SANDRA MILBURN Reno County Communications Specialist

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — New and expectant parents, put the May 22nd Reno County Community Baby Shower on your calendar. 

This come-and-go event, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., is free to all new and expecting parents who want to learn about community resources, self care and mental health connections, safe sleep techniques, breastfeeding resources, and smoking cessation information.

 Spanish interpreters will also be on site. 

There will be light refreshments, raffles and giveaways. If you are a new parent or are expecting a little one, come to the shower at 200 East Sherman! Questions? Call Jill at 620-259-8444.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>SANDRA MILBURN Reno County Communications SpecialistHUTCHINSON, Kan. — New and expectant parents, put the May 22nd Reno County Community Baby Shower on your calendar. This come-and-go event, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., is free to all new and expecting parents who want to learn about community resources, self care and mental health connections, safe sleep techniques, breastfeeding resources, and smoking cessation information. Spanish interpreters will also be on site. There will be light refreshments, raffles and giveaways. If you are a new parent or are expecting a little one, come to the shower at 200 East Sherman! Questions? Call Jill at 620-259-8444.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Reno County Community Baby Shower next month

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E163064&amp;id=61">tickets remaining</a> for Main Street Hops for TECH, happening Friday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Hutchinson.

Stroll through local businesses in Downtown Hutch and sample a variety of beers from local and regional brewers – all carefully paired with hor d’oeuvres from local restaurants. This is a great opportunity to try new beers that you may not have ventured out to trying yet and also sip some of your favorites….all while supporting a great cause!

Tickets are $50 per person. Must be 21 to participate. Only 400 tickets are available.

Event check-in will take place at the TECH Art Gallery.

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 </figure>TECHHUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E163064&amp;id=61">tickets remaining</a> for Main Street Hops for TECH, happening Friday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Hutchinson.Stroll through local businesses in Downtown Hutch and sample a variety of beers from local and regional brewers – all carefully paired with hor d’oeuvres from local restaurants. This is a great opportunity to try new beers that you may not have ventured out to trying yet and also sip some of your favorites….all while supporting a great cause!Tickets are $50 per person. Must be 21 to participate. Only 400 tickets are available.Event check-in will take place at the TECH Art Gallery.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Main Street Hops for TECH tickets still available

Kaden Weltmer’s first three words were mom, dad and tractor. That combined passion for agriculture and family has never wavered as he worked on the family operation, took on leadership roles in 4-H and competed in FFA. Now a high school senior, his continued commitment to studying agriculture at Kansas State University and his plans to return to the family operation following college make him an ideal recipient for the 2024 Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers.

“Farming is in my blood, and I’ve loved it from a very young age,” Weltmer said, adding that his first tractor ride planting corn was at three weeks old. “When other people around me are asked what they wanted to be in life, they would say they didn’t know yet. For me, I have always known what I wanted to do; I love to farm.”&nbsp;

“The only thing better to young me than Christmas was getting out of school and getting to go out and ride in the combine with my dad.”&nbsp;

The Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 to honor Herb Clutter’s influential role in organizing leadership groups on behalf of Kansas wheat producers and is supported by the generosity of the Herb Clutter family.&nbsp;

Herbert W. Clutter was a farmer from Holcomb and the first president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, which was established in 1948. Clutter encouraged Kansas wheat farmers to organize as a strong, unified voice, which led to the formation of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers in 1952. He encouraged research in education and industrial uses of wheat, improved variety development and methods to produce the best product at the lowest cost. Clutter’s efforts led to the formation of the Kansas Wheat Commission by the Kansas legislature in 1957.

Like Clutter, Weltmer grew up working on his family farm. On the family operation in Smith Center, they raise wheat, corn, soybeans and sorghum in addition to a cow-calf herd, a registered Angus cow herd and a registered Boer goat herd. The family also runs a small feed yard. Weltmer is already putting his lifetime of experience to work by cash-renting 93 acres of his own ground from his grandfather.&nbsp;

Weltmer is active in Smith County 4-H Council and FFA. His FFA agriscience project — “Digging Deeper: A Study of Stratification of Nutrients in No-till Soils” earned him a trip to nationals, where he placed second — as a high school freshman. He has also competed at the district, state and national FFA levels in multiple career development events including agronomy, agriculture mechanics, livestock judging and employability skills.&nbsp;

Next year, Weltmer plans to attend Kansas State University and pursue a dual major in agronomy and animal science — a combination of both of his parents’ degrees from K-State.

“I’ve always loved to do what any farm kid loves to do — running combines and tractors. But you can’t get a major in running a combine or a tractor,” Weltmer said. “I first started down the path of agronomy because I really liked projects like ‘Digging Deeper.’ That’s where I thought I would fall in love with agronomy. But then I continually worked with our cattle, and I decided I really like that too. That’s what led me down the path of finding the way I could come out with both.”&nbsp;

Following graduation, he wants to put what he learns to work back in Smith County as the next generation on the family operation.&nbsp;

“I plan to supplement our operation with an agronomy business focusing on custom soil sampling and drone work for people around our county,” he wrote in his application essay. “I found my passion at a young age, and I am excited to gain knowledge, connections and experiences and return to Smith County to do what I love — to maintain a sustainable operation and help strengthen our local community.”&nbsp;

