BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Karaoke &amp; BBQ Night on Saturday, April 20, at the Bushton Community Center, 301 N. Main Street, Bushton.

Happy Hour, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, will begin at 5:00 p.m., the free-will-donation meal, featuring Hog Wild barbeque, will be served from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and karaoke will run from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

The Hog Wild barbeque meal will include a choice of brisket, pulled pork, or chicken, and a choice of two of three side dishes. Take-out meals will be available.

Karaoke will be directed by Mike Osburn with Noisy Neighbors Entertainment of Newton.

The event is a fundraiser for the Proud Committee with proceeds going toward future committee projects and events.

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 </figure>Bushton Proud CommitteeBUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Karaoke &amp; BBQ Night on Saturday, April 20, at the Bushton Community Center, 301 N. Main Street, Bushton.Happy Hour, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, will begin at 5:00 p.m., the free-will-donation meal, featuring Hog Wild barbeque, will be served from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and karaoke will run from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.The Hog Wild barbeque meal will include a choice of brisket, pulled pork, or chicken, and a choice of two of three side dishes. Take-out meals will be available.Karaoke will be directed by Mike Osburn with Noisy Neighbors Entertainment of Newton.The event is a fundraiser for the Proud Committee with proceeds going toward future committee projects and events.<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;

Karaoke and BBQ in Bushton Saturday

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; &nbsp;&nbsp;

4/14/2024 1:37 AM-Brandi	Diane Rodriguez-DUI; Misdemeanor

4/13/2024 9:19 PM-Kelly	Ann Stallings-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

4/13/2024 8:37 PM-Javier	Edwin Garcia-Failure to Appear

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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; &nbsp;&nbsp;4/14/2024 1:37 AM-Brandi	Diane Rodriguez-DUI; Misdemeanor4/13/2024 9:19 PM-Kelly	Ann Stallings-Failure to Appear&nbsp;4/13/2024 8:37 PM-Javier	Edwin Garcia-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

Clarification: Bell emailed Hutch Post to let us know that the report from KHP was inaccurate as to her helmet usage. Hutch Post has removed that information.

RENO COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1992 Harley Davidson driven by&nbsp; Kerry Diana Grace Rae Bell, 39, Hutchinson, was&nbsp;southbound on Kansas 14 one half mile north of&nbsp;Parallel Road. The driver lost control of the vehicle. It left the roadway to the right and came to rest in the west ditch.

EMS transported Bell to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Clarification: Bell emailed Hutch Post to let us know that the report from KHP was inaccurate as to her helmet usage. Hutch Post has removed that information.RENO COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1992 Harley Davidson driven by&nbsp; Kerry Diana Grace Rae Bell, 39, Hutchinson, was&nbsp;southbound on Kansas 14 one half mile north of&nbsp;Parallel Road. The driver lost control of the vehicle. It left the roadway to the right and came to rest in the west ditch.EMS transported Bell to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.&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;

Hutchinson woman hospitalized after motorcycle accident

Country 102.9's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/patjames/">Pat James</a>&nbsp;brings you some ideas on events to attend this weekend around the Hutchinson area. Click the play button to listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Country 102.9's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/patjames/">Pat James</a>&nbsp;brings you some ideas on events to attend this weekend around the Hutchinson area. Click the play button to listen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<div><iframe title="🎧 LISTEN: &quot;Happening Around Hutch&quot; area events (4/13/24)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=8hwzb-15dcb44-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><a href="https://hutchpost.com/pages/community-calendar">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;to see these and other events on the Hutch Post Community Calendar.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;&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;

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MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany College

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College announced Friday the appointment of Hayley Samford as the new Director of Alumni Development &amp; Engagement. In this role, Samford will lead efforts to strengthen connections with Bethany College alumni and foster a vibrant and engaged alumni community.

With a wealth of experience in marketing, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership, Samford brings a unique skill set to Bethany College. Before joining Bethany College, Samford served as the Marketing and Corporate Engagement Manager at Salina Family Healthcare Center, where she played a crucial role in launching the company's new brand and overseeing marketing initiatives. She also brings extensive experience in nonprofit management, having served as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina.

"We are thrilled to welcome Hayley Samford to the Bethany College family as our new Director of Alumni Development &amp; Engagement," said Interim President of Bethany College, Steve Eckman. "With her deep roots in the Smoky Valley area and impressive qualifications, we are confident she will strengthen our alumni network and lead us towards an even brighter future. Her passion for community and commitment to excellence make her a great fit for this vital role."

Samford, a native of the Smoky Valley area, expressed her excitement for the opportunity to support Bethany College and its alum community. "When I graduated college, I wanted nothing more than to return to work in Lindsborg. I'm thrilled that I now get the opportunity to use my time and talents to support Bethany College and do important work in the community that made me who I am," said Samford. "It's exciting to get to know alumni in my new capacity, where many may remember me as the little blonde kid who tagged along with family and friends to all the on-campus events."

Samford's extensive experience in marketing, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership positions her well to lead alumni development and engagement efforts at Bethany College. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Baker University. She has completed certifications in fundraising and management from the Lilly School of Philanthropy and the US Chamber of Commerce Institute of Management.

Samford encourages all alumni and friends of Bethany College to connect with her in her new role by sending her a note to <a href="mailto:samfordhe@bethanylb.edu">samfordhe@bethanylb.edu</a> or dropping by her office in Presser Hall.

