HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wiley Elementary School is in the middle of its redesign phase. The school is one of four going through the state's redesign education process.&nbsp;

One Thursday the school staff will go before the Kansas State Department of Education to make their formal presentation. The project requires schools to remodel their academic programs to create successful high school students. Schools chosen for the state’s redesign program spend one year planning what changes to carry out. They then apply the changes the following year.

Lincoln, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, and Graber are all in different phases of the Apollo redesign program within the district.

The redesign is part of the Kansas Can Project which was initially announced in 2017 after the Kansas Department of Education got feedback that the community wanted more focus on students’ nonacademic skills.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wiley Elementary School is in the middle of its redesign phase. The school is one of four going through the state's redesign education process.&nbsp;One Thursday the school staff will go before the Kansas State Department of Education to make their formal presentation. The project requires schools to remodel their academic programs to create successful high school students. Schools chosen for the state’s redesign program spend one year planning what changes to carry out. They then apply the changes the following year.Lincoln, Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen, and Graber are all in different phases of the Apollo redesign program within the district.The redesign is part of the Kansas Can Project which was initially announced in 2017 after the Kansas Department of Education got feedback that the community wanted more focus on students’ nonacademic skills.

Wiley Elementary to go before State Dept. of Education Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees will go over several capital purchases during their monthly meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;

The purchases within the vocational department will provide major technical upgrades to the schools welding technology area. The Board will be asked to approve the purchase of 14 multi purpose welders for both the Hutchinson and Hillsboro sites from Lampton Welding Supply of Hutchinson at a cost of $73,093. The Board will also take action on purchasing five advance process welders from Lampton at a cost of $26,862.

The welders are needed to bring the welding program up to date with the latest technology that is being used in the industry. Also Thursday the Board will get an update on hiring a new Safety Academy Trainer. The new program would provide instruction on industrial safety and OSHA safety rules to business and mining operations across the midwest. The person hired would also design and promote safety training programs and develop safety plans for clients.And finally the Board will go into executive session to discuss negotiations with the college faculty.

Thursday's meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees begins at 7 p.m. at the Shears Technology Center on the Hutch CC campus.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees will go over several capital purchases during their monthly meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;The purchases within the vocational department will provide major technical upgrades to the schools welding technology area. The Board will be asked to approve the purchase of 14 multi purpose welders for both the Hutchinson and Hillsboro sites from Lampton Welding Supply of Hutchinson at a cost of $73,093. The Board will also take action on purchasing five advance process welders from Lampton at a cost of $26,862.The welders are needed to bring the welding program up to date with the latest technology that is being used in the industry. Also Thursday the Board will get an update on hiring a new Safety Academy Trainer. The new program would provide instruction on industrial safety and OSHA safety rules to business and mining operations across the midwest. The person hired would also design and promote safety training programs and develop safety plans for clients.And finally the Board will go into executive session to discuss negotiations with the college faculty.Thursday's meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees begins at 7 p.m. at the Shears Technology Center on the Hutch CC campus.

Hutch CC BOT to discuss welding technology purchases

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new business is coming to Uptown Hutch. The Hutch Vintage Market announced Tuesday that it will open a store at the shopping complex. 

The store will be a 35,500-square-foot collage of vintage, antiques, crafts, new home décor, clothing boutiques, and collectibles. The location will be open 7 days a week to shoppers. The store will occupy half of the former J.C. Penney area. The hope is to open by the first of December and the business plans to start taking rental applications around Oct. 19.

“With nothing comparable in the Hutchinson area, the Hutch Vintage Market will be a destination,” Matt Jeffery, store operator, said. “The store will truly be a unique shopping experience as you stroll by hundreds of locally-owned vendor shops. From a location standpoint, we couldn’t ask for anything better. Uptown Hutch is at the heart of city activity and enjoys the highest traffic in the area. Our goal is to be open for holiday shopping, so there is not a better time for vendors to sign up.”

The store will&nbsp; provide many other amenities like pre-built booths, in- store events, and online access to sales reports. Typical booths range from $145 to $179 monthly depending on size. Vendors who are interested in being a part of the Hutch Vintage Market family can pre-register by visiting <a href="http://hutchvintagemarket.com">hutchvintagemarket.com</a> or by calling 620-513-6357.

The Hutch Vintage Market will be located at 1500 E. 11th Ave.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new business is coming to Uptown Hutch. The Hutch Vintage Market announced Tuesday that it will open a store at the shopping complex. The store will be a 35,500-square-foot collage of vintage, antiques, crafts, new home décor, clothing boutiques, and collectibles. The location will be open 7 days a week to shoppers. The store will occupy half of the former J.C. Penney area. The hope is to open by the first of December and the business plans to start taking rental applications around Oct. 19.“With nothing comparable in the Hutchinson area, the Hutch Vintage Market will be a destination,” Matt Jeffery, store operator, said. “The store will truly be a unique shopping experience as you stroll by hundreds of locally-owned vendor shops. From a location standpoint, we couldn’t ask for anything better. Uptown Hutch is at the heart of city activity and enjoys the highest traffic in the area. Our goal is to be open for holiday shopping, so there is not a better time for vendors to sign up.”The store will&nbsp; provide many other amenities like pre-built booths, in- store events, and online access to sales reports. Typical booths range from $145 to $179 monthly depending on size. Vendors who are interested in being a part of the Hutch Vintage Market family can pre-register by visiting <a href="http://hutchvintagemarket.com">hutchvintagemarket.com</a> or by calling 620-513-6357.The Hutch Vintage Market will be located at 1500 E. 11th Ave.

