HUTCHINSON — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/7aeaf800-fb59-44d2-8983-9179d6701101">After months of being out-of-network</a>, Hutchinson Clinic and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas have reached a new agreement that will bring the clinic back into the BCBSKS network starting Sept. 1.

In a joint statement, the two organizations said:

“We are pleased to announce Hutchinson Clinic will return to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas network on September 1st, 2025. We understand how important it is for our patients to have access to local providers and services they know and trust."

Hutchinson Clinic, a physician-owned practice serving Reno County and surrounding areas, had previously been an in-network provider for BCBS members for many years. That changed on Jan. 1, 2025, when contract negotiations broke down over reimbursement rates, and the clinic left the BCBS Marketplace network.
The move prompted concern from patients, many of whom faced higher out-of-pocket costs to continue seeing their longtime providers.

Clinic leaders at the time cited unsustainable payment rates as the reason for the departure, while reaffirming their commitment to keeping care local. The clinic’s Patient Advocacy Center worked with BCBSKS members to help them understand their costs and options.

Starting September 1, BCBSKS members will again be able to receive in-network benefits at Hutchinson Clinic locations. The change applies to both existing patients and new BCBSKS members seeking care from the clinic’s physicians and specialists.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostHUTCHINSON — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/7aeaf800-fb59-44d2-8983-9179d6701101">After months of being out-of-network</a>, Hutchinson Clinic and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas have reached a new agreement that will bring the clinic back into the BCBSKS network starting Sept. 1.In a joint statement, the two organizations said:“We are pleased to announce Hutchinson Clinic will return to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas network on September 1st, 2025. We understand how important it is for our patients to have access to local providers and services they know and trust."Hutchinson Clinic, a physician-owned practice serving Reno County and surrounding areas, had previously been an in-network provider for BCBS members for many years. That changed on Jan. 1, 2025, when contract negotiations broke down over reimbursement rates, and the clinic left the BCBS Marketplace network.
The move prompted concern from patients, many of whom faced higher out-of-pocket costs to continue seeing their longtime providers.Clinic leaders at the time cited unsustainable payment rates as the reason for the departure, while reaffirming their commitment to keeping care local. The clinic’s Patient Advocacy Center worked with BCBSKS members to help them understand their costs and options.Starting September 1, BCBSKS members will again be able to receive in-network benefits at Hutchinson Clinic locations. The change applies to both existing patients and new BCBSKS members seeking care from the clinic’s physicians and specialists.

Hutchinson Clinic, BCBSKS announce return to network Sept. 1

<a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

With a new head coach, a battle-tested senior class, and a hunger to rewrite expectations, the Nickerson Panthers are entering the 2025 football season with energy and purpose.

“We are very excited about this upcoming season,” said first-year head coach Parker Bruce, who also serves as the team’s defensive coordinator. “Our boys are rebranding what it means to be a Nickerson Panther, and our staff is extremely proud of them for that.”

Bruce inherits a veteran group, including nine returning offensive starters and multiple three-year varsity players, led by senior quarterback Kristopher Monroe. A multi-sport athlete and state-qualifying wrestler, Monroe enters his third year as the Panthers’ starter and is stepping into a major leadership role.

“Kristopher is a key factor to our season,” Bruce said. “He’s looking towards a much larger leadership role than he’s used to, but he has done a great job so far.”

The Panthers will feature a physical, simplified offensive scheme designed to play fast and adapt to tough Kansas weather. Monroe will be supported by Rylan Morrell, a powerful junior running back; Austin Peterson, a 6-foot-3 senior receiver with elite speed; and a veteran offensive line led by Zein Rector, Atton Nelson, and Gabe Taylor.

“Our offense is a hard-nose scheme that fits Kansas football,” Bruce said. “Our boys have bought into the ideology.”

Senior tight end/linebacker Riley Brawner returns as a cornerstone on both sides of the ball. A three-year starter and three-sport athlete, Brawner is being recruited at the collegiate level and anchors the defense from his middle linebacker position.

“He is a legit collegiate prospect at 6'2”, 210-215,” Bruce said.

On defense, Bruce said the team is focused on fast, disciplined play. With multiple players entering their third or fourth year in the system, the Panthers are confident in their execution. Depth up front will be critical, especially with several linemen playing both ways.

“We still need to find some depth up front to give our big boys a break,” Bruce said.

Several new faces are expected to contribute, including Dalton Wakefield-Baker, a returning senior who has impressed at running back, fullback, and linebacker after taking a year off. Tyler Morrell, Riley Spurlock, and underclassmen like Connor Bower, Kagyn Rice, Connor White, and Elijah Trass could all play valuable roles this fall.

But for Bruce, the most exciting part of year one is the team’s chemistry.

“The bond between the players from top down has been impressive,” he said. “Our older guys are taking the younger ones in, and showing them what ‘team’ means.”

The Panthers are eager to shed their old image and establish a new standard under Bruce and his staff, which includes offensive coordinator Michael Hill, quarterbacks coach Kyle Vedder, and others. Nickerson has went 1-8 each of the last four seasons, going 4-40 over the last five years. The last winning season for the Panthers came in 2017, a 7-3 mark under current Hutchinson High School coach, Mike Vernon.

“Come Week 1, we will not look like the stereotypical Nickerson Panther team,” Bruce said. “It gives our players a chance to showcase multiple different skill sets that can help better their opportunities for college.”

Sept. 5 vs. Conway Springs Sept. 12 vs. Haven Sept. 19 at Halstead Sept. 26 at Hesston Oct. 3 vs. Andale Oct. 10 vs. Lyons Oct. 17 at Smoky Valley Oct. 24 vs. Wichita-Trinity Academy

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 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post<h2>Nickerson Panthers</h2>With a new head coach, a battle-tested senior class, and a hunger to rewrite expectations, the Nickerson Panthers are entering the 2025 football season with energy and purpose.“We are very excited about this upcoming season,” said first-year head coach Parker Bruce, who also serves as the team’s defensive coordinator. “Our boys are rebranding what it means to be a Nickerson Panther, and our staff is extremely proud of them for that.”Bruce inherits a veteran group, including nine returning offensive starters and multiple three-year varsity players, led by senior quarterback Kristopher Monroe. A multi-sport athlete and state-qualifying wrestler, Monroe enters his third year as the Panthers’ starter and is stepping into a major leadership role.“Kristopher is a key factor to our season,” Bruce said. “He’s looking towards a much larger leadership role than he’s used to, but he has done a great job so far.”The Panthers will feature a physical, simplified offensive scheme designed to play fast and adapt to tough Kansas weather. Monroe will be supported by Rylan Morrell, a powerful junior running back; Austin Peterson, a 6-foot-3 senior receiver with elite speed; and a veteran offensive line led by Zein Rector, Atton Nelson, and Gabe Taylor.“Our offense is a hard-nose scheme that fits Kansas football,” Bruce said. “Our boys have bought into the ideology.”Senior tight end/linebacker Riley Brawner returns as a cornerstone on both sides of the ball. A three-year starter and three-sport athlete, Brawner is being recruited at the collegiate level and anchors the defense from his middle linebacker position.“He is a legit collegiate prospect at 6'2”, 210-215,” Bruce said.On defense, Bruce said the team is focused on fast, disciplined play. With multiple players entering their third or fourth year in the system, the Panthers are confident in their execution. Depth up front will be critical, especially with several linemen playing both ways.“We still need to find some depth up front to give our big boys a break,” Bruce said.Several new faces are expected to contribute, including Dalton Wakefield-Baker, a returning senior who has impressed at running back, fullback, and linebacker after taking a year off. Tyler Morrell, Riley Spurlock, and underclassmen like Connor Bower, Kagyn Rice, Connor White, and Elijah Trass could all play valuable roles this fall.But for Bruce, the most exciting part of year one is the team’s chemistry.“The bond between the players from top down has been impressive,” he said. “Our older guys are taking the younger ones in, and showing them what ‘team’ means.”The Panthers are eager to shed their old image and establish a new standard under Bruce and his staff, which includes offensive coordinator Michael Hill, quarterbacks coach Kyle Vedder, and others. Nickerson has went 1-8 each of the last four seasons, going 4-40 over the last five years. The last winning season for the Panthers came in 2017, a 7-3 mark under current Hutchinson High School coach, Mike Vernon.“Come Week 1, we will not look like the stereotypical Nickerson Panther team,” Bruce said. “It gives our players a chance to showcase multiple different skill sets that can help better their opportunities for college.”<h2>2025 Schedule</h2>Sept. 5 vs. Conway Springs Sept. 12 vs. Haven Sept. 19 at Halstead Sept. 26 at Hesston Oct. 3 vs. Andale Oct. 10 vs. Lyons Oct. 17 at Smoky Valley Oct. 24 vs. Wichita-Trinity Academy

