of Kansas residents is found at the Domestic Arts building, the Lake Talbott East and West buildings, the Pride of Kansas building and the Oz Gallery.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fair is always about tradition and competition. One of the unusual and traditional competitions is the contest to see who can grow the largest pumpkin.&nbsp;This year, the fair set a new record. Matt Jacobs of Stillwell, Kansas, broke the all-time record for the largest pumpkin, which came in at 1,280 pounds.Other contests for the fair’s 10-day run include the youth pedal pull championships on Sunday, the best scarecrow contest, a biscuit bake off, best barbecue sauce contest, and a fresh salsa contest.Those contests go along with the competitive exhibits that include food, photography, quilts, knitting and many other displays. The competitive displays are back in several buildings this year. The handiwork of Kansas residents is found at the Domestic Arts building, the Lake Talbott East and West buildings, the Pride of Kansas building and the Oz Gallery.<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.

New and unusual record set at fair


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Local first responders will be out tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Hutchinson where they will be participating at the Back The Blue event.  

The Reno County Sheriff's Office will be there with their Retro car, Bearcat and the Jail transport van.  

South Hutchinson Police Dept, Buhler Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and others will also be around before Raminator comes out to crush some cars. 

There will also be a raffle for Reno County Crime Stoppers and a bouncy house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and food trucks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Buhler Crusader Football Team will also be holding a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Local first responders will be out tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Hutchinson where they will be participating at the Back The Blue event. The Reno County Sheriff's Office will be there with their Retro car, Bearcat and the Jail transport van. South Hutchinson Police Dept, Buhler Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and others will also be around before Raminator comes out to crush some cars. There will also be a raffle for Reno County Crime Stoppers and a bouncy house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and food trucks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Buhler Crusader Football Team will also be holding a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Allen Samuels CDJR 'Back the Blue' event Saturday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
HFD and Wichita Fire Department crews continue to train while on a pre position assignment in Southern California.

HFD members Brent Fisher and Craig Walle are on the crew with Wichita Fire's Nolan Carmine and Garrett French.

A couple of days ago they trained with Cal-Fire Aviation. Today is Day 8 of their 14 day assignment.

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HFD and Wichita Fire Department crews continue to train while on a pre position assignment in Southern California.HFD members Brent Fisher and Craig Walle are on the crew with Wichita Fire's Nolan Carmine and Garrett French.A couple of days ago they trained with Cal-Fire Aviation. Today is Day 8 of their 14 day assignment.

Wildfire crew training in California

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As Amtrak continues to struggle to get out from under what has been a very difficult summer, hearings were held in Washington on the next group of nominees to the rail passenger carriers board. That hearing included Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran who helped with efforts to keep Amtrak's Southwest Chief service intact to western Kansas.

“All of those nominees, especially the chairmen, spoke especially strong that he and the board and those nominees are fully committed to long distance service,” Moran said. “ [My goal is] making certain that Amtrak and its leadership recognizes that there is something more to Amtrak than the routes around the northeast corridor where there is lots of traffic.”

The Southwest Chief has been the subject of many proposals from moving the routes to the BNSF transcon line and eliminating service in western Kansas and Colorado to eliminating train service from Kansas City to Albuquerque, New Mexico and bussing passengers between the two cities. Moran says he liked what he heard during the hearings this week.

"I was satisfied with the commitment that these new nominees and these returning nominees to the board made to me in response to my questions on the record about the Southwest Chief and the desire of that board to do everything they can to make sure that long distance passenger service continues," Moran said.

Moran says Amtrak must continue to provide good service to long distance routes despite the high cost.

“We know that Amtrak service is not going to generate more money than it costs,” Moran said. “But that’s the mission of Amtrak and we want them to live up to that mission.”

Amtrak has had to endure major delays in trans due to increased freight traffic, rail maintenance projects and a lack of work crews and equipment. The shortages in equipment and personnel have forced the rail carrier to limit schedules on some long distance routes to five days per week.

