
HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County overall case count is at 816 as of Thursday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 19.

The Correctional Facility cluster type has 534 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 6 active cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 24 active clusters in the county.

There are 292 cases in the community at large.

Twenty-five people are in the hospital. One hundred twelve total have been hospitalized. Forty-nine 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 19.75%. 20.80% of the population has been tested.

The next community testing date with appointments available is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oz Breezeway on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Reno County overall case count is at 816 as of Thursday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 19.The Correctional Facility cluster type has 534 active cases measured by the county's COVID-19 dashboard. The Long Term Care Facility cluster type has 6 active cases, but has been responsible for 6 deaths. There are 24 active clusters in the county.There are 292 cases in the community at large.Twenty-five people are in the hospital. One hundred twelve total have been hospitalized. Forty-nine 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 19.75%. 20.80% of the population has been tested.The next community testing date with appointments available is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oz Breezeway on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. To schedule your appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

Overall case count at 816, with 292 in community, 25 in hospitals

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police were called out the 3300 block of North Lakeview just before 7 p.m. Thursday evening after residents in the area reported multiple gunshots fired.

Police have located a number of shell casings in the street but it does not appear that any residents were targeted in the incident. Authorities have not found any structures involved and no injuries have been reported.&nbsp;

The area of North Lakeview was closed off while police combed the area.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police were called out the 3300 block of North Lakeview just before 7 p.m. Thursday evening after residents in the area reported multiple gunshots fired.Police have located a number of shell casings in the street but it does not appear that any residents were targeted in the incident. Authorities have not found any structures involved and no injuries have been reported.&nbsp;The area of North Lakeview was closed off while police combed the area.

Multiple shots fired in North Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to the latest update from Reno County Deputy Elections Officer Jenna Fager, the lead for Democrat incumbent Jason Probst in State House District 102 after counting of mail-in ballots that arrived Thursday is six votes.

Probst has 3,229, with Whitesel at 3,223. 

Mail-in ballots can still be received and counted through Friday, if they were postmarked by Tuesday.&nbsp;

Provisional ballots will also need to be considered by the county board of canvassers when they meet next week.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — According to the latest update from Reno County Deputy Elections Officer Jenna Fager, the lead for Democrat incumbent Jason Probst in State House District 102 after counting of mail-in ballots that arrived Thursday is six votes.Probst has 3,229, with Whitesel at 3,223. Mail-in ballots can still be received and counted through Friday, if they were postmarked by Tuesday.&nbsp;Provisional ballots will also need to be considered by the county board of canvassers when they meet next week.

House 102 race still too close to call, Probst up six votes after Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Health Department has given almost 2,000 flu vaccinations since the middle of September. 539 were administered at the Health Department. 1,355 were administered at schools, businesses and senior centers in smaller communities.&nbsp; If your company would like to have the department come to their business for vaccinations, contact the Reno County Health Department. You can schedule a flu shot appointment by calling 620-694-2900.

The Health Department will hold a special clinic for&nbsp;only&nbsp;flu vaccinations on Friday, November 13 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.&nbsp; Flu vaccine will be the only service that day so it should be quick to get in, get a vaccination and be on your way.

Reno County Health Department encourages&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;over the age of six months to get an annual flu vaccination (especially this year).

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Health Department has given almost 2,000 flu vaccinations since the middle of September. 539 were administered at the Health Department. 1,355 were administered at schools, businesses and senior centers in smaller communities.&nbsp; If your company would like to have the department come to their business for vaccinations, contact the Reno County Health Department. You can schedule a flu shot appointment by calling 620-694-2900.The Health Department will hold a special clinic for&nbsp;only&nbsp;flu vaccinations on Friday, November 13 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.&nbsp; Flu vaccine will be the only service that day so it should be quick to get in, get a vaccination and be on your way.Reno County Health Department encourages&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;over the age of six months to get an annual flu vaccination (especially this year).

Almost 2,000 flu shots given by Health Department, flu shot clinic Nov. 13

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Dr. Keck Hartman, Infectious Disease Specialist, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

COVID-19 activity is surging in South-Central Kansas. Reno, Sedgwick, and Butler counties are all seeing a record number of cases and test positivity rates. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and the Wichita hospitals are at critical capacity. All have been on diversion, which means they have to send patients to other facilities, at some point during the past few days.

