
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kris Kobach is running for Attorney General in Kansas and he's asking those who may not have voted for him in the Governor's Race in 2018 or for the U.S. Senate in 2020 to look at his legal qualifications as they prepare to enter the voting booth in 2022.

"I graduated from Yale Law School after going to Harvard," Kobach said. "I was a law professor for 15 years teaching constitutional law, legislation and immigration law and I've litigated more cases than I can count against the ACLU."

Kobach believes he can be the strong advocate the state is going to need against what he sees as the overreach of the Biden administration with regard to regulations.

"Congress writes a law and the law authorizes the executive branch to write regulations to fill in some of the gaps," Kobach said. "All of those regulations have to be within the four corners of the law. They can't write regulations on something else or write regulations that are in conflict with the law, but that's precisely what the Biden administration has started doing, both in the area of guns and in the area of the environment and restricting oil and natural gas production."

Kobach is also particularly concerned about the impact of H.R. 1 on election laws, though he is proud of the work he did as Secretary of State in that regard.

"Kansas has one of the most secure election systems," Kobach said. "I would say the most secure in the entire country. If H.R. 1 passes, it will wipe out our proof of citizenship, it will wipe out our photo ID law. It will wipe out our decision to decide when and how we register people. That violates Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, which says that the states control the determination of when a person is qualified to vote and also Article I, Section 4, which says that the states determine the time, place and manner of election."

There are other Republicans considering a run for the office being vacated by Derek Schmidt as Schmidt runs for governor, but none with the name recognition Kobach has due to his previous races.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kris Kobach is running for Attorney General in Kansas and he's asking those who may not have voted for him in the Governor's Race in 2018 or for the U.S. Senate in 2020 to look at his legal qualifications as they prepare to enter the voting booth in 2022."I graduated from Yale Law School after going to Harvard," Kobach said. "I was a law professor for 15 years teaching constitutional law, legislation and immigration law and I've litigated more cases than I can count against the ACLU."Kobach believes he can be the strong advocate the state is going to need against what he sees as the overreach of the Biden administration with regard to regulations."Congress writes a law and the law authorizes the executive branch to write regulations to fill in some of the gaps," Kobach said. "All of those regulations have to be within the four corners of the law. They can't write regulations on something else or write regulations that are in conflict with the law, but that's precisely what the Biden administration has started doing, both in the area of guns and in the area of the environment and restricting oil and natural gas production."Kobach is also particularly concerned about the impact of H.R. 1 on election laws, though he is proud of the work he did as Secretary of State in that regard."Kansas has one of the most secure election systems," Kobach said. "I would say the most secure in the entire country. If H.R. 1 passes, it will wipe out our proof of citizenship, it will wipe out our photo ID law. It will wipe out our decision to decide when and how we register people. That violates Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, which says that the states control the determination of when a person is qualified to vote and also Article I, Section 4, which says that the states determine the time, place and manner of election."There are other Republicans considering a run for the office being vacated by Derek Schmidt as Schmidt runs for governor, but none with the name recognition Kobach has due to his previous races.Below is the full interview with Kobach.<div><iframe title="May 6, 2021 Morning Show-Kris Kobach for Kansas Attorney General" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=j4iv7-102c38c-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&btn-skin=7"></iframe></div>

Kobach asks voters to look at him as lawyer as he runs for Attorney General

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department has moved another step closer to being an internationally accredited agency.

The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) was in town this past week looking over the daily operations of the fire department. That includes finance, human resources, operations, EMS first responders, training, dispatch and planning. The agency has recommended the department received its accreditation.&nbsp;

The department will now appear before an 11 member board of commissioners. That board includes representatives from the International Fire Chiefs, International City Managers Association, the International County Managers Association and even the Department of Defense.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department has moved another step closer to being an internationally accredited agency.The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) was in town this past week looking over the daily operations of the fire department. That includes finance, human resources, operations, EMS first responders, training, dispatch and planning. The agency has recommended the department received its accreditation.&nbsp;The department will now appear before an 11 member board of commissioners. That board includes representatives from the International Fire Chiefs, International City Managers Association, the International County Managers Association and even the Department of Defense.<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;

HFD takes another step towards accreditation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Public Works announced Thursday that Longview Road between Rayl Road and Victory Road will be closed starting Monday, May 10.

Work crews will be replacing a crossroad pipe. The area is located just south of Haven.

The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Tuesday. If you need any information on this or any other road project contact public works at 620-694-2976.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Public Works announced Thursday that Longview Road between Rayl Road and Victory Road will be closed starting Monday, May 10.Work crews will be replacing a crossroad pipe. The area is located just south of Haven.The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Tuesday. If you need any information on this or any other road project contact public works at 620-694-2976.<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;

Longview Road closed for continued culvert pipe project

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two Hutchinson Dillons Pharmacies will soon have the COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, an over-the-counter test that has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization.

The test allows individuals to receive results within 15 minutes, in the comfort of their own home as it does not require laboratory processing. The test is designed for individuals with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 infection.

Keeping over-the-counter tests available at home can allow individuals to be prepared when it matters. Individuals can feel more confident about attending events, visiting loved ones, or traveling when using this test for COVID-19 screening.