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 </figure>By ROD ZOOK Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — As Amtrak continues to struggle to get out from under what has been a very difficult summer, hearings were held in Washington on the next group of nominees to the rail passenger carriers board. That hearing included Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran who helped with efforts to keep Amtrak's Southwest Chief service intact to western Kansas.“All of those nominees, especially the chairmen, spoke especially strong that he and the board and those nominees are fully committed to long distance service,” Moran said. “ [My goal is] making certain that Amtrak and its leadership recognizes that there is something more to Amtrak than the routes around the northeast corridor where there is lots of traffic.”The Southwest Chief has been the subject of many proposals from moving the routes to the BNSF transcon line and eliminating service in western Kansas and Colorado to eliminating train service from Kansas City to Albuquerque, New Mexico and bussing passengers between the two cities. Moran says he liked what he heard during the hearings this week."I was satisfied with the commitment that these new nominees and these returning nominees to the board made to me in response to my questions on the record about the Southwest Chief and the desire of that board to do everything they can to make sure that long distance passenger service continues," Moran said.Moran says Amtrak must continue to provide good service to long distance routes despite the high cost.“We know that Amtrak service is not going to generate more money than it costs,” Moran said. “But that’s the mission of Amtrak and we want them to live up to that mission.”Amtrak has had to endure major delays in trans due to increased freight traffic, rail maintenance projects and a lack of work crews and equipment. The shortages in equipment and personnel have forced the rail carrier to limit schedules on some long distance routes to five days per week.

Moran part of Amtrak hearings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County commission chair Daniel Friesen was part of a group that went out to view a fence Thursday to settle a dispute between neighbors on North Mayfield Road near Hutchinson.

"Commissioner Hirst and I went," Friesen said. "We appointed Public Works Director Don Brittain to be the third. It's an interesting process, it dates back, I think, over a century. The statute is very old and it's not used terribly often."

Lauren and Wayne Sill of 2319 North Mayfield Road requested the fence viewing to resolve a boundary dispute with adjacent neighbors Christopher and Nicole Schroeder at 2509 North Mayfield Road.

All that the group doing the fence viewing could resolve is the fence location and any cost sharing. That wasn't all of the disagreement between the neighbors, so the group tried to let them talk before filing anything formal.

"We started with what we could work through and then paused," Friesen said. "We then tried to seek a resolution on all the issues just amongst the parties and kind of encourage them to resolve those. We gave the parties an idea of what we thought, as far as, there were basically two different fence lines. One fence line likely needed to be replaced. Another fence line was being installed for the first time. There are different facts on both fence lines. We kind of started to lay out where the fence viewers felt like we were going to rule on the issue. It's an interesting situation, because it's one of the few things I've seen where you can't appeal it to court."

After about an hour, the landowners shook hands and made a private deal, so the county is holding off on an official ruling at this point.

"We have all the information we need to make one, if they don't kind of put on paper what was agreed to out there," Friesen said. "As far as what everybody understood, the parties came to a amicable resolution on site and are going to paper that out. I appreciate County Counselor Patrick Hoffman's work. He's went a little above and beyond and put together a little settlement agreement amongst the parties."

Hutch Post will be asking Hoffman for a copy of that agreement once it is properly filed.

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Neighbors negotiate after commissioners hold fence viewing Thursday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
 The September meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College began with the Board welcoming two groups of students, the Blue Dragon softball team and the Ambassadors. The softball team is currently in the midst of fall practices and will open its regular season in the spring. The Ambassadors is a group of students that provide tours to prospective students and their families. They share personal experiences about their time here and answer questions about HutchCC and the community. This is a limited group selected by the Admission Office.

The Board then held a pair of hearings, one pertaining to the College’s Revenue Neutral Rate and the other regarding the 2022-23 budget.

Following the hearings, the board approved the budget after a presentation by Julie Blanton, Vice President of Finance and Operations. The budget includes a mill levy set at 21.829, the same as the year prior and its lowest level in at least ten years. This is made possible by an expected increase in county valuations. Tuition is slated to remain consistent with 2021-22 while fees will increase by $2.00 per credit hour. The $10.00 per credit hour reduction for Reno County residents remains in place.

