
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno County overall case count is at 632 as of Tuesday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 18.

The Correctional Facility cluster type has 399 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 9 active cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 22 active clusters in the county.

There are 241 cases in the community at large.

Twenty-four people are in the hospital. One hundred eleven total have been hospitalized. Forty-eight have been admitted to the ICU and 15 have been intubated. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.

The community's positive test rate is up to 12.50%, with the overall positive test rate at 18.55%. 20.44% of the population has been tested.

The next community testing date with appointments available is Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Journey at Yoder Church just north of Yoder. To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — The Reno County overall case count is at 632 as of Tuesday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 18.The Correctional Facility cluster type has 399 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 9 active cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 22 active clusters in the county.There are 241 cases in the community at large.Twenty-four people are in the hospital. One hundred eleven total have been hospitalized. Forty-eight have been admitted to the ICU and 15 have been intubated. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.The community's positive test rate is up to 12.50%, with the overall positive test rate at 18.55%. 20.44% of the population has been tested.The next community testing date with appointments available is Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Journey at Yoder Church just north of Yoder. To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

Reno County cases at 632, with 241 in community, 24 in hospital Tuesday evening

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voter turnout in Reno County was better than 65% on Tuesday. According to figures released by the Clerk's Office 27,259 patrons cast a ballot which is a turnout of just under 66%.

Mailed out ballots are still being accepted until Friday as long as they are postmarked by November 3.

There are still some write in and other ballots left to be reconciled. That could have an effect on the 102 nd Kansas House seat where incumbent Jason Probst won by just three votes. The county will canvase the votes sometime next week.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voter turnout in Reno County was better than 65% on Tuesday. According to figures released by the Clerk's Office 27,259 patrons cast a ballot which is a turnout of just under 66%.Mailed out ballots are still being accepted until Friday as long as they are postmarked by November 3.There are still some write in and other ballots left to be reconciled. That could have an effect on the 102 nd Kansas House seat where incumbent Jason Probst won by just three votes. The county will canvase the votes sometime next week.

Reno Co. voter turnout surpasses 65%

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell took time during Tuesday’s Hutchinson City Council meeting to address the human relations position.

This comes after Datjaeda Moore was suspended indefinitely from the position. Moore's position was recently made full time after financial assistance came into the city from an outside agency. Cantrell says no action was taken following an executive session.

"Largely, this is a management issue," Cantrell said. "But I did want to brief them on some of the issues we had in the policy violations in play. So basically, that was just an informative session for them."

Cantrell says both he and Moore are in conversations on how to address her suspension.

"The Human Relations Officer and the City Manager are still working out the details of expectations and following policy going forward," Cantrell said. "Her return to the position will be predicated upon her ability to follow those policies and procedures."

Cantrell says Moore was suspended for violating several policies in the handbook and also took time to clarify that Moore is a city employee and bound by policy like all employees.

"She’s not a contract employee, she’s a bona fide employee," Cantrell stressed. "There’s a lot of confusion on that and a lot of misstatements. And if you’re an employee of the city, the first thing you come in and have orientation and you sign a statement that 'I know I’m an employee, I’ve received the handbook, I’ll follow the handbook.'" Cantrell says all of the proper procedures were followed in the handling of Moore’s suspension.&nbsp;

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3ac9eff8-cd82-47a6-bbeb-209a3611efc0">In a previous story,</a> HutchPost shared a release from the group Hutch in Harmony who questioned why Moore was suspended and asked that the public contact Cantrell and City Attorney Paul Brown to have her reinstated.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell took time during Tuesday’s Hutchinson City Council meeting to address the human relations position.This comes after Datjaeda Moore was suspended indefinitely from the position. Moore's position was recently made full time after financial assistance came into the city from an outside agency. Cantrell says no action was taken following an executive session."Largely, this is a management issue," Cantrell said. "But I did want to brief them on some of the issues we had in the policy violations in play. So basically, that was just an informative session for them."Cantrell says both he and Moore are in conversations on how to address her suspension."The Human Relations Officer and the City Manager are still working out the details of expectations and following policy going forward," Cantrell said. "Her return to the position will be predicated upon her ability to follow those policies and procedures."Cantrell says Moore was suspended for violating several policies in the handbook and also took time to clarify that Moore is a city employee and bound by policy like all employees."She’s not a contract employee, she’s a bona fide employee," Cantrell stressed. "There’s a lot of confusion on that and a lot of misstatements. And if you’re an employee of the city, the first thing you come in and have orientation and you sign a statement that 'I know I’m an employee, I’ve received the handbook, I’ll follow the handbook.'" Cantrell says all of the proper procedures were followed in the handling of Moore’s suspension.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/3ac9eff8-cd82-47a6-bbeb-209a3611efc0">In a previous story,</a> HutchPost shared a release from the group Hutch in Harmony who questioned why Moore was suspended and asked that the public contact Cantrell and City Attorney Paul Brown to have her reinstated.&nbsp;

City Manager discusses employee suspension with City Council

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Buhler woman was injured in a car-pedestrian accident &nbsp;Monday afternoon.