We are caring for your friends, co-workers, and loved ones who are ill with this pandemic virus. Some of them are not doing well, despite the best available medical care and heroic efforts by the nurses and other professional medical staff.

All of us know the right thing to do to protect our friends, loved ones, and neighbors. Reducing the risk of spreading this dangerous virus is as easy as wearing masks, continuing to physically distance, and frequent hand cleansing. If you are ill, stay home and isolate. There are very few other viruses or illness being transmitted in our community right now. Show respect to our community by doing your part to decrease transmission.

It's really simple. Out of respect and concern for our friends and loved ones, practice these measures which have been proven to be effective. If we do, we will sooner be able to return to work and school safely. We can reduce the unnecessary tragedy of hospitalizing sick and dying members of our families, our co-workers and friends, and our community.

Dr. Keck Hartman, Infectious Disease Specialist, Hutchinson Regional Medical CenterCOVID-19 activity is surging in South-Central Kansas. Reno, Sedgwick, and Butler counties are all seeing a record number of cases and test positivity rates. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and the Wichita hospitals are at critical capacity. All have been on diversion, which means they have to send patients to other facilities, at some point during the past few days.We are caring for your friends, co-workers, and loved ones who are ill with this pandemic virus. Some of them are not doing well, despite the best available medical care and heroic efforts by the nurses and other professional medical staff.All of us know the right thing to do to protect our friends, loved ones, and neighbors. Reducing the risk of spreading this dangerous virus is as easy as wearing masks, continuing to physically distance, and frequent hand cleansing. If you are ill, stay home and isolate. There are very few other viruses or illness being transmitted in our community right now. Show respect to our community by doing your part to decrease transmission.It's really simple. Out of respect and concern for our friends and loved ones, practice these measures which have been proven to be effective. If we do, we will sooner be able to return to work and school safely. We can reduce the unnecessary tragedy of hospitalizing sick and dying members of our families, our co-workers and friends, and our community.

HRMC Infectious Disease Specialist issues statement on COVID-19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board will meet next week.

The Board will hear from Interim General Manager Ed Berger regarding the fair's Post Audit and also discuss capital improvements. The fair is also working on legislation that would allow it to collect tax from any liquor sales on the fairgrounds.

The Board will also go into executive session for a personnel matter and approve a job description of what they want in the next General Manager.

Tuesday’s meeting of the Kansas State Fair Board is at 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds administration building. The meeting can be accessed on Zoom.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board will meet next week.The Board will hear from Interim General Manager Ed Berger regarding the fair's Post Audit and also discuss capital improvements. The fair is also working on legislation that would allow it to collect tax from any liquor sales on the fairgrounds.The Board will also go into executive session for a personnel matter and approve a job description of what they want in the next General Manager.Tuesday’s meeting of the Kansas State Fair Board is at 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds administration building. The meeting can be accessed on Zoom.

Kansas State Fair Board to meet Tuesday

KANSAS CITY, MO.— Evergy, Inc. today announced third quarter 2020 earnings of $365 million, or $1.60 per share, compared with earnings of $367 million, or $1.56 per share, for the third quarter of 2019.

The company says third quarter earnings per share were driven higher by lower operations and maintenance&nbsp;expenses&nbsp;due to continued cost management, an increase in weather-normalized demand due to higher residential demand and fewer shares outstanding.&nbsp;

These benefits were partially offset by lower gross margin from unfavorable weather.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, MO.— Evergy, Inc. today announced third quarter 2020 earnings of $365 million, or $1.60 per share, compared with earnings of $367 million, or $1.56 per share, for the third quarter of 2019.The company says third quarter earnings per share were driven higher by lower operations and maintenance&nbsp;expenses&nbsp;due to continued cost management, an increase in weather-normalized demand due to higher residential demand and fewer shares outstanding.&nbsp;These benefits were partially offset by lower gross margin from unfavorable weather.

Evergy announces 3Q numbers

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced Thursday that the 2020-21 school year will be a third over next week as the first trimester ends.

As a result, schedules will change. Pre-kindergarteners through middle school students will be on the modified hybrid schedule with Group A attending on Monday and Wednesday and Group B attending on Tuesday and Thursday.