In other business, the Board approved several items of routine business and received an updates on its strategic planning initiatives.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, October 13. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
 The September meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College began with the Board welcoming two groups of students, the Blue Dragon softball team and the Ambassadors. The softball team is currently in the midst of fall practices and will open its regular season in the spring. The Ambassadors is a group of students that provide tours to prospective students and their families. They share personal experiences about their time here and answer questions about HutchCC and the community. This is a limited group selected by the Admission Office.The Board then held a pair of hearings, one pertaining to the College’s Revenue Neutral Rate and the other regarding the 2022-23 budget.Following the hearings, the board approved the budget after a presentation by Julie Blanton, Vice President of Finance and Operations. The budget includes a mill levy set at 21.829, the same as the year prior and its lowest level in at least ten years. This is made possible by an expected increase in county valuations. Tuition is slated to remain consistent with 2021-22 while fees will increase by $2.00 per credit hour. The $10.00 per credit hour reduction for Reno County residents remains in place.In other business, the Board approved several items of routine business and received an updates on its strategic planning initiatives.The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, October 13. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.

Board Approves Budget, Welcomes Students

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz is ready for the first 'normal' year since he got to Hutchinson 13 months ago.

"There's a lot of fun that goes on, but we also have a lot of events that we assist with," Schulz said. "Our board is very active out here. They're going to be out here all 10 days. They've got areas that they oversee and events that they will be at. It's kind of, the conductor is coming out now. Everybody in the orchestra is in their seats and now it's just getting everything going."

There are no required COVID precautions, but you can take them if you want to.

"We are still having the opportunity for people, if they want masks, we'll have them in the buildings, if that's where they feel comfortable, if that's what they want to do," Schulz said. "We are not mandating it. People still believe in the social distancing. We're expecting in that 325,000 to 350,000 over the ten days. That's our normals. It would be phenomenal to have our first big fair out of COVID with even bigger numbers."

For more information on all the activities, go to <a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/">kansasstatefair.com</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz is ready for the first 'normal' year since he got to Hutchinson 13 months ago."There's a lot of fun that goes on, but we also have a lot of events that we assist with," Schulz said. "Our board is very active out here. They're going to be out here all 10 days. They've got areas that they oversee and events that they will be at. It's kind of, the conductor is coming out now. Everybody in the orchestra is in their seats and now it's just getting everything going."There are no required COVID precautions, but you can take them if you want to."We are still having the opportunity for people, if they want masks, we'll have them in the buildings, if that's where they feel comfortable, if that's what they want to do," Schulz said. "We are not mandating it. People still believe in the social distancing. We're expecting in that 325,000 to 350,000 over the ten days. That's our normals. It would be phenomenal to have our first big fair out of COVID with even bigger numbers."For more information on all the activities, go to <a href="https://www.kansasstatefair.com/">kansasstatefair.com</a>.

Schulz looking forward to 'normal' year

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The ribbon cutting for the new Lowen Corporation Free Stage at Lake Talbott took place Thursday afternoon on the Fairgrounds.

"It has been said that for three quarters of a century, future greats and near greats in the music world have performed here," said State Fair ambassador Richard Shank. "Also, I am told the Lake Talbott area has been the scene of many other events including picnics, weddings, and even a couple of funerals."

State Fair board chair Paula Landoll-Smith thanked the presenting sponsor for their support of the project.

"I'd like to take this time, just to thank Lowen Corporation for their generous donation in helping us here," Landoll-Smith said. "I'd also like to say great job to Galyon Brothers of Sterling, as well as to the staff and to the Fair Board."

State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz said the replacement of the stage was about both aesthetics and safety.

"It was in good condition, but we just saw over the winter that things started getting bad up there," Schulz said. "We just didn't want to take any chances, so it was, let's invest the money that we have to make sure that when people do come out here, they feel comfortable and safe."

The stage had been in place by the lake since the 1940s and will be used for regular free performances during the ten days of the fair and for weddings after that. Schulz said they had to move three weddings that had already been scheduled to do the construction for the new stage.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The ribbon cutting for the new Lowen Corporation Free Stage at Lake Talbott took place Thursday afternoon on the Fairgrounds."It has been said that for three quarters of a century, future greats and near greats in the music world have performed here," said State Fair ambassador Richard Shank. "Also, I am told the Lake Talbott area has been the scene of many other events including picnics, weddings, and even a couple of funerals."State Fair board chair Paula Landoll-Smith thanked the presenting sponsor for their support of the project."I'd like to take this time, just to thank Lowen Corporation for their generous donation in helping us here," Landoll-Smith said. "I'd also like to say great job to Galyon Brothers of Sterling, as well as to the staff and to the Fair Board."State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz said the replacement of the stage was about both aesthetics and safety."It was in good condition, but we just saw over the winter that things started getting bad up there," Schulz said. "We just didn't want to take any chances, so it was, let's invest the money that we have to make sure that when people do come out here, they feel comfortable and safe."The stage had been in place by the lake since the 1940s and will be used for regular free performances during the ten days of the fair and for weddings after that. Schulz said they had to move three weddings that had already been scheduled to do the construction for the new stage.