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📷 Throwback Thursday: Fox Theatre - Vol. 135

In the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the Cosmosphere is uniquely positioned to honor the memory of the legendary astronaut by sharing with guests some of the most significant artifacts from his storied career. 

“The Cosmosphere was saddened to learn of Captain Lovell’s passing. He was an icon and true American hero. The Cosmosphere is proud to carry on his legacy through the display of several artifacts associated with the missions including the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey,” said Jim Remar, President and CEO at the Cosmosphere.

 Along with the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey, is Captain Lovell’s spacesuit, both central pieces in telling the story of his courage and leadership during one of NASA’s most challenging missions.

 In addition to these historic artifacts, a memorial book has been placed in the museum by the display for guests to share personal reflections, memories, and messages of respect for Captain Lovell’s enduring legacy.

 The Cosmosphere invites all visitors to experience this tribute, reflect on Captain Lovell’s extraordinary contributions to space exploration, and be inspired by the perseverance, teamwork, and ingenuity that defined his career.

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 </figure>CosmosphereIn the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the Cosmosphere is uniquely positioned to honor the memory of the legendary astronaut by sharing with guests some of the most significant artifacts from his storied career. “The Cosmosphere was saddened to learn of Captain Lovell’s passing. He was an icon and true American hero. The Cosmosphere is proud to carry on his legacy through the display of several artifacts associated with the missions including the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey,” said Jim Remar, President and CEO at the Cosmosphere. Along with the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey, is Captain Lovell’s spacesuit, both central pieces in telling the story of his courage and leadership during one of NASA’s most challenging missions. In addition to these historic artifacts, a memorial book has been placed in the museum by the display for guests to share personal reflections, memories, and messages of respect for Captain Lovell’s enduring legacy. The Cosmosphere invites all visitors to experience this tribute, reflect on Captain Lovell’s extraordinary contributions to space exploration, and be inspired by the perseverance, teamwork, and ingenuity that defined his career.

Cosmosphere honors Capt. Jim Lovell's legacy 

Orville “Bud” J. Werth, 88, formerly of Hutchinson, died peacefully August 11, 2025, at his home in Wichita. He was born October 18, 1936, in Ness City to Theodore and Adelaide (Leiker) Werth. Bud lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a generous spirit towards others.

A 1954 graduate of Ness City High School, Bud went on to spend more than 40 years with Dillons, where he became known for his dedication and reliability. &nbsp;Fifteen years ago, he moved to Wichita to be closer to family – a decision that brought him countless moments of joy.&nbsp;

Bud was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Betty; caring for her until her passing in 2010. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage after being wed on June 8, 1957, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned.

He was a Kansas State Wildcat fan, an enthusiastic volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Wichita, and a man who took pride in keeping a well-manicured lawn. He could often be found sitting outside his home or apartment, coffee in hand, chatting with neighbors as they passed by. Above all, Bud treasured time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Bud’s faith was an important part of his life. He was a former member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hutchinson, and, in recent years, a member of the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita. &nbsp;

Bud is survived by: children, Steve Werth (Julie) of Hutchinson, Debra Klein (Brad) of Houston, TX, Brad Werth (Belinda) of Wichita, Sharon Einheuser (Larry) of St. Augustine Beach, FL, and Carrie Zwick (Brad) of Wichita; 12 grandchildren, Matthew Werth (Elyse), Morgan Ward (Nick), Preston Klein (Brianna), Cody Werth, Andrew Werth, Sam Werth, Hannah Einheuser, Addie Einheuser, Kaeley Einheuser, Katie Fee (Tyler), Ryan Zwick (Cabrini), and Emily Talsma (Eric); 11 great-grandchildren, Bowen, Luke, and Annie Ward, Lyla and Vivian Werth, Kennedy, Grace, and Emma Fee, Ellie and Zuzu Zwick, and Wesley Talsma; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Bordewick of Seward; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Betty; sisters, Betty Weigel and Ruby Augustine; brothers, Art Werth and Al Werth, sisters-in-law, Julia and Cleo Werth and Viola Prosser; and brothers-in-law, Clarence Augustine, Kenneth Weigel, William Bordewick, and Frances Prosser.&nbsp;

Parish Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Private burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials&nbsp; are suggested to The Lord’s Diner, Wichita, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Orville “Bud” J. Werth, 88, formerly of Hutchinson, died peacefully August 11, 2025, at his home in Wichita. He was born October 18, 1936, in Ness City to Theodore and Adelaide (Leiker) Werth. Bud lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a generous spirit towards others.A 1954 graduate of Ness City High School, Bud went on to spend more than 40 years with Dillons, where he became known for his dedication and reliability. &nbsp;Fifteen years ago, he moved to Wichita to be closer to family – a decision that brought him countless moments of joy.&nbsp;Bud was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Betty; caring for her until her passing in 2010. Together, they shared 53 years of marriage after being wed on June 8, 1957, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned.He was a Kansas State Wildcat fan, an enthusiastic volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Wichita, and a man who took pride in keeping a well-manicured lawn. He could often be found sitting outside his home or apartment, coffee in hand, chatting with neighbors as they passed by. Above all, Bud treasured time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Bud’s faith was an important part of his life. He was a former member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hutchinson, and, in recent years, a member of the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita. &nbsp;Bud is survived by: children, Steve Werth (Julie) of Hutchinson, Debra Klein (Brad) of Houston, TX, Brad Werth (Belinda) of Wichita, Sharon Einheuser (Larry) of St. Augustine Beach, FL, and Carrie Zwick (Brad) of Wichita; 12 grandchildren, Matthew Werth (Elyse), Morgan Ward (Nick), Preston Klein (Brianna), Cody Werth, Andrew Werth, Sam Werth, Hannah Einheuser, Addie Einheuser, Kaeley Einheuser, Katie Fee (Tyler), Ryan Zwick (Cabrini), and Emily Talsma (Eric); 11 great-grandchildren, Bowen, Luke, and Annie Ward, Lyla and Vivian Werth, Kennedy, Grace, and Emma Fee, Ellie and Zuzu Zwick, and Wesley Talsma; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Bordewick of Seward; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Betty; sisters, Betty Weigel and Ruby Augustine; brothers, Art Werth and Al Werth, sisters-in-law, Julia and Cleo Werth and Viola Prosser; and brothers-in-law, Clarence Augustine, Kenneth Weigel, William Bordewick, and Frances Prosser.&nbsp;Parish Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Private burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials&nbsp; are suggested to The Lord’s Diner, Wichita, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Orville "Bud" J. Werth |1936-2025|

StartUp Hutch is rolling out a new mentorship program designed to connect aspiring and current small business owners with experienced local advisors.