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 </figure>MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany CollegeLINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College announced Friday the appointment of Hayley Samford as the new Director of Alumni Development &amp; Engagement. In this role, Samford will lead efforts to strengthen connections with Bethany College alumni and foster a vibrant and engaged alumni community.With a wealth of experience in marketing, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership, Samford brings a unique skill set to Bethany College. Before joining Bethany College, Samford served as the Marketing and Corporate Engagement Manager at Salina Family Healthcare Center, where she played a crucial role in launching the company's new brand and overseeing marketing initiatives. She also brings extensive experience in nonprofit management, having served as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina."We are thrilled to welcome Hayley Samford to the Bethany College family as our new Director of Alumni Development &amp; Engagement," said Interim President of Bethany College, Steve Eckman. "With her deep roots in the Smoky Valley area and impressive qualifications, we are confident she will strengthen our alumni network and lead us towards an even brighter future. Her passion for community and commitment to excellence make her a great fit for this vital role."Samford, a native of the Smoky Valley area, expressed her excitement for the opportunity to support Bethany College and its alum community. "When I graduated college, I wanted nothing more than to return to work in Lindsborg. I'm thrilled that I now get the opportunity to use my time and talents to support Bethany College and do important work in the community that made me who I am," said Samford. "It's exciting to get to know alumni in my new capacity, where many may remember me as the little blonde kid who tagged along with family and friends to all the on-campus events."Samford's extensive experience in marketing, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership positions her well to lead alumni development and engagement efforts at Bethany College. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Baker University. She has completed certifications in fundraising and management from the Lilly School of Philanthropy and the US Chamber of Commerce Institute of Management.Samford encourages all alumni and friends of Bethany College to connect with her in her new role by sending her a note to <a href="mailto:samfordhe@bethanylb.edu">samfordhe@bethanylb.edu</a> or dropping by her office in Presser Hall.<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;

Samford hired by Bethany College

RENO COUNTY — The Week of the Young Child is April 15-20 and it is full of events in Hutchinson for those with little ones.

The events begin on Monday, April 15 at Cosmosphere, with free admission to the Hall of Space Museum, Cosmokids, the Justice Planetarium and Dr. Goddard's Lab from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.&nbsp;

The Reno County Infant-Toddler Program will host a playgroup on Monday evening, April 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Becker Park in Buhler. Explore the park, blow bubbles and color with chalk at Ave. A and Buhler Road.

Tuesday, April 16 has an Open House at the Early Education Center at 303 East Bigger from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will also be a special storytelling time at the Hutchinson Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.

Wednesday, April 17 will have the Parents as Teachers playgroups from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 200 East Sherman for kids birth to 5 and their families.

There will be a special event to learn all about owls at the Dillon Nature Center from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. The event is free.

An outside playgroup will be going on in Haven on Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Engweiler Park.&nbsp;Explore the park, blow bubbles and color with chalk on North Salina Ave.&nbsp;

Thursday, April 18 has an Open House at the Early Education Center at 303 East Bigger from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 will have Third Thursday downtown with events for the whole family from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19 will have a Child Abuse Prevention parking lot party at 1700 East 11th at the Department for Children and Families office from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Safe Shop clinic, cribettes available, children's games with prizes, hot dogs, chips, drinks and treats.&nbsp;

At the Reno County Museum on Friday, April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 100 South Walnut, there will be a historic toy exhibit, art activities and time in the children's area, the Oodleplex.

Saturday, April 20 the movie The Little Mermaid will be playing at the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson for free at 2 p.m., or you can go out to the Hutchinson Zoo from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to explore the prairie dog tunnel, dinosaur dig, reptile and amphibian exhibit and enjoy a free train ride on the Prairie Thunder railroad.

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 </figure>Week of the Young ChildRENO COUNTY — The Week of the Young Child is April 15-20 and it is full of events in Hutchinson for those with little ones.The events begin on Monday, April 15 at Cosmosphere, with free admission to the Hall of Space Museum, Cosmokids, the Justice Planetarium and Dr. Goddard's Lab from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.&nbsp;The Reno County Infant-Toddler Program will host a playgroup on Monday evening, April 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Becker Park in Buhler. Explore the park, blow bubbles and color with chalk at Ave. A and Buhler Road.Tuesday, April 16 has an Open House at the Early Education Center at 303 East Bigger from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.There will also be a special storytelling time at the Hutchinson Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.Wednesday, April 17 will have the Parents as Teachers playgroups from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 200 East Sherman for kids birth to 5 and their families.There will be a special event to learn all about owls at the Dillon Nature Center from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. The event is free.An outside playgroup will be going on in Haven on Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Engweiler Park.&nbsp;Explore the park, blow bubbles and color with chalk on North Salina Ave.&nbsp;Thursday, April 18 has an Open House at the Early Education Center at 303 East Bigger from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Thursday, April 18 will have Third Thursday downtown with events for the whole family from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Friday, April 19 will have a Child Abuse Prevention parking lot party at 1700 East 11th at the Department for Children and Families office from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Safe Shop clinic, cribettes available, children's games with prizes, hot dogs, chips, drinks and treats.&nbsp;At the Reno County Museum on Friday, April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 100 South Walnut, there will be a historic toy exhibit, art activities and time in the children's area, the Oodleplex.Saturday, April 20 the movie The Little Mermaid will be playing at the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson for free at 2 p.m., or you can go out to the Hutchinson Zoo from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to explore the prairie dog tunnel, dinosaur dig, reptile and amphibian exhibit and enjoy a free train ride on the Prairie Thunder railroad.<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;

Week of the Young Child full of events

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;&nbsp;

4/13/2024 3:32 AM-Aliza	Ranae Paypay-Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage; Poss of marijuana

4/13/2024 3:15 AM-Daniel	Leroy Paul-Failure to Appear; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