Both the 5th Avenue and Marketplace pharmacies will have the tests available in the coming days.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two Hutchinson Dillons Pharmacies will soon have the COVID-19 Antigen Self Test, an over-the-counter test that has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization.The test allows individuals to receive results within 15 minutes, in the comfort of their own home as it does not require laboratory processing. The test is designed for individuals with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 infection.Keeping over-the-counter tests available at home can allow individuals to be prepared when it matters. Individuals can feel more confident about attending events, visiting loved ones, or traveling when using this test for COVID-19 screening.Both the 5th Avenue and Marketplace pharmacies will have the tests available in the coming days.<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;

Dillons to offer COVID antigen test


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — For the Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday the competitive situation that concerns local taxi services that prompted them to show up in opposition to the granting of a certificate to Axel's Taxi is one of the reasons that body really felt like it doesn't have the right to tell the new business no.

"I honestly think it's a silly code, to have to jump through all these hoops," said council member Jade Piros de Carvalho. "If we have 10, those who aren't providing a good level of service are going to be weeded out by customer choice."

That doesn't even figure in ridesharing services that are regulated at the state level. However, if there's going to be a code, there should be more teeth to it, according to City Clerk Karen Weltmer.

"There's nothing in the code that allows me to do anything when I ask for, I tell them their certificate of insurance has expired and I need it. I don't get it. There's nothing that I can do. Previously, when Mr. Hirt was over the traffic division, he and I thought annual inspections would be a great idea, so we made a sheet and did it, but there's nothing in the city code that allows us to do that and so we were fought on it and so we couldn't do it."

Ultimately, after a half hour of testimony from the owners and competing taxi services, the council voted 5-0 to allow Axel's Taxi to operate. The question of what the city code should say was left for another day.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — For the Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday the competitive situation that concerns local taxi services that prompted them to show up in opposition to the granting of a certificate to Axel's Taxi is one of the reasons that body really felt like it doesn't have the right to tell the new business no."I honestly think it's a silly code, to have to jump through all these hoops," said council member Jade Piros de Carvalho. "If we have 10, those who aren't providing a good level of service are going to be weeded out by customer choice."That doesn't even figure in ridesharing services that are regulated at the state level. However, if there's going to be a code, there should be more teeth to it, according to City Clerk Karen Weltmer."There's nothing in the code that allows me to do anything when I ask for, I tell them their certificate of insurance has expired and I need it. I don't get it. There's nothing that I can do. Previously, when Mr. Hirt was over the traffic division, he and I thought annual inspections would be a great idea, so we made a sheet and did it, but there's nothing in the city code that allows us to do that and so we were fought on it and so we couldn't do it."Ultimately, after a half hour of testimony from the owners and competing taxi services, the council voted 5-0 to allow Axel's Taxi to operate. The question of what the city code should say was left for another day.

Taxi service application raises code questions

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Athletic Department will hold a press conference Thursday, May 6, at 12:30 p.m. to announce its new men's basketball coach.

The event will be aired on KWBW Radio 1450 AM/98.5 FM during the noon news hour at 12:30 p.m. and streamed below on Hutch Post.

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Athletic Department will hold a press conference Thursday, May 6, at 12:30 p.m. to announce its new men's basketball coach.The event will be aired on KWBW Radio 1450 AM/98.5 FM during the noon news hour at 12:30 p.m. and streamed below on Hutch Post.<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">Audio Stream Link:&nbsp;</a>https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBWVideo Stream Link:&nbsp;&nbsp;rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2<figure>
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School held its annual Awards Assembly on Wednesday. The HHS graduating class of 2021 was recognized with awards and scholarships from local, state and national sources.

The Young American Award winner for 2021 was Jonathan Fan. The Young American Award is the oldest award at HHS with this being its 92nd award. The award was started by the Oswald family in the 1920s.

The Davis Foundation winners were also named. Winners, who each get $6,000 in scholarship money annually for four years, were Kaitlynn Gibson and Koby Harding.

Other Davis finalists were Faith Wells, Jacob Unruh, Ashtyn Schreiber and Lance Goering. The other finalists each get $4,000 a year in scholarship money for four years.

This is the 68th year for the Davis Foundation scholarships. During that time, more than 200 students have received scholarships. When the first scholarships were awarded in the 1950s, the scholarships were $500 a year for four years.

Davis Foundation teachers of the year for USD 308 will be announced in August at the opening convocation for district staff.

The Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship Completers for 2021 were Trace Bergman and Emma Corbin.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School held its annual Awards Assembly on Wednesday. The HHS graduating class of 2021 was recognized with awards and scholarships from local, state and national sources.The Young American Award winner for 2021 was Jonathan Fan. The Young American Award is the oldest award at HHS with this being its 92nd award. The award was started by the Oswald family in the 1920s.The Davis Foundation winners were also named. Winners, who each get $6,000 in scholarship money annually for four years, were Kaitlynn Gibson and Koby Harding.Other Davis finalists were Faith Wells, Jacob Unruh, Ashtyn Schreiber and Lance Goering. The other finalists each get $4,000 a year in scholarship money for four years.This is the 68th year for the Davis Foundation scholarships. During that time, more than 200 students have received scholarships. When the first scholarships were awarded in the 1950s, the scholarships were $500 a year for four years.Davis Foundation teachers of the year for USD 308 will be announced in August at the opening convocation for district staff.The Kansas Board of Regents Scholarship Completers for 2021 were Trace Bergman and Emma Corbin.<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 High School announces award winners

LYONS, Kan. — KDOT announced Wednesday that K-14 north of Lyons to the K-4 intersection is closed for several days.