Learn more about the Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pyhMC0nzvna1BpOBoTF3udbQG-xR49BaKThPrcHKpcLNrMbXtHF6-SadA12fUzBTOyptPF4blUexfiGGC7N0Gh-O2haU_xZIP7sgrY5tuce5u2qE2eORBhRQEl1U6QTf3kmjPxYGlXuOv5lcNqYA-84dQayIZQvZ&amp;c=o6qN-oPhCFarDPvgwYbkexFXhYTtMvHddbuNub5LYNRKItpoBmwO8g==&amp;ch=RBTLoDHiLt3xVbR9Wttiuq2-8E0xxUKL-6t3ZVZ7bH0UAoE5qkf1lg==" target="_blank">https://kswheat.com/clutter</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatKaden Weltmer’s first three words were mom, dad and tractor. That combined passion for agriculture and family has never wavered as he worked on the family operation, took on leadership roles in 4-H and competed in FFA. Now a high school senior, his continued commitment to studying agriculture at Kansas State University and his plans to return to the family operation following college make him an ideal recipient for the 2024 Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers.“Farming is in my blood, and I’ve loved it from a very young age,” Weltmer said, adding that his first tractor ride planting corn was at three weeks old. “When other people around me are asked what they wanted to be in life, they would say they didn’t know yet. For me, I have always known what I wanted to do; I love to farm.”&nbsp;“The only thing better to young me than Christmas was getting out of school and getting to go out and ride in the combine with my dad.”&nbsp;The Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 to honor Herb Clutter’s influential role in organizing leadership groups on behalf of Kansas wheat producers and is supported by the generosity of the Herb Clutter family.&nbsp;Herbert W. Clutter was a farmer from Holcomb and the first president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, which was established in 1948. Clutter encouraged Kansas wheat farmers to organize as a strong, unified voice, which led to the formation of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers in 1952. He encouraged research in education and industrial uses of wheat, improved variety development and methods to produce the best product at the lowest cost. Clutter’s efforts led to the formation of the Kansas Wheat Commission by the Kansas legislature in 1957.Like Clutter, Weltmer grew up working on his family farm. On the family operation in Smith Center, they raise wheat, corn, soybeans and sorghum in addition to a cow-calf herd, a registered Angus cow herd and a registered Boer goat herd. The family also runs a small feed yard. Weltmer is already putting his lifetime of experience to work by cash-renting 93 acres of his own ground from his grandfather.&nbsp;Weltmer is active in Smith County 4-H Council and FFA. His FFA agriscience project — “Digging Deeper: A Study of Stratification of Nutrients in No-till Soils” earned him a trip to nationals, where he placed second — as a high school freshman. He has also competed at the district, state and national FFA levels in multiple career development events including agronomy, agriculture mechanics, livestock judging and employability skills.&nbsp;Next year, Weltmer plans to attend Kansas State University and pursue a dual major in agronomy and animal science — a combination of both of his parents’ degrees from K-State.“I’ve always loved to do what any farm kid loves to do — running combines and tractors. But you can’t get a major in running a combine or a tractor,” Weltmer said. “I first started down the path of agronomy because I really liked projects like ‘Digging Deeper.’ That’s where I thought I would fall in love with agronomy. But then I continually worked with our cattle, and I decided I really like that too. That’s what led me down the path of finding the way I could come out with both.”&nbsp;Following graduation, he wants to put what he learns to work back in Smith County as the next generation on the family operation.&nbsp;“I plan to supplement our operation with an agronomy business focusing on custom soil sampling and drone work for people around our county,” he wrote in his application essay. “I found my passion at a young age, and I am excited to gain knowledge, connections and experiences and return to Smith County to do what I love — to maintain a sustainable operation and help strengthen our local community.”&nbsp;Learn more about the Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pyhMC0nzvna1BpOBoTF3udbQG-xR49BaKThPrcHKpcLNrMbXtHF6-SadA12fUzBTOyptPF4blUexfiGGC7N0Gh-O2haU_xZIP7sgrY5tuce5u2qE2eORBhRQEl1U6QTf3kmjPxYGlXuOv5lcNqYA-84dQayIZQvZ&amp;c=o6qN-oPhCFarDPvgwYbkexFXhYTtMvHddbuNub5LYNRKItpoBmwO8g==&amp;ch=RBTLoDHiLt3xVbR9Wttiuq2-8E0xxUKL-6t3ZVZ7bH0UAoE5qkf1lg==" target="_blank">https://kswheat.com/clutter</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

KAWG awards Herb Clutter Memorial Scholarship to Kaden Weltmer

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

4/18/2024 11:50 PM-Misty	Dawn Millbrandt-Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order

4/18/2024 8:33 PM-Michael	Leon Hughes-Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

4/18/2024 3:30 PM-Lindsey	Joann Biehler-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation&nbsp;

4/18/2024 2:26 PM-Kyle	Robert Litkenhaus-DWS; 1st conviction

4/18/2024 12:31 PM-Damien	Daron Devine-Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Endanger a Child; AGGRAVATED; Recklessly; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Probation Violation

4/18/2024 9:08 AM-Mykle	Charles Mitchell-Probation Violation

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4/18/2024 11:50 PM-Misty	Dawn Millbrandt-Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order4/18/2024 8:33 PM-Michael	Leon Hughes-Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0004/18/2024 3:30 PM-Lindsey	Joann Biehler-Criminal Threat; with Intent to Terrorize or cause Evacuation&nbsp;4/18/2024 2:26 PM-Kyle	Robert Litkenhaus-DWS; 1st conviction4/18/2024 12:31 PM-Damien	Daron Devine-Distribution of contr subs; Cause great bodily harm; Endanger a Child; AGGRAVATED; Recklessly; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Probation Violation4/18/2024 9:08 AM-Mykle	Charles Mitchell-Probation Violation

Daily Bookings

HARVEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4 p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Freightliner truck driven by&nbsp; Cody R. Andrews, 60, Wichita,&nbsp;was exiting the Kwik Shop parking lot at 515 East Dean Street in Burrton.

The truck struck a legally parked 2019 Nissan Versa driven by Shawn M. Smith, 36, Moundridge. After the collision, the truck left the scene.

EMS transported Smith to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Andrews was not injured.&nbsp; The KHP did not have seat belt usage detail or additional information.

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 </figure>HARVEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4 p.m. Thursday in Harvey County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Freightliner truck driven by&nbsp; Cody R. Andrews, 60, Wichita,&nbsp;was exiting the Kwik Shop parking lot at 515 East Dean Street in Burrton.The truck struck a legally parked 2019 Nissan Versa driven by Shawn M. Smith, 36, Moundridge. After the collision, the truck left the scene.EMS transported Smith to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Andrews was not injured.&nbsp; The KHP did not have seat belt usage detail or additional information.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kan. man hospitalized after 2-vehicle hit-and-run crash

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College’s Board of Trustees chair Terry Bisbee announced today the Board has selected Dr. Tricia Paramore as the college’s next president, pending approval of a contract at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 1.

Paramore, the vice president of academic affairs at HutchCC since February 2023 and a 28-year veteran of the institution, would become president of the college July 1.

Bisbee said the board of trustees discussed the presidential choice for over an hour in executive session at a meeting held Monday night.

From a beginning pool of 46 applicants, five semifinalists emerged and were interviewed by the search committee. The field narrowed to three finalists, each participating in a daylong interview on campus.