Lowen Corporation Free Stage at Lake Talbott ribbon cutting Thursday

NEWTON, Kan. — A tradition in Harvey County to remember the events of 9-11-2001 and help those in need returns Saturday.

The annual Harvey County RSVP 9-11 Day of Service project is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Newton Walmart on South Kansas Avenue.

The event is meant to honor the efforts of local first responders and is in its seventh year.

Visitors can purchase food items at Walmart. Volunteers will be collecting near the door and items will be given to the Salvation Army.

Harvey County RSVP is a volunteer group of those 55 and older who help out the community. For more information, contact Mary Adams at (316) 284-6881.

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — A tradition in Harvey County to remember the events of 9-11-2001 and help those in need returns Saturday.The annual Harvey County RSVP 9-11 Day of Service project is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Newton Walmart on South Kansas Avenue.The event is meant to honor the efforts of local first responders and is in its seventh year.Visitors can purchase food items at Walmart. Volunteers will be collecting near the door and items will be given to the Salvation Army.Harvey County RSVP is a volunteer group of those 55 and older who help out the community. For more information, contact Mary Adams at (316) 284-6881.

Annual Harvey County RSVP food drive Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As part of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting they will once again hold the Ignite Business Expo. That will be Friday afternoon, October 28 at the two Sunflower Buildings on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.

The event is designed to give businesses the chance to expand their network, establish key relationships with other exhibitors and debut unique products.

Booth rental starts at $250, with various sizes available. Call the chamber to book your spot at (620) 662-3391 or register at <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">hutchchamber.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As part of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting they will once again hold the Ignite Business Expo. That will be Friday afternoon, October 28 at the two Sunflower Buildings on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.The event is designed to give businesses the chance to expand their network, establish key relationships with other exhibitors and debut unique products.Booth rental starts at $250, with various sizes available. Call the chamber to book your spot at (620) 662-3391 or register at <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">hutchchamber.com</a>.

Ignite Business Expo seeking exhibitors for Oct. 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kroger hopes to continue its positive earnings numbers, as its second quarter earnings will be released before the bell Friday.

Total company sales in the first quarter were $44.6 billion. That's up from $41.3 billion last year. Excluding fuel, sales were up 3.8% over the same period last year. Profits totaled $1.5 billion.

The parent company of Dillons says accelerating its digital purchase platform aided in the increase. Kroger operates four Dillons stores in Hutchinson.

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Kroger earnings due out Friday

CHENEY, Kan. — The drought continues to cause some concerns around central Kansas. The National Weather Service says Hutchinson received just .52 of an inch of rain in August. Normal rainfall is 3.42 inches.

August temperatures were above normal, though not as hot as July. Hutchinson had nine days above 100 degrees. Most of those were in the first week of the month. It was 105 or hotter twice. Average for the month was 95.6 degrees with normal around 91.

Lake levels are still down at Cheney Reservoir. As of Thursday afternoon, the lake was at 1,419.8 above sea level. That's about two feet below normal.

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 </figure>CHENEY, Kan. — The drought continues to cause some concerns around central Kansas. The National Weather Service says Hutchinson received just .52 of an inch of rain in August. Normal rainfall is 3.42 inches.August temperatures were above normal, though not as hot as July. Hutchinson had nine days above 100 degrees. Most of those were in the first week of the month. It was 105 or hotter twice. Average for the month was 95.6 degrees with normal around 91.Lake levels are still down at Cheney Reservoir. As of Thursday afternoon, the lake was at 1,419.8 above sea level. That's about two feet below normal.

Drought continues, Cheney Lake still low

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The budget and revenue neutral rate hearings for Buhler USD 313 are coming up next week.

"The Board of Education's goal is to try to hold that mill levy as flat as possible," said Shane Hecox with the district. "It looks like we're going to just be, just a few hundredths of a point under what we were last year, as far as the mill levy is concerned."

Nonetheless, with a 3.8% valuation increase, Buhler USD 313 will levy more taxes this year than last.