The K&amp;O Railroad will be doing a grade crossing replacement near the K-4 intersection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Through traffic on K-14 will be detoured to K-156 between Great Bend and Ellinwood.

The work should be completed no later than Monday, May 17.&nbsp;

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 </figure>LYONS, Kan. — KDOT announced Wednesday that K-14 north of Lyons to the K-4 intersection is closed for several days.The K&amp;O Railroad will be doing a grade crossing replacement near the K-4 intersection.&nbsp;&nbsp;Through traffic on K-14 will be detoured to K-156 between Great Bend and Ellinwood.The work should be completed no later than Monday, May 17.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-14 closed north of Lyons

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College announced that Victoria Powell and Zachary Shanline have been selected as the 2020-2021 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year.

Powell is a 2019 graduate of South Gray High School in Montezuma. She graduated from Hutchinson Community College in April with an Associate of Science degree and will transfer to Emporia State University to complete her studies in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. In addition to serving as an ambassador, Victoria was a HutchCC Presidential Scholar, student tutor, and Resident Life Assistant. She was also a member of the Honors program, Honors Student Council, Circle K International, Phi Theta Kappa, Campus Activities Board, Ping Pong Club, Ambassador Leadership Team, and the Kansas All-Academic Team.&nbsp;

Shanline is a 2019 graduate of Pratt High School. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College in April with an Associate of Arts degree and will transfer to Wichita State University to complete his studies in Human Resource Management and Marketing. In addition to serving as an ambassador, Zachary was a HutchCC Presidential Gold Scholar and Resident Life Assistant. He was a member of the Honors program, Honors Student Council, Student Government Association, Ping Pong Club, and the Ambassador Leadership Team. Zachary co-founded the Officiating Club at HutchCC, served as the President of the Student Government Association during the 2020-2021 academic year, and was a recipient of the Young Kansan award.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Ambassador group assists the Admissions Office with recruitment activities. They provide campus tours to prospective students and their families, help with on-campus recruitment events, and contact future students to provide information about the college.&nbsp;

The Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year Award is named in honor of Wes Christopher, a 2002 graduate of HutchCC and former Ambassador who died in 2005 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College announced that Victoria Powell and Zachary Shanline have been selected as the 2020-2021 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year.Powell is a 2019 graduate of South Gray High School in Montezuma. She graduated from Hutchinson Community College in April with an Associate of Science degree and will transfer to Emporia State University to complete her studies in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. In addition to serving as an ambassador, Victoria was a HutchCC Presidential Scholar, student tutor, and Resident Life Assistant. She was also a member of the Honors program, Honors Student Council, Circle K International, Phi Theta Kappa, Campus Activities Board, Ping Pong Club, Ambassador Leadership Team, and the Kansas All-Academic Team.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Shanline is a 2019 graduate of Pratt High School. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College in April with an Associate of Arts degree and will transfer to Wichita State University to complete his studies in Human Resource Management and Marketing. In addition to serving as an ambassador, Zachary was a HutchCC Presidential Gold Scholar and Resident Life Assistant. He was a member of the Honors program, Honors Student Council, Student Government Association, Ping Pong Club, and the Ambassador Leadership Team. Zachary co-founded the Officiating Club at HutchCC, served as the President of the Student Government Association during the 2020-2021 academic year, and was a recipient of the Young Kansan award.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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HutchCC announces Wes Christopher ambassadors


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman said kids in her district are looking to continue their education this summer.

"We have over 200 students coming in to do our STEAM camp this summer," Couchman said. "We were expecting maybe a 100. We had 60 last year that did it. Summer school is a little lower. We have 120 students doing it, but still, twice as much as what we had last year."

Either way, the goal is for the kids to have fun and reduce the time it takes them to get back up to speed in the fall.

"They're very similar, other than, summer school, we really do spend time on reading and math," Couchman said. "They still have a lot of fun. They're still going to do some projects. They're still going to have some down time, we're still going to have them go to recess. Both the STEAM camp and summer school are going to be like that. We're excited to have them back in our buildings. Our buildings are going to be busy this year between those camps, PD opportunities and we also host Stay to Play."

Couchman noted that with some of the curricular changes that are coming in math and science, the teachers in those subjects will need that professional development time over the summer to get ready for the coming year.

