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;

8/21/2024 10:52 PM-Halie	Renee Borntrager-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

8/21/2024 9:54 PM-Jennifer	D Griffith-Failure to Appear

8/21/2024 8:10 PM-Israel	Lyal Boone Palmer-Abuse of child; torture or beating child; vic&lt;6yo&nbsp;

8/21/2024 6:50 PM-Marquise	Zontae Bowens-Rape; Overcome by Force or Fear; Indecent Liberties with a Child; Unknown Circumstances&nbsp;

8/21/2024 5:08 PM-Jeffrey	Lee Hasty-Failure to Appear

8/21/2024 4:35 PM-Tampiria	Vyette Wade-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate

8/21/2024 2:53 PM-Charles	Jeffery Scott-Probation Violation

8/21/2024 2:26 PM-Roxanne	Marie Hall-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

8/21/2024 10:06 AM-Philps	Lamar Williams-In Transit From-To Other Agency&nbsp;

8/21/2024 7:35 AM-Jessie	Antonio Villa-Failure to Appear

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681919611658.jpeg" alt="" />
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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;8/21/2024 10:52 PM-Halie	Renee Borntrager-Failure to Appear&nbsp;8/21/2024 9:54 PM-Jennifer	D Griffith-Failure to Appear8/21/2024 8:10 PM-Israel	Lyal Boone Palmer-Abuse of child; torture or beating child; vic&lt;6yo&nbsp;8/21/2024 6:50 PM-Marquise	Zontae Bowens-Rape; Overcome by Force or Fear; Indecent Liberties with a Child; Unknown Circumstances&nbsp;8/21/2024 5:08 PM-Jeffrey	Lee Hasty-Failure to Appear8/21/2024 4:35 PM-Tampiria	Vyette Wade-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate8/21/2024 2:53 PM-Charles	Jeffery Scott-Probation Violation8/21/2024 2:26 PM-Roxanne	Marie Hall-Failure to Appear&nbsp;8/21/2024 10:06 AM-Philps	Lamar Williams-In Transit From-To Other Agency&nbsp;8/21/2024 7:35 AM-Jessie	Antonio Villa-Failure to Appear

Daily Bookings

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jim Strawn with Strawn Contracting who is building the subdivision near Plum Creek Elementary in Hutchinson came to the Hutchinson City Council meeting Tuesday to express his thoughts about the city's purchase of land near 11th and Hendricks for further housing development.

"This appears to me it's gonna be direct competition for my subdivision," Strawn said. "I had to quit watching the TV when the price range of the houses, if I'm right, it was about $220,000 to $300,000 and I thought I better shut my TV off before I threw it and had to go buy a new one."

Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting last week and successfully asked for grant funding to assist them with housing development.

"I called each of the County Commissioners," Strawn said.&nbsp; "The County Commissioners, four of them didn't know about my subdivision on 43rd Street which is a huge investment on my end and so they mentioned a lot of concerns about that so I guess I'm kind of here just to figure out what's kind of going on."

Strawn was frustrated that the city is using public money to begin something he had to use private money on.

"I just spent $200,000 in engineering fees on my subdivision and nobody told me that there was a rock out there that I could uncover to get that $200,000 for my subdivision," Strawn said. "It just appears to me as though we're just going to be head-on competition. Why would I go to your subdivision and build when I'm worried about getting my own built out?"