4/13/2024 2:57 AM-Brian	Nathaniel Lee-DUI; Alcohol Concentration within 3 hrs is .08 or more; 1st Offense

4/13/2024 12:49 AM-Matthew	Douglas Brooks-Direct Contempt&nbsp;

4/12/2024 11:21 PM-Jimmy	Ray Fugate-Viol protection order; Condition of release&nbsp;

4/12/2024 5:28 PM-Joseph	Ross Kinyon-Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest

4/12/2024 4:19 PM-Karra	Kylee Branton-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

4/12/2024 4:15 PM-Ashlyn	Paige Whitt-Probation Violation&nbsp;

4/12/2024 2:01 PM-Clifford	Paul Pearson Jr.-DWS; 3rd or subs conv&nbsp;

4/12/2024 12:55 PM-Laquisha	Denise McPherson-Failure to Appear

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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;&nbsp;4/13/2024 3:32 AM-Aliza	Ranae Paypay-Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage; Poss of marijuana4/13/2024 3:15 AM-Daniel	Leroy Paul-Failure to Appear; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0004/13/2024 2:57 AM-Brian	Nathaniel Lee-DUI; Alcohol Concentration within 3 hrs is .08 or more; 1st Offense4/13/2024 12:49 AM-Matthew	Douglas Brooks-Direct Contempt&nbsp;4/12/2024 11:21 PM-Jimmy	Ray Fugate-Viol protection order; Condition of release&nbsp;4/12/2024 5:28 PM-Joseph	Ross Kinyon-Domestic Battery; Aggravated; Impede Breathing by Pressure to Throat, Neck or Chest4/12/2024 4:19 PM-Karra	Kylee Branton-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv4/12/2024 4:15 PM-Ashlyn	Paige Whitt-Probation Violation&nbsp;4/12/2024 2:01 PM-Clifford	Paul Pearson Jr.-DWS; 3rd or subs conv&nbsp;4/12/2024 12:55 PM-Laquisha	Denise McPherson-Failure to Appear

&nbsp;Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics TAMPA, Fla. — Wichita State scored four of its five runs on one swing of the bat in a 5-3 win at South Florida Friday night in the series opener.

Wichita State (19-15, 10-6) finished with just five hits on the night, none bigger than&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/cc-wong/8967">CC Wong's</a>&nbsp;grand slam. The home run was her 12th and second grand slam of the season.

<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lainee-brown/7559">Lainee Brown</a>&nbsp;broke out of a slump with a pair of singles.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/addison-barnard/7558">Addison Barnard</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/krystin-nelson/7568">Krystin Nelson</a>&nbsp;recorded the only other hits on the night, while Nelson added an RBI.

<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/alison-cooper/7561">Alison Cooper</a>&nbsp;(5-5) was solid through 5.0 innings in the start. She allowed only two earned runs on seven hits and three walks.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-howell/7566">Lauren Howell</a>&nbsp;recorded a two-inning save, allowing just one hit to go with a strikeout and a walk.&nbsp; After three scoreless innings Wichita State finally broke through in the top of the fourth. With the bases loaded, Nelson dropped a bloop single into left to make it 1-0. The very next batter, Wong, delivered a monster grand slam over the wall in center to give the Shockers a 5-0 lead.

The Bulls broke up the shutout in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single with the bases loaded, but Cooper limited the damage to just a single run.

South Florida crept closer in the sixth on a two-run double, cutting the lead to 5-3.

Howell allowed just one baserunner in the bottom of the seventh on a walk, but retired the next hitter to end the game.

Wichita State and South Florida take the field for Game 2 of the series on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics TAMPA, Fla. — Wichita State scored four of its five runs on one swing of the bat in a 5-3 win at South Florida Friday night in the series opener.Wichita State (19-15, 10-6) finished with just five hits on the night, none bigger than&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/cc-wong/8967">CC Wong's</a>&nbsp;grand slam. The home run was her 12th and second grand slam of the season.<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lainee-brown/7559">Lainee Brown</a>&nbsp;broke out of a slump with a pair of singles.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/addison-barnard/7558">Addison Barnard</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/krystin-nelson/7568">Krystin Nelson</a>&nbsp;recorded the only other hits on the night, while Nelson added an RBI.<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/alison-cooper/7561">Alison Cooper</a>&nbsp;(5-5) was solid through 5.0 innings in the start. She allowed only two earned runs on seven hits and three walks.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-howell/7566">Lauren Howell</a>&nbsp;recorded a two-inning save, allowing just one hit to go with a strikeout and a walk.&nbsp; After three scoreless innings Wichita State finally broke through in the top of the fourth. With the bases loaded, Nelson dropped a bloop single into left to make it 1-0. The very next batter, Wong, delivered a monster grand slam over the wall in center to give the Shockers a 5-0 lead.The Bulls broke up the shutout in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single with the bases loaded, but Cooper limited the damage to just a single run.South Florida crept closer in the sixth on a two-run double, cutting the lead to 5-3.Howell allowed just one baserunner in the bottom of the seventh on a walk, but retired the next hitter to end the game.Wichita State and South Florida take the field for Game 2 of the series on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+.<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.

🥎 Wong’s grand slam lifts Shockers to series opening win at USF

HAYSVILLE, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School baseball team picked up two wins on the road on Friday over the Campus Colts, 19-3 and 10-6 over the Campus Colts at Vulcan Field.

Hutchinson scored 29 runs and pounded 24 hits between the two games.