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Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman said kids in her district are looking to continue their education this summer."We have over 200 students coming in to do our STEAM camp this summer," Couchman said. "We were expecting maybe a 100. We had 60 last year that did it. Summer school is a little lower. We have 120 students doing it, but still, twice as much as what we had last year."Either way, the goal is for the kids to have fun and reduce the time it takes them to get back up to speed in the fall."They're very similar, other than, summer school, we really do spend time on reading and math," Couchman said. "They still have a lot of fun. They're still going to do some projects. They're still going to have some down time, we're still going to have them go to recess. Both the STEAM camp and summer school are going to be like that. We're excited to have them back in our buildings. Our buildings are going to be busy this year between those camps, PD opportunities and we also host Stay to Play."Couchman noted that with some of the curricular changes that are coming in math and science, the teachers in those subjects will need that professional development time over the summer to get ready for the coming year.Below is the full interview with Couchman...<div><iframe title="May 5, 2021 Morning Show-Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=knhbw-102aac5-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&btn-skin=7"></iframe></div>
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Couchman: Kids and teachers will be busy this summer in USD 313

RENO COUNTY -&nbsp; In support of National Nurses Day, which is May 6th, the Reno County Health Department would like to say THANK YOU to the many nurses who have assisted the Health Department, and other community partners, with caring for patients throughout the Pandemic. 

Nurses play an integral role in teaching healthy lifestyles and in prevention of illness, along with serving on the front lines in dealing with the virus. Nurses both current and retired came out to assist in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Their dedication is greatly appreciated and has led to thirty-five percent of Reno County residents receiving at least one dose of a vaccine.

The Reno County Medical Collaborative hopes even more will get vaccinated and reminds community members to be vigilant in mitigation measures such as social distancing, mask wearing, and sanitizing hands. Those measures along with vaccinating are the best defense against contracting COVID-19.

The Reno County Health Department, 209 W. 2nd, is accepting walk-ins for the Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine during normal operating hours. To check availability of other vaccines and locations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/" target="_blank">vaccinefinder.org</a>. The vaccine is free to any one over the age of 16, regardless of citizen status or insurance, anywhere it is offered.

For more information on the vaccine, visit&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/laurie.moody/Desktop/Press%20Releases/www.renogov.org/741/COVID-19" target="_blank">www.renogov.org/741/COVID-19</a>. To schedule a FREE ride to and from any of the vaccination sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY -&nbsp; In support of National Nurses Day, which is May 6th, the Reno County Health Department would like to say THANK YOU to the many nurses who have assisted the Health Department, and other community partners, with caring for patients throughout the Pandemic. Nurses play an integral role in teaching healthy lifestyles and in prevention of illness, along with serving on the front lines in dealing with the virus. Nurses both current and retired came out to assist in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Their dedication is greatly appreciated and has led to thirty-five percent of Reno County residents receiving at least one dose of a vaccine.The Reno County Medical Collaborative hopes even more will get vaccinated and reminds community members to be vigilant in mitigation measures such as social distancing, mask wearing, and sanitizing hands. Those measures along with vaccinating are the best defense against contracting COVID-19.The Reno County Health Department, 209 W. 2nd, is accepting walk-ins for the Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine during normal operating hours. To check availability of other vaccines and locations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/" target="_blank">vaccinefinder.org</a>. The vaccine is free to any one over the age of 16, regardless of citizen status or insurance, anywhere it is offered.For more information on the vaccine, visit&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/laurie.moody/Desktop/Press%20Releases/www.renogov.org/741/COVID-19" target="_blank">www.renogov.org/741/COVID-19</a>. To schedule a FREE ride to and from any of the vaccination sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.

Reno County thanks nurses ahead of National Nurses Day

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Arconic continued to make a nice rebound from a tough 2020 as it released its 1Q report Tuesday.

The aluminum components company reported total sales of $1.7 billion, an increase of 4% from the previous year and 15% from the previous quarter. It also saw net income increase by $0.04 per share at $52 million.

The company which makes components for the aerospace industry at the Hutchinson facility saw sales in that sector decrease again, mostly due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. However ground transportation and building segments continued to see growth.&nbsp;

The future for Arconic looks solid as the company now expects full-year 2021 revenue to between Arconic 1Q 2021$7.1 billion to $7.4 billion compared with the prior outlook of $6.6 billion to $6.9 billion.

The company also announced that it is working to ease some of the pressure from its pension obligations which is a continued issue for the company.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Arconic continued to make a nice rebound from a tough 2020 as it released its 1Q report Tuesday.The aluminum components company reported total sales of $1.7 billion, an increase of 4% from the previous year and 15% from the previous quarter. It also saw net income increase by $0.04 per share at $52 million.The company which makes components for the aerospace industry at the Hutchinson facility saw sales in that sector decrease again, mostly due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. However ground transportation and building segments continued to see growth.&nbsp;The future for Arconic looks solid as the company now expects full-year 2021 revenue to between Arconic 1Q 2021$7.1 billion to $7.4 billion compared with the prior outlook of $6.6 billion to $6.9 billion.The company also announced that it is working to ease some of the pressure from its pension obligations which is a continued issue for the company.<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;

Arconic reports strong 1Q

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council met on Monday going over several budget matters including the EMS budget for 2022.

