
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Reno County schools remain in the yellow for next week. The case count and positive test rate numbers improved somewhat over last week.

According to the county's dashboard, the 14-day positive test rate is at 11.7% as of April 26, with 62 new cases in the past 14 days.

The case count numbers are slightly up from a week ago, with 39 active cases as of Thursday. 7,874 people have had the virus, with 7,696 recoveries.

The Reno County vaccination numbers have been updated for the week, as well. As of Wednesday, 21,803 Reno County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. That's 34.92% of residents.

The county has had 139 deaths attributed to the virus. One of those has occurred in the last 30 days. Three people are in the hospital.

The health department is taking walk-ins for the Moderna vaccine for those 18 and older, or you can find the other types of vaccine at <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/search/">vaccinefinder.org</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Reno County schools remain in the yellow for next week. The case count and positive test rate numbers improved somewhat over last week.According to the county's dashboard, the 14-day positive test rate is at 11.7% as of April 26, with 62 new cases in the past 14 days.The case count numbers are slightly up from a week ago, with 39 active cases as of Thursday. 7,874 people have had the virus, with 7,696 recoveries.The Reno County vaccination numbers have been updated for the week, as well. As of Wednesday, 21,803 Reno County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. That's 34.92% of residents.The county has had 139 deaths attributed to the virus. One of those has occurred in the last 30 days. Three people are in the hospital.The health department is taking walk-ins for the Moderna vaccine for those 18 and older, or you can find the other types of vaccine at <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org/search/">vaccinefinder.org</a>.

Positive test rate number down, schools remain in yellow

MARION COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 9:30 p.m. Thursday in Marion County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Hyundai Sonata driven by Veronica A. Crabtree, 64,&nbsp; Peabody, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 50 just east of Limestone Road.

The Hyundai struck a 2022 Freightliner truck driven by Sekhon Ranjit&nbsp;Singhjit, 35, Fresno, CA., head-on.

EMS transported Crabtree to Wesley Medical Center. Singh and a passenger in the truck were not injured. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

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Kan. woman hospitalized after wrong-way, head-on crash

SOUTH HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Reno County Public Works announced that two projects that had briefly closed county roads are now complete.&nbsp;

Andre Road between Silver Lake Road and Pretty Prairie Road had been closed earlier this week for bridge repair. 

Also, Longview Road between Victory Road and Haven Road had been closed since late last week for crossroad pipe repair. 

If you have questions about any Reno County Public Works project, call&nbsp;620-694-2976.

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Kan. — 
Reno County Public Works announced that two projects that had briefly closed county roads are now complete.&nbsp;Andre Road between Silver Lake Road and Pretty Prairie Road had been closed earlier this week for bridge repair. Also, Longview Road between Victory Road and Haven Road had been closed since late last week for crossroad pipe repair. Both sections are reopened to traffic.If you have questions about any Reno County Public Works project, call&nbsp;620-694-2976.

Work being finished in county, a couple of roads reopen


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Small Business Administration is making a program available starting Monday to help those who sell food and drink to recover from COVID-19 damage. It's called the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

"There is $28.6 billion that's been appropriated authorizing the SBA to award funds to restaurants, food service companies, caterers, food trucks and not only food service entities, but food and beverage entities," said Wayne Bell with the SBA's Wichita office. "We're talking about bars, salons, lounges, coffee shops, snack shops, bakeries, etc."

This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss.

"These are grants," Bell said. "This is not money that's going to have to be paid back. It's really intended to help the businesses to get back in total to where they were before the pandemic."

For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

"The maximum awards per location is $5 million, with a cap at $10 million for any entity," Bell said.

There is money set aside for smaller restaurant businesses, as well. $5 billion for applicants with 2019 gross receipts of not more than $500,000; $4 billion is set aside for applicants with 2019 gross receipts from $500,001 to $1,500,000; and $500 million for applicants with 2019 gross receipts not more than $50,000. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund">sba.gov/restaurants</a> or in Spanish at <a href="https://www.sba.gov/programas-de-financiamiento/prestamos/opciones-de-asistencia-por-covid-19/fondo-de-revitalizacion-de-restaurantes">sba.gov/restaurantes</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Small Business Administration is making a program available starting Monday to help those who sell food and drink to recover from COVID-19 damage. It's called the Restaurant Revitalization Fund."There is $28.6 billion that's been appropriated authorizing the SBA to award funds to restaurants, food service companies, caterers, food trucks and not only food service entities, but food and beverage entities," said Wayne Bell with the SBA's Wichita office. "We're talking about bars, salons, lounges, coffee shops, snack shops, bakeries, etc."This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss."These are grants," Bell said. "This is not money that's going to have to be paid back. It's really intended to help the businesses to get back in total to where they were before the pandemic."For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize funding applications from businesses owned and controlled by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals."The maximum awards per location is $5 million, with a cap at $10 million for any entity," Bell said.There is money set aside for smaller restaurant businesses, as well. $5 billion for applicants with 2019 gross receipts of not more than $500,000; $4 billion is set aside for applicants with 2019 gross receipts from $500,001 to $1,500,000; and $500 million for applicants with 2019 gross receipts not more than $50,000. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund">sba.gov/restaurants</a> or in Spanish at <a href="https://www.sba.gov/programas-de-financiamiento/prestamos/opciones-de-asistencia-por-covid-19/fondo-de-revitalizacion-de-restaurantes">sba.gov/restaurantes</a>.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund to attempt to help with pandemic expenses

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; Hutchinson High School’s vocal music, band and orchestra students participated in the state virtual music festivals this April with students being successful.