Hundreds of people heard the three finalists and were asked to fill out evaluation forms. The forms were then distributed to all board members for their review and to assist them in the decision-making process.

“I appreciate the work of the search committee and the Board of Trustees,” said Bisbee. “Based on the feedback we received, we’re very confident in our selection and look forward to getting an agreement finalized with Dr. Paramore.”

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 </figure>Hutchinson Community CollegeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College’s Board of Trustees chair Terry Bisbee announced today the Board has selected Dr. Tricia Paramore as the college’s next president, pending approval of a contract at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 1.Paramore, the vice president of academic affairs at HutchCC since February 2023 and a 28-year veteran of the institution, would become president of the college July 1.Bisbee said the board of trustees discussed the presidential choice for over an hour in executive session at a meeting held Monday night.From a beginning pool of 46 applicants, five semifinalists emerged and were interviewed by the search committee. The field narrowed to three finalists, each participating in a daylong interview on campus.Hundreds of people heard the three finalists and were asked to fill out evaluation forms. The forms were then distributed to all board members for their review and to assist them in the decision-making process.“I appreciate the work of the search committee and the Board of Trustees,” said Bisbee. “Based on the feedback we received, we’re very confident in our selection and look forward to getting an agreement finalized with Dr. Paramore.”<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Paramore named HutchCC President

RENO COUNTY —&nbsp; The entrance ramp from Sixth Avenue to northbound K-14 is closed and expected to reopen around 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23.

During the closures, motorists should seek other routes.

The ramp work is part of a nearly $3.6 million patching project on K-14. The Kansas Department of Transportation project is from the west K-14/U.S. 50 junction north to Yaggy Road.&nbsp;The length is almost 7 miles. The work is expected to be completed around mid-August.

During the work, ramp closures will occur at times. K-14 traffic will be restricted to one lane and controlled by flaggers or a pilot car. Motorists should be prepared to slow down and stop and face delays of up to 15 minutes.

Iowa Civil Contracting Inc., of Victor, Iowa, is the primary contractor for the $3,559,085 project.

For updated information on this and other KDOT highway projects and road conditions across the state, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.gov</a>.

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 </figure>TIM POTTER KDOTRENO COUNTY —&nbsp; The entrance ramp from Sixth Avenue to northbound K-14 is closed and expected to reopen around 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23.During the closures, motorists should seek other routes.The ramp work is part of a nearly $3.6 million patching project on K-14. The Kansas Department of Transportation project is from the west K-14/U.S. 50 junction north to Yaggy Road.&nbsp;The length is almost 7 miles. The work is expected to be completed around mid-August.During the work, ramp closures will occur at times. K-14 traffic will be restricted to one lane and controlled by flaggers or a pilot car. Motorists should be prepared to slow down and stop and face delays of up to 15 minutes.Iowa Civil Contracting Inc., of Victor, Iowa, is the primary contractor for the $3,559,085 project.For updated information on this and other KDOT highway projects and road conditions across the state, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.gov</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

K-14 and Sixth Avenue northbound ramp closed

HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first 2024 National Civics Bee at Stringer Fine Arts Center on Wednesday. Middle School students from Central Christian School, Hutchinson Middle School 7, Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Morgan Elementary competed.&nbsp;

Their were 15 students in the live quiz competition on April 17. Each student had to write a 500 word essay to be selected.

HMS-8 student Leah Foos placed first and was awarded $500. Her essay focused on substance abuse and youth prevention.&nbsp;

"It was a very close, honestly, top three," Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Debra Teufel said. "They all were, you know, very passionate about their subjects that they chose. I think the thing that really stood out to us the most from Leah, who was the winner, is  just, she was very poised on the stage. She was concise in her answers, but also well thought out about solutions to the problem."&nbsp;

There were two quiz rounds that consisted of questions about the Constitution and questions about United States history. The top five finalists moved on to the final round which consisted of a short presentation about their essay. Three different judges asked each student questions about key concepts in their essay. There were six finalists in Hutchinson due to a three way tie after the second quiz round.&nbsp;

Essay topics included raising funds for a local animal shelter, solving homelessness and how to engage more parental involvement in their lives. 

Seventh grade student Koda McConnell from Central Christian School placed second and was awarded $250. His essay was about self defense against school violence.&nbsp;

HMS-7 student Aah'lice Jackson placed third and was awarded $125. Jackson's essay was about solving poverty in Hutchinson.&nbsp;

For the final round, the judges scored each finalist on clarity, civic principles and their overall presentation.&nbsp;

T<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/ea8ab882-4af7-4e25-acfd-e9516bc7defb">he civics bee was organized in partnership with The Civics Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713462261808.jpeg" alt="HMS-8 student Leah Foos (right) holds up a $500 check&nbsp; with Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel (left) for her first place finish at the 2024 National Civics Bee. The event was held at Stringer Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>HMS-8 student Leah Foos (right) holds up a $500 check&nbsp; with Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel (left) for her first place finish at the 2024 National Civics Bee. The event was held at Stringer Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its first 2024 National Civics Bee at Stringer Fine Arts Center on Wednesday. Middle School students from Central Christian School, Hutchinson Middle School 7, Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Morgan Elementary competed.&nbsp;Their were 15 students in the live quiz competition on April 17. Each student had to write a 500 word essay to be selected.HMS-8 student Leah Foos placed first and was awarded $500. Her essay focused on substance abuse and youth prevention.&nbsp;"It was a very close, honestly, top three," Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Debra Teufel said. "They all were, you know, very passionate about their subjects that they chose. I think the thing that really stood out to us the most from Leah, who was the winner, is just, she was very poised on the stage. She was concise in her answers, but also well thought out about solutions to the problem."&nbsp;There were two quiz rounds that consisted of questions about the Constitution and questions about United States history. The top five finalists moved on to the final round which consisted of a short presentation about their essay. Three different judges asked each student questions about key concepts in their essay. There were six finalists in Hutchinson due to a three way tie after the second quiz round.&nbsp;Essay topics included raising funds for a local animal shelter, solving homelessness and how to engage more parental involvement in their lives. Seventh grade student Koda McConnell from Central Christian School placed second and was awarded $250. His essay was about self defense against school violence.&nbsp;HMS-7 student Aah'lice Jackson placed third and was awarded $125. Jackson's essay was about solving poverty in Hutchinson.&nbsp;For the final round, the judges scored each finalist on clarity, civic principles and their overall presentation.&nbsp;T<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/ea8ab882-4af7-4e25-acfd-e9516bc7defb">he civics bee was organized in partnership with The Civics Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;

HMS-8 student wins civics bee

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Soroptimists Women's Show and the Family Health Fair are together in the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Saturday.