Strawn's argument is that the city should use the infill housing incentives for individual infill projects rather than building new subdivisions. He said he would go to the county commission and speak as well and then likely return to the city with further comments.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724247580139.jpeg" alt="Jim Strawn spoke to the Hutchinson City Council at their meeting on Aug. 20. " />
 <figcaption>Jim Strawn spoke to the Hutchinson City Council at their meeting on Aug. 20. </figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jim Strawn with Strawn Contracting who is building the subdivision near Plum Creek Elementary in Hutchinson came to the Hutchinson City Council meeting Tuesday to express his thoughts about the city's purchase of land near 11th and Hendricks for further housing development."This appears to me it's gonna be direct competition for my subdivision," Strawn said. "I had to quit watching the TV when the price range of the houses, if I'm right, it was about $220,000 to $300,000 and I thought I better shut my TV off before I threw it and had to go buy a new one."Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting last week and successfully asked for grant funding to assist them with housing development."I called each of the County Commissioners," Strawn said.&nbsp; "The County Commissioners, four of them didn't know about my subdivision on 43rd Street which is a huge investment on my end and so they mentioned a lot of concerns about that so I guess I'm kind of here just to figure out what's kind of going on."Strawn was frustrated that the city is using public money to begin something he had to use private money on."I just spent $200,000 in engineering fees on my subdivision and nobody told me that there was a rock out there that I could uncover to get that $200,000 for my subdivision," Strawn said. "It just appears to me as though we're just going to be head-on competition. Why would I go to your subdivision and build when I'm worried about getting my own built out?"Strawn's argument is that the city should use the infill housing incentives for individual infill projects rather than building new subdivisions. He said he would go to the county commission and speak as well and then likely return to the city with further comments.

Strawn concerned about competition from city

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — New Hutchinson USD 308 Athletic Director Steve Kappenman explained the new pricing structure for Hutch High events.

"If you're looking to go to the games, if you're K-8th grade, we have a very affordable pass that you can get, either at the gate, at our office at Hutch High or you can buy on GoFan," Kappenman said. "We have QR codes on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HutchSalthawkAthletics">Facebook page</a>. It's $30. It's a heck of a deal. You can go to all the regular season games for not only the high school, but the middle school, as well."

The adults can get the same deal and save a lot of money.

"If you're an adult, it's $70," Kappenman said. "That's getting you in to everything. We're talking everything from football right now to baseball in the spring. If you have kids in the middle school, too, I think it's a great value. That doesn't count postseason play."

KSHSAA sets the prices for postseason events.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1617454400692.jpeg" alt="Salthawk Gold.jpg" />
 <figcaption>Salthawk Gold.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — New Hutchinson USD 308 Athletic Director Steve Kappenman explained the new pricing structure for Hutch High events."If you're looking to go to the games, if you're K-8th grade, we have a very affordable pass that you can get, either at the gate, at our office at Hutch High or you can buy on GoFan," Kappenman said. "We have QR codes on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HutchSalthawkAthletics">Facebook page</a>. It's $30. It's a heck of a deal. You can go to all the regular season games for not only the high school, but the middle school, as well."The adults can get the same deal and save a lot of money."If you're an adult, it's $70," Kappenman said. "That's getting you in to everything. We're talking everything from football right now to baseball in the spring. If you have kids in the middle school, too, I think it's a great value. That doesn't count postseason play."KSHSAA sets the prices for postseason events.

Prices changing for Hutch High events

 BUHLER, Kan. — B-Well Frolic 5K is back again this year. 

There were nearly 100 runners/walkers/joggers last year from the district, in the community and even a few from out of state.&nbsp; The 5K again is this year on September 28th. 

The&nbsp;5K, which will start at 8 a.m., will be a course designed in and around Buhler, starting and ending at Prairie Bank of Kansas, 200 N Main St.&nbsp;At the end of the ceremony, organizers will acknowledge the top three runners and recognize them with a gift.

The One-Mile will stretch down Main Street from Prairie Bank of Kansas to Buhler Grade School and back to PBK and start at 8:05 a.m.&nbsp;

Entry fee is $20 and includes a T-Shirt.&nbsp;Funds from the event will support the Buhler Schools wellness program.

Please use the registration form below to sign up. If signing up multiple folks, please complete a new registration for each one. Registrations are due Aug. 23.

<a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfldFWJv0CJ3AnhRay46WcMv6izZxf86y-DTR-ohfs6sPX-XA/viewform">Registration Form</a>