The budget for next year totals $365,774, an increase of over $10,000. Dale Kauffman, EMS Board Chair, says the budget increase comes from an increase in wages for part time and day call personnel along with an increase in holiday pay. It also includes almost $31,000 for an ambulance.&nbsp;

The council was shown a budget worksheet for EMS which shows a projected revenue shortfall of $248,740. The city would be responsible for half of that shortfall or about $124,000. The rest would be made up from the three townships served by the EMS. Haven township would pay about $62,000 and Sumner and Yoder townships would pay just over $31,000.

Also Monday the council approved the mayor's appointments including current City Clerk Leslie Atherton, Police Chief Stephen Schaffer, and Julie Caffrey as city treasurer.&nbsp;

And the council approved a bid from APAC Shears for two street projects for $170,932. The work will include Salina Avenue from Main Street north, and Kansas Avenue from 1st Street to Industrial Drive.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council met on Monday going over several budget matters including the EMS budget for 2022.The budget for next year totals $365,774, an increase of over $10,000. Dale Kauffman, EMS Board Chair, says the budget increase comes from an increase in wages for part time and day call personnel along with an increase in holiday pay. It also includes almost $31,000 for an ambulance.&nbsp;The council was shown a budget worksheet for EMS which shows a projected revenue shortfall of $248,740. The city would be responsible for half of that shortfall or about $124,000. The rest would be made up from the three townships served by the EMS. Haven township would pay about $62,000 and Sumner and Yoder townships would pay just over $31,000.Also Monday the council approved the mayor's appointments including current City Clerk Leslie Atherton, Police Chief Stephen Schaffer, and Julie Caffrey as city treasurer.&nbsp;And the council approved a bid from APAC Shears for two street projects for $170,932. The work will include Salina Avenue from Main Street north, and Kansas Avenue from 1st Street to Industrial Drive.<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;

Haven City Council discusses EMS budget


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson City Council is supportive of the idea of getting community stakeholders together to talk about how to spend the money coming to the city and county from the latest stimulus package. A group of local organizations sent out an open letter to the governing bodies on Tuesday.

"I couldn't agree more strongly with you," said council member Jade Piros de Carvalho. "I commend you for initiating this process. I'm really excited about engaging as many voices as possible. We expect guidance from Treasury next Tuesday. The first tranche of money will hit the state then. The city should get it 30 days later."

The money doesn't need to be used nearly as fast as the last amount. Governments have until the end of 2024 to use the dollars. The council quickly reached consensus that the city manager should be a part of any group that is put together.

"I think, in some of our budget discussions going forward, we're probably going to have a little better feel for where some of this money could go and how that will relieve some of the pressure against some of the other projects that we're talking about," said City Manager Jeff Cantrell. "I don't yet know, I don't think anybody in the room yet knows what the eligibility for that looks like exactly, but I think we'll probably have a better idea."

The city's budget study session, once it is scheduled, will be an open meeting that others can attend. The intent is to get stakeholders together as soon as possible so each governing body can get some direction.

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HUTCHINSON,
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The Hutchinson City Council is supportive of the idea of getting community stakeholders together to talk about how to spend the money coming to the city and county from the latest stimulus package. A group of local organizations sent out an open letter to the governing bodies on Tuesday."I couldn't agree more strongly with you," said council member Jade Piros de Carvalho. "I commend you for initiating this process. I'm really excited about engaging as many voices as possible. We expect guidance from Treasury next Tuesday. The first tranche of money will hit the state then. The city should get it 30 days later."The money doesn't need to be used nearly as fast as the last amount. Governments have until the end of 2024 to use the dollars. The council quickly reached consensus that the city manager should be a part of any group that is put together."I think, in some of our budget discussions going forward, we're probably going to have a little better feel for where some of this money could go and how that will relieve some of the pressure against some of the other projects that we're talking about," said City Manager Jeff Cantrell. "I don't yet know, I don't think anybody in the room yet knows what the eligibility for that looks like exactly, but I think we'll probably have a better idea."The city's budget study session, once it is scheduled, will be an open meeting that others can attend. The intent is to get stakeholders together as soon as possible so each governing body can get some direction.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Director of Personnel Rick Kraus says the district is faring better than others when it comes to finding and — most importantly — keeping teachers in the district.

“It’s varied from district to district,” Kraus said. “I’ve talked with HR people who have said that they have, by far, more retirees and&nbsp; resignations this year than they’ve ever had.”

Kraus says that is not the case for USD 308.

“We’re with a group of districts that have said that we’re actually under our average,” Kraus said. “Maybe our teachers and staff are that much more resilient.”

Still, Kraus says the number of available teachers continues to be limited.

“The pool is really no deeper than it has been in the last four or five years,” Kraus said. “Overcoming where we were four or five years ago takes five or six years to get more graduating high school seniors into the teaching pipeline.”

Kraus says that it’s not just finding teachers, it's finding other employees as well.

“It’s not just about teachers, it’s also about custodians and food service,” Kraus said. “There are just not a lot of people interested in moving into those positions. The fact that Reno County is, to a certain extent, aging out. So there’s less reason for young families to move to the area.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kraus says the ability to reach out to more potential teachers remotely has helped find the right candidates.

