HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A former Kansas police chief accused of stalking and violating a protective order was convicted Wednesday morning in Reno County District Court.

Former Bushton Police Chief Brian Treaster was booked into Reno County Correctional Facility on April 19, 2019, in connection with a stalking incident. He was later charged with battery of the same victim in June that same year.

After a two-day trial, a jury deliberated just 90 minutes before finding Treaster guilty of felony stalking, felony criminal threat, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor violation of a PFA.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A former Kansas police chief accused of stalking and violating a protective order was convicted Wednesday morning in Reno County District Court.Former Bushton Police Chief Brian Treaster was booked into Reno County Correctional Facility on April 19, 2019, in connection with a stalking incident. He was later charged with battery of the same victim in June that same year.After a two-day trial, a jury deliberated just 90 minutes before finding Treaster guilty of felony stalking, felony criminal threat, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor violation of a PFA.His sentencing is set for June 4.<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;

Former police chief found guilty in stalking case

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson residents still have time to fill out a special survey from the City of Hutchinson regarding better connectivity between the governing entity and residents.

The city says the goal is to find the most effective ways to reach people where they are. Not everyone can make it to council meetings, not everyone is comfortable calling their city council representatives. The city wants to find various ways to reach people and wants to know what would best suit the public for getting necessary information out along with helping address concerns from residents.

The brief four-minute survey is open until Friday and can be found at <a href="https://polco.us/n/res/profile/hutchinson-ks">www.hutchgov.com/engage</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson residents still have time to fill out a special survey from the City of Hutchinson regarding better connectivity between the governing entity and residents.The city says the goal is to find the most effective ways to reach people where they are. Not everyone can make it to council meetings, not everyone is comfortable calling their city council representatives. The city wants to find various ways to reach people and wants to know what would best suit the public for getting necessary information out along with helping address concerns from residents.The brief four-minute survey is open until Friday and can be found at <a href="https://polco.us/n/res/profile/hutchinson-ks">www.hutchgov.com/engage</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hutchinson city survey runs through Friday

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven USD 312 School Board voted to ease its mask mandate within the school system.

The vote came during Monday's regular meeting. The district says it will still be diligent to maintain all other components of the COVID protocols that are in place. The current district face covering mandate will be replaced with: “Face coverings are recommended for students and staff with final decision to be made by families and employees.”

The Pretty Prairie School Board also voted Monday to rescind the mask mandate and discontinue temperature checks. The district said the matter would be addressed if numbers begin to increase again.

School districts in the county remain in the green criteria for the week.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven USD 312 School Board voted to ease its mask mandate within the school system.The vote came during Monday's regular meeting. The district says it will still be diligent to maintain all other components of the COVID protocols that are in place. The current district face covering mandate will be replaced with: “Face coverings are recommended for students and staff with final decision to be made by families and employees.”The Pretty Prairie School Board also voted Monday to rescind the mask mandate and discontinue temperature checks. The district said the matter would be addressed if numbers begin to increase again.School districts in the county remain in the green criteria for the week.<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;

Two area school districts ease mask mandates

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Building Official Izzy Rivera wants to remind residents that the warmer weather means mowing season is here. Having grass or weeds that are 12 inches high or taller is a code violation within city limits.&nbsp;

“People tend to think it's just about aesthetics, and of course we want to protect the property values of our neighborhoods and increase quality of life measures, but there are other reasons it's important,” Rivera said.&nbsp;

Overgrown weeds not only increase fire danger to the property itself, but they can increase the chance of fire spreading from one property to another. They also harbor insects, rodents, reptiles, and other creatures that can be a menace to health and safety.&nbsp;

Last year, the City of Hutchinson was more lenient with enforcement as COVID made things more difficult for everyone, but as things begin to return to normal, residents can expect to see enforcement stepping up.&nbsp;

“If a property is found in violation, we let the owner know and give them 10 days to take care of it. If the issue persists, that property will be added to our mow list for the year and will be mowed as needed, with the owner being billed,” Rivera said.&nbsp;

The city is stepping up its efforts in mowing rights-of-way and public land as well and is still seeking to hire additional seasonal staff. For more information, please visit <a href="http://hutchgov.com/">www.hutchgov.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Building Official Izzy Rivera wants to remind residents that the warmer weather means mowing season is here. Having grass or weeds that are 12 inches high or taller is a code violation within city limits.&nbsp;“People tend to think it's just about aesthetics, and of course we want to protect the property values of our neighborhoods and increase quality of life measures, but there are other reasons it's important,” Rivera said.&nbsp;Overgrown weeds not only increase fire danger to the property itself, but they can increase the chance of fire spreading from one property to another. They also harbor insects, rodents, reptiles, and other creatures that can be a menace to health and safety.&nbsp;Last year, the City of Hutchinson was more lenient with enforcement as COVID made things more difficult for everyone, but as things begin to return to normal, residents can expect to see enforcement stepping up.&nbsp;“If a property is found in violation, we let the owner know and give them 10 days to take care of it. If the issue persists, that property will be added to our mow list for the year and will be mowed as needed, with the owner being billed,” Rivera said.&nbsp;The city is stepping up its efforts in mowing rights-of-way and public land as well and is still seeking to hire additional seasonal staff. For more information, please visit <a href="http://hutchgov.com/">www.hutchgov.com</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