Hutchinson Police report that 72-year-old Freda Sanders
was crossing the street at Sherman and Main when she was hit by a vehicle driven
by Sharon Kidwell of Hutchinson. 

Sanders was taken by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical
Center where she was treated and released. 

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was crossing the street at Sherman and Main when she was hit by a vehicle driven
by Sharon Kidwell of Hutchinson. Sanders was taken by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical
Center where she was treated and released. The accident happened around 3:50 p.m.

Woman injured when struck by car 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man arrested three years
after he shot another man is set for sentencing Wednesday in Reno County District
Court.

Maique Rodriguez-Faudoa was originally charged with
attempted first-degree murder in the May 2017 shooting of his uncle, Jesus
Faudoa. 

Rodriguez-Faudoa entered a guilty plea Oct. 8 to
lesser charges of aggravated robbery and robbery. 

Jesus Faudoa was found shot multiple times in the 700
block of East 7th Avenue. Rodriguez-Faudoa then took the victim's cell phone
and pickup. He was arrested in El Paso, Texas, earlier this year and brought
back to Reno County.&nbsp;

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after he shot another man is set for sentencing Wednesday in Reno County District
Court.Maique Rodriguez-Faudoa was originally charged with
attempted first-degree murder in the May 2017 shooting of his uncle, Jesus
Faudoa. Rodriguez-Faudoa entered a guilty plea Oct. 8 to
lesser charges of aggravated robbery and robbery. Jesus Faudoa was found shot multiple times in the 700
block of East 7th Avenue. Rodriguez-Faudoa then took the victim's cell phone
and pickup. He was arrested in El Paso, Texas, earlier this year and brought
back to Reno County.&nbsp;

Sentencing set for Hutchinson man in shooting case

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
A Hutchinson elementary school is one of the 21 cluster sites in Reno County. According to a Tuesday Facebook post, the&nbsp; Reno County Health Department has classified Faris Elementary School as a COVID-19 cluster because of the recent number of positive cases. 

Staff and/or students requested to isolate have been notified.  The district will continue with its modified hybrid learning plan.

Reno County remains in the red in the school gating criteria.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
A Hutchinson elementary school is one of the 21 cluster sites in Reno County. According to a Tuesday Facebook post, the&nbsp; Reno County Health Department has classified Faris Elementary School as a COVID-19 cluster because of the recent number of positive cases. Staff and/or students requested to isolate have been notified. The district will continue with its modified hybrid learning plan.Reno County remains in the red in the school gating criteria.

Faris Elementary identified as cluster site


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Progress is being made toward better park patrols in the City of Hutchinson. Lovella Kelley, who lives near Orchard Park, came and asked for an update at the City Council meeting Tuesday.

"We did have 15 applicants come in for those positions," said Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper. "Some very qualified applicants. I think we're starting our interview process either later this week or the first of next week to fill those positions."

"We have started intermittent park patrol as time allows for the staffing that we do have," Hooper said. "We're not full-time, but we've managed to do some of the patrols in the evenings. That's been really well received. People have stopped our patrols and thanked us for being there and so, it's too early to really let you know what the overall result of that is going to be, but we'll ramp that up as we start to put more personnel on."

The patrols will be throughout all the parks in the City of Hutchinson in an effort to reduce vandalism in those areas. 

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Progress is being made toward better park patrols in the City of Hutchinson. Lovella Kelley, who lives near Orchard Park, came and asked for an update at the City Council meeting Tuesday."We did have 15 applicants come in for those positions," said Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper. "Some very qualified applicants. I think we're starting our interview process either later this week or the first of next week to fill those positions."The program is not fully ramped up yet."We have started intermittent park patrol as time allows for the staffing that we do have," Hooper said. "We're not full-time, but we've managed to do some of the patrols in the evenings. That's been really well received. People have stopped our patrols and thanked us for being there and so, it's too early to really let you know what the overall result of that is going to be, but we'll ramp that up as we start to put more personnel on."The patrols will be throughout all the parks in the City of Hutchinson in an effort to reduce vandalism in those areas.