Executive Director Graham Clemme said the program, launching this week, pairs entrepreneurs with mentors who have specific expertise in their field. It is intended to complement the free business coaching already offered by StartUp Hutch.

“We want to have experts in the community be there for an hour or two a month — an additional friend and supporter who’s been through it and can help you avoid common mistakes,” Clemme said.

The initial group of mentors includes David Hogan of Newton, specializing in operations; Sarah Diamond of rural Hutchinson, experienced in nonprofits and grant writing; and longtime Hutchinson resident Gene Pflughoft, who has a broad background in high-level business operations. More mentors will be added in the coming months.

Prospective mentees can request a match through the Startup Hutch website. Clemme said the team will discuss each applicant’s needs and connect them with a suitable mentor.

Clemme also stressed the importance of starting with a solid business plan and financial projections before launching a venture. “Think about month-to-month projections over the next three years. That’s not only best practice, but essential if you’re applying for loans or investment,” he said.

Startup Hutch recently partnered with Groover Labs in Wichita through the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Excel Kansas program, which provides technology-based businesses with grants starting at $5,000 and up to $25,000 to develop prototypes and validate market demand. One grant will be awarded in Reno County, with applications expected to open in September.

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Returns&nbsp;

With the school year underway, Startup Hutch is also reviving its Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, part of the statewide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge. Students will create business plans, develop pitch presentations, and participate in a trade-show-style event scheduled for the spring semester.

Clemme said the goal is to involve all high schools in Reno County in a countywide competition, likely hosted at Hutchinson Community College in March.

For more information on the mentorship program, grant opportunities, or youth entrepreneurship initiatives, visit startuphutch.com or contact <a>graham@startuphutch.com</a>.

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 </figure>StartUp Hutch is rolling out a new mentorship program designed to connect aspiring and current small business owners with experienced local advisors.Executive Director Graham Clemme said the program, launching this week, pairs entrepreneurs with mentors who have specific expertise in their field. It is intended to complement the free business coaching already offered by StartUp Hutch.“We want to have experts in the community be there for an hour or two a month — an additional friend and supporter who’s been through it and can help you avoid common mistakes,” Clemme said.<figure>
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 </figure>The initial group of mentors includes David Hogan of Newton, specializing in operations; Sarah Diamond of rural Hutchinson, experienced in nonprofits and grant writing; and longtime Hutchinson resident Gene Pflughoft, who has a broad background in high-level business operations. More mentors will be added in the coming months.<h2>Matching Mentors and Mentees&nbsp;</h2>Prospective mentees can request a match through the Startup Hutch website. Clemme said the team will discuss each applicant’s needs and connect them with a suitable mentor.Clemme also stressed the importance of starting with a solid business plan and financial projections before launching a venture. “Think about month-to-month projections over the next three years. That’s not only best practice, but essential if you’re applying for loans or investment,” he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755117032323.png" alt="<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/65fd832d-2f0c-4040-ba93-fb0391417ecd">Click here to hear the BW Morning Show interview with Graham Klemme</a>" />
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 </figure><h2>Grant Opportunities for Tech Startups
</h2>Startup Hutch recently partnered with Groover Labs in Wichita through the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Excel Kansas program, which provides technology-based businesses with grants starting at $5,000 and up to $25,000 to develop prototypes and validate market demand. One grant will be awarded in Reno County, with applications expected to open in September.<h2>Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Returns&nbsp;</h2>With the school year underway, Startup Hutch is also reviving its Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, part of the statewide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge. Students will create business plans, develop pitch presentations, and participate in a trade-show-style event scheduled for the spring semester.Clemme said the goal is to involve all high schools in Reno County in a countywide competition, likely hosted at Hutchinson Community College in March.For more information on the mentorship program, grant opportunities, or youth entrepreneurship initiatives, visit startuphutch.com or contact <a>graham@startuphutch.com</a>.

StartUp Hutch launches new mentorship program 

HUTCHINSON — A Hutchinson nonprofit is taking a big step forward in its mission to guide at-risk youth toward brighter futures, thanks to a major state grant.

Wisdom In Motion has received more than 140-thousand dollars from the Kansas Department of Corrections through the FY2026 Non-Matching Juvenile Crime Community Prevention Grant.

Program Manager Heather Jobe says the organization works with youth ages 10 to 17 who are either underserved or at risk of entering — or re-entering — the criminal justice system. Each participant is paired with a trained, trauma-informed mentor who helps them set personal goals and connect with programs that fit their needs.

One of those programs is launching this fall — the Career Readiness and Youth Entrepreneurship initiative. Over 12 months, fifteen teens will gain job skills, leadership training, and learn how to turn ideas into action. Those who complete the program will receive a 35-hundred-dollar stipend for vocational training.

Financial Director Esmeralda Tovar-Mora says it’s not just about finding a job — it’s about building opportunities for themselves and making an impact in their communities.

The grant will also help fund mentor training, staff salaries, workshops, and internships. In addition, Wisdom In Motion partners with the NAACP Youth to run the Urban Farming Initiative, where kids learn responsibility through growing crops and caring for animals.

For more information, or to get a child involved, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdominmotionks.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUzlMYTg4cEt0V0dtZFNheQEeKNgtbwdu-myY3QOxM7yaBOJ3fa-TgmPU-9aOCC1XGs7OlvAC8YYlbW2ZBN4_aem_cyXP9ibYum89gzNnKUGhWg&amp;h=AT1cUUqADPGp74ywRMl7i-O4JvSqOkHVjKUlAOTJcPY4sN65pfvV_N9wePP2bbKnmL3BKiwBjklqOSF4-RY6GdqvAXRP8gr1RIyhe72kbp66P245YngVOViCYen66UaAnqOwCA">wisdominmotionks.com</a>&nbsp; or call 620-960-9092.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON — A Hutchinson nonprofit is taking a big step forward in its mission to guide at-risk youth toward brighter futures, thanks to a major state grant.Wisdom In Motion has received more than 140-thousand dollars from the Kansas Department of Corrections through the FY2026 Non-Matching Juvenile Crime Community Prevention Grant.Program Manager Heather Jobe says the organization works with youth ages 10 to 17 who are either underserved or at risk of entering — or re-entering — the criminal justice system. Each participant is paired with a trained, trauma-informed mentor who helps them set personal goals and connect with programs that fit their needs.One of those programs is launching this fall — the Career Readiness and Youth Entrepreneurship initiative. Over 12 months, fifteen teens will gain job skills, leadership training, and learn how to turn ideas into action. Those who complete the program will receive a 35-hundred-dollar stipend for vocational training.Financial Director Esmeralda Tovar-Mora says it’s not just about finding a job — it’s about building opportunities for themselves and making an impact in their communities.The grant will also help fund mentor training, staff salaries, workshops, and internships. In addition, Wisdom In Motion partners with the NAACP Youth to run the Urban Farming Initiative, where kids learn responsibility through growing crops and caring for animals.For more information, or to get a child involved, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdominmotionks.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUzlMYTg4cEt0V0dtZFNheQEeKNgtbwdu-myY3QOxM7yaBOJ3fa-TgmPU-9aOCC1XGs7OlvAC8YYlbW2ZBN4_aem_cyXP9ibYum89gzNnKUGhWg&amp;h=AT1cUUqADPGp74ywRMl7i-O4JvSqOkHVjKUlAOTJcPY4sN65pfvV_N9wePP2bbKnmL3BKiwBjklqOSF4-RY6GdqvAXRP8gr1RIyhe72kbp66P245YngVOViCYen66UaAnqOwCA">wisdominmotionks.com</a>&nbsp; or call 620-960-9092.