City reminds residents to keep grass height in check

NICKERSON, Kan. — Nickerson USD 309 has released the name of its second finalist for its vacant Superintendent position.&nbsp;

Greg Clark is interviewing for the position Wednesday. Clark is the second of two candidates that the USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson board of education will be interviewing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clark is currently serving as the Superintendent for USD 112 Central Plains.&nbsp; He is in his seventh year in that position. Previously, Greg served as an Elementary School Principal for 8 years in USD 402 Augusta, KS.

Clark will tour facilities and then meet with the public at Reno Valley Middle School at 3:30 this afternoon before meeting with the board at 5:30.

The district hopes to name their new leader by the end of the month.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — Nickerson USD 309 has released the name of its second finalist for its vacant Superintendent position.&nbsp;Greg Clark is interviewing for the position Wednesday. Clark is the second of two candidates that the USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson board of education will be interviewing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Clark is currently serving as the Superintendent for USD 112 Central Plains.&nbsp; He is in his seventh year in that position. Previously, Greg served as an Elementary School Principal for 8 years in USD 402 Augusta, KS.Clark will tour facilities and then meet with the public at Reno Valley Middle School at 3:30 this afternoon before meeting with the board at 5:30.The district hopes to name their new leader by the end of the month.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Central Plains Superintendent interviews for USD 309 position 

PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The Pretty Prairie USD 311 School Board approved relieving current Superintendent Randy Hendrickson of his duties during Monday's meeting. Hendrickson’s last day was Tuesday.&nbsp;

Hendrickson was set to step down at the end of June anyway, but the action on Monday brought that date up to now. The Board will hold a special meeting at 6:15 a.m. Thursday to name an interim for Hendrickson. No information about Hendrickson's removal was given, since it is a personnel matter.

The Board approved the hiring of Ashley Anderson as the new Superintendent earlier this year. She is set to begin her new duties starting July 1, although discussion in the district has come up about possibly moving that date up.

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 </figure>PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The Pretty Prairie USD 311 School Board approved relieving current Superintendent Randy Hendrickson of his duties during Monday's meeting. Hendrickson’s last day was Tuesday.&nbsp;Hendrickson was set to step down at the end of June anyway, but the action on Monday brought that date up to now. The Board will hold a special meeting at 6:15 a.m. Thursday to name an interim for Hendrickson. No information about Hendrickson's removal was given, since it is a personnel matter.The Board approved the hiring of Ashley Anderson as the new Superintendent earlier this year. She is set to begin her new duties starting July 1, although discussion in the district has come up about possibly moving that date up.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 311 School Board relieves Hendrickson of his duties


HUTCHINSON,
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Debra Teufel, CEO of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce wanted to highlight an upcoming event for kids who are going on to a career in something other than sports.

"We have a fun event coming up on May 6," Teufel said. "It's brand new for our community and it's called Signing Day. It's going to be held at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy. This is not a new concept in our country. It's new to Hutch."

The idea is that those that are going on to two or four year schools because of talent on the playing field or in the arts aren't the only ones who should be honored for their future plans.

"It's basically for those kids who are committing to go into a career and tech ed track that requires some technical education, either through HCTEA or through Hutchinson Community College," Teufel said. "They're making that commitment to their future and we want to value that just as much as we want to value kids that are signing to go to college for whatever activity, whether its music or sports."

The intent is to have as many Reno County schools represented as they can.

"Travis Reibel is working with the public schools and even private schools to make sure there's transportation lined up," Teufel said. "We'll have a schedule of kids coming in. We also will have businesses there that they can network with and talk about, maybe their future jobs and we'll have a ceremony for them. We'll have them come up to the table, they'll introduce themselves, they'll sit there, they'll get a commemorative shirt for Signing Day this year. Then they'll actually sign a certificate saying, I'm committing to my future career."

There are other signing days that are school specific, like one coming up for WSU Tech in April, but the Chamber event is May 6.

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HUTCHINSON,
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Debra Teufel, CEO of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce wanted to highlight an upcoming event for kids who are going on to a career in something other than sports."We have a fun event coming up on May 6," Teufel said. "It's brand new for our community and it's called Signing Day. It's going to be held at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy. This is not a new concept in our country. It's new to Hutch."The idea is that those that are going on to two or four year schools because of talent on the playing field or in the arts aren't the only ones who should be honored for their future plans."It's basically for those kids who are committing to go into a career and tech ed track that requires some technical education, either through HCTEA or through Hutchinson Community College," Teufel said. "They're making that commitment to their future and we want to value that just as much as we want to value kids that are signing to go to college for whatever activity, whether its music or sports."The intent is to have as many Reno County schools represented as they can."Travis Reibel is working with the public schools and even private schools to make sure there's transportation lined up," Teufel said. "We'll have a schedule of kids coming in. We also will have businesses there that they can network with and talk about, maybe their future jobs and we'll have a ceremony for them. We'll have them come up to the table, they'll introduce themselves, they'll sit there, they'll get a commemorative shirt for Signing Day this year. Then they'll actually sign a certificate saying, I'm committing to my future career."There are other signing days that are school specific, like one coming up for WSU Tech in April, but the Chamber event is May 6.
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — A group of community organizations in Hutchinson come together to put up American flags on the appropriate holidays as a fundraiser each year.