"This is our 21st year hosting the Women's Fair in Hutchinson," said Jane Holzrichter with the&nbsp;Soroptimists. "We are really excited to go in one building this year and share the wealth."

The event is free to attend for the first time, but fundraising from booth sales at the fair helps the Soroptimists with scholarships for women.

"We are looking at approximately 160 booths,"&nbsp;Holzrichter said. "We offer scholarships each year for women that are going into college and they need to just have a little assistance. We do not put a disclaimer on how they can spend the money, as long as they are going after higher education."

The Family Health Fair, sponored by PrairieStar Health Center for the 15th year, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the women's show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We're bringing back the carotids," Holzrichter said. "That was something that was missed over the last couple of years. The hospital is bringing back some of those screenings that have been so popular. Glucose screenings and carotid doppler and things like that."

If you'd like more information on the event, call Deana Novak at (620) 615-3778.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713458081551.jpeg" alt="Soroptimist 2024" />
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Soroptimists Women's Show and the Family Health Fair are together in the Meadowlark Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Saturday."This is our 21st year hosting the Women's Fair in Hutchinson," said Jane Holzrichter with the&nbsp;Soroptimists. "We are really excited to go in one building this year and share the wealth."The event is free to attend for the first time, but fundraising from booth sales at the fair helps the Soroptimists with scholarships for women."We are looking at approximately 160 booths,"&nbsp;Holzrichter said. "We offer scholarships each year for women that are going into college and they need to just have a little assistance. We do not put a disclaimer on how they can spend the money, as long as they are going after higher education."The Family Health Fair, sponored by PrairieStar Health Center for the 15th year, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the women's show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.We're bringing back the carotids," Holzrichter said. "That was something that was missed over the last couple of years. The hospital is bringing back some of those screenings that have been so popular. Glucose screenings and carotid doppler and things like that."If you'd like more information on the event, call Deana Novak at (620) 615-3778.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Women's Show and Health Fair free Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run is in Hutchinson, KS on Saturday, April 20.

"I think everybody in the community knows somebody or has somebody in their family who has been affected by cancer," said Matt Bretz of Bretz Injury Law. "We've been involved in supporting the Cancer Council auction for probably 20 years. This idea was really to bring a couple of passions of mine together, one was motorcycles. The second is community support."

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with engines starting at 10:30 a.m.. The Poker Run will start at Salty Cycles, 129 E Sherman, Hutchinson, KS. Poker Run stops include Buhler Gas Co., Miller Cycle Shop in Inman, Nickerson Community Center, Great Plains Motorsports in South Hutchinson, and Bretz Injury Law in Hutchinson. The entry fee is $25/hand or $50 for three hands. Additional donations to the Cancer Council of Reno County will be accepted.

"We try to switch it up a little bit to get everybody involved," said Casey Ensz with Bretz Injury Law. "We like to get different businesses involved every time so we can get exposure to everybody around."

Prizes will be awarded to the winning hand, second best hand, and worst hand. Winning hand will receive 25% of the entry fees, second best hand will receive 15%, and worst hand will receive 10%. The remaining 50% will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County.

"It's gotten bigger every single year," Ensz said. "Our first year, we had a little over 50. Last year, we had around 70. With other poker runs that we run, it keeps going up, as well. We had 120 at our last run. We're hoping for quite a few here. It's probably going to depend on that weather."

Door prizes and a free meal will be provided following the run. Raffles will be held at the last stop, Bretz Injury Law, with proceeds benefitting the Cancer Council of Reno County. All vehicles are welcome.

For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1147403352944493">Facebook event page</a> or call 620-662-3435.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run is in Hutchinson, KS on Saturday, April 20."I think everybody in the community knows somebody or has somebody in their family who has been affected by cancer," said Matt Bretz of Bretz Injury Law. "We've been involved in supporting the Cancer Council auction for probably 20 years. This idea was really to bring a couple of passions of mine together, one was motorcycles. The second is community support."Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with engines starting at 10:30 a.m.. The Poker Run will start at Salty Cycles, 129 E Sherman, Hutchinson, KS. Poker Run stops include Buhler Gas Co., Miller Cycle Shop in Inman, Nickerson Community Center, Great Plains Motorsports in South Hutchinson, and Bretz Injury Law in Hutchinson. The entry fee is $25/hand or $50 for three hands. Additional donations to the Cancer Council of Reno County will be accepted."We try to switch it up a little bit to get everybody involved," said Casey Ensz with Bretz Injury Law. "We like to get different businesses involved every time so we can get exposure to everybody around."Prizes will be awarded to the winning hand, second best hand, and worst hand. Winning hand will receive 25% of the entry fees, second best hand will receive 15%, and worst hand will receive 10%. The remaining 50% will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County."It's gotten bigger every single year," Ensz said. "Our first year, we had a little over 50. Last year, we had around 70. With other poker runs that we run, it keeps going up, as well. We had 120 at our last run. We're hoping for quite a few here. It's probably going to depend on that weather."Door prizes and a free meal will be provided following the run. Raffles will be held at the last stop, Bretz Injury Law, with proceeds benefitting the Cancer Council of Reno County. All vehicles are welcome.For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1147403352944493">Facebook event page</a> or call 620-662-3435.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run is Saturday

LYONS, Kan. —U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) will host town halls next Wednesday, April 24, as part of his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour.

Topics that will likely be covered are the nation's debt, the upcoming Farm Bill, border security and funding for allies like Israel and Ukraine.

One of those town halls will be in Rice County.

The Rice County town hall will be in the&nbsp;Courthouse Commission Chambers at 101 West Commercial in Lyons at 8 a.m.