Wisdom in Motion assists "at risk" youth  

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will host a three-day Foundation Oil Painting Workshop on Sept. 26-28, offering beginners the chance to learn essential skills from Wichita artist and teacher Yulla Vega.

The workshop will run from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Tuition is $85 for non-members and $75 for Art Center members.

Participants will learn to safely work with solvents, paints and supplies while practicing core techniques in color mixing, brushwork and layering. The class will feature step-by-step instruction, live tutorials and individualized guidance to help attendees create their own paintings and develop a solid foundation in oil painting.

Vega is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of home and place, often inspired by personal experiences with transitional homelessness, selective mutism and systemic disruption. Their art, which spans painting and installation, aims to honor survival and the reassembly of self.

With more than two decades of artistic practice, Vega combines studio work with public engagement and holds a project management certification to expand art’s role as a tool for community dialogue and healing. They have studied fine arts at Cowley College and the Kansas City Art Institute and are a member of Artist Inc. Vega currently works as an artist, project manager and teacher at Mark Arts in Wichita.

For more information or to register, visit the Hutchinson Art Center <a href="https://www.hutchinsonartcenter.net/">website here</a>.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will host a three-day Foundation Oil Painting Workshop on Sept. 26-28, offering beginners the chance to learn essential skills from Wichita artist and teacher Yulla Vega.The workshop will run from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Tuition is $85 for non-members and $75 for Art Center members.Participants will learn to safely work with solvents, paints and supplies while practicing core techniques in color mixing, brushwork and layering. The class will feature step-by-step instruction, live tutorials and individualized guidance to help attendees create their own paintings and develop a solid foundation in oil painting.Vega is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of home and place, often inspired by personal experiences with transitional homelessness, selective mutism and systemic disruption. Their art, which spans painting and installation, aims to honor survival and the reassembly of self.With more than two decades of artistic practice, Vega combines studio work with public engagement and holds a project management certification to expand art’s role as a tool for community dialogue and healing. They have studied fine arts at Cowley College and the Kansas City Art Institute and are a member of Artist Inc. Vega currently works as an artist, project manager and teacher at Mark Arts in Wichita.For more information or to register, visit the Hutchinson Art Center <a href="https://www.hutchinsonartcenter.net/">website here</a>.

Hutchinson Art Center to host beginner oil painting workshop Sept. 26-28

By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior Kale Dreiling placed fifth in the nation in the Job Interview category at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in June in Atlanta.

Dreiling earned his spot at nationals by winning first place in April at the Kansas SkillsUSA competition. The Job Interview contest included about 50 qualifiers, with Dreiling advancing to the top 12 finalists before placing fifth overall.

“They only medal the top three,” said Glenna Burden, who has coached the leadership competitions at Hutchinson High for the past two years. “He had an exceptional overall score … but we just barely missed it.”

Jeremiah Harmon, SkillsUSA lead advisor and Dreiling’s welding instructor, said he encouraged Dreiling to compete. “This really is a big deal when you consider our role in CTE is to become college and career ready,” Harmon said. “Placing 5th in the country for preparing students in Job Interview; which includes job searching, writing resumes, asking and securing letters of recommendation, cover letters, filling out applications, meeting with receptionists, conducting an interview, and even the handshake. The student is scored in every aspect of the event and I am very proud to brag on both Kale and Glenna; Kale earned 898.75 of 1000 points.”

Burden explained that the contest is judged from the moment competitors begin the process. “Everything is graded from the eye contact, the handshake, how he sits before he’s taken back to the interview panel,” she said. “He’s got a gift of gab … it’s what he can do in that room that put him ahead.”

Burden called the competition “absolute life skills,” adding, “Not everyone is going to college like they used to. I think that we need to reinvigorate our pursuit of the trades, and this is just one more way to get visibility to our pursuit.”

Also attending nationals from Hutchinson High were Eli Perez, Enrique Flores and Felisa O’Neal.

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 </figure>By <a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior Kale Dreiling placed fifth in the nation in the Job Interview category at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in June in Atlanta.Dreiling earned his spot at nationals by winning first place in April at the Kansas SkillsUSA competition. The Job Interview contest included about 50 qualifiers, with Dreiling advancing to the top 12 finalists before placing fifth overall.“They only medal the top three,” said Glenna Burden, who has coached the leadership competitions at Hutchinson High for the past two years. “He had an exceptional overall score … but we just barely missed it.”Jeremiah Harmon, SkillsUSA lead advisor and Dreiling’s welding instructor, said he encouraged Dreiling to compete. “This really is a big deal when you consider our role in CTE is to become college and career ready,” Harmon said. “Placing 5th in the country for preparing students in Job Interview; which includes job searching, writing resumes, asking and securing letters of recommendation, cover letters, filling out applications, meeting with receptionists, conducting an interview, and even the handshake. The student is scored in every aspect of the event and I am very proud to brag on both Kale and Glenna; Kale earned 898.75 of 1000 points.”Burden explained that the contest is judged from the moment competitors begin the process. “Everything is graded from the eye contact, the handshake, how he sits before he’s taken back to the interview panel,” she said. “He’s got a gift of gab … it’s what he can do in that room that put him ahead.”Burden called the competition “absolute life skills,” adding, “Not everyone is going to college like they used to. I think that we need to reinvigorate our pursuit of the trades, and this is just one more way to get visibility to our pursuit.”Also attending nationals from Hutchinson High were Eli Perez, Enrique Flores and Felisa O’Neal.

Hutch High’s Dreiling places 5th in nation at SkillsUSA job interview contest

A Kansas state representative is calling on Gov. Laura Kelly to address allegations of misconduct involving his predecessor, now serving on the Kansas State Fair Board.

Rep. Kyler Sweely, R-Hutchinson, said in a letter to Kelly on Monday that Jason Probst, acted “highly inappropriately” toward him during the Boots and Bling fundraiser for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on Saturday. Sweely defeated Probst in the 2024 election for the 102nd District seat. Kelly appointed Probst to the Fair Board on July 7.

“Mr. Probst, visibly intoxicated, made disturbing sexual and homophobic comments toward me in front of attendees, and had to be physically held back due to escalating, aggressive behavior,” Sweely wrote in a statement to Hutch Post on Tuesday.

When asked, Jason Probst replied to the accusations saying in a statement, "Kyler Sweely is doing all he can to deflect from his history of abuse and dishonesty. If his feelings get hurt so easily perhaps public service isn’t for him."&nbsp;

In the letter to Gov. Kelly, Sweely said the encounter was not an isolated incident, claiming it was the second time in the past month that Probst had directed a “rant filled with homophobic comments” at him. He urged the governor to “immediately review this matter and take appropriate action” regarding Probst’s continued role on the board.