Hutch Vintage Market coming to Uptown Hutch

TOPEKA, Kan. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it is investing a small grant that will be used as part of a major overhaul of Rice County Rural Fire District No. 1.

Rice County will use the $50,000 grant to assist with the purchase of six engine pumpers and build two additional engine pumpers out of the vehicles being replaced. These vehicles will be used in Rice County and portions of Ellsworth and Reno counties. Total cost of the refit is $1.4 million.

The partnership is made possible by the additional contributions of the Rice County Rural Fire District No. 1, contributing $600,000, and Rice County, contributing $777,247.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it is investing a small grant that will be used as part of a major overhaul of Rice County Rural Fire District No. 1.Rice County will use the $50,000 grant to assist with the purchase of six engine pumpers and build two additional engine pumpers out of the vehicles being replaced. These vehicles will be used in Rice County and portions of Ellsworth and Reno counties. Total cost of the refit is $1.4 million.The partnership is made possible by the additional contributions of the Rice County Rural Fire District No. 1, contributing $600,000, and Rice County, contributing $777,247.

Grant will help with big ticket purchase in Rice Co.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Statistics show that more than half of Reno County residents have chronic pain that limits their activities.

The Reno County Health Department, along with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), will offer a free workshop series for people living with chronic pain and their caregivers. The six-week workshop series helps people gain self-confidence in controlling their pain, better manage their health and lead a fuller life.

The workshops promote the development of skills necessary to lead a healthy life with chronic pain conditions. The workshop series is designed to complement medical treatments and education provided by healthcare providers. People living with pain and their caregivers who attend the workshop series will receive a free copy of the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain."

The workshop will begin on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. and is being offered virtually via Zoom. Participants do need an internet-compatible device. Due to the interactive nature of the workshop series, space is limited. Individuals and caregivers interested in attending should pre-register by contacting Diane Swinney at 620-665-8882 for a registration packet and additional information. The class will continue meeting weekly through Nov. 19.

The workshop series is made possible through partnership with a Kansas Self-Management Education and Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant through KDHE.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Statistics show that more than half of Reno County residents have chronic pain that limits their activities.The Reno County Health Department, along with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), will offer a free workshop series for people living with chronic pain and their caregivers. The six-week workshop series helps people gain self-confidence in controlling their pain, better manage their health and lead a fuller life.The workshops promote the development of skills necessary to lead a healthy life with chronic pain conditions. The workshop series is designed to complement medical treatments and education provided by healthcare providers. People living with pain and their caregivers who attend the workshop series will receive a free copy of the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain."The workshop will begin on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. and is being offered virtually via Zoom. Participants do need an internet-compatible device. Due to the interactive nature of the workshop series, space is limited. Individuals and caregivers interested in attending should pre-register by contacting Diane Swinney at 620-665-8882 for a registration packet and additional information. The class will continue meeting weekly through Nov. 19.The workshop series is made possible through partnership with a Kansas Self-Management Education and Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant through KDHE.

Health Department offering pain management clinic


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Reno County Deputy Elections Clerk Jenna Fager says absentee ballot numbers have been strong.

"They are coming in like crazy," Fager said. "Some of them are duplicates. Some people have already registered and everything, but as far as what we've filled for advance ballot applications, we are almost at 8,000."

If you filled out an absentee ballot application for the general election when it was sent to you earlier this year, you don't need to do so again. Assuming all ballots are in on time, absentee ballots turned in in advance help the election office.

"That will make it easier," Fager said. "We'll have all of those processed on election day and we'll have those results available. That will be the first ones that I import, actually."

Once you get your ballot, fill it out right away and if you're going to be in town anyway, bring it by the annex and drop it in their box, or there will be other places to drop them off.

"We'll be getting two more boxes," Fager said. "They should be coming in any day now. We'll be having those, one will be at the Nickerson city office and one inside of the Buhler city office. The hours that it's going to be open are only the hours the offices are open, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one in front of the annex is open 24 hours a day."

If mailed, such ballots must be postmarked no later than election day and in to the election office by the Friday following the election.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — Reno County Deputy Elections Clerk Jenna Fager says absentee ballot numbers have been strong."They are coming in like crazy," Fager said. "Some of them are duplicates. Some people have already registered and everything, but as far as what we've filled for advance ballot applications, we are almost at 8,000."If you filled out an absentee ballot application for the general election when it was sent to you earlier this year, you don't need to do so again. Assuming all ballots are in on time, absentee ballots turned in in advance help the election office."That will make it easier," Fager said. "We'll have all of those processed on election day and we'll have those results available. That will be the first ones that I import, actually."Once you get your ballot, fill it out right away and if you're going to be in town anyway, bring it by the annex and drop it in their box, or there will be other places to drop them off."We'll be getting two more boxes," Fager said. "They should be coming in any day now. We'll be having those, one will be at the Nickerson city office and one inside of the Buhler city office. The hours that it's going to be open are only the hours the offices are open, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one in front of the annex is open 24 hours a day."If mailed, such ballots must be postmarked no later than election day and in to the election office by the Friday following the election.