"We provide flags for residents and businesses on six of the flag holidays per year," said Bob Ross with the Kiwanis Club. "It's a service we do to raise funds. It's also raising the spirit of the community by putting flags up in front of their house or their business."

The next day they will be put up is Memorial Day. They put up flags around sunrise and take them down before sunset.

"Flags are placed on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran's Day," Ross said. 

To be put on the list to put a flag in your yard costs $36 a year.

"The money goes to the clubs that are involved for the routes that they perform," Ross said. "The funds go back to the community. The club puts it in our treasury and we support a lot of initiatives with youth."

If you'd like to be added to the list, call Ross at (620) 727-5141.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — A group of community organizations in Hutchinson come together to put up American flags on the appropriate holidays as a fundraiser each year."We provide flags for residents and businesses on six of the flag holidays per year," said Bob Ross with the Kiwanis Club. "It's a service we do to raise funds. It's also raising the spirit of the community by putting flags up in front of their house or their business."The next day they will be put up is Memorial Day. They put up flags around sunrise and take them down before sunset."Flags are placed on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran's Day," Ross said. To be put on the list to put a flag in your yard costs $36 a year."The money goes to the clubs that are involved for the routes that they perform," Ross said. "The funds go back to the community. The club puts it in our treasury and we support a lot of initiatives with youth."If you'd like to be added to the list, call Ross at (620) 727-5141.
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Hutchinson flag project looking for more places to fly

Two men connected to a Sunday shooting have their first court appearance, wind farm regulations are tabled again and President Biden plans to say why troops are coming home from Afghanistan by September 11, plus more from Hutch Post.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board met Tuesday via Zoom to give approval to a Community Service Tax Credit Program application put in by the Kansas State Fair and supporting parties to help with fundraising for renovating the Encampment Building.

"Skills USA has a network of schools throughout the state of Kansas," Berger said. "They have been very forthcoming as far as letters of support for the project. Certainly, I'll ask for a letter of support from the chair of the board, as well. It again, is something that provides real incentive for private investment in a project that I think we need to see happen."

The award would provide $250,000 in tax credits to those who donate.

"The application period ends April 30 and then the committee reviews the month of May and then will make recommendations in June, with the intention to notify by July 1," said Kayla Savage with the Department of Commerce.

The fair board's next meeting will be May 11.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board met Tuesday via Zoom to give approval to a Community Service Tax Credit Program application put in by the Kansas State Fair and supporting parties to help with fundraising for renovating the Encampment Building."Skills USA has a network of schools throughout the state of Kansas," Berger said. "They have been very forthcoming as far as letters of support for the project. Certainly, I'll ask for a letter of support from the chair of the board, as well. It again, is something that provides real incentive for private investment in a project that I think we need to see happen."The award would provide $250,000 in tax credits to those who donate."The application period ends April 30 and then the committee reviews the month of May and then will make recommendations in June, with the intention to notify by July 1," said Kayla Savage with the Department of Commerce.The fair board's next meeting will be May 11.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced that kindergartners for the 2021-22 school year and their parents or guardians are invited to attend an in-school districtwide Kindergarten Roundup Tuesday, April 27, from 6-7 p.m. in all the district’s neighborhood elementary schools. This is a come-and-go event designed for students to get pre-enrolled and to meet school staff.

This is for any child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2021.&nbsp;

New kindergartners whose families would like for them to attend Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen are asked to contact the school for an application. As a districtwide magnet school, HMS at Allen does not have boundaries.

Families are also asked to go on Facebook and “like” their school’s page to get more updates as the time gets closer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;	The day of the Roundup, parents are asked to bring:

This is the first in-school Kindergarten Roundup for all district schools since 2008 – the year before the Hutchinson High School Class of 2021 entered kindergarten. During the school bond issue renovations after 2008, the Roundup became a pre-enrollment for early childhood programs for all schools at one location for a few years.&nbsp;

After the bond issue work was completed and it returned to the schools, each school set its own pre-enrollment and some schools opted not to participate.

Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced that kindergartners for the 2021-22 school year and their parents or guardians are invited to attend an in-school districtwide Kindergarten Roundup Tuesday, April 27, from 6-7 p.m. in all the district’s neighborhood elementary schools. This is a come-and-go event designed for students to get pre-enrolled and to meet school staff.This is for any child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2021.&nbsp;New kindergartners whose families would like for them to attend Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen are asked to contact the school for an application. As a districtwide magnet school, HMS at Allen does not have boundaries.Families are also asked to go on Facebook and “like” their school’s page to get more updates as the time gets closer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;	The day of the Roundup, parents are asked to bring:<ul>
 <li>Birth certificate</li><li>Current immunization records</li><li>Physical form</li><li>Proof of residence</li>
 </ul>This is the first in-school Kindergarten Roundup for all district schools since 2008 – the year before the Hutchinson High School Class of 2021 entered kindergarten. During the school bond issue renovations after 2008, the Roundup became a pre-enrollment for early childhood programs for all schools at one location for a few years.&nbsp;After the bond issue work was completed and it returned to the schools, each school set its own pre-enrollment and some schools opted not to participate.SCHOOLS:Faris Elementary301 East 10th615-5000Principal James MoffettGraber Elementary1600 North Cleveland615-5050Principal Jesse EdigerHutchinson Magnet School at Allen403 West 10th615-4900Principal Alma HenryLincoln Elementary315 East Bigger615-5100Principal Darla FisherMcCandless Elementary700 North Baker615-5150Principal Cara SchragMorgan Elementary100 West 27th615-5200Principal Bryan CunninghamAsst. Principal Brad BinnsWiley Elementary900 West 21st615-5250Principal Lynette McLean<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;

USD 308 to hold Kindergarten Roundup

WASHINGTON, D.C. — First District Congressman Tracey Mann and Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chris Pappas Introduced the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act. This bill aims to increase the number of affordable housing options, especially in urban areas, to help reduce the recent uptick in veteran homelessness.

“Our job on the Veterans Affairs Committee is to ensure we are taking care of, and doing right by, our veterans," Congressman Mann said. “I am pleased to lead The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act with Congressman Pappas, which reauthorizes a program to curb veteran homelessness. By allowing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home acquired by the Department, we create more options for veterans and affordable solutions for our nation's heroes.”

“We have made significant strides in combating veteran homelessness, but the fact that more than 37,000 veterans are still experiencing housing insecurity is simply unacceptable,” Congressman Pappas said. “The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act takes critical steps to expand access to affordable housing in high-cost areas by allowing the VA to sell or lease homes that have been acquired through foreclosure to our veterans. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Mann and will continue to work with my colleagues and the VA until all those who served our nation have a safe place to call home.”

The Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have committed to ensure every veteran has access to safe and stable housing, which includes increasing the supply of and access to affordable housing. H.R. 2419 would reauthorize and amend a program to allow the Secretary of VA to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home, which will increase the number of affordable housing options in higher cost areas and reduce veteran homelessness.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON, D.C. — First District Congressman Tracey Mann and Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chris Pappas Introduced the Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act. This bill aims to increase the number of affordable housing options, especially in urban areas, to help reduce the recent uptick in veteran homelessness.“Our job on the Veterans Affairs Committee is to ensure we are taking care of, and doing right by, our veterans," Congressman Mann said. “I am pleased to lead The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act with Congressman Pappas, which reauthorizes a program to curb veteran homelessness. By allowing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home acquired by the Department, we create more options for veterans and affordable solutions for our nation's heroes.”“We have made significant strides in combating veteran homelessness, but the fact that more than 37,000 veterans are still experiencing housing insecurity is simply unacceptable,” Congressman Pappas said. “The Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act takes critical steps to expand access to affordable housing in high-cost areas by allowing the VA to sell or lease homes that have been acquired through foreclosure to our veterans. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Mann and will continue to work with my colleagues and the VA until all those who served our nation have a safe place to call home.”The Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have committed to ensure every veteran has access to safe and stable housing, which includes increasing the supply of and access to affordable housing. H.R. 2419 would reauthorize and amend a program to allow the Secretary of VA to sell, lease, rent, or donate a home, which will increase the number of affordable housing options in higher cost areas and reduce veteran homelessness.<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;

Mann introduces legislation to battle veteran homelessness

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If all goes as planned and the weather cooperates, the mill and overlay portion of the North Main Street project could begin as early as next week.

Jeff Peterson with Hutchinson Public Works says they could see work start soon with the milling taking place as soon as next week and the overlay to follow.&nbsp;

The work will force the closing of one or two lanes of traffic. Peterson says some other concrete work and other touchups will continue for another 30 days or so once the paving is finished. The completion of this phase will bring an end to a four-year-long renovation of Main from 30th Avenue south to 5th Avenue.

Peterson hopes to announce the exact dates for the resurfacing work by the end of the week. If you have any questions about this or any other street project, contact Hutchinson Public Works at 620-694-1900.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If all goes as planned and the weather cooperates, the mill and overlay portion of the North Main Street project could begin as early as next week.Jeff Peterson with Hutchinson Public Works says they could see work start soon with the milling taking place as soon as next week and the overlay to follow.&nbsp;The work will force the closing of one or two lanes of traffic. Peterson says some other concrete work and other touchups will continue for another 30 days or so once the paving is finished. The completion of this phase will bring an end to a four-year-long renovation of Main from 30th Avenue south to 5th Avenue.Peterson hopes to announce the exact dates for the resurfacing work by the end of the week. If you have any questions about this or any other street project, contact Hutchinson Public Works at 620-694-1900.<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;

North Main mill and overlay could begin next week

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two men arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man dead and another injured were in court Tuesday morning.