GAME 1 (4 Innings): Hutchinson 19, Campus 3 The Salthawks sent 18 to the plate as part of a 13-run fourth inning to break game one open. The Salthawks scored the 13 runs on nine hits in the inning. Cole Bleything doubled and singled in the inning, scoring two runs. Lakin Franz singled and then tripled, scoring three runs. Gabe Valadez also had a big hit in the inning, driving in two with a double to left field.

Franz drove in a team-high four runs on two hits. Carter Morgan collected two hits and drove in two, while Valadez and Landon Parks each did, as well.

The Salthawks had six different players collect a multi-hit game. Hutchinson also walked a total of seven times and did not strike out in the game, the first time that has happened this season.

Jack Davis earned the win on the mound, his first of the season. Davis tossed three innings, allowing three hits, three runs, two earned. Davis also struck out four batters and walked one.

Camden Schroeder suffered the loss on the bump for the Colts, going three-plus innings, allowing eight hits, nine runs, five earned, with no strikeouts and three walks.

Hutchinson - 141 13xx x - 19 14 1 Campus - 030 0xx x - 3 3 9 W: Jack Davis. L: Camden Schroeder. Time: 1:43.

GAME 2: Hutchinson 10, Campus 6 The Salthawks struck first in game two and never looked back. Bleything found the gap with a two-out double, followed by an RBI double by Parks to put the Salthawks in front, 1-0.

Hutchinson scored four in the second inning on three hits to go in front 5-0. Campus countered with five of their own in the bottom of the inning to tie the game at five apiece.

The Salthawks didn't let the tie last long, scoring three in the third on an RBI single by Davis, as well as a sacrifice fly from Gabe Valadez. Hutchinson led 8-5 after three complete.

Hutch added its final two runs in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Yoder and on a Campus error, one of their seven committed in game two.

JuJu Lyons earned the win on the mound for the Salthawks, going four innings. Lyons had a rough second inning, allowing five runs on four hits, but was dominant besides that. He finished with five strikeouts and two walks.&nbsp;

Carter Morgan tossed three innings in relief on the mound, allowing one run in the fifth.&nbsp;

Yoder and Parks each finished had a multi-hit game for the Salthawks, while eight different batters recorded a hit.

Hutchinson - 143 020 0 - 10 10 2 Campus - 050 001 0 - 6 6 8 W: JuJu Lyons. L: Aidan West. Time: 2:07.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712962720480.jpeg" alt="Hutchinson starting pitcher Jack Davis delivers a pitch home in the second inning of game one at Campus on Friday, April 12 at Vulcan Field. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
 <figcaption>Hutchinson starting pitcher Jack Davis delivers a pitch home in the second inning of game one at Campus on Friday, April 12 at Vulcan Field. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYSVILLE, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School baseball team picked up two wins on the road on Friday over the Campus Colts, 19-3 and 10-6 over the Campus Colts at Vulcan Field.Hutchinson scored 29 runs and pounded 24 hits between the two games.GAME 1 (4 Innings): Hutchinson 19, Campus 3 The Salthawks sent 18 to the plate as part of a 13-run fourth inning to break game one open. The Salthawks scored the 13 runs on nine hits in the inning. Cole Bleything doubled and singled in the inning, scoring two runs. Lakin Franz singled and then tripled, scoring three runs. Gabe Valadez also had a big hit in the inning, driving in two with a double to left field.Franz drove in a team-high four runs on two hits. Carter Morgan collected two hits and drove in two, while Valadez and Landon Parks each did, as well.The Salthawks had six different players collect a multi-hit game. Hutchinson also walked a total of seven times and did not strike out in the game, the first time that has happened this season.Jack Davis earned the win on the mound, his first of the season. Davis tossed three innings, allowing three hits, three runs, two earned. Davis also struck out four batters and walked one.Camden Schroeder suffered the loss on the bump for the Colts, going three-plus innings, allowing eight hits, nine runs, five earned, with no strikeouts and three walks.Hutchinson - 141 13xx x - 19 14 1 Campus - 030 0xx x - 3 3 9 W: Jack Davis. L: Camden Schroeder. Time: 1:43.GAME 2: Hutchinson 10, Campus 6 The Salthawks struck first in game two and never looked back. Bleything found the gap with a two-out double, followed by an RBI double by Parks to put the Salthawks in front, 1-0.Hutchinson scored four in the second inning on three hits to go in front 5-0. Campus countered with five of their own in the bottom of the inning to tie the game at five apiece.The Salthawks didn't let the tie last long, scoring three in the third on an RBI single by Davis, as well as a sacrifice fly from Gabe Valadez. Hutchinson led 8-5 after three complete.Hutch added its final two runs in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Yoder and on a Campus error, one of their seven committed in game two.JuJu Lyons earned the win on the mound for the Salthawks, going four innings. Lyons had a rough second inning, allowing five runs on four hits, but was dominant besides that. He finished with five strikeouts and two walks.&nbsp;Carter Morgan tossed three innings in relief on the mound, allowing one run in the fifth.&nbsp;Yoder and Parks each finished had a multi-hit game for the Salthawks, while eight different batters recorded a hit.Hutchinson - 143 020 0 - 10 10 2 Campus - 050 001 0 - 6 6 8 W: JuJu Lyons. L: Aidan West. Time: 2:07.

⚾ Salthawk offense pours on in sweep of Campus

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office said that they and the Hutchinson Police Department have worked together on a case involving fentanyl distribution for the last two months that resulted in arrests this week.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, April 10,&nbsp;a traffic stop was made on a vehicle occupied by Andrew Ward and Realiti Dawn Courson.  A search of the vehicle was completed, and a warrant was obtained for Ward's residence in Hutchinson. 

  Found during the search were the following items: fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia items for distribution and consumption. 