With COVID-19 rules in place for all KSHSAA, activities the music festival was changed to virtual. Participants had to have the performance video and music submitted online.&nbsp; The judging was then done using those uploaded files, using the same five rating scales.

A “I” rating being the top rating down to a “V” (five) as the lowest.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hutchinson Harmonics, I (with a perfect score)&nbsp;

Hutchinson Chamber Choir (subset of Expressive singers), I&nbsp;

Hutchinson Womens Chorus (expressive and Harmonics Women combined), I&nbsp;

Noah Buller&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ella Yoder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amanda Goering&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ainsley Trunkhill

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp; Hutchinson High School’s vocal music, band and orchestra students participated in the state virtual music festivals this April with students being successful.With COVID-19 rules in place for all KSHSAA, activities the music festival was changed to virtual. Participants had to have the performance video and music submitted online.&nbsp; The judging was then done using those uploaded files, using the same five rating scales.A “I” rating being the top rating down to a “V” (five) as the lowest.&nbsp; &nbsp;Vocal MusicNardazia Sims, I&nbsp;Yaribeth Gallegos, II&nbsp;Raine Mathis, III&nbsp;Emma Graf, II&nbsp;Emily Baker, I&nbsp;Zoie Warden-Scott, I&nbsp;Olivia Self, I&nbsp;Xavier Jameson, I&nbsp;Renee Huffman, I&nbsp;Expressive Women, I&nbsp;Hutchinson Expressives, I&nbsp;Hutchinson Expressive Men, I&nbsp;Hutchinson Harmonics, I (with a perfect score)&nbsp;Hutchinson Salon Quartet, II&nbsp;Belle Voce, II&nbsp;Hutchinson Chamber Choir (subset of Expressive singers), I&nbsp;Hutchinson Womens Chorus (expressive and Harmonics Women combined), I&nbsp;Karley Keast, comments only&nbsp;BandBrass Trio I RatingAidan MinnerPreston ReedDaven HeltonElla Yoder, Piano Solo I RatingWill Jackson, Piano Solo I RatingAidan Minner, Tuba Solo I RatingPercussion Ensemble, I RatingNoah Buller&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ella Yoder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amanda Goering&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ainsley TrunkhillOrchestraAllegretto Quartet, II"Fair" Quartet, IIGrieg Quartet, ILully Quartet, IIIMozart String Quartet, IIPurron Quartet, IConcert Orchestra M-Z Ensemble, IISymphonic A-L Ensemble, IIISymphonic Orchestra M-Z Ensemble, IINicole Williamson, Cello Solo, IIMadilyn Yantes, Violin Solo, IIKatelyn Wilson, Viola Solo, IIMicah Wenger, Viola Solo, IXavier Jameson, Cello Solo, IRiley Grabs, Violin Solo, IIAidyn Kilman, Cello Solo, IIMariana Inchauriga, Violin Solo, IIIMorgan Hixson, Viola Solo, ICaden Hendrix, Violin Solo, I

HHS musicians excel at festivals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A quiet noon hour at the 14th and Main Dillons was disrupted by PETA protesters Thursday.

Three protesters arrived in a white rental van just before noon. Marley Delgado, Luis Correal and a member who wished to remain anonymous unloaded two wheelbarrows filled with coconuts.

Correal and the anonymous supporter were dressed in monkey outfits to protest Chaokoh, a brand that PETA says uses monkeys to inhumanely pick coconuts in Thailand.

PETA supporter Marley Delgado said the trio was there "urging the company to stop profiting off forced monkey labor." Delgado says a PETA Asia investigation found the coconut industry is using monkey labor to pick the coconuts and traced it back to Chaokoh. The group is asking Kroger to remove the brand from all of its stores.

The Dillons location was blindsided. The manager on duty was simply covering for a store that currently does not have a manager. The manager on duty called the local media contact, Sheila Regehr, and she began her journey to the store.

"Dillons supports cruel monkey labor," the trio chanted. "There's no excuse for animal abuse," they added.

Shoppers were surprised to see the disruption. One shopper who wishes to remain anonymous called it a waste of time. "I don't want to lose my fuel points!" the shopper said when asked for a name. He questioned why the demonstration was not at the courthouse or a distribution center.

Supporters chose the Main Street location because it faced a busy street and had a public sidewalk that entered the store.

PETA plans to visit more Kroger-owned stores until it joins the likes of 28,000 other stores that have stopped profiting off cruel, forced monkey labor.

"The coconuts that are in Chaokoh are picked by monkeys who are stolen from their families just as babies. They're kept caged and chained their whole lives. They can sometimes have their canine teeth removed so they're unable to defend themselves. And they are forced to pick coconuts all during the harvest season," Delgado said.

None of the protesters are from Hutchinson. In fact, none of them are from Kansas. Delgado is from Denver, Colorado, while Correal is from Atlanta, Georgia. The unnamed member hails from Portland, Oregon. The trio arrived in Hutchinson Wednesday and purchased the ethically-sourced coconuts that were picked humanely, then scattered in front of the Dillons entrance.

Delgado confirmed the group would pick up the coconuts after the demonstration. She said the coconuts would then be donated.

About 30 minutes into the planned one-hour demonstration, Sheila Regehr of Dillons showed up on the scene. She kindly asked the protesters to move the demonstration to a public place.

Regehr declined to comment on the situation until a proper statement could be released to the media.

Around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Regehr released the following statement:

“Kroger has a longstanding commitment to responsible business practices, including the humane treatment of animals. We have re-engaged our suppliers, as well as other stakeholders, on this issue to re-confirm they are also protecting animal welfare.”