Kelly’s office confirmed receipt of Sweely’s letter.

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;A Kansas state representative is calling on Gov. Laura Kelly to address allegations of misconduct involving his predecessor, now serving on the Kansas State Fair Board.Rep. Kyler Sweely, R-Hutchinson, said in a letter to Kelly on Monday that Jason Probst, acted “highly inappropriately” toward him during the Boots and Bling fundraiser for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on Saturday. Sweely defeated Probst in the 2024 election for the 102nd District seat. Kelly appointed Probst to the Fair Board on July 7.<figure>
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 </figure>“Mr. Probst, visibly intoxicated, made disturbing sexual and homophobic comments toward me in front of attendees, and had to be physically held back due to escalating, aggressive behavior,” Sweely wrote in a statement to Hutch Post on Tuesday.When asked, Jason Probst replied to the accusations saying in a statement, "Kyler Sweely is doing all he can to deflect from his history of abuse and dishonesty. If his feelings get hurt so easily perhaps public service isn’t for him."&nbsp;In the letter to Gov. Kelly, Sweely said the encounter was not an isolated incident, claiming it was the second time in the past month that Probst had directed a “rant filled with homophobic comments” at him. He urged the governor to “immediately review this matter and take appropriate action” regarding Probst’s continued role on the board.Kelly’s office confirmed receipt of Sweely’s letter.

Lawmaker asks Gov. Kelly to remove Probst from State Fair Board 

One day after earning a preseason national ranking, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team were picked to finish second in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, released on Tuesday.

The Blue Dragons earned their highest preseason league pick since being tapped as the preseason favorite in 2015. Last season the Dragons were picked to finish third.

On Monday, the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 15 in the NJCAA Division I preseason rankings.

The 2025 Blue Dragons have six players returning from an 11-2-7 team in 2024 that placed third in the KJCCC with an 8-2-6 record. The Blue Dragons defeated Dodge City 1-0 in overtime in the opening round and upended Butler 2-1 in the semifinals to earn their first Region 6 Tournament championship berth since 2014. The Blue Dragons lost to Cowley in the championship game in penalty kicks in the title game.

Sammy Lane, the only head coach in Blue Dragon women's soccer history, begins his 21st season when the No. 15-ranked Blue Dragons open the season with No. 12 Trinity Valley at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 25 at the Salthawk Soccer Complex.

Lane is 270-74-19 in his first 20 seasons at Hutchinson.

Defending KJCCC and Region 6 champion Cowley is the preseason poll in the league's coaches' poll. Hutchinson is second, followed by Butler, Barton and Dodge City in spots 3, 4 and 5. Garden City, Coffeyville and Seward County round out the preseason poll.

The Blue Dragons will have three preseason scrimmages before opening the season with Trinity Valley. The Dragons go to Pittsburg State on Friday and will play host to Neosho County at 1 p.m. on Sunday and FC Wichita at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.

2025 KJCCC DIVISION I WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL 1. Cowley 2. Hutchinson 3. Butler 4. Barton 5. Dodge City 6. Garden City 7. Coffeyville 8. Seward County

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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationOne day after earning a preseason national ranking, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team were picked to finish second in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, released on Tuesday.The Blue Dragons earned their highest preseason league pick since being tapped as the preseason favorite in 2015. Last season the Dragons were picked to finish third.On Monday, the Blue Dragons were ranked No. 15 in the NJCAA Division I preseason rankings.The 2025 Blue Dragons have six players returning from an 11-2-7 team in 2024 that placed third in the KJCCC with an 8-2-6 record. The Blue Dragons defeated Dodge City 1-0 in overtime in the opening round and upended Butler 2-1 in the semifinals to earn their first Region 6 Tournament championship berth since 2014. The Blue Dragons lost to Cowley in the championship game in penalty kicks in the title game.Sammy Lane, the only head coach in Blue Dragon women's soccer history, begins his 21st season when the No. 15-ranked Blue Dragons open the season with No. 12 Trinity Valley at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 25 at the Salthawk Soccer Complex.Lane is 270-74-19 in his first 20 seasons at Hutchinson.Defending KJCCC and Region 6 champion Cowley is the preseason poll in the league's coaches' poll. Hutchinson is second, followed by Butler, Barton and Dodge City in spots 3, 4 and 5. Garden City, Coffeyville and Seward County round out the preseason poll.The Blue Dragons will have three preseason scrimmages before opening the season with Trinity Valley. The Dragons go to Pittsburg State on Friday and will play host to Neosho County at 1 p.m. on Sunday and FC Wichita at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.2025 KJCCC DIVISION I WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL 1. Cowley 2. Hutchinson 3. Butler 4. Barton 5. Dodge City 6. Garden City 7. Coffeyville 8. Seward County

⚽ Blue Dragons picked 2nd in KJCCC preseason poll

The Reno County Commission will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, with a full agenda ranging from workforce development to renewable energy and employee dental insurance rates.

The consent agenda includes approval of vouchers, juvenile policy updates, final minutes from May, an addendum to the Water District 101 (Yoder) engineering contract, a conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 4501 Scotty Lane, renewal of the Detention Center’s GAINS program grant, and youth detention contracts with 20 Kansas counties.

Among business items, commissioners will hear an overview from Kansas WorkforceONE&nbsp;following the merger of Local Workforce Areas I and II, approved by Gov. Laura Kelly in January. The merger is intended to improve services for job seekers and employers, increase efficiency, and strengthen economic development efforts across the region.

A proposed Landfill Methane Agreement with Meadowlark Renewables, LLC will also be discussed. The deal would allow the company to collect and process methane gas from the landfill and sell it into a nearby gas line. Reno County would receive 18.75% of revenues, with a guaranteed minimum of $37,500 per month. Meadowlark would cover construction costs and provide financial security for removal of facilities if the project is abandoned.

The board will also consider appointments to the South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD). County Commission Vice-Chairman Ron Hirst has recommended Michelle Inskeep of Peoples Bank and Trust to eventually succeed him on the board, and Carissa Paxton of the City of Hutchinson to replace outgoing member Jackson Swearer.

Lastly, commissioners will review the 2025-2026 health and dental insurance premium schedule. The county is recommending a 4% increase in health plan premiums to cover rising fixed costs, bringing total funding to just over $4.78 million. Dental plan premiums will remain unchanged, with one IRS-required deductible increase for high-deductible health plans.

Open enrollment for county employees begins Aug. 18, making Wednesday’s vote on premium rates time-sensitive.