Both individuals were arrested for distribution of fentanyl, possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, and possession of paraphernalia to ingest.

The person(s) involved have not yet been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person(s) accused may be found guilty by a court of law. Charges may be amended at the discretion of the District Attorney and Court. 

If you have any information that you would like to provide in regards to drug activity in Reno County, you can contact that Reno County Drug Enforcement Unit at 620 694-2848. You can remain anonymous if you choose.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office said that they and the Hutchinson Police Department have worked together on a case involving fentanyl distribution for the last two months that resulted in arrests this week.&nbsp;On Wednesday, April 10,&nbsp;a traffic stop was made on a vehicle occupied by Andrew Ward and Realiti Dawn Courson. A search of the vehicle was completed, and a warrant was obtained for Ward's residence in Hutchinson. Found during the search were the following items: fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia items for distribution and consumption. Both individuals were arrested for distribution of fentanyl, possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, and possession of paraphernalia to ingest.The person(s) involved have not yet been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person(s) accused may be found guilty by a court of law. Charges may be amended at the discretion of the District Attorney and Court. If you have any information that you would like to provide in regards to drug activity in Reno County, you can contact that Reno County Drug Enforcement Unit at 620 694-2848. You can remain anonymous if you choose.&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;

Traffic stop results in drug arrests

A herd of goats brought in to clean up brush on City-owned industrial land is now being removed for being contrary to the City’s animal control ordinance.

Newton&nbsp;<a href="https://newtonkansas.citycode.net/index.html#!chapterIiiAnimalsAndFowl" target="_blank">City Code</a>&nbsp;prohibits the harboring of livestock such as goats. City maintenance staff thought of the goats as a short-term contracted service rather than long-term residents, but City legal staff have advised that is not an exception to code.

Staff have been directed to work with the grazing company to remove the goats as soon as possible. They originally were expected to remain through the end of April.

The purpose of the goat grazing was to clear brush and saplings from the undeveloped property. City staff have burned the area every couple of years but hoped the goats would be more effective in keeping down saplings and be a more eco-friendly and cost-effective option.

“We tried this with the best intentions on a property in a non-residential setting,” said City Manager Daniela Rivas. “We wanted to get the job done in a better way and save some taxpayer dollars. We’re so sorry we put the cart before the goat.”

In the future, the City may look at adding a provision to the animal control ordinance allowing for grazing on certain types of property for vegetation management. The original story is below...

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NEWTON, Kan. — About 190 yearling goats have been released on City-owned industrial land to help clean up saplings and brush.

The goats, from Restoration Grazing LLC in Beaumont, are grazing about 24 acres of land between Southeast Ninth and Southeast 12th Streets in the Kansas Logistics Park. The land is currently optioned by K&amp;O Railroad.

City Parks staff have burned the area every couple of years to control the growth but hope the goats may be more effective in keeping down saplings. The goats are a more eco-friendly option than using heavy equipment and may also be more cost-effective.

The City is paying Restoration Grazing $2,000 to use the goats through the end of April. It’s a pilot program that could be used on other City property if it’s found to be effective.&nbsp;

A portable electric fence has been placed to keep the goats in and predators out. Residents are welcome to come out to see the goats but shouldn’t try to enter the area or pet them.

Restoration Grazing has previously done several goat grazing projects with the City of Wichita.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712855787609.jpeg" alt="Newton is using goats to clean up city owned property. Photo Courtesy City of Newton." />
 <figcaption>Newton is using goats to clean up city owned property. Photo Courtesy City of Newton.</figcaption>
 </figure>ERIN MCDANIEL City of NewtonA herd of goats brought in to clean up brush on City-owned industrial land is now being removed for being contrary to the City’s animal control ordinance.Newton&nbsp;<a href="https://newtonkansas.citycode.net/index.html#!chapterIiiAnimalsAndFowl" target="_blank">City Code</a>&nbsp;prohibits the harboring of livestock such as goats. City maintenance staff thought of the goats as a short-term contracted service rather than long-term residents, but City legal staff have advised that is not an exception to code.Staff have been directed to work with the grazing company to remove the goats as soon as possible. They originally were expected to remain through the end of April.The purpose of the goat grazing was to clear brush and saplings from the undeveloped property. City staff have burned the area every couple of years but hoped the goats would be more effective in keeping down saplings and be a more eco-friendly and cost-effective option.“We tried this with the best intentions on a property in a non-residential setting,” said City Manager Daniela Rivas. “We wanted to get the job done in a better way and save some taxpayer dollars. We’re so sorry we put the cart before the goat.”In the future, the City may look at adding a provision to the animal control ordinance allowing for grazing on certain types of property for vegetation management. The original story is below...___________________________________________NEWTON, Kan. — About 190 yearling goats have been released on City-owned industrial land to help clean up saplings and brush.The goats, from Restoration Grazing LLC in Beaumont, are grazing about 24 acres of land between Southeast Ninth and Southeast 12th Streets in the Kansas Logistics Park. The land is currently optioned by K&amp;O Railroad.City Parks staff have burned the area every couple of years to control the growth but hope the goats may be more effective in keeping down saplings. The goats are a more eco-friendly option than using heavy equipment and may also be more cost-effective.The City is paying Restoration Grazing $2,000 to use the goats through the end of April. It’s a pilot program that could be used on other City property if it’s found to be effective.&nbsp;A portable electric fence has been placed to keep the goats in and predators out. Residents are welcome to come out to see the goats but shouldn’t try to enter the area or pet them.Restoration Grazing has previously done several goat grazing projects with the City of Wichita.<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;

UPDATE: Goats not allowed to clean up in Newton

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;David “Tate” Logan, 31 of Hutchinson, made his first appearance at the Reno County Courthouse Friday morning on a second degree murder charge.&nbsp;

Logan was informed at his first appearance that he faces a choice between two potential second degree murder counts. Logan will face one of the counts but not both.&nbsp;

He was appointed a public defender and is due back in court for his arraignment hearing on Wednesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 3. The original release on Logan's arrest is below.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest was made connected with a death that took place March 30 in Hutchinson.