Sixty-four-year-old Sandral Wade and 71-year-old Robert Lagrange were taken into custody Monday afternoon on suspicion of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.&nbsp;

The pair are believed to have been involved in an early-morning shooting Sunday in the 1500 block of West 12th Avenue.&nbsp;

Wade was denied a bond reduction request and is being held on a bond of $1 million while Lagrange’s bond is $500,000.

Both are expected to be back in court on or before April 20 for the formal reading of charges.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two men arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man dead and another injured were in court Tuesday morning.Sixty-four-year-old Sandral Wade and 71-year-old Robert Lagrange were taken into custody Monday afternoon on suspicion of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.&nbsp;The pair are believed to have been involved in an early-morning shooting Sunday in the 1500 block of West 12th Avenue.&nbsp;Wade was denied a bond reduction request and is being held on a bond of $1 million while Lagrange’s bond is $500,000.Both are expected to be back in court on or before April 20 for the formal reading of charges.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two arrested in homicide appear in court Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Reno County Commissioner Daniel Friesen moved to once again table the discussion by the Board of County Commissioners of wind farm regulations in the county.

"Where I disagree with you both for different reasons is, I think there is some significant value in not kicking the can down the road, either by putting a moratorium on it or by approving the regulations as they stand," Friesen said. "Either one, I don't think, gets us where we want to be in this county. It takes the pressure off of everybody and nothing's going to happen."

After listening to Friesen, commissioner Ron Sellers was willing to let the issue continue to percolate for a few more weeks.

"I respect Commissioner Friesen that suggests in his mind that there might be movement toward a satisfactory solution," Sellers said. "I'll support his motion at this point."

Chairman Ron Hirst doesn't believe more time will get them anywhere.

"I was disappointed to not make any decision today regarding the prohibition on wind farms," Hirst said Tuesday. I think we did successfully kick the can down six weeks. We're going to end up with the same thing. We know what's going to happen. There's no sense in prolonging this. If you ask the people out there, I think it was a sign that corporations pushed out the people's will and their desires and I think we let that happen."

The issue has once again been held off until May 25th.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Reno County Commissioner Daniel Friesen moved to once again table the discussion by the Board of County Commissioners of wind farm regulations in the county."Where I disagree with you both for different reasons is, I think there is some significant value in not kicking the can down the road, either by putting a moratorium on it or by approving the regulations as they stand," Friesen said. "Either one, I don't think, gets us where we want to be in this county. It takes the pressure off of everybody and nothing's going to happen."After listening to Friesen, commissioner Ron Sellers was willing to let the issue continue to percolate for a few more weeks."I respect Commissioner Friesen that suggests in his mind that there might be movement toward a satisfactory solution," Sellers said. "I'll support his motion at this point."Chairman Ron Hirst doesn't believe more time will get them anywhere."I was disappointed to not make any decision today regarding the prohibition on wind farms," Hirst said Tuesday. I think we did successfully kick the can down six weeks. We're going to end up with the same thing. We know what's going to happen. There's no sense in prolonging this. If you ask the people out there, I think it was a sign that corporations pushed out the people's will and their desires and I think we let that happen."The issue has once again been held off until May 25th.

Wind farm regs tabled once more

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced Tuesday that they still have some openings available for students who want to take advantage of the Salthawk Summer Learning program.&nbsp;

The program allows students to recover credits from classes they have not passed or work to sharpen their learning skills.

Session one will run from June 7 through June 24 and the second session is July 6 through July 22. Class runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served free of charge.&nbsp;

Students will be required to attend in person and due to the condensed schedule students may not miss more than two class days. If you would like more information you can contact Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Principal at Hutchinson High School at 620-615-4116.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced Tuesday that they still have some openings available for students who want to take advantage of the Salthawk Summer Learning program.&nbsp;The program allows students to recover credits from classes they have not passed or work to sharpen their learning skills.Session one will run from June 7 through June 24 and the second session is July 6 through July 22. Class runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served free of charge.&nbsp;Students will be required to attend in person and due to the condensed schedule students may not miss more than two class days. If you would like more information you can contact Kyle Sawyer, Assistant Principal at Hutchinson High School at 620-615-4116.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Summer School spots still open in USD 308

NICKERSON, Kan. — The Nickerson USD 309 School District announced that Curtis Nightingale will be interviewing for the position of superintendent with the Board of Education Tuesday.

Curtis Nightingale is the first of two candidates that the USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson Board of Education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected to interview based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.