Park patrol progress being made

HUTCHINSON, Kan.
— Reno County Commissioners gave approval to finance the landfill project
during Tuesday’s agenda session. The landfill project includes closing off
Mohawk Road along the east side of the landfill then building a new scale house
and maintenance building.

The cost of
the project is not to exceed $4,940,000. Bids for the project could go out later
this month with a bid opening expected in December.

The Board
also approved a contract with Reece Construction for replacing the Silver Lake
Road bridge 11 miles west of Pretty Prairie. The cost of the project is
$269,067. A federal grant will pay for more than $215,000 of the project
while the county will pay the remaining $53,000.

The County
also approved $823,000 in CARES funds to go out to various schools and
non-profits in the county. The funds are to help offset losses due to the pandemic.

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— Reno County Commissioners gave approval to finance the landfill project
during Tuesday’s agenda session. The landfill project includes closing off
Mohawk Road along the east side of the landfill then building a new scale house
and maintenance building.The cost of
the project is not to exceed $4,940,000. Bids for the project could go out later
this month with a bid opening expected in December.The Board
also approved a contract with Reece Construction for replacing the Silver Lake
Road bridge 11 miles west of Pretty Prairie. The cost of the project is
$269,067. A federal grant will pay for more than $215,000 of the project
while the county will pay the remaining $53,000.The County
also approved $823,000 in CARES funds to go out to various schools and
non-profits in the county. The funds are to help offset losses due to the pandemic.

County Commission approves landfill financing and bridge project


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; Reno County Deputy Elections Officer Jenna Fager says voting is simple, just relax. The poll workers know what they're doing.

"When you go in, you will need to bring a government issued photo ID," Fager said. "You don't need to bring your disposition card that you received from our office or anything like that. You'll just walk up to the person and hand them your driver's license or show it to them and they'll look you up in the poll pad. After that's done, then they'll issue a paper ballot, and you'll go into the poll booth, vote your ballot and then you'll find the box that's at your location and feed your ballot through."

The poll worker will verbally ask you your address. It needs to match the one you gave on your voter registration.

"The machines that you feed your ballots into have memory cards in there," Fager said. "They bring those machines in and then that's when we pull those results."

Fager said there have been some new voters that might be a little surprising.

"This is definitely one for the books," Fager said. "It has been an experience so far, people voting for the first time who are in their eighties that have never voted in their lives are turning up, they're registered and they are voting. It's definitely been an experience. I've never experienced anything like this."

Preliminary results will be available tonight, but results are not official until after the canvass later this month.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp; Reno County Deputy Elections Officer Jenna Fager says voting is simple, just relax. The poll workers know what they're doing."When you go in, you will need to bring a government issued photo ID," Fager said. "You don't need to bring your disposition card that you received from our office or anything like that. You'll just walk up to the person and hand them your driver's license or show it to them and they'll look you up in the poll pad. After that's done, then they'll issue a paper ballot, and you'll go into the poll booth, vote your ballot and then you'll find the box that's at your location and feed your ballot through."The poll worker will verbally ask you your address. It needs to match the one you gave on your voter registration."The machines that you feed your ballots into have memory cards in there," Fager said. "They bring those machines in and then that's when we pull those results."Fager said there have been some new voters that might be a little surprising."This is definitely one for the books," Fager said. "It has been an experience so far, people voting for the first time who are in their eighties that have never voted in their lives are turning up, they're registered and they are voting. It's definitely been an experience. I've never experienced anything like this."Preliminary results will be available tonight, but results are not official until after the canvass later this month.

Fager: Voting is a simple process, but this election is 'one for the books'

The following is a release from Hutch in Harmony.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/59601c1a-d8ab-4bff-9ffc-a253cd5085fd">You can click here to read the response from&nbsp;&nbsp;Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell who took time during Tuesday’s Hutchinson City Council meeting to address the human relations position.</a>

On Saturday, October 31, multiple Black and Brown residents of Hutchinson reported being followed, harassed, or lambasted by racially and sexually aggressive slurs. Drivers flashing Nazi salutes, crossing over the center line and almost hitting oncoming cars, and other dangerous behaviors threatened public safety. But for those who perpetuated these actions while participating in the Trump parade, there will be few consequences. 