Fager: More absentee ballot boxes on the way

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council gave approval on a bid for the rebuilding of Apple Lane during Tuesday’s meeting. The low bid from Pearson Construction at a cost of $1,215,774 which is below the engineers estimate. The project includes a complete rebuilding of Apple Lane and replacing a small bridge. KDOT will provide funding for 50% of the cost of the project.

Also, after much discussion the Council approved the 2021 street maintenance work for the city. The agenda item brought questions about how streets are earmarked for improvements. Councilperson Sara Bagwell asked about the wide discrepancy between what is spent on streets and funds used for other city services including parks facilities. Bagwell also said that the city is neglecting streets on the south end of town.&nbsp;

City Engineer Jeff Peterson noted that the city does maintenance of the 290 miles of streets on an eight year rotation. Most of the work for next year will be done in an area between 17th and 30th north and south and from Severance east to Lorraine. It also includes work between Lorraine and Halstead north of 30th.

The Council also approved contracts with the Public Service Employees Union and its Emergency Services Dispatchers.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council gave approval on a bid for the rebuilding of Apple Lane during Tuesday’s meeting. The low bid from Pearson Construction at a cost of $1,215,774 which is below the engineers estimate. The project includes a complete rebuilding of Apple Lane and replacing a small bridge. KDOT will provide funding for 50% of the cost of the project.Also, after much discussion the Council approved the 2021 street maintenance work for the city. The agenda item brought questions about how streets are earmarked for improvements. Councilperson Sara Bagwell asked about the wide discrepancy between what is spent on streets and funds used for other city services including parks facilities. Bagwell also said that the city is neglecting streets on the south end of town.&nbsp;City Engineer Jeff Peterson noted that the city does maintenance of the 290 miles of streets on an eight year rotation. Most of the work for next year will be done in an area between 17th and 30th north and south and from Severance east to Lorraine. It also includes work between Lorraine and Halstead north of 30th.The Council also approved contracts with the Public Service Employees Union and its Emergency Services Dispatchers.

City Council approves Apple Lane project

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council’s proposal to revamp their electrical rate structure was a major part of Monday’s meeting. The discussion deals with how the city will&nbsp; absorb a $100,000 per year hike in distribution rates from Evergy once a new substation near Burrton is completed.&nbsp;

A rate study by representatives of the Kansas Power Pool suggests a streamlined rate card. It included establishing a new industrial rate. That has been met with some opposition from the city’s biggest electrical user Haven Steel Products.

Ken Brown, President of Haven Steel, addressed the Council about his desire for more competitive electric rates and the positive effect it could have on industrial growth in the community. Brown, who has been the new owner of Haven Steel for 10 months, expressed his concern over higher industrial rates and how it could affect his company. Brown said the Council’s decision on rates could have a large impact on how his company moves forward in the future.

Two options were presented to the Council. Option A would put more of the financial burden on the industry sector, while option B would place a higher load on city residents. Brown wanted to see his rates fall from what would be $0.13 per kilowatt hour under option A to just $0.10 under option B. Option B would also hike residential rates by an average of $40 per month, double the increase under option A.

The Council worked to come up with a way to keep the industrial sector happy without passing a large chunk of the cost onto residents. In the end, no action was taken. The Council said they would try to have a final decision at their next meeting. Brown stated he could wait for two more weeks but hoped the Council would take action then. That meeting is set for October 19th.

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council’s proposal to revamp their electrical rate structure was a major part of Monday’s meeting. The discussion deals with how the city will&nbsp; absorb a $100,000 per year hike in distribution rates from Evergy once a new substation near Burrton is completed.&nbsp;A rate study by representatives of the Kansas Power Pool suggests a streamlined rate card. It included establishing a new industrial rate. That has been met with some opposition from the city’s biggest electrical user Haven Steel Products.Ken Brown, President of Haven Steel, addressed the Council about his desire for more competitive electric rates and the positive effect it could have on industrial growth in the community. Brown, who has been the new owner of Haven Steel for 10 months, expressed his concern over higher industrial rates and how it could affect his company. Brown said the Council’s decision on rates could have a large impact on how his company moves forward in the future.Two options were presented to the Council. Option A would put more of the financial burden on the industry sector, while option B would place a higher load on city residents. Brown wanted to see his rates fall from what would be $0.13 per kilowatt hour under option A to just $0.10 under option B. Option B would also hike residential rates by an average of $40 per month, double the increase under option A.The Council worked to come up with a way to keep the industrial sector happy without passing a large chunk of the cost onto residents. In the end, no action was taken. The Council said they would try to have a final decision at their next meeting. Brown stated he could wait for two more weeks but hoped the Council would take action then. That meeting is set for October 19th.