There will be no classes for district students (pre-kindergarten through 12th&nbsp;grade) on Friday, Nov. 13.

HHS will be on a finals schedule next week that is altered by the modified hybrid schedule. HHS’ Group A will attend on Monday, but Tuesday through Thursday are finals.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 announced Thursday that the 2020-21 school year will be a third over next week as the first trimester ends.As a result, schedules will change. Pre-kindergarteners through middle school students will be on the modified hybrid schedule with Group A attending on Monday and Wednesday and Group B attending on Tuesday and Thursday.There will be no classes for district students (pre-kindergarten through 12th&nbsp;grade) on Friday, Nov. 13.HHS will be on a finals schedule next week that is altered by the modified hybrid schedule. HHS’ Group A will attend on Monday, but Tuesday through Thursday are finals.Finals schedules will be:Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020<ul>
 <li>8 to 9:20 a.m.: Group A First Hour</li><li>9:26 to 10:45 a.m.: Group A Second Hour</li><li>12:50 to 2:04 p.m.: Group B First Hour</li><li>2:10 to 3:24 p.m.: Group B Second Hour</li>
 </ul>Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020<ul>
 <li>8 to 9:20 a.m.: Group A Fourth Hour</li><li>9:26 to 10:45 a.m.: Group A Fifth Hour</li><li>12:50 to 2:04 p.m.: Group B Fourth Hour</li><li>2:10 to 3:24 p.m.: Group B Fifth Hour</li>
 </ul>Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020<ul>
 <li>8 to 9:20 a.m.: Group A Third Hour</li><li>9:26 to 10:46 a.m.: Group B Third Hour</li>
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Finals schedule released for USD 308

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The pandemic continued to eat away at the bottom line for Siemens Gamesa as the wind turbine giant released its 4Q and year end reports overnight Wednesday.

The company reported a net loss for the quarter of $133 million and a fiscal year loss of $1.08 billion.

Total revenue was back in the positive numbers for the quarter at $3.07 billion after taking a loss in the third quarter. Despite the challenges with the pandemic the company still has a large order book with a record order intake of $15.6 million year over year and a total order book of more than $35 billion for the future.

The FY20 results reflect the continuing slowdown in the Indian market and cost overruns on project execution in Northern Europe, all accentuated by the impact of Covid-19.

SG employs about 400 workers at the Hutchinson nacelle facility.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The pandemic continued to eat away at the bottom line for Siemens Gamesa as the wind turbine giant released its 4Q and year end reports overnight Wednesday.The company reported a net loss for the quarter of $133 million and a fiscal year loss of $1.08 billion.Total revenue was back in the positive numbers for the quarter at $3.07 billion after taking a loss in the third quarter. Despite the challenges with the pandemic the company still has a large order book with a record order intake of $15.6 million year over year and a total order book of more than $35 billion for the future.The FY20 results reflect the continuing slowdown in the Indian market and cost overruns on project execution in Northern Europe, all accentuated by the impact of Covid-19.SG employs about 400 workers at the Hutchinson nacelle facility.

Siemens Gamesa releases 4Q, year end numbers

Reno County, Kansas - November 5, 2020 -&nbsp;A virtual town hall featuring area health professionals is scheduled for Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 pm, as part of the COVID Cut-Off Challenge. The challenge encourages Reno County residents to be intentional with their actions for the next ten days in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and lead to change in behaviors through the pandemic.

Expected topics include current ICU capacity and staffing, new trends in pediatric cases, treatment practices, and community mitigation. Panelists include Scott Pauly, MD, Ellen Losew, MD, and Humayun Ashraf, MD, from the Hutchinson Clinic, as well as Rex Degner, MD, Jon Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN, and Amanda Hullet, RN, BSN, MHCL, from the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Karen Hammersmith, Interim Reno County Health Officer, will also speak about the County's efforts. Aubrey Patterson, Reno County Community Foundation President and CEO, will serve as moderator.