Why? Because the one person appointed to a position created to defend the rights of all Hutchinson residents to live in peace and safety was temporarily suspended from her position three days earlier on October 28. Victims like the young Black woman simply walking down the sidewalk, who was followed and harassed, have nowhere to lodge their complaints because our city manager suspended our Human Relations Officer, Datjaeda Moore. 

As Hutch in Harmony, we have fought hard for the protections a Human Relations Officer affords Hutchinson residents. This position makes a tremendous difference in the ability of Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, disabled, and elderly folks’ ability to live and thrive in Hutchinson. That’s why we feel the public has a right to know the political games being played with this position. 

Moore appeared in a video series to talk about candidate Jason Probst and his impact on our community. Many members of the community from both parties, including others with leadership positions in City Hall,  participated in this video series. However, after the series was released, Moore was told that because of her participation in the video project and other efforts she's undertaken to impact policy, she was being suspended until sometime after the election. Why was she singled out when other leaders were able to speak of Probst's positive community impact and when her job is specifically intended to help address inequities in City policies?

Part of the job description of the Human Relations Officer is to inform policy as it relates to those listed as protected classes. Moore is, at present, a contracted worker with the city, and will only become a full-time employee in January, when the position moves to full-time hours with subpoena powers. Her current job description does not forbid her from engaging local candidates. Especially while others in city leadership participated and were not suspended from their positions, this action is a violation of trust. Why was Moore, the only Black woman in the series, the only one singled out for suspension? 

Whatever the intent, these actions effectively silenced one of our community’s most important champions for equality days before an election. Not being an elected position, the city manager is bound to be non-partisan in the handling of all affairs. Silencing Moore, one of the very few people of color in City Hall, appears to be an attempt to suppress the voices of minorities and keep the status quo intact. The outcome of these actions favors one political party, which it now appears the city manager is working with in tandem. Where will Black and Brown voters go if they experience voter intimidation and suppression at the polls today? 

We are unwilling to revert to the days where people of color were forced to accept the results of actions intended to silence and censure their work for progress. We thought we’d grown beyond that, as a community, yet here we are. 

We call on city leadership to right these actions. We call on our community to act: call Jeff Cantrell (city manager) at 620-694-2611 and Paul Brown, city attorney, at 620-694-2641. Demand restoration of our Human Relations Officer to her position and transparency regarding this matter.

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 </figure>The following is a release from Hutch in Harmony.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/59601c1a-d8ab-4bff-9ffc-a253cd5085fd">You can click here to read the response from&nbsp;&nbsp;Hutchinson City Manager Jeff Cantrell who took time during Tuesday’s Hutchinson City Council meeting to address the human relations position.</a>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 3, 2020On Saturday, October 31, multiple Black and Brown residents of Hutchinson reported being followed, harassed, or lambasted by racially and sexually aggressive slurs. Drivers flashing Nazi salutes, crossing over the center line and almost hitting oncoming cars, and other dangerous behaviors threatened public safety. But for those who perpetuated these actions while participating in the Trump parade, there will be few consequences. Why? Because the one person appointed to a position created to defend the rights of all Hutchinson residents to live in peace and safety was temporarily suspended from her position three days earlier on October 28. Victims like the young Black woman simply walking down the sidewalk, who was followed and harassed, have nowhere to lodge their complaints because our city manager suspended our Human Relations Officer, Datjaeda Moore. As Hutch in Harmony, we have fought hard for the protections a Human Relations Officer affords Hutchinson residents. This position makes a tremendous difference in the ability of Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, disabled, and elderly folks’ ability to live and thrive in Hutchinson. That’s why we feel the public has a right to know the political games being played with this position. Moore appeared in a video series to talk about candidate Jason Probst and his impact on our community. Many members of the community from both parties, including others with leadership positions in City Hall, participated in this video series. However, after the series was released, Moore was told that because of her participation in the video project and other efforts she's undertaken to impact policy, she was being suspended until sometime after the election. Why was she singled out when other leaders were able to speak of Probst's positive community impact and when her job is specifically intended to help address inequities in City policies?Part of the job description of the Human Relations Officer is to inform policy as it relates to those listed as protected classes. Moore is, at present, a contracted worker with the city, and will only become a full-time employee in January, when the position moves to full-time hours with subpoena powers. Her current job description does not forbid her from engaging local candidates. Especially while others in city leadership participated and were not suspended from their positions, this action is a violation of trust. Why was Moore, the only Black woman in the series, the only one singled out for suspension? Whatever the intent, these actions effectively silenced one of our community’s most important champions for equality days before an election. Not being an elected position, the city manager is bound to be non-partisan in the handling of all affairs. Silencing Moore, one of the very few people of color in City Hall, appears to be an attempt to suppress the voices of minorities and keep the status quo intact. The outcome of these actions favors one political party, which it now appears the city manager is working with in tandem. Where will Black and Brown voters go if they experience voter intimidation and suppression at the polls today? We are unwilling to revert to the days where people of color were forced to accept the results of actions intended to silence and censure their work for progress. We thought we’d grown beyond that, as a community, yet here we are. We call on city leadership to right these actions. We call on our community to act: call Jeff Cantrell (city manager) at 620-694-2611 and Paul Brown, city attorney, at 620-694-2641. Demand restoration of our Human Relations Officer to her position and transparency regarding this matter.