Haven City Council delays action on electric rates


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;As the Haven school district discusses at a special board meeting tonight what they will do about instruction with the county's gating criteria in the orange, current county health officer Karen Hammersmith will be going to that meeting.

"Clark Wedel asked me," Hammersmith said. "He's the superintendent over at Haven. He asked me to attend the Haven school board meeting tonight, so I will go to that."

Hammersmith said collaboration between the health department and the superintendents throughout the county has been good.

"We have a lot of input in what is going on in the schools," Hammersmith said. "It's not necessarily that we're dictating to the schools or anything. It's that they wanted to work together as a community, because its a community issue."

Though other districts across the county have begun hybrid models of instruction, Haven had stuck with in person until Tuesday's meeting could be held. It is at 6 p.m. at Haven High School. 

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;As the Haven school district discusses at a special board meeting tonight what they will do about instruction with the county's gating criteria in the orange, current county health officer Karen Hammersmith will be going to that meeting."Clark Wedel asked me," Hammersmith said. "He's the superintendent over at Haven. He asked me to attend the Haven school board meeting tonight, so I will go to that."Hammersmith said collaboration between the health department and the superintendents throughout the county has been good."We have a lot of input in what is going on in the schools," Hammersmith said. "It's not necessarily that we're dictating to the schools or anything. It's that they wanted to work together as a community, because its a community issue."Though other districts across the county have begun hybrid models of instruction, Haven had stuck with in person until Tuesday's meeting could be held. It is at 6 p.m. at Haven High School.

County Interim Health Officer to attend Haven school board tonight


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Chuck Welch with the Hutchinson Hospital said that the number of patients currently admitted is the highest they've had on a Tuesday since the beginning of the pandemic.

"We've had spikes in the past and we've talked about the nature of the different courses of how different people are effected and infected," Welch said. "That number fluctuates pretty quickly. From Tuesday to Tuesday, we can go from ten to two."

However, as of Tuesday morning there were 11 positive patients split between the ICU and the COVID Ward, with two additional COVID positive patients intubated for a total of 13 in the hospital.

"We have the capability to flex up to 40 intubated and ventilated patients," Welch said. "Our in house COVID positive population is well below our capacity."

Welch believes they're still okay in terms of handling what they have.

"The best way we can deal with concern is to be prepared," Welch said. "We are months into being prepared. We look at these numbers every day. We're braced for it. We're prepared for it. We have open lines of communication with our partners in the region."

Welch said he's not concerned that the hospital won't be able to handle whatever COVID-19 throws at them.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Chuck Welch with the Hutchinson Hospital said that the number of patients currently admitted is the highest they've had on a Tuesday since the beginning of the pandemic."We've had spikes in the past and we've talked about the nature of the different courses of how different people are effected and infected," Welch said. "That number fluctuates pretty quickly. From Tuesday to Tuesday, we can go from ten to two."However, as of Tuesday morning there were 11 positive patients split between the ICU and the COVID Ward, with two additional COVID positive patients intubated for a total of 13 in the hospital."We have the capability to flex up to 40 intubated and ventilated patients," Welch said. "Our in house COVID positive population is well below our capacity."Welch believes they're still okay in terms of handling what they have."The best way we can deal with concern is to be prepared," Welch said. "We are months into being prepared. We look at these numbers every day. We're braced for it. We're prepared for it. We have open lines of communication with our partners in the region."Welch said he's not concerned that the hospital won't be able to handle whatever COVID-19 throws at them.

Hutch Hospital VP: Though patient count is highest ever, still nowhere near full

PARTRIDGE,	Kan. —&nbsp; One person has been killed in a workplace accident in rural Reno County Monday morning.&nbsp;

The Reno County Sheriff’s Department says that a man in his 60s was helping prepare a semi trailer hauling hay at Burling Mills near Arlington when he was run over around 10:20 a.m.

Steve Lutz with the Reno County Sheriff's Office says the victim and another man were prepping the trailer when the driver got in and pulled away. A few moments later they realized that the victim was not with them. They returned to find the man on the ground. It’s not known if the man bent over to pick something up and was hit by the semi or if he may have had a medical condition.

No name has been released. The accident remains under investigation.

ARLINGTON,	Kan. —&nbsp; EMS and rescue crews have been called to the scene of an industrial accident.&nbsp;

The call came around 10:20 this morning at 13215 S. Partridge Road which is the home of Burling Mills Incorporated.

No other details are available at this time. 

Hutch Post will have more information as it becomes available.