The event will be streamed live on the Reno County Emergency Management Facebook page as well as the Reno County YouTube page, and will be replayed later on the City's Cable Channel 7. Questions can be submitted ahead of time on the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.covidcut-off.com/" target="_blank">www.covidcut-off.com</a>&nbsp;page and during the town hall on the streaming platforms.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RENOEMA/live/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RENOEMA/live/</a>

<a href="https://youtube.com/TheRenoCounty" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/TheRenoCounty</a>

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 </figure>Reno County, Kansas - November 5, 2020 -&nbsp;A virtual town hall featuring area health professionals is scheduled for Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 pm, as part of the COVID Cut-Off Challenge. The challenge encourages Reno County residents to be intentional with their actions for the next ten days in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and lead to change in behaviors through the pandemic.Expected topics include current ICU capacity and staffing, new trends in pediatric cases, treatment practices, and community mitigation. Panelists include Scott Pauly, MD, Ellen Losew, MD, and Humayun Ashraf, MD, from the Hutchinson Clinic, as well as Rex Degner, MD, Jon Miller, RN, BSN, CCRN, and Amanda Hullet, RN, BSN, MHCL, from the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Karen Hammersmith, Interim Reno County Health Officer, will also speak about the County's efforts. Aubrey Patterson, Reno County Community Foundation President and CEO, will serve as moderator.The event will be streamed live on the Reno County Emergency Management Facebook page as well as the Reno County YouTube page, and will be replayed later on the City's Cable Channel 7. Questions can be submitted ahead of time on the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.covidcut-off.com/" target="_blank">www.covidcut-off.com</a>&nbsp;page and during the town hall on the streaming platforms.Facebook and YouTube viewing sites:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RENOEMA/live/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RENOEMA/live/</a><a href="https://youtube.com/TheRenoCounty" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/TheRenoCounty</a>

COVID Cut-Off Town Hall tonight online

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The main new business before the City of Hutchinson planning commission next Tuesday is a study session on an amendment to the City's land use table. 

No public hearings on cases are expected and no upcoming cases are listed for later in the month. 

The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Zoom link is available at the City's website at the <a href="https://www.hutchgov.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11102020-1046">top of the agenda</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The main new business before the City of Hutchinson planning commission next Tuesday is a study session on an amendment to the City's land use table. No public hearings on cases are expected and no upcoming cases are listed for later in the month. The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Zoom link is available at the City's website at the <a href="https://www.hutchgov.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11102020-1046">top of the agenda</a>.

Planning Commission to look at land use table Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County overall case count is at 782 as of Wednesday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 19.

The Correctional Facility cluster type has 519 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 274 cases in the community at large.

The community's positive test rate is up to 12.50%, with the overall positive test rate at 19.47%. 20.74% of the population has been tested.

The next community testing date with appointments available is tonight 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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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County overall case count is at 782 as of Wednesday evening. The death count among Reno County residents is now 19.The Correctional Facility cluster type has 519 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 274 cases in the community at large.Twenty-five people are in the hospital. One hundred twelve total have been hospitalized. Forty-nine 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 19.47%. 20.74% of the population has been tested.The next community testing date with appointments available is tonight 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 782, with 274 in community, 25 in hospital Wednesday evening

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Eagle Radio's offices on North Main in Hutchinson will be closed Thursday for deep cleaning.

As a result, there will be alternative programming on KWBW during the morning show, party line and news hours. 

The plan is to reopen the offices on Friday.

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Eagle Radio Hutchinson offices closed Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Another Reno County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

This makes 19 deaths in Reno County since the pandemic began. No other information on the death is being released by the Reno County Health Department.

Please continue to be vigilant by washing your hands, social distance by at least six feet or more, wear a mask when you are in public places and stay at home if you are not feeling well.&nbsp;

It’s very important that people continue to follow the guidelines to help decrease the spread of COVID-19.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Another Reno County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19.This makes 19 deaths in Reno County since the pandemic began. No other information on the death is being released by the Reno County Health Department.Please continue to be vigilant by washing your hands, social distance by at least six feet or more, wear a mask when you are in public places and stay at home if you are not feeling well.&nbsp;It’s very important that people continue to follow the guidelines to help decrease the spread of COVID-19.

COVID death count at 19 in Reno County

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department still has openings for COVID testing Thursday evening.&nbsp;

The testing will run until 7:30 p.m. at the Journey Church north of Yoder.

Testing will also be held this Saturday at the Oz Building breezeway at the fairgrounds, although slots for an appointment are filling up quickly. Testing is being held every Tuesday and every other Saturday through the end of December.