“In the past, it’s always been, ‘What day can you be here?’” Kraus said. “And one of the things that we’ve learned from the pandemic is you can remotely talk to people and have quality conversations without requiring travel.”

Until they find new and better ways to get people into the county, Kraus says the problem with employee shortages will continue.

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Kraus says teacher shortage in USD 308 not as bad 

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — South Hutchinson has a new city administrator. The South Hutchinson City Council approved a contract for Joseph Turner Monday.

Turner is currently the city administrator for the town of Sedgwick. He informed that community’s city council of his decision on Tuesday.&nbsp; Turner has been with the City of Sedgwick since July of 2019 and has also worked as Director of Public Works for the City of Goddard.

Turner will earn an annual salary of $95,000 plus benefits. He starts his new duties June 7.

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 </figure>SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — South Hutchinson has a new city administrator. The South Hutchinson City Council approved a contract for Joseph Turner Monday.Turner is currently the city administrator for the town of Sedgwick. He informed that community’s city council of his decision on Tuesday.&nbsp; Turner has been with the City of Sedgwick since July of 2019 and has also worked as Director of Public Works for the City of Goddard.Turner will earn an annual salary of $95,000 plus benefits. He starts his new duties June 7.<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;

Sedgwick city administrator coming to South Hutchinson


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
HutchCC spokesperson Denny Stoecklein reminds us of an event going on this week for students going on to something after high school other than arts or sports.

"We all hear about the high school athletes who are signing to take their skills to the next level," Stoecklein said. "This is the exact same type of thing, but these are kids on the technical education side that are making their commitment to come to Hutch. They're going to have a signing day for them to celebrate that."

The event is the first-ever Career and Technical Education Letter-of-Intent Signing Day, sponsored by the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy and Hutchinson Community College.

"Whether its a Superior or a Kuhn Krause or any number of manufacturers that are looking for machining, welding, you name it," Stoecklein said. "All of those opportunities are available right here, very economically and we know the jobs are out there."

Programs involved in the day’s event include:

Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

Signing sessions will happen at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle. During the 1:30 p.m. signing session, Bill Murphy, deputy secretary of business development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, will speak.

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HUTCHINSON,
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HutchCC spokesperson Denny Stoecklein reminds us of an event going on this week for students going on to something after high school other than arts or sports."We all hear about the high school athletes who are signing to take their skills to the next level," Stoecklein said. "This is the exact same type of thing, but these are kids on the technical education side that are making their commitment to come to Hutch. They're going to have a signing day for them to celebrate that."The event is the first-ever Career and Technical Education Letter-of-Intent Signing Day, sponsored by the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy and Hutchinson Community College."Whether its a Superior or a Kuhn Krause or any number of manufacturers that are looking for machining, welding, you name it," Stoecklein said. "All of those opportunities are available right here, very economically and we know the jobs are out there."Programs involved in the day’s event include:Automotive Mechanics TechnologyAutomotive Collision Repair and Refinishing TechnologyBuilding Trades/Residential constructionMachine TechnologyWelding TechnologyCISCO NetworkingMedical Sciences – CMA and CNASigning sessions will happen at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle. During the 1:30 p.m. signing session, Bill Murphy, deputy secretary of business development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, will speak.

Stoecklein touts signing day Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department graduated a class of five new firefighters during a ceremony Friday.

The graduates are Clayton Birkle of Wichita, an Air Force veteran; Troy Jordan, from Oregon; Chase Manuel from Wichita; Matthew Regier of Goessel, who is a HutchCC graduate; and Zach Richardson from Oregon.

The new firefighters just completed more than six weeks of training at the fire training center on East 4th Avenue.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department graduated a class of five new firefighters during a ceremony Friday.The graduates are Clayton Birkle of Wichita, an Air Force veteran; Troy Jordan, from Oregon; Chase Manuel from Wichita; Matthew Regier of Goessel, who is a HutchCC graduate; and Zach Richardson from Oregon.The new firefighters just completed more than six weeks of training at the fire training center on East 4th Avenue.<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;

HFD welcomes new firefighters

NICKERSON, Kan. — With the pandemic forcing school districts to go into the virtual learning mode over the past year, many districts are starting new virtual schools. Others like Nickerson USD 309 are expecting an increase in their virtual school enrollment for the existing Central State Academy (CSA).

According to the district, the CSA virtual program experienced little change when COVID-19 forced many traditional schools to move students to remote learning. USD 309 says they are  preparing for a continued increase in enrollment from families who have found that virtual learning works best for them. 

Central State offers an accredited curriculum and partners with Hutchinson Community College to offer dual credits to high school students who plan to attend college in the future. 