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 </figure>UPDATE AT 12:30 P.M.PARTRIDGE,	Kan. —&nbsp; One person has been killed in a workplace accident in rural Reno County Monday morning.&nbsp;The Reno County Sheriff’s Department says that a man in his 60s was helping prepare a semi trailer hauling hay at Burling Mills near Arlington when he was run over around 10:20 a.m.Steve Lutz with the Reno County Sheriff's Office says the victim and another man were prepping the trailer when the driver got in and pulled away. A few moments later they realized that the victim was not with them. They returned to find the man on the ground. It’s not known if the man bent over to pick something up and was hit by the semi or if he may have had a medical condition.No name has been released. The accident remains under investigation._____________________________________ARLINGTON,	Kan. —&nbsp; EMS and rescue crews have been called to the scene of an industrial accident.&nbsp;The call came around 10:20 this morning at 13215 S. Partridge Road which is the home of Burling Mills Incorporated.No other details are available at this time. Hutch Post will have more information as it becomes available.

One person killed in industrial accident Monday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Even though Reno County is in the orange zone according to the county's gating criteria, Haven USD 312 is still in person learning as of Monday in anticipation of a special school board meeting Tuesday night.

"You make plans that are adaptable and changeable and sometimes you change them for good reasons," said superintendent Clark Wedel. "Sometimes you need to revisit them and make sure that's where everybody's at. We're just going to try to get everybody on the same page."

Even though school board meetings have typically been available online, Tuesday's will not be.

"It's going to be at Haven High School in our library," Wedel said. "It will not be Zoomed this time. Typically, our regular board meetings have, but in short notice, we just can't work that out this time around."

The meeting will be Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Even though Reno County is in the orange zone according to the county's gating criteria, Haven USD 312 is still in person learning as of Monday in anticipation of a special school board meeting Tuesday night."You make plans that are adaptable and changeable and sometimes you change them for good reasons," said superintendent Clark Wedel. "Sometimes you need to revisit them and make sure that's where everybody's at. We're just going to try to get everybody on the same page."Even though school board meetings have typically been available online, Tuesday's will not be."It's going to be at Haven High School in our library," Wedel said. "It will not be Zoomed this time. Typically, our regular board meetings have, but in short notice, we just can't work that out this time around."The meeting will be Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

Haven USD 312 holding special meeting Tuesday night


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Reno County was able to get grant funds for a new ballot scanner that was approved by the county commission last week.

"We get $33,537," said county clerk Donna Patton.

The funds started in the hands of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. They donated $250 million to the Center For Tech and Civic Life.

"We've went ahead and ordered it," Patton said. "We're going to need it for the future. We still have one. It's just not as fast as this one. They're going to do what they can but they won't be able to get to us for this next election."

Congress had allocated $400 million as of September 1 for election administration.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;Reno County was able to get grant funds for a new ballot scanner that was approved by the county commission last week."We get $33,537," said county clerk Donna Patton.The funds started in the hands of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. They donated $250 million to the Center For Tech and Civic Life."We've went ahead and ordered it," Patton said. "We're going to need it for the future. We still have one. It's just not as fast as this one. They're going to do what they can but they won't be able to get to us for this next election."Congress had allocated $400 million as of September 1 for election administration.

New ballot scanner coming, but not likely in time for November election

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — They did not get to perform at this year's Kansas State Fair but they will next year. Tickets for all grandstand shows that were supposed to be a part of this year's fair are now on sale for 2021.

The entertainment will kick off with the Next Gen Bull Riding Tour on Friday September 10th. Concert entertainment kicks off on the first Monday with Tracy Lawrence on September 14th, the Newsboys on the 15th and 38 Special on Wednesday the 16th.

The week will be capped off with Chris Janson on Friday, September 17 and then Nelly on Saturday the 18th. Ventriloquist Darci Lynn Farmer will round out the grandstand events on Sunday, September 19th. Moto Madness and the All Star Monster Truck Tour will be the first Saturday and Sunday of the fair.

Tickets can be purchased online at kansasstatefair.com, by stopping by the Kansas State Fair Administration Building at 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, Kansas or by calling the Ticket Office at 620-669-3618. Ticket office calls will be returned on Fridays.

If you have tickets purchased for this years event hold on to them as&nbsp; all concerts have been rescheduled, so your seats are safe for 2021. All tickets for all rescheduled concerts and events will be honored at the gates. Refund requests are no longer being accepted.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — They did not get to perform at this year's Kansas State Fair but they will next year. Tickets for all grandstand shows that were supposed to be a part of this year's fair are now on sale for 2021.The entertainment will kick off with the Next Gen Bull Riding Tour on Friday September 10th. Concert entertainment kicks off on the first Monday with Tracy Lawrence on September 14th, the Newsboys on the 15th and 38 Special on Wednesday the 16th.The week will be capped off with Chris Janson on Friday, September 17 and then Nelly on Saturday the 18th. Ventriloquist Darci Lynn Farmer will round out the grandstand events on Sunday, September 19th. Moto Madness and the All Star Monster Truck Tour will be the first Saturday and Sunday of the fair.Tickets can be purchased online at kansasstatefair.com, by stopping by the Kansas State Fair Administration Building at 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, Kansas or by calling the Ticket Office at 620-669-3618. Ticket office calls will be returned on Fridays.If you have tickets purchased for this years event hold on to them as&nbsp; all concerts have been rescheduled, so your seats are safe for 2021. All tickets for all rescheduled concerts and events will be honored at the gates. Refund requests are no longer being accepted.