Curtis Nightingale is currently serving as the Junior High/High School Principal in Twin Valley USD 240 - Bennington School. He is in his 5th year in that position. Previously, Curtis served as an Assistant Principal/Activities Director for 10 years in Pratt High School.

The public will be able to meet with Nightingale Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Reno Valley Middle School.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — The Nickerson USD 309 School District announced that Curtis Nightingale will be interviewing for the position of superintendent with the Board of Education Tuesday.Curtis Nightingale is the first of two candidates that the USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson Board of Education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected to interview based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.Curtis Nightingale is currently serving as the Junior High/High School Principal in Twin Valley USD 240 - Bennington School. He is in his 5th year in that position. Previously, Curtis served as an Assistant Principal/Activities Director for 10 years in Pratt High School.The public will be able to meet with Nightingale Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Reno Valley Middle School.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nightingale interviews for USD 309 Superintendent position Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Wednesday's Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Hutchinson Sports Arena has been canceled.

"The FDA and CDC has come out and they want to put a pause on that across the country," said Karen Hammersmith with the Reno County Health Department. "Just in an abundance of caution, we're going to follow that and we're stopping giving out any of that Johnson and Johnson vaccine at this time until they do further studies and let us know that it's good to go."

Six women in the U.S. developed a rare blood-clotting disorder that prompted the move.

"The one that was set for tomorrow at the Sports Arena was Johnson and Johnson and that was the only large pod that we had," Hammersmith said. "We were taking it out to some smaller groups and we are canceling those, as well."

The Pfizer and Moderna two-shot series of vaccines are still available many places throughout the county. The Health Department only has the Moderna vaccine at this point that it can give.

"We have plenty of room at the First United Methodist Church," Hammersmith said. "If nothing else then, we will be adding more to that, or we will bring those doses back to the Health Department and we are able to administer there."

Hammersmith said that those who want the Moderna vaccine right away can still sign up at the county's website for an appointment time at the church.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Wednesday's Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Hutchinson Sports Arena has been canceled."The FDA and CDC has come out and they want to put a pause on that across the country," said Karen Hammersmith with the Reno County Health Department. "Just in an abundance of caution, we're going to follow that and we're stopping giving out any of that Johnson and Johnson vaccine at this time until they do further studies and let us know that it's good to go."Six women in the U.S. developed a rare blood-clotting disorder that prompted the move."The one that was set for tomorrow at the Sports Arena was Johnson and Johnson and that was the only large pod that we had," Hammersmith said. "We were taking it out to some smaller groups and we are canceling those, as well."The Pfizer and Moderna two-shot series of vaccines are still available many places throughout the county. The Health Department only has the Moderna vaccine at this point that it can give."We have plenty of room at the First United Methodist Church," Hammersmith said. "If nothing else then, we will be adding more to that, or we will bring those doses back to the Health Department and we are able to administer there."Hammersmith said that those who want the Moderna vaccine right away can still sign up at the county's website for an appointment time at the church.

Wednesday Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinic canceled

Two men are arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in Hutchinson, a Pratt man who was the subject of a Silver Alert is found dead and more from Hutch Post.

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April 13, 2021 Morning News

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The USD 308 Board of Education recognized Amber Carithers, English teacher at Hutchinson High School during its regular meeting Monday (April 12, 2021). Carithers is a regional winner in the Kansas Teacher of the Year competition. The state Teacher of the Year will be announced in September.

Carithers began her career at HHS in the 2013-14 school year. She was the Davis Teacher of the Year for HHS in 2017-18. She’s also received&nbsp;The Hutchinson News&nbsp;Amazing Teacher Award and had been nominated for the state Horizon Award for new educators and the KTOY.

Also during Monday’s meeting, the Board:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Board approved the following personnel changes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next regular meeting of the Board will be April 26.