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;By DAREN DUNNHutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A quiet noon hour at the 14th and Main Dillons was disrupted by PETA protesters Thursday.Three protesters arrived in a white rental van just before noon. Marley Delgado, Luis Correal and a member who wished to remain anonymous unloaded two wheelbarrows filled with coconuts.Correal and the anonymous supporter were dressed in monkey outfits to protest Chaokoh, a brand that PETA says uses monkeys to inhumanely pick coconuts in Thailand.<figure>
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 </figure>PETA supporter Marley Delgado said the trio was there "urging the company to stop profiting off forced monkey labor." Delgado says a PETA Asia investigation found the coconut industry is using monkey labor to pick the coconuts and traced it back to Chaokoh. The group is asking Kroger to remove the brand from all of its stores.<figure>
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 </figure>The Dillons location was blindsided. The manager on duty was simply covering for a store that currently does not have a manager. The manager on duty called the local media contact, Sheila Regehr, and she began her journey to the store."Dillons supports cruel monkey labor," the trio chanted. "There's no excuse for animal abuse," they added.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHutchPost%2Fvideos%2F244645644085991%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Shoppers were surprised to see the disruption. One shopper who wishes to remain anonymous called it a waste of time. "I don't want to lose my fuel points!" the shopper said when asked for a name. He questioned why the demonstration was not at the courthouse or a distribution center.Supporters chose the Main Street location because it faced a busy street and had a public sidewalk that entered the store.PETA plans to visit more Kroger-owned stores until it joins the likes of 28,000 other stores that have stopped profiting off cruel, forced monkey labor.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619720908511.jpeg" alt="PETA protesters chant different phrases against monkey labor Thursday in front of Dillons on Main Street. Organizers said monkeys used by Chaokoh are caged and chained their whole lives." />
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 </figure>"The coconuts that are in Chaokoh are picked by monkeys who are stolen from their families just as babies. They're kept caged and chained their whole lives. They can sometimes have their canine teeth removed so they're unable to defend themselves. And they are forced to pick coconuts all during the harvest season," Delgado said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619719935320.jpeg" alt="Luis Correal holds a sign condemning the use of monkey labor. Protesters chanted, "Dillons supports cruel monkey labor," and "There's no excuse for animal abuse," while in front of the store." />
 <figcaption>Luis Correal holds a sign condemning the use of monkey labor. Protesters chanted, "Dillons supports cruel monkey labor," and "There's no excuse for animal abuse," while in front of the store.</figcaption>
 </figure>None of the protesters are from Hutchinson. In fact, none of them are from Kansas. Delgado is from Denver, Colorado, while Correal is from Atlanta, Georgia. The unnamed member hails from Portland, Oregon. The trio arrived in Hutchinson Wednesday and purchased the ethically-sourced coconuts that were picked humanely, then scattered in front of the Dillons entrance.Delgado confirmed the group would pick up the coconuts after the demonstration. She said the coconuts would then be donated.About 30 minutes into the planned one-hour demonstration, Sheila Regehr of Dillons showed up on the scene. She kindly asked the protesters to move the demonstration to a public place.Regehr declined to comment on the situation until a proper statement could be released to the media.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHutchPost%2Fvideos%2F533109204743492%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Regehr released the following statement:“Kroger has a longstanding commitment to responsible business practices, including the humane treatment of animals. We have re-engaged our suppliers, as well as other stakeholders, on this issue to re-confirm they are also protecting animal welfare.”<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;

PETA supporters dressed as monkeys protest at Dillons


BARTON COUNTY and RICE COUNTY — 
An asphalt crack repair project is expected to begin around May 10 on U.S. 56 in part of Barton and Rice counties.

The Barton County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation project will be from the east city limits of Ellinwood to the Rice County line. The length is 4.65 miles.

The Rice County section of the work will be from the Barton County line to the west city limits of Lyons. The length is 13.73 miles.

During the work, traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should be prepared to stop and face delays of up to 15 minutes.

The project is expected to be completed around May 28, depending on the weather.

Mission Construction Co. Inc., of St. Paul, Kansas, is the primary contractor for the $99,810 project.

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BARTON COUNTY and RICE COUNTY — 
An asphalt crack repair project is expected to begin around May 10 on U.S. 56 in part of Barton and Rice counties.The Barton County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation project will be from the east city limits of Ellinwood to the Rice County line. The length is 4.65 miles.The Rice County section of the work will be from the Barton County line to the west city limits of Lyons. The length is 13.73 miles.During the work, traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should be prepared to stop and face delays of up to 15 minutes.The project is expected to be completed around May 28, depending on the weather.Mission Construction Co. Inc., of St. Paul, Kansas, is the primary contractor for the $99,810 project.

Highway 56 crack repair project to start May 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Official charges have been filed against a Hutchinson man now accused in an April 13 armed robbery.

Juan Dominguez was charged in Reno County District Court Thursday. 

The state says that Dominguez stole miscellaneous clothing, an Apple watch, an&nbsp;iPhone, a Visa card and $60.00 from the victim while armed with a handgun.

A juvenile who led police on a chase that night is also believed to be connected to the incident.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Official charges have been filed against a Hutchinson man now accused in an April 13 armed robbery.Juan Dominguez was charged in Reno County District Court Thursday. The state says that Dominguez stole miscellaneous clothing, an Apple watch, an&nbsp;iPhone, a Visa card and $60.00 from the victim while armed with a handgun.A juvenile who led police on a chase that night is also believed to be connected to the incident.

Hutchinson man charged in April 13 robbery

HUTCHINSON – In the interests of continuing safe practices, Hutchinson Community College has made modifications for its annual commencement. These modifications involve holding two ceremonies instead of the traditional single event, social-distancing the graduate seating, limiting the number of guests able to attend and providing masks to all graduates and attendees.