Tickets to 2021 Kansas State Fair entertainment now on sale

BY STEPHAN BISAHA <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/glance-where-kansas-1-st-congressional-district-candidates-stand-major-issues">Kansas News Service</a>

The race to represent the 1st Congressional District is wide open 
like its land, with GOP Rep. Roger Marshall running for Senate. On the 
Republican side, there’s Tracey Mann from Salina, who had a short stint 
as Kansas’ lieutenant governor. Democrats have Kali Barnett, a music 
teacher from Garden City.

For those still undecided, here’s a look at how the candidates feel about the major issues in this election.

Stephan Bisaha reports on education and young adult life for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/stevebisaha">@SteveBisaha</a>&nbsp;or email him at bisaha@kmuw.org.

BY STEPHAN BISAHA <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/glance-where-kansas-1-st-congressional-district-candidates-stand-major-issues">Kansas News Service</a>The race to represent the 1st Congressional District is wide open 
like its land, with GOP Rep. Roger Marshall running for Senate. On the 
Republican side, there’s Tracey Mann from Salina, who had a short stint 
as Kansas’ lieutenant governor. Democrats have Kali Barnett, a music 
teacher from Garden City.For those still undecided, here’s a look at how the candidates feel about the major issues in this election.<figure>
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 </figure>Stephan Bisaha reports on education and young adult life for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/stevebisaha">@SteveBisaha</a>&nbsp;or email him at bisaha@kmuw.org.

Where Kansas’ Big First candidates stand on major issues

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. David A. Weishaar.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: National Guard adjutant general Maj. Gen. David Weishaar." height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/2xww2-ee4adb?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=3&pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. David A. Weishaar.

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. David A. Weishaar

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The Reno County Health Department will host&nbsp; free community pandemic testing locations in Reno County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Testing is open to everyone whether you have symptoms or no symptoms. The toll-free phone number for people to call for an appointment is 844-834-3657.&nbsp; The phone line is now open.&nbsp; 

To ensure your privacy, everyone wanting to be tested must schedule an appointment with the Reno County Health Department to be tested at these testing locations. The current list of locations is as follows:

More testing dates and locations will follow as they become available. The tests are being held through the end of the year after approval of the program was given by the County Commission. 

If the tests prove successful, the testing could be extended to the end of May 2021.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The Reno County Health Department will host&nbsp; free community pandemic testing locations in Reno County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Testing is open to everyone whether you have symptoms or no symptoms. The toll-free phone number for people to call for an appointment is 844-834-3657.&nbsp; The phone line is now open.&nbsp; To ensure your privacy, everyone wanting to be tested must schedule an appointment with the Reno County Health Department to be tested at these testing locations. The current list of locations is as follows:<ul>
 <li>Saturday, October 10, 2020. Turon City Maintenance Building, 201 N Burns St. Turon, KS 67583 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.</li><li>Thursday, October 15, 2020 Hutchinson Sports Arena west parking lot 700 E 11th Ave Hutchinson, KS 67501 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, October 17, 2020 Haven High School 400 E 5th Ave Haven, KS 67543 10:00 a.m. to&nbsp; Noon.</li><li>Sunday, October 18, 2020 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 612 S Maple St. South Hutchinson, KS 67505 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Fairfield High School 16115 S Langdon Rd Langdon, KS 67583 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, October 24, 2020 Pretty Prairie Elementary School 320 S Rhodes St Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 10:00 a.m.to Noon.&nbsp;</li>
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 <li>Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Salt City Splash 1601 S Plum St Hutchinson, KS 67501 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.</li>
 </ul>More testing dates and locations will follow as they become available. The tests are being held through the end of the year after approval of the program was given by the County Commission. If the tests prove successful, the testing could be extended to the end of May 2021.

County wide pandemic testing available

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere Onward and Upward telethon and auction is off to a good start.&nbsp;

The fundraiser for the space museum brought in $15,384 on Sunday. Half of that was a match from the Patterson Family Trust out of Kansas City. The Cosmosphere will continue to take donations through the end of the week and all will be matched by the trust. 

You can make a donation at <a href="https://cosmo.org/">cosmo.org</a> and clock on the “give today” icon.

The first of three blocks of auction items is also currently up for bid. In just one day the auction raised about $11,000. The current block of items will be up until 7 p.m. on Thursday October 8th. A second block will then come up for bid until 7 p.m. October 13th and the third block will go up for auction until October 18th at 5 p.m.

Items up for bid include sign art, wine, jewelry, coins, books and more. 

For more information you can go to <a href="https://cosmo.org/">cosmo.org</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscosmosphere">Cosmosphere Facebook page.</a>

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere Onward and Upward telethon and auction is off to a good start.&nbsp;The fundraiser for the space museum brought in $15,384 on Sunday. Half of that was a match from the Patterson Family Trust out of Kansas City. The Cosmosphere will continue to take donations through the end of the week and all will be matched by the trust. You can make a donation at <a href="https://cosmo.org/">cosmo.org</a> and clock on the “give today” icon.The first of three blocks of auction items is also currently up for bid. In just one day the auction raised about $11,000. The current block of items will be up until 7 p.m. on Thursday October 8th. A second block will then come up for bid until 7 p.m. October 13th and the third block will go up for auction until October 18th at 5 p.m.Items up for bid include sign art, wine, jewelry, coins, books and more. For more information you can go to <a href="https://cosmo.org/">cosmo.org</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscosmosphere">Cosmosphere Facebook page.</a>

Comosphere telethon and auction off to a good start

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police continue to search for a teen who has been missing since September 25th.