Hutch in Harmony questions suspension of city employee


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County overall case count is at 708 as of Monday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 18.

The Correctional Facility cluster type has 409 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 13 cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 21 active clusters in the county.

There are 318 cases in the community at large.

Twenty-two people are in the hospital. One hundred seven total have been hospitalized. Forty-five have been admitted to the ICU and 14 have been intubated. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.

The community's positive test rate is up to 12.04%, with the overall positive test rate at 18.43%. 20.37% of the population has been tested.

The next community testing date with appointments available is Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Journey at Yoder Church just north of Yoder. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/ea09c567-2db0-4b65-ba74-cbe34301ce8c">Appointment times for Tuesday's event at the Oz Breezeway on the Kansas State Fairgrounds are full, but they will be there again Saturday.</a> To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County overall case count is at 708 as of Monday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 18.The Correctional Facility cluster type has 409 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 13 cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 21 active clusters in the county.There are 318 cases in the community at large.Twenty-two people are in the hospital. One hundred seven total have been hospitalized. Forty-five have been admitted to the ICU and 14 have been intubated. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.The community's positive test rate is up to 12.04%, with the overall positive test rate at 18.43%. 20.37% of the population has been tested.The next community testing date with appointments available is Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Journey at Yoder Church just north of Yoder. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/ea09c567-2db0-4b65-ba74-cbe34301ce8c">Appointment times for Tuesday's event at the Oz Breezeway on the Kansas State Fairgrounds are full, but they will be there again Saturday.</a> To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

Case count at 708, with 318 in community as of Monday evening

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department says that all appointment slots for Tuesday's COVID-19 testing at the fairgrounds are full.

The county is conducting pandemic testing each Tuesday and every other Saturday at the Oz Building breezeway.

The Health Department will also do testing at the Journey at Yoder Church just north of Yoder on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Testing is also available this Saturday at the fairgrounds. Testing will be available at the fairgrounds Tuesday, Nov. 10, 17 and 24, and Saturday, Nov. 21. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be welcome if there is room.

For more information, contact the Health Department at 1-844-834-3657.

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Appointment slots full for Tuesday's COVID testing at fairgrounds

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County took another step to finding a new director for the Health Department on Friday.&nbsp;

County Administrator Randy Partington said interviews with the two finalists went well and said both were strong candidates.

Partington says that some things need to be looked over before a recommendation can be made to the County Commission. Partington hoped to have the recommendation for the board as early as Tuesday’s meeting, but said the announcement won't come until the commission meeting next week.

The new director will replace Nick Baldetti, who recently left the Health Department for a new job at McPherson College.

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Finalists interview for Health Department position

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rise Up Reno will
host a special Zoom program on suicide prevention. The program will be
Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m.

The program will offer tips about identifying warning signs
for mental health distress and suicide, safe ways to talk about suicide and how
you can help in a mental health or suicide crisis.

The meeting is sponsored by the Reno County Suicide Prevention
Coalition. Access to the Zoom meeting can be found by going to <a href="http://riseupreno.org">riseupreno.org</a> or <a href="http://renogov.org">renogov.org</a>.

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host a special Zoom program on suicide prevention. The program will be
Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m.The program will offer tips about identifying warning signs
for mental health distress and suicide, safe ways to talk about suicide and how
you can help in a mental health or suicide crisis.The meeting is sponsored by the Reno County Suicide Prevention
Coalition. Access to the Zoom meeting can be found by going to <a href="http://riseupreno.org">riseupreno.org</a> or <a href="http://renogov.org">renogov.org</a>.