“The academic achievements of our students deserve to be properly recognized and celebrated”, stated HutchCC President Dr. Carter File. “Toward this goal we are excited to return to an in person commencement with two ceremonies on Friday, April 30 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.”

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2wVrbPQc6M">The 4:00 pm ceremony will recognize those students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science and/or Certificates of Technical Education.</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKqQT7unDbM">Those graduating with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and/or an Associate of General Studies degree will be honored at the 7:00 pm ceremony. </a>

Each graduate has been provided a limited number of tickets to distribute to guests.

For more information on Hutchinson Community College’s commencement and for links to the ceremonies, visit <a href="https://hutchcc.edu/graduation">www.hutchcc.edu/graduation</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON – In the interests of continuing safe practices, Hutchinson Community College has made modifications for its annual commencement. These modifications involve holding two ceremonies instead of the traditional single event, social-distancing the graduate seating, limiting the number of guests able to attend and providing masks to all graduates and attendees.“The academic achievements of our students deserve to be properly recognized and celebrated”, stated HutchCC President Dr. Carter File. “Toward this goal we are excited to return to an in person commencement with two ceremonies on Friday, April 30 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.”<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2wVrbPQc6M">The 4:00 pm ceremony will recognize those students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science and/or Certificates of Technical Education.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKqQT7unDbM">Those graduating with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and/or an Associate of General Studies degree will be honored at the 7:00 pm ceremony. </a>Each graduate has been provided a limited number of tickets to distribute to guests.For more information on Hutchinson Community College’s commencement and for links to the ceremonies, visit <a href="https://hutchcc.edu/graduation">www.hutchcc.edu/graduation</a>.

HutchCC releases Friday commencement plans


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann says the optics of Wednesday night's speech by President Joe Biden did not send the right message to the country.

"Everyone in Congress that wants to be vaccinated has been," Mann said. "Everybody sitting six feet apart, that image is not what we want to portray to America. It's time to get through this pandemic. It's time to take the masks off. It is time to move forward, return to regular orders in the Congress."

Mann sees the pandemic as the pretext for expansion of government.

"We've seen that accelerated the last four months, the last 100 days of the Biden administration," Mann said. "First off was the American Rescue Plan, which was $1.9 trillion. Only nine percent went to actual COVID health relief. The rest went to other things. Money we don't have, spending it on things we don't need. Then, a more than $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, then last night, the American Families Plan, another $2 trillion. That totals $6 trillion on top of the almost $30 trillion in debt we already have."

The plan is being touted as only having an effect on those with high incomes, over $400,000 a year.

"This is the largest tax increase proposed in a generation," Mann said. "It's very concerning, because it will affect everybody. It has to. Most of those folks employ other people. This notion that it's going to impact a few but not everybody else, is just simply not true. The corporate tax rate as proposed would be higher than communist China."

Mann believes there is a good chance that Republicans could retake the House in 2022, because he says the country doesn't want to see this expansive growth of government. That would leave a very small window for Biden's agenda to get through Congress at all.

Below is the interview with Congressman Mann in its entirety...

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann says the optics of Wednesday night's speech by President Joe Biden did not send the right message to the country."Everyone in Congress that wants to be vaccinated has been," Mann said. "Everybody sitting six feet apart, that image is not what we want to portray to America. It's time to get through this pandemic. It's time to take the masks off. It is time to move forward, return to regular orders in the Congress."Mann sees the pandemic as the pretext for expansion of government."We've seen that accelerated the last four months, the last 100 days of the Biden administration," Mann said. "First off was the American Rescue Plan, which was $1.9 trillion. Only nine percent went to actual COVID health relief. The rest went to other things. Money we don't have, spending it on things we don't need. Then, a more than $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, then last night, the American Families Plan, another $2 trillion. That totals $6 trillion on top of the almost $30 trillion in debt we already have."The plan is being touted as only having an effect on those with high incomes, over $400,000 a year."This is the largest tax increase proposed in a generation," Mann said. "It's very concerning, because it will affect everybody. It has to. Most of those folks employ other people. This notion that it's going to impact a few but not everybody else, is just simply not true. The corporate tax rate as proposed would be higher than communist China."Mann believes there is a good chance that Republicans could retake the House in 2022, because he says the country doesn't want to see this expansive growth of government. That would leave a very small window for Biden's agenda to get through Congress at all.Below is the interview with Congressman Mann in its entirety...<div><iframe title="April 29, 2021 Congressman Tracey Mann" 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=bmnae-10215c3-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&btn-skin=7"></iframe></div>

Mann: Expansion of government proposed in Biden speech 'will affect everybody'


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — President Joe Biden is proposing two years of free community college as part of his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. 

"Hutchinson Community College is in favor of anything that lowers the cost of education for students," said HCC President Carter File. "Until I see the details of the plan, it's difficult to give you a fair read on it, but if it helps students complete and it helps students lower their attendance costs, I don't think that anybody can argue with that."

It's not as if federal aid isn't already a huge part of what helps the college to function.

"Because of our cost structure, we have a number of students, probably over half of our students, receive some form of federal financial aid," File said. "Many are already attending, tuition and fees paid, because of the Pell Grant. The Pell Grant will cover our tuition, fees and in many cases, books, anyway."

File knows that the devil is in the details, but an expansion of current federal programs would probably be the way that would be the most seamless with what they currently do.

"The infrastructure is already in place," File said. "We have a federal financial aid office that already assists students in getting federal aid. It would seem that if they expanded eligibility under another program, such as the Pell Grant or a loan with some kind of loan forgiveness on the back end, it makes sense that that would make it more flexible, rather than writing something from scratch."