Mann will also hold town halls in Ellsworth, Barton, Pawnee and Ford counties that day.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708543033409.jpeg" alt="Tracey Mann will be holding town halls April 24 in Kansas. This is a file photo from his most recent Reno County town hall in February 2024. Photo by Nick Gosnell." />
 <figcaption>Tracey Mann will be holding town halls April 24 in Kansas. This is a file photo from his most recent Reno County town hall in February 2024. Photo by Nick Gosnell.</figcaption>
 </figure>LYONS, Kan. —U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) will host town halls next Wednesday, April 24, as part of his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour.Topics that will likely be covered are the nation's debt, the upcoming Farm Bill, border security and funding for allies like Israel and Ukraine.One of those town halls will be in Rice County.The Rice County town hall will be in the&nbsp;Courthouse Commission Chambers at 101 West Commercial in Lyons at 8 a.m.Mann will also hold town halls in Ellsworth, Barton, Pawnee and Ford counties that day.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mann to hold Rice County town hall Wednesday

TIM POTTER Kansas Department of Transportation

NEWTON, Kan. — This interchange improvement and bridge replacement project is in the preliminary design phase and includes replacement of the U.S. 50 bridge over Meridian Road and the BNSF Railway southwest of Newton in Harvey County. 

Replacement of the existing bridge is necessary, as the structure is past its useful design life. Additional benefits include reducing future maintenance and enhancing safety. This project was identified as a top regional priority during Local Consult community meetings in fall of 2023 and as a result, has been selected for the IKE development pipeline. 

A construction timeline will not be established until there is community support for the proposed project design.&nbsp; 

KDOT is hosting a public meeting&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/YvFWeL4kiocAp51N9" target="_blank">Sand Creek Event Center</a>&nbsp;in Newton, KS (1601 S Anderson Avenue, Newton, KS 67114).&nbsp;The event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on&nbsp;Thursday, May 2.

There will be no formal presentation.&nbsp;

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 </figure>TIM POTTER Kansas Department of TransportationNEWTON, Kan. — This interchange improvement and bridge replacement project is in the preliminary design phase and includes replacement of the U.S. 50 bridge over Meridian Road and the BNSF Railway southwest of Newton in Harvey County. Replacement of the existing bridge is necessary, as the structure is past its useful design life. Additional benefits include reducing future maintenance and enhancing safety. This project was identified as a top regional priority during Local Consult community meetings in fall of 2023 and as a result, has been selected for the IKE development pipeline. A construction timeline will not be established until there is community support for the proposed project design.&nbsp; KDOT is hosting a public meeting&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/YvFWeL4kiocAp51N9" target="_blank">Sand Creek Event Center</a>&nbsp;in Newton, KS (1601 S Anderson Avenue, Newton, KS 67114).&nbsp;The event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on&nbsp;Thursday, May 2.There will be no formal presentation.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Meeting in Newton next month on US 50 and Meridian project

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College men's basketball sophomore guard Kamryn Thomas signed his letter of intent to further his academic and athletic career at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Wednesday at the Sports Arena.

Thomas played one season at HutchCC and earned <a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2023-24/div1/all-americans/index">Third Team All-American honors</a> by the NJCAA. The 6-foot-8 guard from Chicago, Illinois played in 33 games, starting 31 of those. He averaged 16.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and shot 43.1 percent from behind the arc. Thomas finished fifth in single-season 3-point field goal makes in program history with 78.

Nebraska Omaha is a NCAA Division I school in Omaha and is a member of the Summit League. The Mavericks finished 15-18 this past season and are coached by Chris Crutchfield, who just completed his second season.

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 <figcaption>Kam Thomas signs his NLI with Nebraska Omaha on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College men's basketball sophomore guard Kamryn Thomas signed his letter of intent to further his academic and athletic career at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Wednesday at the Sports Arena.Thomas played one season at HutchCC and earned <a href="https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2023-24/div1/all-americans/index">Third Team All-American honors</a> by the NJCAA. The 6-foot-8 guard from Chicago, Illinois played in 33 games, starting 31 of those. He averaged 16.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and shot 43.1 percent from behind the arc. Thomas finished fifth in single-season 3-point field goal makes in program history with 78.Nebraska Omaha is a NCAA Division I school in Omaha and is a member of the Summit League. The Mavericks finished 15-18 this past season and are coached by Chris Crutchfield, who just completed his second season.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713451415480.jpeg" alt="HutchCC sophomore Kamryn Thomas is surrounded by teammates in the Club 1928 Room at the Hutchinson Sports Arena on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
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🏀 MBB: HutchCC's Thomas inks with Nebraska Omaha

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Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."

STEVE HARMON Hutch Post Contributor

Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the 200 block of South Main Street on the west side.

In 1898, the Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal Company started at 213 S. Main with A.J. Renner as manager. The first photo shows this facility in 1908 after loading a customer's wagon. 

The second photo shows the business on Sept. 29, 1917, as the Reno County Boys were parading in front of it, to go off to WW1 and load onto the troop trains at the Missouri-Pacific tracks at Avenue C and Main.

Between 1923 and 1928, the building housed the Houston-Zimmerman Lumber Co. with Charles Zimmerman as manager.

Between 1929 and 1931, The J.I. Case Co. Manufacturers of agricultural equipment in Racine, Wisconsin, used it as their sale and showroom floor.

Between 1931 and 1961, this location was the Reno Implement Co.

Between 1963 and 1984, it housed the Reno Hardware Co. owned by R.B. Langenwalter.

In 1985, Langenwalter sold the business's two locations to Frank Westlake out of Kansas City and it is still Westlake Ace Hardware today. The third photo shows that building today. 

Westlake now owns 160 stores in 12 states with its home base at 14000 Marshall Dr., Lenexa, Kansas.

To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.

Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:

<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713364990799.png" alt="Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal - Westlake Hardware South - 215-219 S. Main - 1908. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal - Westlake Hardware South - 215-219 S. Main - 1908. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then &amp; Now Collection."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704293041402.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>STEVE HARMON Hutch Post ContributorToday's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the 200 block of South Main Street on the west side.In 1898, the Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal Company started at 213 S. Main with A.J. Renner as manager. The first photo shows this facility in 1908 after loading a customer's wagon. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713364990799.png" alt="Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal - Westlake Hardware South - 215-219 S. Main - 1908. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal - Westlake Hardware South - 215-219 S. Main - 1908. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>The second photo shows the business on Sept. 29, 1917, as the Reno County Boys were parading in front of it, to go off to WW1 and load onto the troop trains at the Missouri-Pacific tracks at Avenue C and Main.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713366433761.png" alt="Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal and Eagle Grocery - 217 and 213 S. Main - Sept. 29, 1917. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Rock Island Lumber &amp; Coal and Eagle Grocery - 217 and 213 S. Main - Sept. 29, 1917. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Rock Island Lumber closed in 1920.Between 1923 and 1928, the building housed the Houston-Zimmerman Lumber Co. with Charles Zimmerman as manager.Between 1929 and 1931, The J.I. Case Co. Manufacturers of agricultural equipment in Racine, Wisconsin, used it as their sale and showroom floor.Between 1931 and 1961, this location was the Reno Implement Co.Between 1963 and 1984, it housed the Reno Hardware Co. owned by R.B. Langenwalter.In 1985, Langenwalter sold the business's two locations to Frank Westlake out of Kansas City and it is still Westlake Ace Hardware today. The third photo shows that building today. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713365173679.png" alt="Rock Island Lumber - Westlake Hardware - 215 S. Main - March 10, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
 <figcaption>Rock Island Lumber - Westlake Hardware - 215 S. Main - March 10, 2024. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection.</figcaption>
 </figure>Westlake now owns 160 stores in 12 states with its home base at 14000 Marshall Dr., Lenexa, Kansas.To purchase a print, contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sharmon5@cox.net">sharmon5@cox.net</a>.Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:<a href="https://gambinospizza.com/">Gambino's Pizza</a> <a href="https://www.hutchchamber.com/">Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce</a> <a href="https://underkansas.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KHt9Zeq_QIVwRPUAR3CTwTSEAAYASAAEgJDJPD_BwE">STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.

📷 Throwback Thursday: Rock Island Lumber - Vol. 66

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Director of Parks and Facilities Justin Combs accepted the proclamation for Arbor Day at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting and spoke briefly about what his department will be doing to commemorate the occasion.

"This Friday, for the ninth year in a row, we'll be planting trees at Orchard Park with fourth graders," Combs said. "We'll plant 11 trees this year. The trees were provided by the tree board, they do have funds at the community foundation, the trees for forever fund. Trees were purchased through that. From 1 to 2 p.m. this Friday at Orchard Park. The event is sponsored by City Beverage. They provide refreshments for all the kids and adult volunteers after the event."

Combs told Hutch Post in an email the fourth graders will be from Plum Creek Elementary and they are doing the event on the 19th instead of the 26th because Buhler doesn't have school on the 26th. Traditionally, Arbor Day is the fourth Friday in April.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Director of Parks and Facilities Justin Combs accepted the proclamation for Arbor Day at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting and spoke briefly about what his department will be doing to commemorate the occasion."This Friday, for the ninth year in a row, we'll be planting trees at Orchard Park with fourth graders," Combs said. "We'll plant 11 trees this year. The trees were provided by the tree board, they do have funds at the community foundation, the trees for forever fund. Trees were purchased through that. From 1 to 2 p.m. this Friday at Orchard Park. The event is sponsored by City Beverage. They provide refreshments for all the kids and adult volunteers after the event."Combs told Hutch Post in an email the fourth graders will be from Plum Creek Elementary and they are doing the event on the 19th instead of the 26th because Buhler doesn't have school on the 26th. Traditionally, Arbor Day is the fourth Friday in April.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

City holding Arbor Day activity Friday

RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Sheriff's Office has been getting calls in their back office stating that people have been contacted by a "Detective Corey Graber with the Reno County Sheriff's Office." He is apparently stating that individuals, "are in a lot of trouble."&nbsp;&nbsp;

This is a scam. The Reno County Sheriff's Office does not call regarding warrants. Hang up. Don't give out any personal information. If you need to double-check, you initiate a call to (620) 694-2735 if you have any questions.

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 </figure>Reno County Sheriff's Office RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Sheriff's Office has been getting calls in their back office stating that people have been contacted by a "Detective Corey Graber with the Reno County Sheriff's Office." He is apparently stating that individuals, "are in a lot of trouble."&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a scam. The Reno County Sheriff's Office does not call regarding warrants. Hang up. Don't give out any personal information. If you need to double-check, you initiate a call to (620) 694-2735 if you have any questions.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sheriff's Office gives scam alert

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wesley Towers recognized its occupational therapists this week in honor of Occupational Therapy Month.

Megan has been an occupational therapist for 26 years. She has worked in hospitals, long-term care, inpatient/outpatient rehab, and home health services. She truly enjoys helping people gain their independence and get back to their lives and homes after a surgery or health issue. She has been married to her husband Jim for 30 years and has 1 son and 3 daughters.

Alta has lived in Hutchinson for 23 years. She has been involved in healthcare since 2007. She graduated from Brown Mackie College in Salina and has worked as a certified occupational therapist assistant for 10 years, mostly in skilled nursing settings. She enjoys helping residents and patients return to their daily lives and activities.

Sammy has been a licensed occupational therapist for 11 years. Four of those were spent in his home country of India. 

He has experience in multi-cultural health companies and has been flexible in learning new healing methods. He received his doctorate in occupational therapy in 2023. He currently resides in McPherson and enjoys walks alongside rivers and trails with his 6-year-old “fur baby”, a golden retriever named Millie.

Wesley Towers appreciates their dedicated work for the residents and the public. If you are interested in learning more about Rehabilitation and Therapy at Wesley Towers, please call 620-663-9175.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713431942128.jpeg" alt="Pictured left to right: Megan Waldren, Alta Hawkins, and Dr. Utakarsh “Sammy” Malge. Photo Courtesy Wesley Towers." />
 <figcaption>Pictured left to right: Megan Waldren, Alta Hawkins, and Dr. Utakarsh “Sammy” Malge. Photo Courtesy Wesley Towers.</figcaption>
 </figure>Wesley TowersHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wesley Towers recognized its occupational therapists this week in honor of Occupational Therapy Month.Megan WaldrenMegan has been an occupational therapist for 26 years. She has worked in hospitals, long-term care, inpatient/outpatient rehab, and home health services. She truly enjoys helping people gain their independence and get back to their lives and homes after a surgery or health issue. She has been married to her husband Jim for 30 years and has 1 son and 3 daughters.Alta HawkinsAlta has lived in Hutchinson for 23 years. She has been involved in healthcare since 2007. She graduated from Brown Mackie College in Salina and has worked as a certified occupational therapist assistant for 10 years, mostly in skilled nursing settings. She enjoys helping residents and patients return to their daily lives and activities.Dr. Utakarsh "Sammy" MalgeSammy has been a licensed occupational therapist for 11 years. Four of those were spent in his home country of India. He has experience in multi-cultural health companies and has been flexible in learning new healing methods. He received his doctorate in occupational therapy in 2023. He currently resides in McPherson and enjoys walks alongside rivers and trails with his 6-year-old “fur baby”, a golden retriever named Millie.Wesley Towers appreciates their dedicated work for the residents and the public. If you are interested in learning more about Rehabilitation and Therapy at Wesley Towers, please call 620-663-9175.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Wesley Towers recognizes occupational therapists

Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

4/17/2024 11:45 PM-Eric	Chappelle Harge-Failure to Appear

4/17/2024 11:37 PM-Trae	Darnelle Harris-DL Violation; No Drivers License

4/17/2024 8:29 PM-Zachary	Charles Hiskey-In Transit From-To Other Agency

4/17/2024 7:59 PM-Erica	Marie Jaime-Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Failure to Appear

4/17/2024 6:40 PM-Haley	Anne Jay-Probation Violation&nbsp;

4/17/2024 4:05 PM-Alyssa	Jane Blevins-Failure to Appear

4/17/2024 2:39 PM-Cortney	Lynn Randolph-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

4/17/2024 11:06 AM	Gamble Roberts		Donte	Emon	Probation Violation

4/17/2024 11:06 AM-Donte Emon Gamble Roberts-Failure to Appear

4/17/2024 6:20 AM-Gabrielle	Grace Lynn Hardy-Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4/17/2024 11:45 PM-Eric	Chappelle Harge-Failure to Appear4/17/2024 11:37 PM-Trae	Darnelle Harris-DL Violation; No Drivers License4/17/2024 8:29 PM-Zachary	Charles Hiskey-In Transit From-To Other Agency4/17/2024 7:59 PM-Erica	Marie Jaime-Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Failure to Appear4/17/2024 6:40 PM-Haley	Anne Jay-Probation Violation&nbsp;4/17/2024 4:05 PM-Alyssa	Jane Blevins-Failure to Appear4/17/2024 2:39 PM-Cortney	Lynn Randolph-Viol protection order; Pre-trial order4/17/2024 11:06 AM	Gamble Roberts		Donte	Emon	Probation Violation4/17/2024 11:06 AM-Donte Emon Gamble Roberts-Failure to Appear4/17/2024 6:20 AM-Gabrielle	Grace Lynn Hardy-Agg battery; Knowingly cause great body harm

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Author David Grann spoke about the plot of his #1 New York Times best-selling book Killers of the Flower Moon:&nbsp;The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. He presented the description of the plot into a deeper issue, that of systemic racism, at the Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

"It raises the question of who gets to tell their story and who has the means to tell their story," Grann said. "How is that story told? It's why I believe it's so important. I don't believe in definitive histories. I don't believe in anyone person tells the history and that is the definitive version. I think history is told from a multiplicity of perspectives, and the key is to encourage that multiplicity and perspective and for the stories to also be told in different fashions."

Killers of the Flower Moon details as what Grann would call&nbsp; "sinister crimes." The basic plot of the nonfiction novel is about Mollie Burkhart a member of the Osage Nation, whose goal was to advocate for justice against a slew of mysterious murders against the Osage community that is fueled by greed after oil is discovered on the Osage land.&nbsp;

Burkhart's sisters and mother were systematically killed along with other Osage families. In 1923, Grann said it had been historically declared that more than two dozen Osage Nation members had been murdered which created the name "The Osage Reign of Terror." The case was taken up by the FBI and was one of its first major homicide investigations.

Grann visited the Osage County Museum and noticed that a panel from a photo of Osage nation members among the white settlers was missing. He asked the museum director why the panel was missing and she said she removed it because the devil was in in the photo. The missing panel was later discovered as one of "the killers" in the photo.This discovery led to Grann's focus for Killers of the Flower Moon.&nbsp;

"The book really grew out of trying to understand who that figure was and the anguishing history that he embodied and the search led me to one of the most mysterious and sinister crimes in American history, one that I think tells a much larger story about this country," Grann said.&nbsp;

Mollie's husband Ernest Burkhart was a not of Osage blood. She later learned that he and his uncle William Hale orchestrated the entire reign of terror. <a href="https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=OS005">Hale convinced Ernest Burkhart to marry Mollie as a part of his orchestrated plan to receive Osage wealth through murder.</a>

Grann said Hale was known as "the king of the Osage hills", was commissioned as deputy sheriff, offered rewards for the killers of the Osage dead or alive and was even a pallbearer for Mollie's sister Anna Brown's funeral.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"This man of God fearing soul had actually orchestrated the plot and was behind it," Grann said. "One of the elements that made these crimes so sinister was that they had involved an intimate level of betrayal."

&nbsp;In 1923 alone, the Osage Nation tribe received more than $400 million. They were considered the wealthiest people per capita in the world among the public.&nbsp;

"As Osage wealth increased, it sparked an insidious backlash across the country," Grann said.&nbsp;

Killers of the Flower Moon was adapted into a major motion picture that was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons. Gladstone, who portrayed Mollie Burkhart in the film, received a Golden Globe award for best actress in a motion picture. Gladstone is a member of the native american tribe Blackfeet.