According to a release from the Hutchinson Police Department, on March 30th, 2024, at 1:40 a.m., officers with Hutchinson Police Department responded to the 400 block of West 2nd Ave for an unresponsive 53-year-old male from Hutchinson. The male was identified as Lawrence “Larry” Coleman.

Reno County EMS and Hutchinson Fire Department responded to treat Mr. Coleman; however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. During the investigation, detectives discovered Mr. Coleman had been involved in a fight prior to his death. On April 9th, 2024, David “Tate” Logan, 31 of Hutchinson, was arrested for Second Degree Murder.

If you have information about this case or were around the Top Hat bar, located in the 2400 block of North Main in Hutchinson, in the late hours of March 29th, 2024, to the early morning hours of March 30th, 2024, please contact Detective Kelly or Sergeant Jones with the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2822, Crimestoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS, your local law enforcement agency, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone. Please reference case number 2024-11628.

All defendants are innocent unless they are found guilty in court. Please direct any questions regarding this case to the Office of the District Attorney at 620-694-2715 as this is an ongoing investigation.

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;David “Tate” Logan, 31 of Hutchinson, made his first appearance at the Reno County Courthouse Friday morning on a second degree murder charge.&nbsp;Logan was informed at his first appearance that he faces a choice between two potential second degree murder counts. Logan will face one of the counts but not both.&nbsp;He was appointed a public defender and is due back in court for his arraignment hearing on Wednesday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 3. The original release on Logan's arrest is below.Hutchinson Police DepartmentHUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest was made connected with a death that took place March 30 in Hutchinson.According to a release from the Hutchinson Police Department, on March 30th, 2024, at 1:40 a.m., officers with Hutchinson Police Department responded to the 400 block of West 2nd Ave for an unresponsive 53-year-old male from Hutchinson. The male was identified as Lawrence “Larry” Coleman.Reno County EMS and Hutchinson Fire Department responded to treat Mr. Coleman; however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. During the investigation, detectives discovered Mr. Coleman had been involved in a fight prior to his death. On April 9th, 2024, David “Tate” Logan, 31 of Hutchinson, was arrested for Second Degree Murder.If you have information about this case or were around the Top Hat bar, located in the 2400 block of North Main in Hutchinson, in the late hours of March 29th, 2024, to the early morning hours of March 30th, 2024, please contact Detective Kelly or Sergeant Jones with the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2822, Crimestoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS, your local law enforcement agency, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone. Please reference case number 2024-11628.All defendants are innocent unless they are found guilty in court. Please direct any questions regarding this case to the Office of the District Attorney at 620-694-2715 as this is an ongoing investigation.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;

Hutchinson man makes first appearance on murder charge

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HUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— Sandy Green started her nonprofit Guitarists for Good eight years ago. The Hutchinson native didn't learn how to play the guitar until she was an adult.&nbsp;

Green said her family moved away including her granddaughter, which left her with feelings of sadness. She said the day she got her first guitar, she played it for nine hours straight.&nbsp;

"I thought I'd buy a guitar and see if that would get me to a place of even mindedness," Green said. "I did. I got the guitar and I played that over the weekend."

The nonprofit gives away guitars to Oxford Houses in Hutchinson and Wichita, New Beginnings Inc. and other children's homes and shelters. Guitarists for Good has also given away keyboards and a trumpet. Green said she and another Hutchinson native Tara Esguerra, placed 35 instruments in every single Oxford House in Wichita last year.&nbsp;

"I would say, our aim is to nurture peace of mind through gifts of music," Green said. "We know that people are at their own intersection. In homeless shelters. In places that serve folks who are homeless and we hope that when we make an instrument available in one of these situations, they can check out that guitar. They can calm the chaos in their minds because they remember that they can play the guitar."&nbsp;

Green's idea to start Guitarists for Good stems from an introduction to Wayne's guitar meetup community. She told the other members of the group "we should start something."&nbsp;

"I had a campfire in my backyard and a little fundraiser on my own to raise enough money for a guitar," Green said. "I raised $500 and got five guitars and needed to kind of take action. From that group who came that night, by the next week we were already brainstorming and that's kind of how Guitarists for Good was born."&nbsp;

Green said one of her favorite memories from Guitarists for Good is about a child who discovered a donated guitar from the nonprofit at a youth shelter.&nbsp;

"She found the instruments and she strummed the guitar all night," Green said. "She did not know how to play it. She was just a little girl. She crawled in bed with the instrument and the worker said I just didn't want to take it away from her because it was so soothing."

Green currently resides in North Carolina and runs Guitarists for Good from her home. 