If you would like to make an appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department still has openings for COVID testing Thursday evening.&nbsp;The testing will run until 7:30 p.m. at the Journey Church north of Yoder.Testing will also be held this Saturday at the Oz Building breezeway at the fairgrounds, although slots for an appointment are filling up quickly. Testing is being held every Tuesday and every other Saturday through the end of December.If you would like to make an appointment, call 1-844-834-3657.

Testing appointments still available for Thursday evening

HARVEY COUNTY —The Harvey County Health Department, in conjunction with Newton Public Schools, has confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Newton High School.

The cluster includes five positive active COVID-19 cases and they are students, according to a media release.

 The Health Department is investigating if there is any known connected source of exposure.

The individuals that are positive for COVID-19 are in home isolation. Those that are close contacts of the individuals have been notified and are in quarantine.

“We take this very seriously,” said USD 373 Superintendent Fred Van Ranken. “We work with the Health Department to conduct contact tracing, and will continue to implement plans to keep our students and staff safe.”

Newton High School has been and is currently in its hybrid learning model through Nov. 13.

USD 373 has taken several safety precautions in its buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including a face mask requirement, additional and routine cleaning of high-touch areas, temperature checks, social distancing when possible and hybrid and remote learning.

“We have worked closely with the Newton High School leadership to quickly identify the close contacts of the positive cases to have those individuals quarantine,” said Harvey County Health Department Director Lynnette Redington. “The school district has been and continues to be in consistent communication with the Health Department as the district implements comprehensive strategies to promote safe learning environments for students and staff.”

The cluster will be considered active until there are 28 consecutive days – two incubation periods – without positive cases. 

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —The Harvey County Health Department, in conjunction with Newton Public Schools, has confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Newton High School.The cluster includes five positive active COVID-19 cases and they are students, according to a media release. The Health Department is investigating if there is any known connected source of exposure.The individuals that are positive for COVID-19 are in home isolation. Those that are close contacts of the individuals have been notified and are in quarantine.“We take this very seriously,” said USD 373 Superintendent Fred Van Ranken. “We work with the Health Department to conduct contact tracing, and will continue to implement plans to keep our students and staff safe.”Newton High School has been and is currently in its hybrid learning model through Nov. 13.USD 373 has taken several safety precautions in its buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including a face mask requirement, additional and routine cleaning of high-touch areas, temperature checks, social distancing when possible and hybrid and remote learning.“We have worked closely with the Newton High School leadership to quickly identify the close contacts of the positive cases to have those individuals quarantine,” said Harvey County Health Department Director Lynnette Redington. “The school district has been and continues to be in consistent communication with the Health Department as the district implements comprehensive strategies to promote safe learning environments for students and staff.”The cluster will be considered active until there are 28 consecutive days – two incubation periods – without positive cases.

Health official: COVID-19 cluster at Newton High School

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Siemens Gamesa hopes that a strong order book and better management can translate into better quarterly numbers on Thursday.

The world's number one wind turbine maker booked a total net loss of $172 million in its fiscal second quarter, down over 400% from the $52.8 million profit in the same period last year.

In May the company cited a $53 million hit on profitability related to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

While the pandemic certainly ate into the company’s bottom line, the manufacturer has built a record order backlog of $26.3 billion which could ease some of the pain connected with the pandemic-driven economy.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Siemens Gamesa hopes that a strong order book and better management can translate into better quarterly numbers on Thursday.The world's number one wind turbine maker booked a total net loss of $172 million in its fiscal second quarter, down over 400% from the $52.8 million profit in the same period last year.In May the company cited a $53 million hit on profitability related to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;While the pandemic certainly ate into the company’s bottom line, the manufacturer has built a record order backlog of $26.3 billion which could ease some of the pain connected with the pandemic-driven economy.

Siemens Gamesa to release earnings report Thursday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
First District Congressman-elect Tracey Mann was surprised by the margin of his victory Tuesday night.

"I was optimistic we would win," Mann said. "I did not expect we would win by 40 points. I feel like the voters spoke in the Big First pretty loud and clear.

Mann knows where his priorities should lie in one of the more rural districts in the country.

"The number one priority is agriculture," Mann said. "People ask me what three committees I want to serve on and I say, the Ag committee, the Ag committee and the Ag committee.

Even though it appears Democrats will retain control of the chamber, Mann is still ready to get to work.