Grann is also a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. His most recent novel is titled "The Wager: A tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.hutchcc.edu/dillon-lecture-series#lectures">The next Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture series is on Sept. 17. The lecturer will be film and television producer Steven Ford who is the son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713384957560.jpeg" alt="Author David Grann speaking to members of the media prior to his lecture at the 2024 spring Ray and Stella Dillion Lecture Series. Grann spoke about his book Killers of&nbsp; The Flower Moon:&nbsp;he Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI and the research he used to write the novel at Hutchinson Sports Arena on Tuesday, April, 16, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese." />
 <figcaption>Author David Grann speaking to members of the media prior to his lecture at the 2024 spring Ray and Stella Dillion Lecture Series. Grann spoke about his book Killers of&nbsp; The Flower Moon:&nbsp;he Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI and the research he used to write the novel at Hutchinson Sports Arena on Tuesday, April, 16, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.</figcaption>
 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Author David Grann spoke about the plot of his #1 New York Times best-selling book Killers of the Flower Moon:&nbsp;The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. He presented the description of the plot into a deeper issue, that of systemic racism, at the Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;"It raises the question of who gets to tell their story and who has the means to tell their story," Grann said. "How is that story told? It's why I believe it's so important. I don't believe in definitive histories. I don't believe in anyone person tells the history and that is the definitive version. I think history is told from a multiplicity of perspectives, and the key is to encourage that multiplicity and perspective and for the stories to also be told in different fashions."Killers of the Flower Moon details as what Grann would call&nbsp; "sinister crimes." The basic plot of the nonfiction novel is about Mollie Burkhart a member of the Osage Nation, whose goal was to advocate for justice against a slew of mysterious murders against the Osage community that is fueled by greed after oil is discovered on the Osage land.&nbsp;Burkhart's sisters and mother were systematically killed along with other Osage families. In 1923, Grann said it had been historically declared that more than two dozen Osage Nation members had been murdered which created the name "The Osage Reign of Terror." The case was taken up by the FBI and was one of its first major homicide investigations.Grann visited the Osage County Museum and noticed that a panel from a photo of Osage nation members among the white settlers was missing. He asked the museum director why the panel was missing and she said she removed it because the devil was in in the photo. The missing panel was later discovered as one of "the killers" in the photo.This discovery led to Grann's focus for Killers of the Flower Moon.&nbsp;"The book really grew out of trying to understand who that figure was and the anguishing history that he embodied and the search led me to one of the most mysterious and sinister crimes in American history, one that I think tells a much larger story about this country," Grann said.&nbsp;Mollie's husband Ernest Burkhart was a not of Osage blood. She later learned that he and his uncle William Hale orchestrated the entire reign of terror. <a href="https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=OS005">Hale convinced Ernest Burkhart to marry Mollie as a part of his orchestrated plan to receive Osage wealth through murder.</a>Grann said Hale was known as "the king of the Osage hills", was commissioned as deputy sheriff, offered rewards for the killers of the Osage dead or alive and was even a pallbearer for Mollie's sister Anna Brown's funeral.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This man of God fearing soul had actually orchestrated the plot and was behind it," Grann said. "One of the elements that made these crimes so sinister was that they had involved an intimate level of betrayal."&nbsp;In 1923 alone, the Osage Nation tribe received more than $400 million. They were considered the wealthiest people per capita in the world among the public.&nbsp;"As Osage wealth increased, it sparked an insidious backlash across the country," Grann said.&nbsp;Killers of the Flower Moon was adapted into a major motion picture that was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons. Gladstone, who portrayed Mollie Burkhart in the film, received a Golden Globe award for best actress in a motion picture. Gladstone is a member of the native american tribe Blackfeet.Grann is also a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. His most recent novel is titled "The Wager: A tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hutchcc.edu/dillon-lecture-series#lectures">The next Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture series is on Sept. 17. The lecturer will be film and television producer Steven Ford who is the son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford.</a><a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

David Grann presents on evils of systemic racism at Dillon Lecture

NEWTON, Kan. — On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly toured the Adult Outpatient Program, Crisis Services Department, and Behavioral Urgent Care Center at Prairie View, Inc. in Newton. During this stop on her “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” tour, Governor Kelly spoke with Prairie View Inc.’s leadership team about the impact Medicaid expansion would have on behavioral and mental health services.

“Expanding Medicaid increases access to health care so that our friends, families, and neighbors have options for their comprehensive mental health treatment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Kansans and our health care workforce cannot wait any longer. It is time for the Kansas Legislature to vote yes on the motion to debate and vote on Medicaid expansion when they reconvene on April 26.”

In a Mental Health America report ranking all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on access to mental health care, Kansas ranked 48th. The rankings were determined based on access to treatment and the accessibility and cost of insurance. Expanding Medicaid would extend health care access to 150,000 more Kansans while bolstering our health care workforce and reducing costs for everyone.

“We believe in the transformative power of Medicaid expansion. It is a beacon of hope potentially saving lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges,” said Marcy Johnson, President and CEO of Prairie View, Inc. “By expanding Medicaid, we can ensure more Kansans have access to these critical services.”

Legislators representing Harvey County and the surrounding areas were invited to attend the tour. Kansans can find contact information to ask their local legislator to support Medicaid expansion <a href="https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/?address=">here</a>.

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 </figure>Office of Governor Laura KellyNEWTON, Kan. — On Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly toured the Adult Outpatient Program, Crisis Services Department, and Behavioral Urgent Care Center at Prairie View, Inc. in Newton. During this stop on her “Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy” tour, Governor Kelly spoke with Prairie View Inc.’s leadership team about the impact Medicaid expansion would have on behavioral and mental health services.“Expanding Medicaid increases access to health care so that our friends, families, and neighbors have options for their comprehensive mental health treatment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Kansans and our health care workforce cannot wait any longer. It is time for the Kansas Legislature to vote yes on the motion to debate and vote on Medicaid expansion when they reconvene on April 26.”In a Mental Health America report ranking all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on access to mental health care, Kansas ranked 48th. The rankings were determined based on access to treatment and the accessibility and cost of insurance. Expanding Medicaid would extend health care access to 150,000 more Kansans while bolstering our health care workforce and reducing costs for everyone.“We believe in the transformative power of Medicaid expansion. It is a beacon of hope potentially saving lives of individuals navigating mental health challenges,” said Marcy Johnson, President and CEO of Prairie View, Inc. “By expanding Medicaid, we can ensure more Kansans have access to these critical services.”Legislators representing Harvey County and the surrounding areas were invited to attend the tour. Kansans can find contact information to ask their local legislator to support Medicaid expansion <a href="https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/?address=">here</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kelly in Newton Wednesday

MCPHERSON COUNTY —&nbsp; The McPherson County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance from anyone with information pertaining to damage done to the Windom Cemetery.

Sometime after April 8, approximately 40 headstones were damaged.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the McPherson County Crimestoppers via phone (620)241-1122 or download the Free P3 app to submit tips anonymously. 

If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward. If giving a tip, reference MPSO case 24-0231.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>McPherson County Crime StoppersMCPHERSON COUNTY —&nbsp; The McPherson County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance from anyone with information pertaining to damage done to the Windom Cemetery.<figure>
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 </figure>If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the McPherson County Crimestoppers via phone (620)241-1122 or download the Free P3 app to submit tips anonymously. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward. If giving a tip, reference MPSO case 24-0231.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp;&nbsp;