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The USD 308 Board of Education recognized Amber Carithers, English teacher at Hutchinson High School during its regular meeting Monday (April 12, 2021). Carithers is a regional winner in the Kansas Teacher of the Year competition. The state Teacher of the Year will be announced in September.Carithers began her career at HHS in the 2013-14 school year. She was the Davis Teacher of the Year for HHS in 2017-18. She’s also received&nbsp;The Hutchinson News&nbsp;Amazing Teacher Award and had been nominated for the state Horizon Award for new educators and the KTOY.Also during Monday’s meeting, the Board:<ul>
 <li>Held an annual Head Start training prior to the start of the formal Board meeting.</li><li>Received a report from Greenbush on an audit of district curriculum.</li><li>Learned more about the district’s summer learning opportunities for students from kindergarten through high school. Signup for summer programs is being taken now.</li><li>Approved minutes of the March 18 regular Board meeting and the March 15 and April 5 special meetings.</li><li>Were briefed on cleaning and hygiene plans for the district for the remainder of the year.</li><li>Approved the Accounts Payable Report for March 2021.</li><li>Approved the Treasurer’s Reports for February 2021 and March 2021.</li><li>Approved Pads for Pupils, a new organization at Hutchinson High School.</li><li>Approved the Jobs for America’s Graduates partnership agreement for 2021-22.</li><li>Approved the Schools for Fair Funding membership dues for 2021-22.</li><li>Approved a resolution to implement SB 40.</li><li>Approved OE-3 – Treatment of Stakeholders.</li><li>Approved the annual Microsoft Licensing agreement.</li><li>Approved the annual Skyward business software renewal for 2021-22.</li><li>Approved a bid for HHS kitchen rooftop HVAC replacement via a state bid through Greenbush.</li><li>Approved submitted grant applications.</li><li>Approved an interpreting contract with Cindy Flores for translation services.</li><li>Approved the Infant-Toddler Part C 2022 grant with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.</li><li>Approved the annual memorandum of understanding with Parents as Teachers for 2021-22.</li><li>Approved the federally required cost of living adjustment for Head Start.</li><li>Approved Head Start’s request for a federal waiver for community participation. Because of the pandemic, it has been difficult to meet the parent involvement needed for Head Start’s grant.</li><li>Approved the annual Kansas Association of School Boards membership and legal fund.</li><li>Held executive sessions for negotiations and non-elected personnel.</li>
 </ul>Personnel Report&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Board approved the following personnel changes.Hired<ul>
 <li>Andrea Lantz, Social Worker, HMS-7,&nbsp;effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Dane Edwards, Head Coach Wrestling, HHS,&nbsp;effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Sarah Mariassov, Teacher Grade TBD, HMS at Allen,&nbsp;effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Sydney Hoover, Home/School Liaison, HMS at Allen,&nbsp;effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li>
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 <li>Julie Stucky, Director of Finance, Administration Center, effective June 30, 2021</li><li>Audrey Fox, Grade 1, Morgan, effective May 27, 2021</li>
 </ul>Position Changes<ul>
 <li>Nicole McClellan, from Grade 6 at Wiley to Grade 6 at Lincoln, effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Ashlynn Embers, from Grade 4 at McCandless to Grade 3 at Faris, effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Christine Gable, from Grade 2 at Faris to Grade TBD at McCandless, effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Karen Johnson, from Grade 3 at McCandless to Grade 4 at Wiley, effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Lachelle Spann, from Grade 1 at McCandless to Grade 1 at Wiley, effective start of the 2021-22 School Year</li><li>Richard Bromwell, from F/T Custodial Sub for the District to Head Custodian at Morgan Elementary,&nbsp;effective June 1, 2021</li><li>Catherine Marlow, from Instructional Aide at McCandless to Night Custodian at Hutchinson Middle School – 8,&nbsp;effective June 1, 2021</li>
 </ul>Next Meeting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next regular meeting of the Board will be April 26.

USD 308 Board recognizes Carithers at Monday meeting

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven USD 312 School Board took time to recognize the district's third quarter Impact Award winner during Monday's meeting.&nbsp;

Longtime employee Gayle Delzer has been with the district since 1985 and has held numerous kindergarten and first grade teaching positions throughout the district. She is currently the ESL Title 1 teacher at Yoder Charter School. She stepped away from the district in 2004 as a teacher at Partridge, but returned in 2008 and stayed with the district when that school closed.

A member of the school district is named a winner of the Impact Award each quarter. One of the four quarterly winners is then named Impact Award winner for the year at the end of the school year.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven USD 312 School Board took time to recognize the district's third quarter Impact Award winner during Monday's meeting.&nbsp;Longtime employee Gayle Delzer has been with the district since 1985 and has held numerous kindergarten and first grade teaching positions throughout the district. She is currently the ESL Title 1 teacher at Yoder Charter School. She stepped away from the district in 2004 as a teacher at Partridge, but returned in 2008 and stayed with the district when that school closed.A member of the school district is named a winner of the Impact Award each quarter. One of the four quarterly winners is then named Impact Award winner for the year at the end of the 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delzer named 3rd quarter Impact Award winner

HUTCHINSON, Kan.— A man who was a person of interest in a Hutchinson homicide over the weekend has been taken into custody along with a second man.

Detectives and members of the HPD Special Operations division conducted a search warrant on a residence within the city limits of Hutchinson just before noon Monday and located 64-year-old Sandral Wade, a person of interest in a homicide that occurred in the 1500 block of W 12th in the early hours of Sunday morning.

 Through the investigation police arrested Wade, and 71-year-old Robert Louis Lagrange, of 1503 W 12th. Both men were charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder.

Wade is being held on a bond of $1 million while Lagrange is held on a bond of $500,000. The two are believed to be connected to the Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead and another injured. The names of the victims have not been released.

The Hutchinson Police Department is asking anyone who has information about this homicide case to please call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 1-800-222-TIPS, the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2824, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone.