"You've still got to advocate and make it known what rural Kansas needs and what agriculture needs to be successful," Mann said. "In Congress, a lot of that happens at the committee level. That's why being on the house Ag committee is so important, to try to forge some bipartisan support for agriculture."

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
First District Congressman-elect Tracey Mann was surprised by the margin of his victory Tuesday night."I was optimistic we would win," Mann said. "I did not expect we would win by 40 points. I feel like the voters spoke in the Big First pretty loud and clear.Mann knows where his priorities should lie in one of the more rural districts in the country."The number one priority is agriculture," Mann said. "People ask me what three committees I want to serve on and I say, the Ag committee, the Ag committee and the Ag committee.Even though it appears Democrats will retain control of the chamber, Mann is still ready to get to work."You've still got to advocate and make it known what rural Kansas needs and what agriculture needs to be successful," Mann said. "In Congress, a lot of that happens at the committee level. That's why being on the house Ag committee is so important, to try to forge some bipartisan support for agriculture."Mann will take office in January.

Mann: Agriculture is his Big First priority

HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council gave approval to a resolution approving new utility rates for the community during Monday’s meeting which includes a lower rate for Haven Steel.

Under the new agreement the industrial rate for Haven Steel is an all-in rate of $0.09 per kilowatt hour. Under that rate, Haven Steel agreed to donate $100,000 to the city to help offset the Evergy rate distribution increase that they will pass onto the city starting next year.&nbsp;

During Monday’s meeting members were provided with a copy of an October 26, 2020, email from James Ging, noting that further analysis of the rates based on 2020 usage show that the energy charge for Haven Steel should probably be slightly higher than what was presented at the last meeting in order to equate to the 9 cents all-in rate. Ging suggested $.042 for the energy charge but keeping the demand rate at $8.21 per kW.&nbsp;

The new rates go into effect January 1. The utility rates have been a topic of discussion ever since Evergy announced they were increasing their power distribution charge to the city by more than $7,000 per month.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven City Council gave approval to a resolution approving new utility rates for the community during Monday’s meeting which includes a lower rate for Haven Steel.Under the new agreement the industrial rate for Haven Steel is an all-in rate of $0.09 per kilowatt hour. Under that rate, Haven Steel agreed to donate $100,000 to the city to help offset the Evergy rate distribution increase that they will pass onto the city starting next year.&nbsp;During Monday’s meeting members were provided with a copy of an October 26, 2020, email from James Ging, noting that further analysis of the rates based on 2020 usage show that the energy charge for Haven Steel should probably be slightly higher than what was presented at the last meeting in order to equate to the 9 cents all-in rate. Ging suggested $.042 for the energy charge but keeping the demand rate at $8.21 per kW.&nbsp;The new rates go into effect January 1. The utility rates have been a topic of discussion ever since Evergy announced they were increasing their power distribution charge to the city by more than $7,000 per month.&nbsp;

Haven City Council approves new utility rates

November 4, 2020 Noon News


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
From an infection protection perspective, hybrid learning is working in Buhler USD 313.

"We've been in hybrid now for four weeks," said Buhler Superintendent Cindy Couchman. "We're in hybrid when we're in orange and in red. We have some comparison. We had students test positive or staff test positive when we were not in hybrid and we've had them test positive when we've been in hybrid. The number of individuals needing to be quarantined in those two learning models is significant. When we're in hybrid, I think we've only quarantined three and four students depending on which level we've been at and most of those came from sitting at the same lunch table or a bus. So, we really feel like hybrid is working as far as limiting the exposure."

Students who are doing well in hybrid may not be the same ones who would do well in the regular classroom.

"I think kids who really thrive on more individual attention are doing much better," Couchman said. "They also have more voice in the classroom. Sometimes, in a larger setting in a classroom, it is hard to get your voice heard. It's no one's fault. It's just that the more people that are in the room, the more difficult it is to be heard or to be seen."

Staff is working incredibly hard to engage the students that are in school twice a week and every other Friday, whether it is their day to be in the building or not.

"Right now, with a smaller class size, the students get to be a little bit more proactive about asking questions and making sure that there's time for individual attention in the classroom," Couchman said. "I think those kids really, really have embraced the hybrid model."