Rise Up Reno to host suicide prevention program

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Chamber will host another Lunchtime Lowdown event on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp;

Staff from the Reno County Health Department will be answering questions regarding COVID-19 on when it's safe to allow people back to work, what the numbers mean, and public health mitigation strategies in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This is a virtual networking event and is free to all Chamber members. Advance registration is required and can be done at <a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/LunchtimeLowdown-6457/details">hutchchamber.com</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Chamber will host another Lunchtime Lowdown event on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp;Staff from the Reno County Health Department will be answering questions regarding COVID-19 on when it's safe to allow people back to work, what the numbers mean, and public health mitigation strategies in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a virtual networking event and is free to all Chamber members. Advance registration is required and can be done at <a href="https://members.hutchchamber.com/events/LunchtimeLowdown-6457/details">hutchchamber.com</a>.

Chamber to host Lunchtime Lowdown


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Medicaid expansion is still one of the major issues to go before the state legislature and that's one of the many differences between the two candidates for that seat. Medicaid already generally covers low-income children and pregnant women in Kansas. Medicaid expansion would be for adults 19-64.

"I've taken care of thousands of Medicaid patients, I've taken care of thousands of patients without insurance at all and I've never means tested any of them," Steffen said. "I'm intimately familiar with Medicaid as a physician, but also as a businessman, in that I run my own practice. I'm in control of my billing and so I know what a difficult entity that is to work with and try to provide care through. It's so much more burdensome from a regulation standpoint than Medicare and particularly commercial insurance. They try to keep you from taking care of patients."

For Democrat Shanna Henry, she focused on the perceived economic impact.

"In Reno County alone, another almost 1600 residents would gain health coverage," Henry said. "Two-hundred and seventy-five new jobs would be created and over $10 billion in new annual healthcare spending would create economic impact and improved health in our community. That's just Reno County. More numbers from Kingman County add to that and that is where I reside, so this is a very important issue to me."&nbsp;

The current holder of the seat heading into Tuesday, Republican Ed Berger, who lost to Steffen in the August primary, was a Medicaid expansion proponent.

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Hutch
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Medicaid expansion is still one of the major issues to go before the state legislature and that's one of the many differences between the two candidates for that seat. Medicaid already generally covers low-income children and pregnant women in Kansas. Medicaid expansion would be for adults 19-64."I've taken care of thousands of Medicaid patients, I've taken care of thousands of patients without insurance at all and I've never means tested any of them," Steffen said. "I'm intimately familiar with Medicaid as a physician, but also as a businessman, in that I run my own practice. I'm in control of my billing and so I know what a difficult entity that is to work with and try to provide care through. It's so much more burdensome from a regulation standpoint than Medicare and particularly commercial insurance. They try to keep you from taking care of patients."For Democrat Shanna Henry, she focused on the perceived economic impact."In Reno County alone, another almost 1600 residents would gain health coverage," Henry said. "Two-hundred and seventy-five new jobs would be created and over $10 billion in new annual healthcare spending would create economic impact and improved health in our community. That's just Reno County. More numbers from Kingman County add to that and that is where I reside, so this is a very important issue to me."&nbsp;The current holder of the seat heading into Tuesday, Republican Ed Berger, who lost to Steffen in the August primary, was a Medicaid expansion proponent.

State senate candidates talk Medicaid expansion

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It’s fall and that means the deer are
getting more active around the area. And that means motorists have to be more aware when
driving.

The Reno County Sheriff’s Department reported seven vehicle vs. deer accidents since Friday evening. Deer are more active in the fall and
especially in the evening and just before sunrise. Motorists need to be
especially cautious at that time and when driving near creek and river beds.

It does sound strange, but if a deer runs in front of your
vehicle, it is better not to try and take evasive action as it could result in a
far worse accident than striking the animal.

Fortunately, there were no injuries with any of the reported accidents
over the weekend.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It’s fall and that means the deer are
getting more active around the area. And that means motorists have to be more aware when
driving.The Reno County Sheriff’s Department reported seven vehicle vs. deer accidents since Friday evening. Deer are more active in the fall and
especially in the evening and just before sunrise. Motorists need to be
especially cautious at that time and when driving near creek and river beds.It does sound strange, but if a deer runs in front of your
vehicle, it is better not to try and take evasive action as it could result in a
far worse accident than striking the animal.Fortunately, there were no injuries with any of the reported accidents
over the weekend.

Deer becoming more active, creating hazards for motorists


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;The Administration recently finalized a rule ensuring greater price transparency on medical services and prescription drugs that will enable Americans to make better informed decisions about their health care.