<a href="https://www.guitaristsforgood.org/">According to the nonprofit's website, Guitarists for Good is a volunteer non-profit organization that shares its love of music by giving away guitars with a focus on serving the temporality homeless in communities. </a>

The organization has donated to 19 different states and 160 organizations. In total, 466 instruments and cases have been donated with a value of up to $73,276.&nbsp;

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan.&nbsp;— Sandy Green started her nonprofit Guitarists for Good eight years ago. The Hutchinson native didn't learn how to play the guitar until she was an adult.&nbsp;Green said her family moved away including her granddaughter, which left her with feelings of sadness. She said the day she got her first guitar, she played it for nine hours straight.&nbsp;"I thought I'd buy a guitar and see if that would get me to a place of even mindedness," Green said. "I did. I got the guitar and I played that over the weekend."The nonprofit gives away guitars to Oxford Houses in Hutchinson and Wichita, New Beginnings Inc. and other children's homes and shelters. Guitarists for Good has also given away keyboards and a trumpet. Green said she and another Hutchinson native Tara Esguerra, placed 35 instruments in every single Oxford House in Wichita last year.&nbsp;"I would say, our aim is to nurture peace of mind through gifts of music," Green said. "We know that people are at their own intersection. In homeless shelters. In places that serve folks who are homeless and we hope that when we make an instrument available in one of these situations, they can check out that guitar. They can calm the chaos in their minds because they remember that they can play the guitar."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712924587694.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Green's idea to start Guitarists for Good stems from an introduction to Wayne's guitar meetup community. She told the other members of the group "we should start something."&nbsp;"I had a campfire in my backyard and a little fundraiser on my own to raise enough money for a guitar," Green said. "I raised $500 and got five guitars and needed to kind of take action. From that group who came that night, by the next week we were already brainstorming and that's kind of how Guitarists for Good was born."&nbsp;Green said one of her favorite memories from Guitarists for Good is about a child who discovered a donated guitar from the nonprofit at a youth shelter.&nbsp;"She found the instruments and she strummed the guitar all night," Green said. "She did not know how to play it. She was just a little girl. She crawled in bed with the instrument and the worker said I just didn't want to take it away from her because it was so soothing."Green currently resides in North Carolina and runs Guitarists for Good from her home. <a href="https://www.guitaristsforgood.org/">According to the nonprofit's website, Guitarists for Good is a volunteer non-profit organization that shares its love of music by giving away guitars with a focus on serving the temporality homeless in communities. </a>The organization has donated to 19 different states and 160 organizations. In total, 466 instruments and cases have been donated with a value of up to $73,276.&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;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;

Hutch native uses guitars to impact communities

Kansas State Department of Education

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 92 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2024 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.

The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 9.

The Kansas CTE Scholar program is an opportunity to recognize well-rounded, outstanding CTE students who are finishing their senior year of high school. The first Kansas CTE Scholars were named in 2017.

To be named a CTE Scholar, a student must be a high school senior and meet the following criteria:

Have completed (or upon successful completion of current course enrollment) a minimum of three CTE credits with at least two of the three credits above introductory level. Earned credits must be in one pathway.

Have a CTE grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in CTE coursework.

Be involved in civic engagement leadership, which refers to a student selecting an issue of concern and providing leadership through project-based actions to improve the community, state or nation; or have a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer experience. A letter of validation is required for civic engagement leadership, and documentation of 100 hours with an adult signature is required for community service.

Have a career vision summary statement that is a short reflection of a candidate’s personal career vision and future plans. A maximum of 175 words is allowed.

A minimum of one of the following technical skill attainment options must be earned and verified:

Earned an end of pathway (aligned with pathway selected) assessment/certiﬁcation for completer status (industry- recognized certiﬁcation or a passing score on a third-party, end-of- pathway assessment) recorded on the K-PAC (Kansas Pathway Assessments, Credentials or Certiﬁcations) columns eight (8) and nine (9).

Earned an Excel in CTE Qualifying Recognized Credential aligned to the Pathway selected. 

Earned nine (9) + college hours leading to completion of a certiﬁcate, or post-secondary program aligned to the Pathway's Program of Study that was selected.

Completed a high-quality work-based learning career preparation experience, Kansas Work-Based Learning Continuum, in the Pathway selected deﬁned in Kansas Work-Based Learning: Personalized Learning Plan Guidance Document (ksde.org).

CTE scholars receive a commemorative pin, special certificate, graduation honor cord and statewide recognition.

The 2024 Kansas CTE Scholars are the following, with Hutch Post area students in bold:

Joie Boyer, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Mariah Zavala, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Tyson Parks, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Daysha Allison, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Heather Sammons, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Ivan Jirak, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Karli Krier, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Ethan Gruenbacher, Web and Digital Communications

DeeAnn Smith, Early Childhood Development and Services

J. Brooks Kappelmann, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Amos Harder, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Brynlee Frank, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Emmie Stallman, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Hunter Metzger, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Kaden Lohrentz, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Krysten Hamby, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Madison Shain, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Makenna Siemens, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Megan Krueger, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Mikayla Milburn, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Peyton Coldren, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Rebekah Vague, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Cody Scherer, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Kenneth Kelly, Web and Digital Communications

Mason Springer, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Tatum Rountree, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Clara Johnston, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

Tej Patel, Programming and Software Development

Amanda Payne, Early Childhood Development and Services

Anna Wollenberg, Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design (FAID)

Arianna Snell, Family, Community and Consumer Services

Jaira Faustman, Family, Community and Consumer Services

Macey Pecenka, Restaurant and Event Management

Sufian Khmous, Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Taelor Goff, Restaurant and Event Management