Given that the gating criteria would have to drop all the way from the red through the orange down to the yellow to go back to another method, it is likely that hybrid learning will continue for a few more weeks.

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
From an infection protection perspective, hybrid learning is working in Buhler USD 313."We've been in hybrid now for four weeks," said Buhler Superintendent Cindy Couchman. "We're in hybrid when we're in orange and in red. We have some comparison. We had students test positive or staff test positive when we were not in hybrid and we've had them test positive when we've been in hybrid. The number of individuals needing to be quarantined in those two learning models is significant. When we're in hybrid, I think we've only quarantined three and four students depending on which level we've been at and most of those came from sitting at the same lunch table or a bus. So, we really feel like hybrid is working as far as limiting the exposure."Students who are doing well in hybrid may not be the same ones who would do well in the regular classroom."I think kids who really thrive on more individual attention are doing much better," Couchman said. "They also have more voice in the classroom. Sometimes, in a larger setting in a classroom, it is hard to get your voice heard. It's no one's fault. It's just that the more people that are in the room, the more difficult it is to be heard or to be seen."Staff is working incredibly hard to engage the students that are in school twice a week and every other Friday, whether it is their day to be in the building or not."Right now, with a smaller class size, the students get to be a little bit more proactive about asking questions and making sure that there's time for individual attention in the classroom," Couchman said. "I think those kids really, really have embraced the hybrid model."Given that the gating criteria would have to drop all the way from the red through the orange down to the yellow to go back to another method, it is likely that hybrid learning will continue for a few more weeks.

Couchman: Hybrid learning working in USD 313


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — U.S. Senator-elect Roger Marshall is pleased that there was a clear decision from the voters Tuesday night in Kansas.

"It looks like we had a nice margin of victory by twelve or thirteen percent," Marshall said. "It gives us, I guess, some satisfaction that this is not one of those votes where people are saying, oh, what if. Kansans clearly made a choice. They made a choice for smaller government, for individual liberties rather than bigger government."

Marshall is confident Kansas will continue to have a voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee.

"I need to sit down with Senator Moran and respect his being the senior Senator and make sure what committees he wants to be on," Marshall said. "I sure believe I'll be on the ag committee, with Senator Moran on the ag appropriations committee, that gives Kansas a great one-two punch."

Marshall's priorities haven't changed since the final days of the campaign.

"If we get the economy right, then we have monies to do other things," Marshall said. "Whether you think that the priorities are infrastructure, high speed internet, military, good schools, whatever you think your priority is, it all starts with a strong economy. Of course, we've got to get Kansans healthy. We've got this COVID virus to deal with. I'm just anxious for this next month. The FDA is looking at one of the vaccines just for final, final confirmation that it's good to go."

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HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — U.S. Senator-elect Roger Marshall is pleased that there was a clear decision from the voters Tuesday night in Kansas."It looks like we had a nice margin of victory by twelve or thirteen percent," Marshall said. "It gives us, I guess, some satisfaction that this is not one of those votes where people are saying, oh, what if. Kansans clearly made a choice. They made a choice for smaller government, for individual liberties rather than bigger government."Marshall is confident Kansas will continue to have a voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee."I need to sit down with Senator Moran and respect his being the senior Senator and make sure what committees he wants to be on," Marshall said. "I sure believe I'll be on the ag committee, with Senator Moran on the ag appropriations committee, that gives Kansas a great one-two punch."Marshall's priorities haven't changed since the final days of the campaign."If we get the economy right, then we have monies to do other things," Marshall said. "Whether you think that the priorities are infrastructure, high speed internet, military, good schools, whatever you think your priority is, it all starts with a strong economy. Of course, we've got to get Kansans healthy. We've got this COVID virus to deal with. I'm just anxious for this next month. The FDA is looking at one of the vaccines just for final, final confirmation that it's good to go."Marshall will take office in January.

Marshall: Glad for clear decision Tuesday

TOPEKA —Republican Tracey Mann will be the next congressman in Kansas’ 1st District, with The Associated Press calling the race at 9:25 p.m. By midnight, Mann was up 70.7% to Democrat Kali Barnett's 29.3%.

Mann, who lives in Salina, campaigned on removing coronavirus restrictions to boost the country’s struggling economy. He also said he would vote for a stimulus package that is limited and targets only specific industries.