After the regularly scheduled Board of&nbsp; County Commissioners Meeting, they will adjourn into a budget work session.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;The Reno County Commission will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, with a full agenda ranging from workforce development to renewable energy and employee dental insurance rates.The consent agenda includes approval of vouchers, juvenile policy updates, final minutes from May, an addendum to the Water District 101 (Yoder) engineering contract, a conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 4501 Scotty Lane, renewal of the Detention Center’s GAINS program grant, and youth detention contracts with 20 Kansas counties.Among business items, commissioners will hear an overview from Kansas WorkforceONE&nbsp;following the merger of Local Workforce Areas I and II, approved by Gov. Laura Kelly in January. The merger is intended to improve services for job seekers and employers, increase efficiency, and strengthen economic development efforts across the region.A proposed Landfill Methane Agreement with Meadowlark Renewables, LLC will also be discussed. The deal would allow the company to collect and process methane gas from the landfill and sell it into a nearby gas line. Reno County would receive 18.75% of revenues, with a guaranteed minimum of $37,500 per month. Meadowlark would cover construction costs and provide financial security for removal of facilities if the project is abandoned.The board will also consider appointments to the South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD). County Commission Vice-Chairman Ron Hirst has recommended Michelle Inskeep of Peoples Bank and Trust to eventually succeed him on the board, and Carissa Paxton of the City of Hutchinson to replace outgoing member Jackson Swearer.Lastly, commissioners will review the 2025-2026 health and dental insurance premium schedule. The county is recommending a 4% increase in health plan premiums to cover rising fixed costs, bringing total funding to just over $4.78 million. Dental plan premiums will remain unchanged, with one IRS-required deductible increase for high-deductible health plans.Open enrollment for county employees begins Aug. 18, making Wednesday’s vote on premium rates time-sensitive.After the regularly scheduled Board of&nbsp; County Commissioners Meeting, they will adjourn into a budget work session.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Commission to consider landfill methane agreement

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County is gearing up for its 24th annual Festival of Remembrance, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, set for Friday evening at the 1861 Club.&nbsp;

The event helps sustain operations at the Hospice House, one of the few remaining standalone facilities of its kind in Kansas. Administrator Darla Wilson said the funds raised stay entirely within the community, often going toward technology upgrades, facility improvements, and other needs to support patients at the end of life.&nbsp;

“Every dollar stays here,” Wilson said. “If you’ve never been to the house, it’s a home where you can feel at ease, knowing your loved one is cared for by experts.”&nbsp;

The evening will feature silent and live auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a raffle for a three-year lease on a Ford Maverick pickup donated by Mel Hambelton Ford. General Manager Phil Nightingale said the dealership has partnered with Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County&nbsp;for 15 years to provide vehicles for the fundraiser.&nbsp;

You can participate in the silent auction at this link <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hospicehomecareofrenocountyauction2025/items/" target="_blank">Festival of Remembrance 2025</a>&nbsp;

Raffle finalists will be selected in two rounds — five names were drawn Monday morning, with five more to be chosen Friday night from tickets purchased at the event. Each finalist will try a key, and the one that starts the truck wins.&nbsp;

The names drawn on Monday are: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rebecca Gleason &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andy Sellers (had two tickets drawn) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kim Schleich &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Teresa Wagner&nbsp;

Advisory board member and Hutchinson Community College Athletic Director Josh Gooch said the festival is about more than prizes. “It’s an opportunity to support an organization that truly benefits the people of our community,” he said.&nbsp;

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 </figure>“Every dollar stays here,” Wilson said. “If you’ve never been to the house, it’s a home where you can feel at ease, knowing your loved one is cared for by experts.”&nbsp;The evening will feature silent and live auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a raffle for a three-year lease on a Ford Maverick pickup donated by Mel Hambelton Ford. General Manager Phil Nightingale said the dealership has partnered with Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County&nbsp;for 15 years to provide vehicles for the fundraiser.&nbsp;You can participate in the silent auction at this link <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hospicehomecareofrenocountyauction2025/items/" target="_blank">Festival of Remembrance 2025</a>&nbsp;Raffle finalists will be selected in two rounds — five names were drawn Monday morning, with five more to be chosen Friday night from tickets purchased at the event. Each finalist will try a key, and the one that starts the truck wins.&nbsp;The names drawn on Monday are: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rebecca Gleason &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andy Sellers (had two tickets drawn) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kim Schleich &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Teresa Wagner&nbsp;Advisory board member and Hutchinson Community College Athletic Director Josh Gooch said the festival is about more than prizes. “It’s an opportunity to support an organization that truly benefits the people of our community,” he said.&nbsp;

Festival of Remembrance Set for Friday at 1861 Club 

Byron Keith Morgan, 71, of Lebanon, TN, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His memorial service, officiated by Pastor James Biddle, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon. The family will welcome friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS.

Byron Morgan was born in Hutchinson, KS, to Ruth Mary Chesney Morgan and George James Morgan Sr. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971 and then completed his studies at Hutchinson Vocational-Technical School in 1973, where his enthusiasm for automobiles first took root. He pursued that passion by taking ownership of Unruh Alignment, later rebranding it as Morgan Service Center. Following that venture, he spent 19 years at Hunter Engineering in St. Louis, MO as a Sales Representative and Director of Training. To cap off his career in the automotive field, he founded Central Tennessee Lift &amp; Equipment LLC, in Lebanon, TN.&nbsp;

His automotive enthusiasm led him to join— and later serve as president of—the Music City Mustang Club in Tennessee. Equally passionate about music, he showcased his rich tenor voice in church choirs, vocal ensembles, and solo performances.

Byron Morgan is survived by his wife Vera Solcova Morgan; children: Keta (Brandon) Welch of Kansas, Aaron (Sarah) Morgan of Wisconsin, and Averyn Morgan of Tennessee; grandchildren: Brianna, Morgan “Finnleigh”, Levi, Lauren, and Aiden; and sisters: Linda Morgan-Clark of Oklahoma and Roseann Dvorak of Idaho. He is preceded in death by his parents Ruth and George Morgan, brother Jim Morgan, and sister Marna Morgan Swim.

Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN,&nbsp; 615.444.9393.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Byron Keith Morgan, 71, of Lebanon, TN, passed away at his home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His memorial service, officiated by Pastor James Biddle, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon. The family will welcome friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS.Byron Morgan was born in Hutchinson, KS, to Ruth Mary Chesney Morgan and George James Morgan Sr. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1971 and then completed his studies at Hutchinson Vocational-Technical School in 1973, where his enthusiasm for automobiles first took root. He pursued that passion by taking ownership of Unruh Alignment, later rebranding it as Morgan Service Center. Following that venture, he spent 19 years at Hunter Engineering in St. Louis, MO as a Sales Representative and Director of Training. To cap off his career in the automotive field, he founded Central Tennessee Lift &amp; Equipment LLC, in Lebanon, TN.&nbsp;His automotive enthusiasm led him to join— and later serve as president of—the Music City Mustang Club in Tennessee. Equally passionate about music, he showcased his rich tenor voice in church choirs, vocal ensembles, and solo performances.Byron Morgan is survived by his wife Vera Solcova Morgan; children: Keta (Brandon) Welch of Kansas, Aaron (Sarah) Morgan of Wisconsin, and Averyn Morgan of Tennessee; grandchildren: Brianna, Morgan “Finnleigh”, Levi, Lauren, and Aiden; and sisters: Linda Morgan-Clark of Oklahoma and Roseann Dvorak of Idaho. He is preceded in death by his parents Ruth and George Morgan, brother Jim Morgan, and sister Marna Morgan Swim.Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN,&nbsp; 615.444.9393.&nbsp;

Byron Keith Morgan

RENO COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Monday in Reno County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Toyota Tacoma driven by Jananna&nbsp;Lawson, 62, Hutchinson,&nbsp;was southbound on Buhler Road at U.S. 50. The driver failed to stop at the stop sign.&nbsp; A westbound 2012 Honda Odyssey driven by Jasmin&nbsp;Valle, 38, Newton, and the Toyota were involved in a t-bone collision in the intersection.