"There's going to be very few school districts in the state of Kansas that don't exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate on a yearly basis, because the valuations are going up," said USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman. "We also have increased expenses, right, just like you and your homeowners, gas expenses are going up and goods are going up. Our expectation isn't that we raise the same amount of money every year. We will need to raise more money every year to cover those increased expenses."

In addition, the percentage of excess cost of special education funded by the state continues to drop.

"The state is supposed to be funding at 92%," Couchman said. "This year, it's predicted, it's only going to be at 70."

Technically, the prediction is for 70.8%, with a drop into the mid 60s next year, if no changes happen at either the federal or state level. This doesn't just have an effect on special ed students, because all of the cost not funded has to come out of the general fund, so every child is negatively impacted.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The budget and revenue neutral rate hearings for Buhler USD 313 are coming up next week."The Board of Education's goal is to try to hold that mill levy as flat as possible," said Shane Hecox with the district. "It looks like we're going to just be, just a few hundredths of a point under what we were last year, as far as the mill levy is concerned."Nonetheless, with a 3.8% valuation increase, Buhler USD 313 will levy more taxes this year than last."There's going to be very few school districts in the state of Kansas that don't exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate on a yearly basis, because the valuations are going up," said USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman. "We also have increased expenses, right, just like you and your homeowners, gas expenses are going up and goods are going up. Our expectation isn't that we raise the same amount of money every year. We will need to raise more money every year to cover those increased expenses."In addition, the percentage of excess cost of special education funded by the state continues to drop."The state is supposed to be funding at 92%," Couchman said. "This year, it's predicted, it's only going to be at 70."Technically, the prediction is for 70.8%, with a drop into the mid 60s next year, if no changes happen at either the federal or state level. This doesn't just have an effect on special ed students, because all of the cost not funded has to come out of the general fund, so every child is negatively impacted.

USD 313 budget hearings Monday

BUHLER, Kan. —&nbsp;More than $30,000 in grants were awarded recently from Buhler Community Foundation.

Grants ranging from $1,200 to $9,060 went to seven local nonprofit organizations paid from the Fund for Buhler, an unrestricted grantmaking fund that allows the foundation to address the ever-changing needs of the community,&nbsp;<a>and from the Buhler Public Health Endowment Fund.</a>

The following agencies received a total of $30,355:

Established in 2009, Buhler Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen the community.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. —&nbsp;More than $30,000 in grants were awarded recently from Buhler Community Foundation.Grants ranging from $1,200 to $9,060 went to seven local nonprofit organizations paid from the Fund for Buhler, an unrestricted grantmaking fund that allows the foundation to address the ever-changing needs of the community,&nbsp;<a>and from the Buhler Public Health Endowment Fund.</a>The following agencies received a total of $30,355:<ul>
 <li>Buhler Community Farmers Market, $1,200: Grant will purchase various supplies that will help grow the event.</li><li>Buhler Fire Department, $7,000: Grant will purchase a fire extractor machine to clean the volunteer firefighters’ gear, allowing them to keep dangerous carcinogens out of their family homes.</li><li>Buhler Recreation, $3,200: With this grant, Buhler Recreation hopes to complete the tournament-ready 18-hole disk golf course and purchase a new grill to be used at the baseball complex and other public events.</li><li>Buhler Public Library, $1,595: Grant will partially fund the purchase of three public-use computers, which serve as the only way for many residents to access online information.</li><li>City of Buhler, $9,060: This amount from the Buhler Public Health Endowment Fund will go toward the installation of a public pickleball court in Wheatland Park.</li><li>Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, $5,000: Grant will pay for the installation of additional wireless call buttons in one of the two nursing wings of the facility.</li><li>Buhler Wellness Center, $3,300: This grant will fund the update of a treadmill and the salt cell generator for the indoor workout pool, allowing patrons uninterrupted access to fitness equipment.</li>
 </ul>Established in 2009, Buhler Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire philanthropy, collaboration and innovative leadership to strengthen the community.

 Area organizations receive Fund for Buhler grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 3rd Annual Reno County Veterans' Memorial Poker Run is coming up on Saturday, sponsored by Bretz Injury Law. 

"The continued support from Bretz Law Office has been amazing," said Kelly Danyluk with the memorial. "They started out from the very beginning, clear back in 2014, when we did a thing at the Cosmosphere, a fundraiser. They had sponsored a guitar and donated some other things. They've just been very supportive throughout the years."