The former lieutenant governor also wants to change the U.S.’ immigration system to help bring more workers to western Kansas but said that border control must be addressed first.

Mann said Republican congressional leaders have promised him a spot on the House Agriculture Committee.

“I want to roll up my sleeves and go to work to advocate for our farmers and ranchers in Washington,” Mann said. “It’s such a big economic impact for the Big First.”

The former real estate manager said his experience on his family farm and the knowledge he developed of agriculture as the lieutenant governor gave him the edge.

“The voters were trying to find someone who had that experience and background who was willing to go to Washington and stand up for us — and also for our basic, conservative Kansas values as well.”

The Big First came open when current U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall decided to run for Senate. Marshall has represented the 1st District since 2017.

Barnett, a Garden City music teacher, received about 32% of the vote.

By Kansas News ServiceTOPEKA —Republican Tracey Mann will be the next congressman in Kansas’ 1st District, with The Associated Press calling the race at 9:25 p.m. By midnight, Mann was up 70.7% to Democrat Kali Barnett's 29.3%.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTraceyMannKS%2Fvideos%2F365821894508356%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Mann, who lives in Salina, campaigned on removing coronavirus restrictions to boost the country’s struggling economy. He also said he would vote for a stimulus package that is limited and targets only specific industries.The former lieutenant governor also wants to change the U.S.’ immigration system to help bring more workers to western Kansas but said that border control must be addressed first.Mann said Republican congressional leaders have promised him a spot on the House Agriculture Committee.“I want to roll up my sleeves and go to work to advocate for our farmers and ranchers in Washington,” Mann said. “It’s such a big economic impact for the Big First.”The former real estate manager said his experience on his family farm and the knowledge he developed of agriculture as the lieutenant governor gave him the edge.“The voters were trying to find someone who had that experience and background who was willing to go to Washington and stand up for us — and also for our basic, conservative Kansas values as well.”The Big First came open when current U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall decided to run for Senate. Marshall has represented the 1st District since 2017.Barnett, a Garden City music teacher, received about 32% of the vote.

 🎥  Republican Tracey Mann wins Kan. 1st Congressional District

Preliminary Results from Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from Kansas Secretary of State's Office

Donald J. Trump/ Michael R. Pence REP 738,858 57% Joseph R. Biden/ Kamala D. Harris DEM 534,478 41% Jo Jorgensen/ Jeremy "Spike" Cohen LIB 28,375 2%

Roger Marshall REP 697,787 54% Barbara Bollier DEM 536,402 41% Jason Buckley LIB 63,629 5%

Tracey Mann REP 202,449 72% Kali Barnett DEM 80,300 28%

Mark Steffen REP 20,642 70% Shanna Henry DEM 8,868 30%

Joe Seiwert REP 8,730 75% Elliott R. Adams DEM 2,897 25%

John Whitesel REP 3,221 50% Jason Probst DEM 3,224 50%

Paul M. Waggoner REP 7,367 63% Garth Strand DEM 4,340 37%

Michael Murphy REP 7,274 71% Jeff Stroberg DEM 3,016 29%

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 </figure>Preliminary Results from Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from Kansas Secretary of State's OfficePresident/Vice President (Kansas Only)Donald J. Trump/ Michael R. Pence REP 738,858 57% Joseph R. Biden/ Kamala D. Harris DEM 534,478 41% Jo Jorgensen/ Jeremy "Spike" Cohen LIB 28,375 2%United States SenatorRoger Marshall REP 697,787 54% Barbara Bollier DEM 536,402 41% Jason Buckley LIB 63,629 5%United States Representative, District 1Tracey Mann REP 202,449 72% Kali Barnett DEM 80,300 28%Kansas Senate, District 34&nbsp;Mark Steffen REP 20,642 70% Shanna Henry DEM 8,868 30%KS State Rep. for Dist. 101Joe Seiwert REP 8,730 75% Elliott R. Adams DEM 2,897 25%KS State Rep. for Dist. 102 John Whitesel REP 3,221 50% Jason Probst DEM 3,224 50%KS State Rep. for Dist. 104Paul M. Waggoner REP 7,367 63% Garth Strand DEM 4,340 37%KS State Rep. for Dist. 114Michael Murphy REP 7,274 71% Jeff Stroberg DEM 3,016 29%

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