What a final version of the plan will look like by the time it makes it to the President's desk, if it gets that far, remains to be seen.

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NICK GOSNELL
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — President Joe Biden is proposing two years of free community college as part of his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. "Hutchinson Community College is in favor of anything that lowers the cost of education for students," said HCC President Carter File. "Until I see the details of the plan, it's difficult to give you a fair read on it, but if it helps students complete and it helps students lower their attendance costs, I don't think that anybody can argue with that."It's not as if federal aid isn't already a huge part of what helps the college to function."Because of our cost structure, we have a number of students, probably over half of our students, receive some form of federal financial aid," File said. "Many are already attending, tuition and fees paid, because of the Pell Grant. The Pell Grant will cover our tuition, fees and in many cases, books, anyway."File knows that the devil is in the details, but an expansion of current federal programs would probably be the way that would be the most seamless with what they currently do."The infrastructure is already in place," File said. "We have a federal financial aid office that already assists students in getting federal aid. It would seem that if they expanded eligibility under another program, such as the Pell Grant or a loan with some kind of loan forgiveness on the back end, it makes sense that that would make it more flexible, rather than writing something from scratch."What a final version of the plan will look like by the time it makes it to the President's desk, if it gets that far, remains to be seen.

HutchCC President wants to see details on Biden proposal

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere joins the Nation and the World in grieving the loss of Astronaut Michael Collins, who died earlier Wednesday. A tribute to Collins has been&nbsp; created adjacent to the Gemini X capsule, in which Collins and John Young flew in 1966 and which is a part&nbsp; of the Cosmosphere collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 2016, Collins and his daughters, Kate and Ann, visited the Cosmosphere to celebrate the 50th&nbsp; Anniversary of the Gemini X Mission. As part of his day at the Cosmosphere, Collins chose to spend an&nbsp; hour with young people making paper airplanes. He also met with a group of Scouts and with&nbsp; Cosmosphere campers back from a travel camp. At dinner that night, he and his daughters shared stories&nbsp; with the crowd of 150 gathered at the Cosmosphere.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“The unique thing about Mike's stories was that they focused on bigger ideas, or on other people and on&nbsp; the importance of things like self-expression and literacy,” Mimi Meredith, Cosmosphere Senior VP of&nbsp; Communication and Chief Development Officer said. “He seldom talked about himself or his achievements.&nbsp; We will remember the qualities he shared of humility, teamwork, courage, wisdom, tenacity, humor and&nbsp; an appreciation of beauty. He didn’t think Astronauts should be called heroes, but he is a hero to us.”&nbsp;

The Collins tribute will be left up through the coming week. Cosmosphere visitors are encouraged to sign&nbsp; a guest book and to share a memory or message for the Collins family.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere joins the Nation and the World in grieving the loss of Astronaut Michael Collins, who died earlier Wednesday. A tribute to Collins has been&nbsp; created adjacent to the Gemini X capsule, in which Collins and John Young flew in 1966 and which is a part&nbsp; of the Cosmosphere collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2016, Collins and his daughters, Kate and Ann, visited the Cosmosphere to celebrate the 50th&nbsp; Anniversary of the Gemini X Mission. As part of his day at the Cosmosphere, Collins chose to spend an&nbsp; hour with young people making paper airplanes. He also met with a group of Scouts and with&nbsp; Cosmosphere campers back from a travel camp. At dinner that night, he and his daughters shared stories&nbsp; with the crowd of 150 gathered at the Cosmosphere.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The unique thing about Mike's stories was that they focused on bigger ideas, or on other people and on&nbsp; the importance of things like self-expression and literacy,” Mimi Meredith, Cosmosphere Senior VP of&nbsp; Communication and Chief Development Officer said. “He seldom talked about himself or his achievements.&nbsp; We will remember the qualities he shared of humility, teamwork, courage, wisdom, tenacity, humor and&nbsp; an appreciation of beauty. He didn’t think Astronauts should be called heroes, but he is a hero to us.”&nbsp;The Collins tribute will be left up through the coming week. Cosmosphere visitors are encouraged to sign&nbsp; a guest book and to share a memory or message for the Collins family.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Cosmosphere remembers Astronaut Michael Collins

NICKERSON, Kan. — Nothing has been set in stone, but discussions have started again with the Nickerson School Board about bringing a bond issue back to voters.

The discussions are very preliminary, according to Assistant Superintendent Penny Stoss, but talk has happened. A $30 million bond issue failed in November 2019, gathering just 20% of the vote. It also divided the school board and the district as a whole.&nbsp;

Many wanted a smaller version of the bond issue, which was turned down in a split vote of the board. Those in favor of the high bond issue felt that the smaller proposal would only have them coming back again in 10 years, while opponents of the larger number felt it was just too much for the small district to handle.

Such discussion is also being watched by the city of Nickerson as officials work to extend the current $0.01 sales tax used for park and sewer improvements. That would need to come before voters in November. How a bond issue would affect the ability to get the sales tax extended is not known, but City Clerk April Beshears says they are keeping an eye on it.

Stoss could not elaborate on any discussion, but did say the board made finding someone who could lead a bond issue a priority in the search for a new superintendent. That now falls on the shoulders of Curtis Nightingale, who takes the reins of the district July 1.