Please reach out via email with any questions to Paul Erickson at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:perickson@usd313.org">perickson@usd313.org</a>.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696683579907.jpeg" alt="Buhler USD 313" />
 <figcaption>Buhler USD 313</figcaption>
 </figure> BUHLER, Kan. — B-Well Frolic 5K is back again this year. There were nearly 100 runners/walkers/joggers last year from the district, in the community and even a few from out of state.&nbsp; The 5K again is this year on September 28th. The&nbsp;5K, which will start at 8 a.m., will be a course designed in and around Buhler, starting and ending at Prairie Bank of Kansas, 200 N Main St.&nbsp;At the end of the ceremony, organizers will acknowledge the top three runners and recognize them with a gift.The One-Mile will stretch down Main Street from Prairie Bank of Kansas to Buhler Grade School and back to PBK and start at 8:05 a.m.&nbsp;Entry fee is $20 and includes a T-Shirt.&nbsp;Funds from the event will support the Buhler Schools wellness program.Please use the registration form below to sign up. If signing up multiple folks, please complete a new registration for each one. Registrations are due Aug. 23.<a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfldFWJv0CJ3AnhRay46WcMv6izZxf86y-DTR-ohfs6sPX-XA/viewform">Registration Form</a>Please reach out via email with any questions to Paul Erickson at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:perickson@usd313.org">perickson@usd313.org</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Frolic 5K returns; entry deadline Friday

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;

8/20/2024 6:19 PM-Charity	Nicole Downing-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance

8/20/2024 3:11 PM-James	Carol Vines-Probation Violation

8/20/2024 12:58 PM-Tatum	Marie McDade-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

8/20/2024 8:46 AM-Mykle	Charles Mitchell-Probation Violation

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 </figure>Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;——————————————&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8/20/2024 6:19 PM-Charity	Nicole Downing-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance8/20/2024 3:11 PM-James	Carol Vines-Probation Violation8/20/2024 12:58 PM-Tatum	Marie McDade-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;8/20/2024 8:46 AM-Mykle	Charles Mitchell-Probation Violation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council unanimously voted to set the hearing date for the establishment of a STAR Bond District for September 17 at 5:30 p.m.

The hearing will look at the idea of establishing a STAR Bond District along 11th and 17th and along Main, to encompass the Cosmosphere, the new Hilton Garden Inn area and the area surrounding the Landmark Building for the purposes of projects at the Cosmosphere, the Landmark and Memorial Hall.

This public hearing step is crucial, but it is just the beginning of a longer process to bring these projects to fruition.

STAR Bond Approval Process: The approval process for STAR Bonds involves several steps:

The tax rates in those areas will not go up from what was already planned. The STAR Bonds will be paid back through the additional visitors to those areas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1724171657195.jpeg" alt="Dave Sotelo STAR Bonds" />
 <figcaption>Dave Sotelo STAR Bonds</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council unanimously voted to set the hearing date for the establishment of a STAR Bond District for September 17 at 5:30 p.m.The hearing will look at the idea of establishing a STAR Bond District along 11th and 17th and along Main, to encompass the Cosmosphere, the new Hilton Garden Inn area and the area surrounding the Landmark Building for the purposes of projects at the Cosmosphere, the Landmark and Memorial Hall.This public hearing step is crucial, but it is just the beginning of a longer process to bring these projects to fruition.STAR Bond Approval Process: The approval process for STAR Bonds involves several steps:<ol>
 <li>Approval of the STAR Bond District: The city will establish a designated area where the STAR Bonds will be used.</li><li>Approval of the STAR Bond Project Plan: Detailed plans for each project within the district will be reviewed and approved.</li><li>Issuance of Bonds: Once approved, the bonds will be issued to fund the projects.</li>
 </ol>The tax rates in those areas will not go up from what was already planned. The STAR Bonds will be paid back through the additional visitors to those areas.

City Council sets STAR Bond hearing

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council, after an hour-long hearing at their regular meeting, unanimously approved the recommendation of staff on Tuesday to find that the&nbsp;Atrium Hotel and Conference Center at 1400 North Lorraine in Hutchinson is unsafe and dangerous as defined in Chapter 21, Article VII, Unsafe and Dangerous Buildings of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hutchinson.

The City Council, as per city ordinance, has the option to require those property owners who request to complete the demolition or repair of their own buildings to provide a cash bond in the amount of the estimated cost to demolish the structure. They have exercised that option with regard to the Atrium. The cash bond will be returned to the property owner if the rehabilitation or demolition is completed within the designated time frame.