Central State Academy K-12 Virtual School is currently enrolling for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. If you would like further information about Central State Academy, go to <a href="https://csa.usd309ks.org/">csa.usd309ks.org</a> or contact Tracey File: 620-500-5945.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — With the pandemic forcing school districts to go into the virtual learning mode over the past year, many districts are starting new virtual schools. Others like Nickerson USD 309 are expecting an increase in their virtual school enrollment for the existing Central State Academy (CSA).According to the district, the CSA virtual program experienced little change when COVID-19 forced many traditional schools to move students to remote learning. USD 309 says they are preparing for a continued increase in enrollment from families who have found that virtual learning works best for them. Central State offers an accredited curriculum and partners with Hutchinson Community College to offer dual credits to high school students who plan to attend college in the future. Central State Academy K-12 Virtual School is currently enrolling for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. If you would like further information about Central State Academy, go to <a href="https://csa.usd309ks.org/">csa.usd309ks.org</a> or contact Tracey File: 620-500-5945.<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 309 expects increase in virtual school enrollment

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Siemens Gamesa reported a net loss of $79.6 million in the second quarter of the year, according to numbers released by the company on Monday.

After posting a profit of $13.2 million for the first quarter, the world’s No. 1 wind turbine maker ended the first half of the fiscal year $64 million in the red.

It wasn't all bad news as revenues rose by 6% on the year and the company continues to see a record order log for the coming year at $6.6 billion, more than double compared to the numbers at the same time last year. The order backlog stood at a record $40.4 billion, an increase of 17.9% from 2020.

In a cost-cutting move, the company announced it would close two factories in Spain and take other steps to reduce overall costs, especially in the onshore market.

The manufacturer said the restructuring would continue through the third quarter.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Siemens Gamesa reported a net loss of $79.6 million in the second quarter of the year, according to numbers released by the company on Monday.After posting a profit of $13.2 million for the first quarter, the world’s No. 1 wind turbine maker ended the first half of the fiscal year $64 million in the red.It wasn't all bad news as revenues rose by 6% on the year and the company continues to see a record order log for the coming year at $6.6 billion, more than double compared to the numbers at the same time last year. The order backlog stood at a record $40.4 billion, an increase of 17.9% from 2020.In a cost-cutting move, the company announced it would close two factories in Spain and take other steps to reduce overall costs, especially in the onshore market.The manufacturer said the restructuring would continue through the third quarter.<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;

Siemens Gamesa posts loss in second quarter


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall hears his constituents in their concern for the rural implications of President Biden's plan of protecting 30% of the U.S. by 2030.

"You talk about getting people fired up," Marshall said. "We've done about 23 town halls now, I think and this is the number one emotional issue out there, that President Biden is proposing that the federal government control 30% of our land by the year 2030. You talk about upsetting people, start messing with their property rights."

Marshall notes that it would take a lot to get that much land out of service in Kansas.

"Only three percent of the land in Kansas is owned by the government, by the state or the federal government," Marshall said. "Even if we would take that and we would put it into CRP, if we would take 30 percent of the farmland in Reno County out of production, think what it would do to downtown Hutchinson, Kansas."

There's no mistaking it, jobs would be lost.

"If we would take 30% of Kansas land out of production, it would be the end of so many hospitals in the state of Kansas," Marshall said. "We would have to consolidate more schools. It would probably mean losing 75,000 jobs in the state of Kansas."

<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/biden-commits-to-30-by-2030-conservation-executive-orders">National Geographic reported in January</a> that to reach the 30 by 30 target will require conserving an additional area twice the size of Texas, more than 440 million acres, within the next 10 years.

Below is the full interview with Senator Marshall.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall hears his constituents in their concern for the rural implications of President Biden's plan of protecting 30% of the U.S. by 2030."You talk about getting people fired up," Marshall said. "We've done about 23 town halls now, I think and this is the number one emotional issue out there, that President Biden is proposing that the federal government control 30% of our land by the year 2030. You talk about upsetting people, start messing with their property rights."Marshall notes that it would take a lot to get that much land out of service in Kansas."Only three percent of the land in Kansas is owned by the government, by the state or the federal government," Marshall said. "Even if we would take that and we would put it into CRP, if we would take 30 percent of the farmland in Reno County out of production, think what it would do to downtown Hutchinson, Kansas."There's no mistaking it, jobs would be lost."If we would take 30% of Kansas land out of production, it would be the end of so many hospitals in the state of Kansas," Marshall said. "We would have to consolidate more schools. It would probably mean losing 75,000 jobs in the state of Kansas."<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/biden-commits-to-30-by-2030-conservation-executive-orders">National Geographic reported in January</a> that to reach the 30 by 30 target will require conserving an additional area twice the size of Texas, more than 440 million acres, within the next 10 years.Below is the full interview with Senator Marshall.<div><iframe title="May 4, 2021 Morning Show-U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=yetd9-10292ea-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&btn-skin=7"></iframe></div>
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Marshall: Constituents 'fired up' over 30 by 30 proposal

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will hold their study session on the county's fire districts on Friday, May 7th. The meeting was originally scheduled for April 29.

Five Bugle Training and Consulting was hired in January 2020 at a cost not to exceed $10,000 to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the eight existing fire districts in the county and their future needs. <a href="https://www.renogov.org/430/Agendas-Minutes-Meetings">The meeting will be available via video at the county's website</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners will hold their study session on the county's fire districts on Friday, May 7th. The meeting was originally scheduled for April 29.Five Bugle Training and Consulting was hired in January 2020 at a cost not to exceed $10,000 to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the eight existing fire districts in the county and their future needs. <a href="https://www.renogov.org/430/Agendas-Minutes-Meetings">The meeting will be available via video at the county's website</a>.Friday’s meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.<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;

Reno County Fire Districts study session Friday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Chris Mullins from 612 West 24th Avenue spoke about an issue on a street close to him at the Hutchinson City Council meeting Tuesday.