"This is another example of empowering patients," said Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall. "Our health care plan, we want to empower patients with more information. The President is doing something that he and I have been talking about for over three years now. Increased transparency is one of the pillars to driving down the cost of health care. We're going to make sure that patients understand how much they are paying for prescriptions and we're going to make sure that patients understand what their insurance company is paying for services that they've had done, as well. We all see those prices that we don't understand and those bills. We're going to be able to figure out exactly what the insurance companies are paying. It's going to allow us to be better consumers."

The new Executive Order also directed the expansion of health savings accounts and other tax-preferred health accounts.

"Medicare is paying half of what the sticker price is," said Marshall. "Blue Crosses of the world, Aetnas of the world are probably paying about two-thirds of the sticker price, so to speak. I think this is just a step in the right direction, that's going to allow consumers to make better decisions. If you walked into your orthopedic doctor's office and they said, you need your hip replaced and you could see where your doctor goes to have surgery, to do surgery, if you saw the outcomes and the prices and what your out of pocket is going to be, maybe you would make a different choice, as well, but as we know, when one gas station flashes a price, the other gas stations tend to follow it, as well, kind of get into a bidding war. That's the way competition works. That's the way we need to make healthcare, as well."

The requirement for the publicly available data files will take effect for plan or policy years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.

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Hutch
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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;The Administration recently finalized a rule ensuring greater price transparency on medical services and prescription drugs that will enable Americans to make better informed decisions about their health care."This is another example of empowering patients," said Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall. "Our health care plan, we want to empower patients with more information. The President is doing something that he and I have been talking about for over three years now. Increased transparency is one of the pillars to driving down the cost of health care. We're going to make sure that patients understand how much they are paying for prescriptions and we're going to make sure that patients understand what their insurance company is paying for services that they've had done, as well. We all see those prices that we don't understand and those bills. We're going to be able to figure out exactly what the insurance companies are paying. It's going to allow us to be better consumers."The new Executive Order also directed the expansion of health savings accounts and other tax-preferred health accounts."Medicare is paying half of what the sticker price is," said Marshall. "Blue Crosses of the world, Aetnas of the world are probably paying about two-thirds of the sticker price, so to speak. I think this is just a step in the right direction, that's going to allow consumers to make better decisions. If you walked into your orthopedic doctor's office and they said, you need your hip replaced and you could see where your doctor goes to have surgery, to do surgery, if you saw the outcomes and the prices and what your out of pocket is going to be, maybe you would make a different choice, as well, but as we know, when one gas station flashes a price, the other gas stations tend to follow it, as well, kind of get into a bidding war. That's the way competition works. That's the way we need to make healthcare, as well."The requirement for the publicly available data files will take effect for plan or policy years beginning on or after January 1, 2022.

Marshall explains new medical transparency rule


RENO COUNTY — 
Mohawk Road between Blanchard Avenue and Clark Road is closed to all through traffic beginning November 2 for road construction.

The road mile will be closed to through traffic until further notice.

The area is located along the Reno County Landfill and is scheduled to be vacated in the near future. No time line was given for when the road will open again.

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

RENO COUNTY — 
Mohawk Road between Blanchard Avenue and Clark Road is closed to all through traffic beginning November 2 for road construction.The road mile will be closed to through traffic until further notice.The area is located along the Reno County Landfill and is scheduled to be vacated in the near future. No time line was given for when the road will open again.If you have questions, call Reno County Public Works at&nbsp;620-694-2976.

Mohawk Road closed between Blanchard and Clark

It looks like a light agenda for the Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday. 

The council will have its public input time, approve the consent agenda, look at a zoning case for the building that houses Provincial Real Estate at 419 North Poplar, consider the construction of a new trail access point on Brookside Drive, approve the health and dental insurance plans for 2021 for City employees and receive reports from council members and the city manager. 

An executive session on a non-elected personnel topic is also planned.

The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting will be available on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hutchinsonks">City's Facebook page</a>.

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 </figure>It looks like a light agenda for the Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday. The council will have its public input time, approve the consent agenda, look at a zoning case for the building that houses Provincial Real Estate at 419 North Poplar, consider the construction of a new trail access point on Brookside Drive, approve the health and dental insurance plans for 2021 for City employees and receive reports from council members and the city manager. An executive session on a non-elected personnel topic is also planned.The Hutchinson City Council meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting will be available on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hutchinsonks">City's Facebook page</a>.

Hutchinson City Council to meet Tuesday

The Reno County overall case count is at 659 as of Sunday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 18.

The Correctional Facility cluster type has 410 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. Two Correctional Facility residents have died. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 12 cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 19 active clusters in the county.