EMS transported&nbsp;Lawson to Wesley Medical Center. EMS also transported Valle and a 7-year-old passenger in the Honda to&nbsp;Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Monday in Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Toyota Tacoma driven by Jananna&nbsp;Lawson, 62, Hutchinson,&nbsp;was southbound on Buhler Road at U.S. 50. The driver failed to stop at the stop sign.&nbsp; A westbound 2012 Honda Odyssey driven by Jasmin&nbsp;Valle, 38, Newton, and the Toyota were involved in a t-bone collision in the intersection.EMS transported&nbsp;Lawson to Wesley Medical Center. EMS also transported Valle and a 7-year-old passenger in the Honda to&nbsp;Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

2 adults, 7-year-old hospitalized after t-bone crash

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/01/03/kansas-state-garden-city-cc-striving-to-shrink-bachelors-degree-educational-desert/?emci=8e6f56cf-3bca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;emdi=a9416bb1-82ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;ceid=115039">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says he keeps a box of naloxone in his pickup truck.

It’s a lifesaving tool that can fit in the glovebox, and Kobach wants to make the product more accessible to Kansans.

Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is an overdose-reversal medication that can restore someone’s breathing within minutes and is known for its effectiveness in combating the opioid epidemic.

A state grant review board unanimously approved Friday a $177,000 grant for the Attorney General’s Office to transform unused news racks into naloxone distribution boxes.

“If you’re willing to keep it in your glovebox in your car, you should be doing that, because we need it distributed everywhere to potentially save lives,” Kobach said at a Friday meeting of the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board.

The idea was inspired by Emily’s Hope, an organization in South Dakota that says it was the first in the nation to repurpose news racks to increase access to naloxone and reduce the stigma around drug use. The program has been “extremely successful,” said&nbsp;Angela Kennecke, president and CEO of Emily’s Hope. Since April, the organization has established 25 open boxes in 11 cities, and it is working on 12 more. That has amounted to roughly 8,200 kits distributed.

“I thought we should be doing the same thing,” Kobach said.

He wants to place repurposed newspaper boxes on college and university campuses, of which there are about 40 in Kansas.

Kobach’s request focused on illegally made fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that caused more than half of overdose deaths in 2023 in Kansas, according to the most recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/data-research/facts-stats/sudors-dashboard-fatal-overdose-data.html" target="_blank">data</a>&nbsp;from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kansas recently surpassed 1,500 total deaths from fentanyl, he said. Of the 615 overdose deaths in Kansas in 2023, nearly 60% had at least one potential opportunity for intervention, the data said. In almost 45% of deaths, a bystander was present.

Pat George, the board chair, said the overdose crisis is happening now.

“Our primary mission, I’ve always felt, is saving lives and saving families, so this fits right in,” George said.

The addiction grant review board is charged with deciding where to allocate the millions of dollars that have poured into the state from settlements with pharmaceutical companies, which were sued for playing a part in the opioid epidemic. Kansas has received $90 million to date, said Shanna Zimmer, chief financial officer of the Sunflower Foundation, a nonprofit that administers the funds for the state. About $74 million remains in the bank.

The attorney general envisioned the grant paying for public service announcements, social media and video advertising, distribution boxes and 7,000 boxes of naloxone, each typically containing two doses. The majority of the grant, about $150,000, will be for advertising, Kobach said.

Education is a significant piece, he said, because of the pervasive nature of fentanyl. It appears in counterfeit pills, often mixed with other drugs.

A Douglas County-based social services organization, DCCCA, runs the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/program/kansas-naloxone-program/" target="_blank">Kansas Naloxone Program</a>. It has placed five vending machines across the state that distribute naloxone like bags of chips or candy bars. Three more are on the way, said Chrissy Mayer, chief community-based services officer for DCCCA.

Between October and June, the organization distributed about 40,000 kits of naloxone across Kansas, either through vending machines or by mail. That’s 80,000 doses.

“We know that overdoses continue to increase, and this is a really easy way to save someone’s life,” Mayer said.

The organization places boxes at locations in Hutchinson, Lawrence, Kansas City, Kansas, Salina and Wichita, based on data mapping overdose hotspots. New machines are expected soon in Garden City, Overland Park and Pittsburg.

People who want naloxone from one of DCCCA’s machines enter their zip code on a keypad, then the machine dispenses a kit, Mayer said. The machine in Wichita is typically restocked weekly. In Hutchinson, it’s restocked about every two weeks, and the rest are usually restocked once a month.

Mayer said “there are some interesting assumptions that people might make” regarding who uses the vending machines. Many who use the vending machines are from what might be classified as more affluent ZIP codes, she said.

“That just demonstrates opioid overdose affects everybody,” Mayer said.

She added: “Your ZIP code doesn’t really matter.”

DCCCA offers multiple&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/program/self-paced-training/" target="_blank">training</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/request-a-training/" target="_blank">options</a>&nbsp;on its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;for the proper administration of naloxone.

The Kansas Attorney General’s Office plans to have naloxone kits available at its table at the Kansas State Fair, which is scheduled for Sept. 5-14 in Hutchinson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754940903452.png" alt="DCCCA offers naloxone through a vending machine outside of a Lawrence Transit station near the University of Kansas campus. (Maya Smith for Kansas Reflector)" />
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 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/akaminski/">ANNA KAMINSKI</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/01/03/kansas-state-garden-city-cc-striving-to-shrink-bachelors-degree-educational-desert/?emci=8e6f56cf-3bca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;emdi=a9416bb1-82ca-ef11-88d0-0022482a9b45&amp;ceid=115039">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says he keeps a box of naloxone in his pickup truck.It’s a lifesaving tool that can fit in the glovebox, and Kobach wants to make the product more accessible to Kansans.Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is an overdose-reversal medication that can restore someone’s breathing within minutes and is known for its effectiveness in combating the opioid epidemic.A state grant review board unanimously approved Friday a $177,000 grant for the Attorney General’s Office to transform unused news racks into naloxone distribution boxes.“If you’re willing to keep it in your glovebox in your car, you should be doing that, because we need it distributed everywhere to potentially save lives,” Kobach said at a Friday meeting of the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board.The idea was inspired by Emily’s Hope, an organization in South Dakota that says it was the first in the nation to repurpose news racks to increase access to naloxone and reduce the stigma around drug use. The program has been “extremely successful,” said&nbsp;Angela Kennecke, president and CEO of Emily’s Hope. Since April, the organization has established 25 open boxes in 11 cities, and it is working on 12 more. That has amounted to roughly 8,200 kits distributed.“I thought we should be doing the same thing,” Kobach said.He wants to place repurposed newspaper boxes on college and university campuses, of which there are about 40 in Kansas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754940843188.png" alt="DCCCA offers naloxone through a vending machine outside of a Lawrence Transit station near the University of Kansas campus. (Maya Smith for Kansas Reflector)" />
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 </figure>Kobach’s request focused on illegally made fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that caused more than half of overdose deaths in 2023 in Kansas, according to the most recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/data-research/facts-stats/sudors-dashboard-fatal-overdose-data.html" target="_blank">data</a>&nbsp;from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kansas recently surpassed 1,500 total deaths from fentanyl, he said. Of the 615 overdose deaths in Kansas in 2023, nearly 60% had at least one potential opportunity for intervention, the data said. In almost 45% of deaths, a bystander was present.Pat George, the board chair, said the overdose crisis is happening now.“Our primary mission, I’ve always felt, is saving lives and saving families, so this fits right in,” George said.The addiction grant review board is charged with deciding where to allocate the millions of dollars that have poured into the state from settlements with pharmaceutical companies, which were sued for playing a part in the opioid epidemic. Kansas has received $90 million to date, said Shanna Zimmer, chief financial officer of the Sunflower Foundation, a nonprofit that administers the funds for the state. About $74 million remains in the bank.The attorney general envisioned the grant paying for public service announcements, social media and video advertising, distribution boxes and 7,000 boxes of naloxone, each typically containing two doses. The majority of the grant, about $150,000, will be for advertising, Kobach said.Education is a significant piece, he said, because of the pervasive nature of fentanyl. It appears in counterfeit pills, often mixed with other drugs.A Douglas County-based social services organization, DCCCA, runs the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/program/kansas-naloxone-program/" target="_blank">Kansas Naloxone Program</a>. It has placed five vending machines across the state that distribute naloxone like bags of chips or candy bars. Three more are on the way, said Chrissy Mayer, chief community-based services officer for DCCCA.Between October and June, the organization distributed about 40,000 kits of naloxone across Kansas, either through vending machines or by mail. That’s 80,000 doses.“We know that overdoses continue to increase, and this is a really easy way to save someone’s life,” Mayer said.The organization places boxes at locations in Hutchinson, Lawrence, Kansas City, Kansas, Salina and Wichita, based on data mapping overdose hotspots. New machines are expected soon in Garden City, Overland Park and Pittsburg.People who want naloxone from one of DCCCA’s machines enter their zip code on a keypad, then the machine dispenses a kit, Mayer said. The machine in Wichita is typically restocked weekly. In Hutchinson, it’s restocked about every two weeks, and the rest are usually restocked once a month.Mayer said “there are some interesting assumptions that people might make” regarding who uses the vending machines. Many who use the vending machines are from what might be classified as more affluent ZIP codes, she said.“That just demonstrates opioid overdose affects everybody,” Mayer said.She added: “Your ZIP code doesn’t really matter.”DCCCA offers multiple&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/program/self-paced-training/" target="_blank">training</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/request-a-training/" target="_blank">options</a>&nbsp;on its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dccca.org/" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;for the proper administration of naloxone.The Kansas Attorney General’s Office plans to have naloxone kits available at its table at the Kansas State Fair, which is scheduled for Sept. 5-14 in Hutchinson.