Registration begins at 9 a.m., kickstands up at 10 a.m. All vehicles are allowed. The cost is $25/rider and $10/additional hand. 25% to the winner, 15% for second place, and 10% for the worst hand. 50% goes to the Veterans' Memorial. 

"We just put 315 names up two or three months ago," Danyluk said. "We've got a list going currently. I'm still taking names. We always will take names. I plan to continue to do this for years to come. Right now, I think I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 names. I need to get to 150 to print a partial panel out there. Hopefully, maybe this fall, we can get that done. During the winter months, they won't print, because the granite gets too cold. Hopefully, we can do it before it gets too cold."

Door prizes will be awarded and there will also be a raffle with $5 tickets. Donations are accepted. There will be coffee and donuts at Salty Cycles and lunch will be served at Bretz Injury Law. Danyluk said the memorial is on a waiting list for decommissioned military vehicles to display at the site.

"We've applied for those vehicles," Danyluk said. "They say it can take two to three years. We have the funding sitting back to build the platforms that they would need to sit on. We're ready. It's just a matter of them saying, here you are, and they are approved."

3rd stop: Shane Love Insurance Agency in Arlington

4th stop: Reno County Veterans Memorial outside of South Hutchinson

Final stop: Bretz Injury Law back in Hutchinson

The route will take about 2 hours with 5 to 10 minutes per stop. Organizers will begin giving out prizes when the last rider arrives at Bretz or at 1 p.m., whichever comes first.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 3rd Annual Reno County Veterans' Memorial Poker Run is coming up on Saturday, sponsored by Bretz Injury Law. "The continued support from Bretz Law Office has been amazing," said Kelly Danyluk with the memorial. "They started out from the very beginning, clear back in 2014, when we did a thing at the Cosmosphere, a fundraiser. They had sponsored a guitar and donated some other things. They've just been very supportive throughout the years."Registration begins at 9 a.m., kickstands up at 10 a.m. All vehicles are allowed. The cost is $25/rider and $10/additional hand. 25% to the winner, 15% for second place, and 10% for the worst hand. 50% goes to the Veterans' Memorial. "We just put 315 names up two or three months ago," Danyluk said. "We've got a list going currently. I'm still taking names. We always will take names. I plan to continue to do this for years to come. Right now, I think I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 names. I need to get to 150 to print a partial panel out there. Hopefully, maybe this fall, we can get that done. During the winter months, they won't print, because the granite gets too cold. Hopefully, we can do it before it gets too cold."Door prizes will be awarded and there will also be a raffle with $5 tickets. Donations are accepted. There will be coffee and donuts at Salty Cycles and lunch will be served at Bretz Injury Law. Danyluk said the memorial is on a waiting list for decommissioned military vehicles to display at the site."We've applied for those vehicles," Danyluk said. "They say it can take two to three years. We have the funding sitting back to build the platforms that they would need to sit on. We're ready. It's just a matter of them saying, here you are, and they are approved."The route for Saturday is as follows:Registration at Salty Cycles1st stop: Shep Chevrolet in Haven2nd stop: Bobz Bikz in Kingman3rd stop: Shane Love Insurance Agency in Arlington4th stop: Reno County Veterans Memorial outside of South HutchinsonFinal stop: Bretz Injury Law back in HutchinsonThe route will take about 2 hours with 5 to 10 minutes per stop. Organizers will begin giving out prizes when the last rider arrives at Bretz or at 1 p.m., whichever comes first.

Poker Run coming up Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Our Lady of Guadalupe church will have several places where parishoners can serve you at the Kansas State Fair starting Friday.

"We've got three locations coming out of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish at the State Fair," said Fr. Eric Weldon. "The first one is at the Cottonwood Court, the OLG cafe, or the Guadalupe cafe. That will have the largest menu by number of menu items. Two different types of burritos, enchiladas, tacos, tamales and then two types of tostadas and of course, always rice and beans. The other two, the taco trailer, which is not even 100 yards from Cottonwood Court. That will have two types of burritos, beans and tacos al pastor. It sits right next to our country fair mart, which is like a convenience store on the prairie in the middle of the fairgrounds. You can pick up incidentals and necessaries that you might need that you forgot and you can get at the fair mart. All that benefit goes strictly to charity to the St. Rose of Lima society."