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 </figure>NICKERSON, Kan. — Nothing has been set in stone, but discussions have started again with the Nickerson School Board about bringing a bond issue back to voters.The discussions are very preliminary, according to Assistant Superintendent Penny Stoss, but talk has happened. A $30 million bond issue failed in November 2019, gathering just 20% of the vote. It also divided the school board and the district as a whole.&nbsp;Many wanted a smaller version of the bond issue, which was turned down in a split vote of the board. Those in favor of the high bond issue felt that the smaller proposal would only have them coming back again in 10 years, while opponents of the larger number felt it was just too much for the small district to handle.Such discussion is also being watched by the city of Nickerson as officials work to extend the current $0.01 sales tax used for park and sewer improvements. That would need to come before voters in November. How a bond issue would affect the ability to get the sales tax extended is not known, but City Clerk April Beshears says they are keeping an eye on it.Stoss could not elaborate on any discussion, but did say the board made finding someone who could lead a bond issue a priority in the search for a new superintendent. That now falls on the shoulders of Curtis Nightingale, who takes the reins of the district July 1.<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;

Bond issue could surface again in USD 309

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man sentenced to at least 48 years in prison on a first-degree murder conviction will be back in a Reno County courtroom Friday. Charles Christopher Logsdon was successful in getting his case remanded back to court, citing ineffective counsel. The case was remanded by the Supreme Court in July of 2020.

Logsdon was convicted of intentional first-degree murder in the 2011 shooting death of Jennifer Heckel in her home. The shooting was a case of mistaken identity. The court imposed a life sentence with a minimum term of 50 years. Logsdon appealed and asked the Kansas Supreme Court to reverse his convictions and vacate his hard 50 life sentence, which the court did. He was then resentenced to 25 years to life in prison plus another 23 years. A co-defendant in the case, Billy Craig Jr., is serving a 15-year sentence after entering a plea to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.&nbsp;

Logsdon has filed several other motions, but the one addressed at the moment is the ineffective counsel. Logsdon claims the defense failed to call 15 witnesses that could prove his innocence. The list includes cellmates, people he claims were with him the night of the murder, and a neighbor of Heckel who says she saw a white male in the victim's backyard a week before the murder. Former District Attorney Keith Schroeder has already filed a brief on the claims made by Logsdon.&nbsp;

He is also asking that District Attorney Tom Stanton, Keith Schroeder, who is now a district judge, and former prosecutor Steven Maxwell be removed from the case. Schroeder must already recuse himself since he is now a judge.&nbsp;

At the moment, Friday's hearing is a simple status conference on how the appeal is progressing through the court. The status conference is part of the 8:30 a.m. court docket in front of Judge Trish Rose.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man sentenced to at least 48 years in prison on a first-degree murder conviction will be back in a Reno County courtroom Friday. Charles Christopher Logsdon was successful in getting his case remanded back to court, citing ineffective counsel. The case was remanded by the Supreme Court in July of 2020.Logsdon was convicted of intentional first-degree murder in the 2011 shooting death of Jennifer Heckel in her home. The shooting was a case of mistaken identity. The court imposed a life sentence with a minimum term of 50 years. Logsdon appealed and asked the Kansas Supreme Court to reverse his convictions and vacate his hard 50 life sentence, which the court did. He was then resentenced to 25 years to life in prison plus another 23 years. A co-defendant in the case, Billy Craig Jr., is serving a 15-year sentence after entering a plea to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.&nbsp;Logsdon has filed several other motions, but the one addressed at the moment is the ineffective counsel. Logsdon claims the defense failed to call 15 witnesses that could prove his innocence. The list includes cellmates, people he claims were with him the night of the murder, and a neighbor of Heckel who says she saw a white male in the victim's backyard a week before the murder. Former District Attorney Keith Schroeder has already filed a brief on the claims made by Logsdon.&nbsp;He is also asking that District Attorney Tom Stanton, Keith Schroeder, who is now a district judge, and former prosecutor Steven Maxwell be removed from the case. Schroeder must already recuse himself since he is now a judge.&nbsp;At the moment, Friday's hearing is a simple status conference on how the appeal is progressing through the court. The status conference is part of the 8:30 a.m. court docket in front of Judge Trish Rose.<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;

Logsdon back in court Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 and the local teachers union will hold their first negotiations for the upcoming 2021-22 school year on Monday, May 3.&nbsp;

The session begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle. The negotiations session will be broadcast on Facebook Live from the district’s Facebook page.

Except for caucus periods of the individual groups, the negotiations are open meetings. Normally, the two groups meet several times for negotiations.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 and the local teachers union will hold their first negotiations for the upcoming 2021-22 school year on Monday, May 3.&nbsp;The session begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, 800 15th Circle. The negotiations session will be broadcast on Facebook Live from the district’s Facebook page.Except for caucus periods of the individual groups, the negotiations are open meetings. Normally, the two groups meet several times for negotiations.<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 308 and teachers union begin contract negotiations

HAVEN, Kan. — Haven USD 312 will host another of their Community Connections programs Thursday evening.

Thursday's program is entitled Social Media 101. The adults only presentation will be hosted by John Calvert, Director of Safe and Secure Schools Unit. The course will discuss the top applications that children are using today. The meeting will include discussion on what apps are used for and how they are created to hide things from adults.

This is an informational course on the purpose of apps and the common ways they are being used as well as open discussion as a community.&nbsp;

The hour long program starts at 5:30 p.m. at the high school library.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — Haven USD 312 will host another of their Community Connections programs Thursday evening.Thursday's program is entitled Social Media 101. The adults only presentation will be hosted by John Calvert, Director of Safe and Secure Schools Unit. The course will discuss the top applications that children are using today. The meeting will include discussion on what apps are used for and how they are created to hide things from adults.This is an informational course on the purpose of apps and the common ways they are being used as well as open discussion as a community.&nbsp;The hour long program starts at 5:30 p.m. at the high school library.<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 312 hosts Community Connections program Thursday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Thanks to bridge funding from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, the Salvation Army in Hutchinson is looking to add to their staff as they shift a current employee to be a full-time person in their Pathway of Hope program.