Ava Mae Oentrich, Comprehensive Agriculture Science

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 </figure>Kansas State Department of EducationTOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 92 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2024 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 9.The Kansas CTE Scholar program is an opportunity to recognize well-rounded, outstanding CTE students who are finishing their senior year of high school. The first Kansas CTE Scholars were named in 2017.To be named a CTE Scholar, a student must be a high school senior and meet the following criteria:Have completed (or upon successful completion of current course enrollment) a minimum of three CTE credits with at least two of the three credits above introductory level. Earned credits must be in one pathway.Have a CTE grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in CTE coursework.Be involved in civic engagement leadership, which refers to a student selecting an issue of concern and providing leadership through project-based actions to improve the community, state or nation; or have a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer experience. A letter of validation is required for civic engagement leadership, and documentation of 100 hours with an adult signature is required for community service.Have a career vision summary statement that is a short reflection of a candidate’s personal career vision and future plans. A maximum of 175 words is allowed.Technical Skill AttainmentA minimum of one of the following technical skill attainment options must be earned and verified:Earned an end of pathway (aligned with pathway selected) assessment/certiﬁcation for completer status (industry- recognized certiﬁcation or a passing score on a third-party, end-of- pathway assessment) recorded on the K-PAC (Kansas Pathway Assessments, Credentials or Certiﬁcations) columns eight (8) and nine (9).Earned an Excel in CTE Qualifying Recognized Credential aligned to the Pathway selected. Earned nine (9) + college hours leading to completion of a certiﬁcate, or post-secondary program aligned to the Pathway's Program of Study that was selected.Completed a high-quality work-based learning career preparation experience, Kansas Work-Based Learning Continuum, in the Pathway selected deﬁned in Kansas Work-Based Learning: Personalized Learning Plan Guidance Document (ksde.org).CTE scholars receive a commemorative pin, special certificate, graduation honor cord and statewide recognition.The 2024 Kansas CTE Scholars are the following, with Hutch Post area students in bold:Royal Valley USD 337Joie Boyer, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceMariah Zavala, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceTyson Parks, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceEudora USD 491Norah Oehlert, Health ScienceOakley USD 274Daysha Allison, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipHeather Sammons, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipIvan Jirak, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipKarli Krier, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipQuinter USD 293Ethan Gruenbacher, Web and Digital CommunicationsGarden City USD 457Chase McGraw, Business FinanceDeeAnn Smith, Early Childhood Development and ServicesScott County USD 466Kadence Allen, Digital MediaValeria Catano, Digital MediaLiberal USD 480Abimael Sanchez, BiochemistryAlyana Holler, Digital MediaJ. Brooks Kappelmann, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipKortni Kapp, Digital MediaRahab Earnest, Business FinanceHaven USD 312Raegan Case, Health ScienceBuhler USD 313Amos Harder, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceBrynlee Frank, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceEmmie Stallman, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceHunter Metzger, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceKaden Lohrentz, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceKrysten Hamby, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceMadison Shain, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceMakenna Siemens, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceMegan Krueger, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceMikayla Milburn, Comprehensive Agriculture SciencePeyton Coldren, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceEllsworth USD 327Rebekah Vague, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceAbilene USD 435Jentree McGivney, Health ScienceSkyline USD 438Cody Scherer, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceMegan Matulka, Network SystemsNeodesha USD 461Daschel Drawdy, ManufacturingKenneth Kelly, Web and Digital CommunicationsMason Springer, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceGoddard USD 265Brent Henry, Business FinanceKenzli Jayne Turner, Business FinanceMadison Loomis, Teaching/TrainingWellington USD 353Katelyn Haines, Animal ScienceMadison Baker, Animal ScienceTatum Rountree, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceBelle Plaine USD 357Gabriella Lujan, Graphic DesignPiper USD 203Riley Eidson, Teaching/TrainingBasehor-Linwood USD 458Prisha Patel, Health ScienceMission Valley USD 330Clara Johnston, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceAuburn-Washburn USD 437Tej Patel, Programming and Software DevelopmentManhattan USD 383Amanda Payne, Early Childhood Development and ServicesAnna Wollenberg, Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design (FAID)Arianna Snell, Family, Community and Consumer ServicesJaira Faustman, Family, Community and Consumer ServicesKael Schwabauer, Construction and DesignMacey Pecenka, Restaurant and Event ManagementSufian Khmous, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipTaelor Goff, Restaurant and Event ManagementGeary County USD 475Ava Mae Oentrich, Comprehensive Agriculture ScienceLeon Leadabrand, Health ScienceOlathe USD 233Addison Smith, Digital MediaAdriana J Cazares, Teaching/TrainingAlexandria Decker, Teaching/TrainingAnna Persaud, Teaching/TrainingAudrey Bryant, Teaching/TrainingAvalyn Gehlen, Teaching/TrainingBelinda Chen, Health ScienceChloe Tyrrell, Health ScienceElizabeth Taylor, Digital MediaEllen Steer, Health ScienceKellan Quinn, Construction and DesignLaci Lister, Digital MediaLizbeth Crisanto Garcia, Health ScienceMalorie McRostie, Teaching/TrainingMikayla Ezala, Health ScienceReese Pritchard, Teaching/TrainingScarlett Shade, Health ScienceZeina Adnan, Teaching/TrainingGardner Edgerton USD 231Aubree Morgan, Information Support and ServicesDe Soto USD 232Brett Joseph Tickle, Engineering and Applied MathematicsOttawa USD 290Allie Dillon, Corrections, Security, Law and Law Enforcement ServicesAshlyn Powell, Early Childhood Development and ServicesLaura Wingert, Early Childhood Development and ServicesMarissa Dandreo, Business FinanceMaylee Mace, Health ScienceSara Orr, Health ScienceNewton USD 373Abigail Koontz, Health ScienceAnahi Sanchez, Business FinanceJadyn Eckert, ManufacturingNatalie Jones, Business Management and EntrepreneurshipNatalie Sanchez, Business FinanceNesbeth Ramirez-Bencomo, Health ScienceReid Golubski, Engineering and Applied MathematicsVirgil Guo, Health Science<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;