From news rack to naloxone distribution box: Kansas AG wants to expand access to lifesaving kits

Nikki Kathryn (Short) Keller, 58, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home.

Born to Nicholas and Toni Short, Nikki was a devoted daughter, a loving wife to Wayne Keller, and a proud mother to her four children: Shanda Garrett, Tresnie Stoll (Matt), Tayah Short, and Timothy Tracy. She had six grandchildren — Dylan, Deon, and Davon Garrett; Lillyann, Aubrey, and Messiah Stoll.

She is also survived by her mother, Toni Short; siblings Robert, William, Charles, and Katie; and many nieces and nephews.

&nbsp;Her presence brought light and laughter to every gathering, and her memory will be treasured by all who&nbsp; knew her.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Nikki Kathryn (Short) Keller, 58, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home.Born to Nicholas and Toni Short, Nikki was a devoted daughter, a loving wife to Wayne Keller, and a proud mother to her four children: Shanda Garrett, Tresnie Stoll (Matt), Tayah Short, and Timothy Tracy. She had six grandchildren — Dylan, Deon, and Davon Garrett; Lillyann, Aubrey, and Messiah Stoll.She is also survived by her mother, Toni Short; siblings Robert, William, Charles, and Katie; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Her presence brought light and laughter to every gathering, and her memory will be treasured by all who&nbsp; knew her.&nbsp;

Nikki Kathryn (Short) Keller 

Alice Ione Colton, 96, of Colwich, died August 8, 2025, at Colwich Gardens. She was born May 29, 1929, in Wells, Kansas, to Fred and Ada (Matson) Harder. &nbsp;

On December 27, 1953, she married Max Colton in Wells, Kansas. They shared 51 years of marriage before his death on April 3, 2005.&nbsp;

Alice obtained her teaching degree from Kansas State University and was lovingly named “Grandma K-State.” She was a proud homemaker who was an ever-present force in her eight children’s lives. Alice opened her home to others when she started babysitting for children with special needs. She was an animal lover with a big heart for horses and dogs. Alice enjoyed music and often played the piano for her family. She was a very competitive person who loved to play and win at Rummy, Chinese Checkers, Scrabble, King on the Corner, and many other games. Alice was a proud member of the Pretty Prairie Saddle Club. &nbsp;

Alice is survived by: children, Tanya Graber (Mike Schlatter) of Hutchinson, Tim (Debbie) Colton of Coatsville, MO, Terry (Tammy) Colton of Walton, KY; Tamra Colton (Kyle Newton) of South Hutchinson, and Tina Colton-McMillian (Max McMillian) of Mount Hope; brothers, Asel (Joanne) Harder of Garden City and Stan (Marlene) Harder of Topeka; daughter-in-law, Luetta Colton of Yoder; many beloved grandchildren; many great and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by: husband, Max Colton; children, Todd Colton, Tricia Peissig, and Tyrel Colton; and brother, Warren (Illa) Harder.&nbsp;

Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Darlow, KS.

The service will be livestreamed and the link below will be active beginning at 12:50 p.m. the day of the sevice.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1NDkyMjY5ODM3NTQ4MSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the livestream</a>

Friends may sign her book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary until service time. &nbsp;

Alice had a big love for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. To celebrate her, feel free to wear Kansas City Chiefs, K-State, and Royals attire.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Alice Ione Colton, 96, of Colwich, died August 8, 2025, at Colwich Gardens. She was born May 29, 1929, in Wells, Kansas, to Fred and Ada (Matson) Harder. &nbsp;On December 27, 1953, she married Max Colton in Wells, Kansas. They shared 51 years of marriage before his death on April 3, 2005.&nbsp;Alice obtained her teaching degree from Kansas State University and was lovingly named “Grandma K-State.” She was a proud homemaker who was an ever-present force in her eight children’s lives. Alice opened her home to others when she started babysitting for children with special needs. She was an animal lover with a big heart for horses and dogs. Alice enjoyed music and often played the piano for her family. She was a very competitive person who loved to play and win at Rummy, Chinese Checkers, Scrabble, King on the Corner, and many other games. Alice was a proud member of the Pretty Prairie Saddle Club. &nbsp;Alice is survived by: children, Tanya Graber (Mike Schlatter) of Hutchinson, Tim (Debbie) Colton of Coatsville, MO, Terry (Tammy) Colton of Walton, KY; Tamra Colton (Kyle Newton) of South Hutchinson, and Tina Colton-McMillian (Max McMillian) of Mount Hope; brothers, Asel (Joanne) Harder of Garden City and Stan (Marlene) Harder of Topeka; daughter-in-law, Luetta Colton of Yoder; many beloved grandchildren; many great and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by: husband, Max Colton; children, Todd Colton, Tricia Peissig, and Tyrel Colton; and brother, Warren (Illa) Harder.&nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Darlow, KS.The service will be livestreamed and the link below will be active beginning at 12:50 p.m. the day of the sevice.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1NDkyMjY5ODM3NTQ4MSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the livestream</a>Friends may sign her book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary until service time. &nbsp;Alice had a big love for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. To celebrate her, feel free to wear Kansas City Chiefs, K-State, and Royals attire.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Pretty Prairie Saddle Club or Reins of Hope,&nbsp; in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;