Seventeen-year-old Audrey Karabin is white, 5’4” and 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen at a Hutchinson High football game but never showed up for a ride home.&nbsp;

This is not Audrey's first time to go missing, according to police. If you have any information on where she is, contact the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816 or 1-800-THE-LOST.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police continue to search for a teen who has been missing since September 25th.Seventeen-year-old Audrey Karabin is white, 5’4” and 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen at a Hutchinson High football game but never showed up for a ride home.&nbsp;This is not Audrey's first time to go missing, according to police. If you have any information on where she is, contact the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816 or 1-800-THE-LOST.

HPD investigating missing teen case

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher

As my family is in the depths of the fall harvest season, the landscape all around us is beginning its annual preparation for winter. The colors surrounding our farm have begun their yearly transition and serve as a visual reminder that we have entered a new season: Fall.

It’s as if overnight the leaves on the trees have yellowed, the morning air has become crisp, the sun sets earlier, the moon rises sooner and the fall crops around us continue drying down.

The sights in town are reflections of this annual transition as well. The gorgeous mums now being prominently displayed at a greenhouse, the bright orange pumpkins lining the sidewalks at the grocery store, the newly posted signs advertising the latest seasonal coffee flavor and the school-aged children wearing sweatshirts or light jackets to school in the morning all serve as proof that fall has arrived.

As we continue our fall harvest— while also sowing wheat — it’s easy to overlook these seasonal changes. While we hurry to move equipment to the next field, scurry out the door with meals to deliver to the crew or drive the kids out to the combine operator for goodnight kisses, it is possible to miss this annual transition while driving down the dirt roads on a mission. Nonetheless, the changes are occurring.

It seems like it was only days ago that the Monarch butterflies briefly made a pit-stop in our area while migrating south. The Monarchs seem to have left, continuing their journey south. 

It seems like it was only days ago that my mother-in-law and I were planning our harvest meals menu, noting options needed to be cool and refreshing for the crew. We now discuss options that will warm them up.

It seems like it was only days ago that the air conditioner was running to cool us down, whereas now we contemplate turning on the seat warmer every morning when climbing into a vehicle.

It seems like it was only days ago that we’d go to sleep with open windows and the sounds of crickets and frogs. We now wake up with extra blankets wrapped around us.

While I try to make mental notes of these changes daily — hoping I can bottle up this season — I know I’m also missing things I only realize once they no longer occur. I’ll tell myself that I have to be ready next year to see or smell or taste or hear an element of fall I missed. It happens every year. And every year I tell myself that I must be ready because it always seems like overnight it immediately becomes fall.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. 

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 </figure>Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancherAs my family is in the depths of the fall harvest season, the landscape all around us is beginning its annual preparation for winter. The colors surrounding our farm have begun their yearly transition and serve as a visual reminder that we have entered a new season: Fall.It’s as if overnight the leaves on the trees have yellowed, the morning air has become crisp, the sun sets earlier, the moon rises sooner and the fall crops around us continue drying down.The sights in town are reflections of this annual transition as well. The gorgeous mums now being prominently displayed at a greenhouse, the bright orange pumpkins lining the sidewalks at the grocery store, the newly posted signs advertising the latest seasonal coffee flavor and the school-aged children wearing sweatshirts or light jackets to school in the morning all serve as proof that fall has arrived.As we continue our fall harvest— while also sowing wheat — it’s easy to overlook these seasonal changes. While we hurry to move equipment to the next field, scurry out the door with meals to deliver to the crew or drive the kids out to the combine operator for goodnight kisses, it is possible to miss this annual transition while driving down the dirt roads on a mission. Nonetheless, the changes are occurring.It seems like it was only days ago that the Monarch butterflies briefly made a pit-stop in our area while migrating south. The Monarchs seem to have left, continuing their journey south. It seems like it was only days ago that my mother-in-law and I were planning our harvest meals menu, noting options needed to be cool and refreshing for the crew. We now discuss options that will warm them up.It seems like it was only days ago that the air conditioner was running to cool us down, whereas now we contemplate turning on the seat warmer every morning when climbing into a vehicle.It seems like it was only days ago that we’d go to sleep with open windows and the sounds of crickets and frogs. We now wake up with extra blankets wrapped around us.While I try to make mental notes of these changes daily — hoping I can bottle up this season — I know I’m also missing things I only realize once they no longer occur. I’ll tell myself that I have to be ready next year to see or smell or taste or hear an element of fall I missed. It happens every year. And every year I tell myself that I must be ready because it always seems like overnight it immediately becomes fall."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Immediately it becomes Fall


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;A political science professor at the University of Kansas says it appears right now that the U.S. Senate race in Kansas is too close to call.