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 </figure> Through the investigation police arrested Wade, and 71-year-old Robert Louis Lagrange, of 1503 W 12th. Both men were charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder.Wade is being held on a bond of $1 million while Lagrange is held on a bond of $500,000. The two are believed to be connected to the Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead and another injured. The names of the victims have not been released.The Hutchinson Police Department is asking anyone who has information about this homicide case to please call Crime Stoppers of Reno County at 1-800-222-TIPS, the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2824, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two men arrested in Hutchinson homicide

PRATT COUNTY –&nbsp;The Pratt Police Department reported that 68-year-old Kenneth Gatlin was located deceased on Monday.

Just after 12:30p.m. Monday, Mr. Gatlin was discovered&nbsp; in rural Pratt County, northwest of Pratt, according to a media release from the KBI.

 He was found when a landowner contacted the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp; There was no indication of foul play, but an autopsy will be conducted.

PRATT COUNTY –&nbsp;Update Saturday 8:20 a.m.

Pratt Police Chief Nate Humble called on the community Saturday to continue their search for Kenneth Gatlin...

"I would ask that everyone check the immediate property where they live and any land they may have," Humble said.&nbsp; "This would help us tremendously. Pratt Police Department police officers have been working around the clock looking for Mr. Gatlin by both foot and car. We’ve checked park trails, walked railroad tracks, walked the drainage ditches, walked and drove alleys and everything in between. We’ve also had the help of the Pratt County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the KBI.

"Many in the community have asked what they can do to help. Here is what I ask. 

"Any help from the community of Pratt would be to check their own properties and inform your neighbors to do the same if able. If they are not able to get out and search their property, kindly offer to look for them. 

"I also believe in the power of prayer, so I ask if you do, pray for Mr. Gatlin’s safe return and for his family and loved ones during this time of search and hope," Gatlin said."

The Pratt Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a man missing from Pratt, Kan.&nbsp;

The whereabouts of 68-year-old Kenneth E. Gatlin are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.

Gatlin was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, when it is believed he walked away from his care facility in Pratt. He was wearing a red and white jacket, khaki pants, cowboy boots, and a red hat.

Gatlin is a white male, approximately 5 ft.10 in. tall, weighing 190 lbs. He has blue eyes and red hair. Gatlin suffers from dementia and has difficulty communicating with others.

If you see Kenneth Gatlin, or know his whereabouts, please immediately contact the Pratt Police Department at 620-672-5551.

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 </figure>PRATT COUNTY –&nbsp;The Pratt Police Department reported that 68-year-old Kenneth Gatlin was located deceased on Monday.Just after 12:30p.m. Monday, Mr. Gatlin was discovered&nbsp; in rural Pratt County, northwest of Pratt, according to a media release from the KBI. He was found when a landowner contacted the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp; There was no indication of foul play, but an autopsy will be conducted.--------PRATT COUNTY –&nbsp;Update Saturday 8:20 a.m. Pratt Police Chief Nate Humble called on the community Saturday to continue their search for Kenneth Gatlin..."I would ask that everyone check the immediate property where they live and any land they may have," Humble said.&nbsp; "This would help us tremendously. Pratt Police Department police officers have been working around the clock looking for Mr. Gatlin by both foot and car. We’ve checked park trails, walked railroad tracks, walked the drainage ditches, walked and drove alleys and everything in between. We’ve also had the help of the Pratt County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the KBI."Many in the community have asked what they can do to help. Here is what I ask. "Any help from the community of Pratt would be to check their own properties and inform your neighbors to do the same if able. If they are not able to get out and search their property, kindly offer to look for them. "I also believe in the power of prayer, so I ask if you do, pray for Mr. Gatlin’s safe return and for his family and loved ones during this time of search and hope," Gatlin said."The Pratt Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a man missing from Pratt, Kan.&nbsp;The whereabouts of 68-year-old Kenneth E. Gatlin are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.Gatlin was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, when it is believed he walked away from his care facility in Pratt. He was wearing a red and white jacket, khaki pants, cowboy boots, and a red hat.Gatlin is a white male, approximately 5 ft.10 in. tall, weighing 190 lbs. He has blue eyes and red hair. Gatlin suffers from dementia and has difficulty communicating with others.If you see Kenneth Gatlin, or know his whereabouts, please immediately contact the Pratt Police Department at 620-672-5551.

KBI: Silver Alert canceled for missing man from Pratt

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The wheat crop continues to move along as harvest is now less than three months away.

According to the latest from the Kansas Ag Statistics Service, the wheat crop is listed as just 16% poor to very poor, 29% fair and 55% good to excellent. About 52% of the crop has jointed in south-central Kansas, which includes Reno County, although most of that is along the border.&nbsp;

The wheat is maturing a little slower than last year and is also below the five-year average.

Soil moisture continues to run well ahead of average in the area.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The wheat crop continues to move along as harvest is now less than three months away.According to the latest from the Kansas Ag Statistics Service, the wheat crop is listed as just 16% poor to very poor, 29% fair and 55% good to excellent. About 52% of the crop has jointed in south-central Kansas, which includes Reno County, although most of that is along the border.&nbsp;The wheat is maturing a little slower than last year and is also below the five-year average.Soil moisture continues to run well ahead of average in the area.<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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