"It's case management," said Major Paul James with the Salvation Army. "It helps in the areas of helping people find housing, employment, education, helping people with legal issues and transportation. Actually, in the last five months, I think, we've had three cars donated and so we've been able to give those to some of the families that we help."

Their goal is to help 40 families in the Pathway of Hope program. This leaves a vacancy to assist those in need of emergency assistance.

"It's a little bit of everything," James said. "It's something that you obviously want to be good with people and be able to identify with people in their time of need and have compassion, but also hold them responsible, as well. Sometimes you have people that come in and it's not really an emergency situation. They just want you to pay their bills."

Striking the balance between giving those who need it a hand up and not turning it into a constant hand out is tough. For more information, call (620) 663-3353 or email <a href="http://Paul.James@usc.salvationarmy.org">Paul.James@usc.salvationarmy.org</a>.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Thanks to bridge funding from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, the Salvation Army in Hutchinson is looking to add to their staff as they shift a current employee to be a full-time person in their Pathway of Hope program."It's case management," said Major Paul James with the Salvation Army. "It helps in the areas of helping people find housing, employment, education, helping people with legal issues and transportation. Actually, in the last five months, I think, we've had three cars donated and so we've been able to give those to some of the families that we help."Their goal is to help 40 families in the Pathway of Hope program. This leaves a vacancy to assist those in need of emergency assistance."It's a little bit of everything," James said. "It's something that you obviously want to be good with people and be able to identify with people in their time of need and have compassion, but also hold them responsible, as well. Sometimes you have people that come in and it's not really an emergency situation. They just want you to pay their bills."Striking the balance between giving those who need it a hand up and not turning it into a constant hand out is tough. For more information, call (620) 663-3353 or email <a href="http://Paul.James@usc.salvationarmy.org">Paul.James@usc.salvationarmy.org</a>.

Salvation Army looking for additional staff thanks to grant


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Schmidt Foundation, a foundation focused on communities served by Eagle Communications, contributed $2000 Wednesday to the scholarship fund at Hutchinson Community College. A portion of the funds will go to a HutchCC Presidential Scholar and a portion will go to a HutchCC Leadership Scholar.

"The Presidential and the Leadership program have been designed to attract strong academic students and also students that have strong leadership capabilities," said Cindy Keast with HutchCC.

The program is designed for Kansas high school graduates.

"We provide approximately 165 to 170 scholarships for students," Keast said. "The program started in 1993-94 with approximately 30 students, so you can see how we've grown."

The Foundation has also invested in scholarships in other Eagle communities to help nursing students at NCK-Tech and continues to provide scholarships at Fort Hays State University.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Schmidt Foundation, a foundation focused on communities served by Eagle Communications, contributed $2000 Wednesday to the scholarship fund at Hutchinson Community College. A portion of the funds will go to a HutchCC Presidential Scholar and a portion will go to a HutchCC Leadership Scholar."The Presidential and the Leadership program have been designed to attract strong academic students and also students that have strong leadership capabilities," said Cindy Keast with HutchCC.The program is designed for Kansas high school graduates."We provide approximately 165 to 170 scholarships for students," Keast said. "The program started in 1993-94 with approximately 30 students, so you can see how we've grown."The Foundation has also invested in scholarships in other Eagle communities to help nursing students at NCK-Tech and continues to provide scholarships at Fort Hays State University.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Motorists will soon see road work along K-61 Highway between Pleasantview and Arlington. KDOT announced that work crews will replace guardrail, do grading, and repair or extend culverts starting on or around Monday, May 3.

During the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by a pilot car and flaggers, or traffic signals. Motorists should be prepared to stop for the traffic control and face delays of up to 15 minutes. Although there will be multiple work locations, traffic will be restricted at only one location at a time.&nbsp;

The work is expected to be completed in September.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Motorists will soon see road work along K-61 Highway between Pleasantview and Arlington. KDOT announced that work crews will replace guardrail, do grading, and repair or extend culverts starting on or around Monday, May 3.During the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by a pilot car and flaggers, or traffic signals. Motorists should be prepared to stop for the traffic control and face delays of up to 15 minutes. Although there will be multiple work locations, traffic will be restricted at only one location at a time.&nbsp;The work is expected to be completed in September.<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-61 work to last through the summer

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere announced Tuesday it has extended the registration deadline to receive scholarships for summer Cosmosphere Camps. The deadline is now Monday, May 10.&nbsp;

This summer’s camps feature additional activities and objectives designed to make the camps more engaging, challenging and fun. From launching high-altitude weather balloons to a night spent 650 feet beneath the Earth’s surface, each camp offers something.

Camps are available for students entering grades three to 12. The Mission: Martian Base includes a field day activity at Strataca, a salt mine where campers will work in teams to build habitats, source food and build a rover vehicle — all as if they were on the surface of Mars rather than 650 feet beneath the surface on their own planet.&nbsp;

For more information, go to <a href="http://cosmocamps.org/camps">cosmocamps.org/camps</a> or call 620-222-0201.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere announced Tuesday it has extended the registration deadline to receive scholarships for summer Cosmosphere Camps. The deadline is now Monday, May 10.&nbsp;This summer’s camps feature additional activities and objectives designed to make the camps more engaging, challenging and fun. From launching high-altitude weather balloons to a night spent 650 feet beneath the Earth’s surface, each camp offers something.Camps are available for students entering grades three to 12. The Mission: Martian Base includes a field day activity at Strataca, a salt mine where campers will work in teams to build habitats, source food and build a rover vehicle — all as if they were on the surface of Mars rather than 650 feet beneath the surface on their own planet.&nbsp;For more information, go to <a href="http://cosmocamps.org/camps">cosmocamps.org/camps</a> or call 620-222-0201.&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;

Cosmosphere scholarships still available

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It may be awhile yet before farmers know how much damage was done to the wheat crop during the intense cold snap.&nbsp;

“You can go out in the fields and cut the plants open and see what kind of damage there is,” Harvey County Extension Agent Ryan Flaming said, “but until the wheat actually matures out . . . that damage is usually not calculated until people run combines through the fields.”