"We have four polls," said Patrick Miller. "The way you interpret polls is, you take the estimates, you stick that margin of error in and in all four polls, there is no clear leader in the poll in the sense that either candidate could actually be ahead, if we factor in the margin of error. At least in three of the four polls, one of the candidates, in one case, Bollier and in two cases Marshall is ahead by a little bit more. Polls are always going to vary."

Just because polls are different doesn't mean they aren't good.

"Good polls of the same race are not going to tell you the same exact thing, even if they are taken on the same day," Miller said. "I would just urge people to look at the body of polling and what that's telling you. That is that, among voters who are decided in the race, you seem to have no clear leader, but there is a chunk who are undecided."

The path to victory may seem theoretically easier for Roger Marshall, due to the Presidential race at the top of the ticket, but there is a path for Barbara Bollier, as well.

"Those individuals who are undecided in the Senate race, there is a chunk of them who are also undecided in the Presidential race," Miller said. "Whether those people are going to vote at all, who knows, whether they are just going to decide at the last minute, who knows, but there are a chunk who are undecided there, up for grabs. Among the undecided voters in the Senate race who know who they are voting for, for President, they do lean about two to one towards Trump."

The key to the race may be how many Trump voters Bollier can pick up or not.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. —&nbsp;A political science professor at the University of Kansas says it appears right now that the U.S. Senate race in Kansas is too close to call."We have four polls," said Patrick Miller. "The way you interpret polls is, you take the estimates, you stick that margin of error in and in all four polls, there is no clear leader in the poll in the sense that either candidate could actually be ahead, if we factor in the margin of error. At least in three of the four polls, one of the candidates, in one case, Bollier and in two cases Marshall is ahead by a little bit more. Polls are always going to vary."Just because polls are different doesn't mean they aren't good."Good polls of the same race are not going to tell you the same exact thing, even if they are taken on the same day," Miller said. "I would just urge people to look at the body of polling and what that's telling you. That is that, among voters who are decided in the race, you seem to have no clear leader, but there is a chunk who are undecided."The path to victory may seem theoretically easier for Roger Marshall, due to the Presidential race at the top of the ticket, but there is a path for Barbara Bollier, as well."Those individuals who are undecided in the Senate race, there is a chunk of them who are also undecided in the Presidential race," Miller said. "Whether those people are going to vote at all, who knows, whether they are just going to decide at the last minute, who knows, but there are a chunk who are undecided there, up for grabs. Among the undecided voters in the Senate race who know who they are voting for, for President, they do lean about two to one towards Trump."The key to the race may be how many Trump voters Bollier can pick up or not.

Miller: Senate race within margin of error


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The City of Hutchinson Land Bank is having a meeting October 15 at 3 p.m. by conference call.

On the agenda for the meeting is the approval of the Land Bank's June meeting minutes, the regular financial and property reports and an application for donation of 716 West 5th.

The adjacent property owner has told City staff he would be interested in purchasing the property if the Land Bank acquired it and took previous tax owing off the books for it. 

At the time of the publishing of the agenda, Frank Callahan had not yet submitted a site plan describing the proposed new use of the lot. 

The Land Bank is also going to discuss the 2020 Tax Sale. 

The conference call number is available on the City's website at hutchgov.com.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The City of Hutchinson Land Bank is having a meeting October 15 at 3 p.m. by conference call.On the agenda for the meeting is the approval of the Land Bank's June meeting minutes, the regular financial and property reports and an application for donation of 716 West 5th.The adjacent property owner has told City staff he would be interested in purchasing the property if the Land Bank acquired it and took previous tax owing off the books for it. At the time of the publishing of the agenda, Frank Callahan had not yet submitted a site plan describing the proposed new use of the lot. The Land Bank is also going to discuss the 2020 Tax Sale. The conference call number is available on the City's website at hutchgov.com.

Hutchinson Land Bank to hold meeting October 15


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
As of Sunday evening, there were 167 active cases of COVID-19 in Reno County. Cluster activity still makes up more than 46% of the illness, with a total of 78 cases connected to clusters and 89 not connected.

The internet address of the county's dashboard will change by 10/12 to allow for improvements to the dashboard over the next couple of weeks. Please check in with the Reno County COVID-19 webpage to ensure you are finding the current version of the dashboard. 

9,510 tests have been administered, with 8356 negative for a community positive test rate of 8.37%. 15.13% of the population has been tested.

1,154 people have tested positive, 983 have recovered. Four have died.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
As of Sunday evening, there were 167 active cases of COVID-19 in Reno County. Cluster activity still makes up more than 46% of the illness, with a total of 78 cases connected to clusters and 89 not connected.The internet address of the county's dashboard will change by 10/12 to allow for improvements to the dashboard over the next couple of weeks. Please check in with the Reno County COVID-19 webpage to ensure you are finding the current version of the dashboard. 9,510 tests have been administered, with 8356 negative for a community positive test rate of 8.37%. 15.13% of the population has been tested.1,154 people have tested positive, 983 have recovered. Four have died.

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