There are 268 cases in the community at large.

Eighteen people are in the hospital. Ninety-nine total have been hospitalized. Forty-three have been admitted to the ICU and 13 have been intubated. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.

The community's positive test rate is up to 11.85%, with the overall positive test rate at 18.12%. 20.17% of the population has been tested.

The next community testing date is Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Oz Breezeway on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

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 </figure>The Reno County overall case count is at 659 as of Sunday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 18.The Correctional Facility cluster type has 410 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. Two Correctional Facility residents have died. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 12 cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 19 active clusters in the county.There are 268 cases in the community at large.Eighteen people are in the hospital. Ninety-nine total have been hospitalized. Forty-three have been admitted to the ICU and 13 have been intubated. These are Reno County resident numbers regardless of where they are hospitalized.The community's positive test rate is up to 11.85%, with the overall positive test rate at 18.12%. 20.17% of the population has been tested.The next community testing date is Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Oz Breezeway on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

Case count at 659, with 268 in community as of Sunday evening

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the pandemic, shopping locally is more important than ever. Once again this year, the Chamber is offering a way to make your Christmas holiday better.

The Chamber is hosting the fourth annual Shop Local Giveaway this holiday season. When you shop and eat locally, you can collect your receipts and then submit a copy of them to the Chamber through Dec. 14.&nbsp;

Two winners will be drawn from those receipts for prizes, followed by the grand prize drawing for $250 worth of H-Bucks. The grand prize drawing will be held during the December Third Thursday event.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the pandemic, shopping locally is more important than ever. Once again this year, the Chamber is offering a way to make your Christmas holiday better.The Chamber is hosting the fourth annual Shop Local Giveaway this holiday season. When you shop and eat locally, you can collect your receipts and then submit a copy of them to the Chamber through Dec. 14.&nbsp;Two winners will be drawn from those receipts for prizes, followed by the grand prize drawing for $250 worth of H-Bucks. The grand prize drawing will be held during the December Third Thursday event.

Chamber Christmas shopping giveaway begins Nov. 9

Release from Central Christian School

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Central Christian School is excited to announce Everyone’s A Critic, an interactive virtual play performed by CCS high school students. As a part of the CCS Virtual Stewardship Challenge, the play will stream on Facebook Premier November 14th at 6pm. Viewers can enjoy a who-done-it mystery interspersed with interviews from CCS faculty, staff, and board of trustees about the ways we can go further together.

Central Christian students, along with choir director Angela Huck, gave their time and talent to prepare and present this virtual play. Would you go further together with Central Christian by donating to Christian Education?

At Central, the faculty and staff believe a thriving CCS is essential to the Hutchinson community. CCS prepares the students to integrate their faith in Christ, by equipping them to positively impact future fields of study, vocation, family, and church.

If you would like to donate to Central Christian School and make a positive impact on the Hutchinson community, visit <a href="https://www.cougarsccs.com/support-ccs/">https://www.cougarsccs.com/support-ccs/</a>

Viewers can join the stream at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralChristianCougars">https://www.facebook.com/CentralChristianCougars</a>

Central Christian School exists to glorify God by partnering with Christian families to provide students with a Christ-centered education which integrates faith, life, and learning. Students will receive a challenging pre-K through 12th grade education based on the truths in God’s Word.

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 </figure>Release from Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Central Christian School is excited to announce Everyone’s A Critic, an interactive virtual play performed by CCS high school students. As a part of the CCS Virtual Stewardship Challenge, the play will stream on Facebook Premier November 14th at 6pm. Viewers can enjoy a who-done-it mystery interspersed with interviews from CCS faculty, staff, and board of trustees about the ways we can go further together.Central Christian students, along with choir director Angela Huck, gave their time and talent to prepare and present this virtual play. Would you go further together with Central Christian by donating to Christian Education?At Central, the faculty and staff believe a thriving CCS is essential to the Hutchinson community. CCS prepares the students to integrate their faith in Christ, by equipping them to positively impact future fields of study, vocation, family, and church.If you would like to donate to Central Christian School and make a positive impact on the Hutchinson community, visit <a href="https://www.cougarsccs.com/support-ccs/">https://www.cougarsccs.com/support-ccs/</a>Viewers can join the stream at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralChristianCougars">https://www.facebook.com/CentralChristianCougars</a>Central Christian School exists to glorify God by partnering with Christian families to provide students with a Christ-centered education which integrates faith, life, and learning. Students will receive a challenging pre-K through 12th grade education based on the truths in God’s Word.