St. Rose of Lima is a charitable organization that helps with needs across the Hutchinson community.

"At the fair mart, you can get some aspirin or you can get some sunscreen, something like that, or even an umbrella," Weldon said. "Something you forgot, you can go there."

The food is what OLG is known for and has been for decades.

"We've been selling tacos since 1947," Weldon said. "Except for the COVID year, it's been a long run. It's a pretty exciting time. A lot of work, but a lot of excitement."

You'll be able to find the taco truck and the fair mart on Grandstand Avenue. Cottonwood Court is at the corner of Bison Blvd. and Cottonwood Lane.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Our Lady of Guadalupe church will have several places where parishoners can serve you at the Kansas State Fair starting Friday."We've got three locations coming out of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish at the State Fair," said Fr. Eric Weldon. "The first one is at the Cottonwood Court, the OLG cafe, or the Guadalupe cafe. That will have the largest menu by number of menu items. Two different types of burritos, enchiladas, tacos, tamales and then two types of tostadas and of course, always rice and beans. The other two, the taco trailer, which is not even 100 yards from Cottonwood Court. That will have two types of burritos, beans and tacos al pastor. It sits right next to our country fair mart, which is like a convenience store on the prairie in the middle of the fairgrounds. You can pick up incidentals and necessaries that you might need that you forgot and you can get at the fair mart. All that benefit goes strictly to charity to the St. Rose of Lima society."St. Rose of Lima is a charitable organization that helps with needs across the Hutchinson community."At the fair mart, you can get some aspirin or you can get some sunscreen, something like that, or even an umbrella," Weldon said. "Something you forgot, you can go there."The food is what OLG is known for and has been for decades."We've been selling tacos since 1947," Weldon said. "Except for the COVID year, it's been a long run. It's a pretty exciting time. A lot of work, but a lot of excitement."You'll be able to find the taco truck and the fair mart on Grandstand Avenue. Cottonwood Court is at the corner of Bison Blvd. and Cottonwood Lane.

OLG with three locations at Kansas State Fair

RENO COUNTY – A two-semi crash early Thursday morning blocked traffic on K-61 southwest of Arlington for around two and a half hours.

Reno County Sheriff’s Captain Levi Blumanhourst said the accident occurred around 6 a.m. near the junction of K-61 and K-11, known there as Hodge Road, about a mile southwest of Arlington.

Injuries to the two drivers were minor, but there was a considerable amount of debris blocking the roadway that prompted the closure

K-61 was&nbsp;re-opened&nbsp;just after 8:30 a.m., although crews&nbsp;remained&nbsp;on the scene until later in the morning clearing the trucks and debris.

Blumanhorst thanked KDOT and KHP for their assistance in opening the road more quickly than originally anticipated.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY – A two-semi crash early Thursday morning blocked traffic on K-61 southwest of Arlington for around two and a half hours.Reno County Sheriff’s Captain Levi Blumanhourst said the accident occurred around 6 a.m. near the junction of K-61 and K-11, known there as Hodge Road, about a mile southwest of Arlington.Injuries to the two drivers were minor, but there was a considerable amount of debris blocking the roadway that prompted the closureK-61 was&nbsp;re-opened&nbsp;just after 8:30 a.m., although crews&nbsp;remained&nbsp;on the scene until later in the morning clearing the trucks and debris.Blumanhorst thanked KDOT and KHP for their assistance in opening the road more quickly than originally anticipated.

K-61 accident closes road Thursday morning

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews asked people to leave the area of the 1300 block of North Walnut for a short period Thursday morning due to a gas leak.

The leak was quickly taken care of, but about a one-block radius around the residence where it happened was closed briefly until the situation was resolved. No one was hurt.

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Gas leak causes evacuations Thursday

BUHLER, Kan. — Two teachers from Buhler USD 313 have been nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award. Each year, the Kansas State Department of Education recognizes exceptional first years of teaching through this award.

Nominees for Buhler this year are Mrs. Alexis Comley, 6th-8th grade vocal music and choir teacher at Prairie Hills Middle School, and Ms. Ashley Sides, 6th grade science and STEAM teacher at Prairie Hills Middle School.

To be eligible for the award, teachers must have successfully completed their first year of teaching the year before and have performed in such a way as to distinguish themselves as outstanding.