"Back in November on the 30th, my daughter and I were involved in what most would consider a very serious car accident," Mullins said. "We walked out. We were healthy, minor cuts, bruises, things like that. The root cause of that accident was that it was an uncontrolled intersection. We were about a 1/4 of a mile from home. We were at the intersection of Heather and Van Buren."

After the accident, Mullins talked to the local residents to ask them if they thought a stop sign should be there.

"I would like to have a stop sign put there," Mullins said. "That way, we can continue to travel that road. When I talked to the locals, they said they've seen a lot of near misses, they've seen kids almost get hit, they've seen people walking their dogs almost get hit. It's a very, very dangerous intersection. It's a very busy intersection. I did reach out to the city. For the most part, the answer that I got was, based off of probability, that individual did not feel the need to put a stop sign there."

City Manager Jeff Cantrell told the governing body that it is their decision to make.

"If approved, if we did do something, it would not be consistent with policy," Cantrell said. "It would involve you all in doing something that would be kind of a one-off."

The problem with that is it could create multiple situations across the city that are as bad or worse coming before the governing body one at a time. Council member Jon Daveline noted that there was a similar situation up on Tyler Street in the Old Farm Estates. He explained what was done up there.

"In the end, there were additional yield signs at two of the intersections," Daveline said. "That seemed to help somewhat. Rather than just to completely close our minds and say they don't meet the criteria, I certainly have empathy with you concerns. Working through the bureaucracy is certainly a challenge and if we deviate from it, we deviate from it."

No final decision was made, but council members were encouraged to go up and drive the neighborhood themselves before making a final decision.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Chris Mullins from 612 West 24th Avenue spoke about an issue on a street close to him at the Hutchinson City Council meeting Tuesday."Back in November on the 30th, my daughter and I were involved in what most would consider a very serious car accident," Mullins said. "We walked out. We were healthy, minor cuts, bruises, things like that. The root cause of that accident was that it was an uncontrolled intersection. We were about a 1/4 of a mile from home. We were at the intersection of Heather and Van Buren."After the accident, Mullins talked to the local residents to ask them if they thought a stop sign should be there."I would like to have a stop sign put there," Mullins said. "That way, we can continue to travel that road. When I talked to the locals, they said they've seen a lot of near misses, they've seen kids almost get hit, they've seen people walking their dogs almost get hit. It's a very, very dangerous intersection. It's a very busy intersection. I did reach out to the city. For the most part, the answer that I got was, based off of probability, that individual did not feel the need to put a stop sign there."City Manager Jeff Cantrell told the governing body that it is their decision to make."If approved, if we did do something, it would not be consistent with policy," Cantrell said. "It would involve you all in doing something that would be kind of a one-off."The problem with that is it could create multiple situations across the city that are as bad or worse coming before the governing body one at a time. Council member Jon Daveline noted that there was a similar situation up on Tyler Street in the Old Farm Estates. He explained what was done up there."In the end, there were additional yield signs at two of the intersections," Daveline said. "That seemed to help somewhat. Rather than just to completely close our minds and say they don't meet the criteria, I certainly have empathy with you concerns. Working through the bureaucracy is certainly a challenge and if we deviate from it, we deviate from it."No final decision was made, but council members were encouraged to go up and drive the neighborhood themselves before making a final decision.

City council to look at traffic control where November accident occurred

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Clinic announced their two newest physicians – Dr. Andrea Drieling and Dr. Nathan Norris.

The Clinic’s new Podiatrist, Dr. Drieling, has been serving in clinical roles since she was 16 years old – when she became a CNA to serve patients in nursing homes. She has extensive experience in treating injuries and conditions of the tendons of the foot, ankle and heel.

A Goddard native, Dr. Norris has a very diverse background in medicine – from serving in a private family practice, to providing care and directing rural hospital emergency rooms. He looks forward to seeing patients of all ages across their lifelong health journey in the family practice department.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Clinic announced their two newest physicians – Dr. Andrea Drieling and Dr. Nathan Norris.The Clinic’s new Podiatrist, Dr. Drieling, has been serving in clinical roles since she was 16 years old – when she became a CNA to serve patients in nursing homes. She has extensive experience in treating injuries and conditions of the tendons of the foot, ankle and heel.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620142372377.jpeg" alt="Andrea Drieling DPM&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Andrea Drieling DPM&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>A Goddard native, Dr. Norris has a very diverse background in medicine – from serving in a private family practice, to providing care and directing rural hospital emergency rooms. He looks forward to seeing patients of all ages across their lifelong health journey in the family practice department.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620142424594.jpeg" alt="NathanNorris" />
 <figcaption>NathanNorris</figcaption>
 </figure>Both are accepting new patients.&nbsp;

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