Flaming says that how far along the crop was will go a long way to determining how much damage was done. He admits that waiting to see if the wheat is damaged carries some risks.

“It’s definitely a big risk,” Flaming said. “It depends on how far along the wheat was and what variety it was.”&nbsp;

Flaming says the more developed the wheat was, the more chance it has suffered damage. While many are watching for freeze damage, Flaming says the cool, wet weather is bringing another challenge to the crop.

“There’s been a lot of wheat streak mosaic in the area and that’s pretty deadly for your wheat crop,” Flaming said. “I think there’s going to be a lot of disease pressure, as cool and wet as we’ve been in the spring.”&nbsp;

If all goes as planned, the harvest should begin the middle of June, although the maturing of the crop is running a little behind average. Flaming says that might have saved some of the crop from the cold.

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 </figure>By ROD ZOOKHutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — It may be awhile yet before farmers know how much damage was done to the wheat crop during the intense cold snap.&nbsp;“You can go out in the fields and cut the plants open and see what kind of damage there is,” Harvey County Extension Agent Ryan Flaming said, “but until the wheat actually matures out . . . that damage is usually not calculated until people run combines through the fields.”Flaming says that how far along the crop was will go a long way to determining how much damage was done. He admits that waiting to see if the wheat is damaged carries some risks.“It’s definitely a big risk,” Flaming said. “It depends on how far along the wheat was and what variety it was.”&nbsp;Flaming says the more developed the wheat was, the more chance it has suffered damage. While many are watching for freeze damage, Flaming says the cool, wet weather is bringing another challenge to the crop.“There’s been a lot of wheat streak mosaic in the area and that’s pretty deadly for your wheat crop,” Flaming said. “I think there’s going to be a lot of disease pressure, as cool and wet as we’ve been in the spring.”&nbsp;If all goes as planned, the harvest should begin the middle of June, although the maturing of the crop is running a little behind average. Flaming says that might have saved some of the crop from the cold.<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;

Harvest damage won't be fully known for some time

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has extended its survey to find out more about how to connect with the community. The survey was to end last week but has been extended to Sunday, May 2.

Public Information Officer Rebekah Starkey Keasling says they want to get more input from the public before ending the survey. She said about 250 people have responded so far.

Starkey Keasling says the survey will keep people linked to the city. This will let them communicate about other issues in the future using the same link.

The city started the survey to find the most effective ways to reach people where they are. The city wants to find various ways to reach people and want to know what would best suit the public for getting necessary information out along with helping address concerns from residents.

Again, the brief four-minute survey is open until May 2 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. — The City of Hutchinson has extended its survey to find out more about how to connect with the community. The survey was to end last week but has been extended to Sunday, May 2.Public Information Officer Rebekah Starkey Keasling says they want to get more input from the public before ending the survey. She said about 250 people have responded so far.Starkey Keasling says the survey will keep people linked to the city. This will let them communicate about other issues in the future using the same link.The city started the survey to find the most effective ways to reach people where they are. The city wants to find various ways to reach people and want to know what would best suit the public for getting necessary information out along with helping address concerns from residents.Again, the brief four-minute survey is open until May 2 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 HutchPost mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

City of Hutchinson survey deadline extended


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Two members of the Board of County Commissioners are hoping to get more input from the unzoned areas of the county on what regulation they'd like to see in their areas. 

"I personally don't see any reason why we can't solicit input from the non-zoned rural residents in Reno County as to what their interest is in being zoned," Friesen said. "It would certainly be a factor in some of the ongoing discussions we're having related to unzoned areas of potential wind development and so forth."

Friesen cited a Hutch Post article from earlier this week in prefacing his comments. Commissioner Ron Hirst said there are already some ideas being considered that he's going to work on with administrator Randy Partington and Mark Vonachen with the planning department.

"Administrator Randy and I have already had some conversations regarding some pre-things regarding the possibility of reaching out to those zoned areas and I think he has a really good idea. We will be visiting with Mark about, and putting together, some pre-information in the form of a video."

The commissioners didn't specify what information would be in the video until they have Vonachen's input.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
Two members of the Board of County Commissioners are hoping to get more input from the unzoned areas of the county on what regulation they'd like to see in their areas. "I personally don't see any reason why we can't solicit input from the non-zoned rural residents in Reno County as to what their interest is in being zoned," Friesen said. "It would certainly be a factor in some of the ongoing discussions we're having related to unzoned areas of potential wind development and so forth."Friesen cited a Hutch Post article from earlier this week in prefacing his comments. Commissioner Ron Hirst said there are already some ideas being considered that he's going to work on with administrator Randy Partington and Mark Vonachen with the planning department."Administrator Randy and I have already had some conversations regarding some pre-things regarding the possibility of reaching out to those zoned areas and I think he has a really good idea. We will be visiting with Mark about, and putting together, some pre-information in the form of a video."The commissioners didn't specify what information would be in the video until they have Vonachen's input.

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