Eight winners from four Kansas regions will be announced later this school year.

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — Two teachers from Buhler USD 313 have been nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award. Each year, the Kansas State Department of Education recognizes exceptional first years of teaching through this award.Nominees for Buhler this year are Mrs. Alexis Comley, 6th-8th grade vocal music and choir teacher at Prairie Hills Middle School, and Ms. Ashley Sides, 6th grade science and STEAM teacher at Prairie Hills Middle School.To be eligible for the award, teachers must have successfully completed their first year of teaching the year before and have performed in such a way as to distinguish themselves as outstanding.Eight winners from four Kansas regions will be announced later this school year.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

Two teachers nominated for award in USD 313

HESSTON, Kan. — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/b73951c4-c4ed-46c7-a3e6-d526755d2e4f">While voters in Pretty Prairie turned down a $10.5 million bond issue on Tuesday</a>, a canvass of votes in another bond issue was completed.&nbsp;

When the canvass was done on the recent vote for a bond issue in Hesston USD 460, the results didn’t change. The general vote held Aug. 30 ended with approval of the $33.4 million bond issue by just 10 votes. A canvass of the provisional votes extended that margin to 11. The final tally was 800 votes yes and 789 votes no.&nbsp;

The bond funds will pay for a major expansion and improvements at Hesston High School, which will allow the district to bring the middle school students to the new area. It also calls for major renovations to the high school, a new gymnasium, improved shop areas and a new auditorium.

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 </figure>HESSTON, Kan. — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/b73951c4-c4ed-46c7-a3e6-d526755d2e4f">While voters in Pretty Prairie turned down a $10.5 million bond issue on Tuesday</a>, a canvass of votes in another bond issue was completed.&nbsp;When the canvass was done on the recent vote for a bond issue in Hesston USD 460, the results didn’t change. The general vote held Aug. 30 ended with approval of the $33.4 million bond issue by just 10 votes. A canvass of the provisional votes extended that margin to 11. The final tally was 800 votes yes and 789 votes no.&nbsp;The bond funds will pay for a major expansion and improvements at Hesston High School, which will allow the district to bring the middle school students to the new area. It also calls for major renovations to the high school, a new gymnasium, improved shop areas and a new auditorium.<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;

Hesston USD 460 canvass does not change bond outcome

PRETTY PRAIRIE,
Kan. —With the failure of the Pretty Prairie $10.4 million bond issue Tuesday, it's time for some choices for the Pretty Prairie school board when they meet next week.

"We will just go back to the drawing board," said USD 311 Superintendent Ashley Anderson. "We've got all of our notes and original plans and feedback from community meetings and so we're just going to regroup and figure out our next step, which will be prioritizing projects that were part of the bond."

Anderson sees some of the maintenance that has been deferred as things that need to come first out of what was rejected.

"Our windows are really, in my mind, our number one thing, followed closely by our roofs on all the buildings," Anderson said. "We've got some leaking ceilings, which are a direct result of our roofs."

She said the district just can't do everything it needs to with what it can raise from capital outlay.

"It would be a range of $260,000 to $300,000 a year that we could generate," Anderson said. 

That would mean that with no price increases or any other needs, it would take around 30 years for capital outlay to raise the amount of money that was rejected by voters Tuesday, so bringing a smaller bond would appear to be something that has to be done regardless.

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Kan. —With the failure of the Pretty Prairie $10.4 million bond issue Tuesday, it's time for some choices for the Pretty Prairie school board when they meet next week."We will just go back to the drawing board," said USD 311 Superintendent Ashley Anderson. "We've got all of our notes and original plans and feedback from community meetings and so we're just going to regroup and figure out our next step, which will be prioritizing projects that were part of the bond."Anderson sees some of the maintenance that has been deferred as things that need to come first out of what was rejected."Our windows are really, in my mind, our number one thing, followed closely by our roofs on all the buildings," Anderson said. "We've got some leaking ceilings, which are a direct result of our roofs."She said the district just can't do everything it needs to with what it can raise from capital outlay."It would be a range of $260,000 to $300,000 a year that we could generate," Anderson said. That would mean that with no price increases or any other needs, it would take around 30 years for capital outlay to raise the amount of money that was rejected by voters Tuesday, so bringing a smaller bond would appear to be something that has to be done regardless.