Joshua Joseph will be allowed 30 days to repair or demolish and remove the condemned structure and all construction debris. October 1, 2024 is the next date for the City Council to review the progress of the rehabilitation or demolition. They are going to require the cash bond be put up. If it is not, then demolition will be done on the city's behalf.

Joseph proposed that he rehabilitate the conference center portion for a storefront and the hotel rooms into storage units. The City Council showed no interest in that idea, or any trust in the credibility of Mr. Joseph's statements generally.&nbsp;

"These drawings aren't full-fledged plans or anything like that," said Vice Mayor Stacy Goss. "They are still very reliant on the public trusting you to do business here in the first place. Building a strip mall with your name attached to it, I don't believe that the public's going to jump on that as an opportunity for new businesses to go into and that sort of thing. I think the condition of the hotel, in its current state, there is no public trust for you here."

Councilman Steve Garza, who is the longest-serving current council member added his support for the resolution.

"We have, the present council and the past council, has given all opportunity," Garza said. "I'm one that will try to be fair to everybody, even if you're an underdog. If you can prove that you do the best you can. In my point of view, like I said, I try to be fair to everybody, he hasn't done the best he can and I'm afraid we have to do something about it."

Multiple local community members praised the council for working on fixing this problem and asked that they go forward with the process to make sure that something is done with that property.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1719935400666.jpeg" alt="A hazmat team with the Hutchinson Fire Department, along with City Manager Enrico Villegas and Mayor Greg Fast, inspected the Atrium Hotel property in June. Image Courtesy City of Hutchinson" />
 <figcaption>A hazmat team with the Hutchinson Fire Department, along with City Manager Enrico Villegas and Mayor Greg Fast, inspected the Atrium Hotel property in June. Image Courtesy City of Hutchinson</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council, after an hour-long hearing at their regular meeting, unanimously approved the recommendation of staff on Tuesday to find that the&nbsp;Atrium Hotel and Conference Center at 1400 North Lorraine in Hutchinson is unsafe and dangerous as defined in Chapter 21, Article VII, Unsafe and Dangerous Buildings of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hutchinson.The City Council, as per city ordinance, has the option to require those property owners who request to complete the demolition or repair of their own buildings to provide a cash bond in the amount of the estimated cost to demolish the structure. They have exercised that option with regard to the Atrium. The cash bond will be returned to the property owner if the rehabilitation or demolition is completed within the designated time frame.Joshua Joseph will be allowed 30 days to repair or demolish and remove the condemned structure and all construction debris. October 1, 2024 is the next date for the City Council to review the progress of the rehabilitation or demolition. They are going to require the cash bond be put up. If it is not, then demolition will be done on the city's behalf.Joseph proposed that he rehabilitate the conference center portion for a storefront and the hotel rooms into storage units. The City Council showed no interest in that idea, or any trust in the credibility of Mr. Joseph's statements generally.&nbsp;"These drawings aren't full-fledged plans or anything like that," said Vice Mayor Stacy Goss. "They are still very reliant on the public trusting you to do business here in the first place. Building a strip mall with your name attached to it, I don't believe that the public's going to jump on that as an opportunity for new businesses to go into and that sort of thing. I think the condition of the hotel, in its current state, there is no public trust for you here."Councilman Steve Garza, who is the longest-serving current council member added his support for the resolution."We have, the present council and the past council, has given all opportunity," Garza said. "I'm one that will try to be fair to everybody, even if you're an underdog. If you can prove that you do the best you can. In my point of view, like I said, I try to be fair to everybody, he hasn't done the best he can and I'm afraid we have to do something about it."Multiple local community members praised the council for working on fixing this problem and asked that they go forward with the process to make sure that something is done with that property.

Atrium Hotel unsafe and dangerous

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At last week's Board of County Commissioners meeting, commission chair Randy Parks suggested some further cuts to the upcoming 2025 budget.

"Some of the potential cuts that Commissioner Parks mentioned were cutting by 10% some of the partner agencies such as TECH, Horizons Mental Health, Museum, and then cutting Farmers Market and the County Fair," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "Some of those, the impacts to them would be, they would have, well, 10% less money coming from the County or on the Farmers Market, I think it removed all $4,000, which they use for live bands during the Farmers Market. So I'm not sure what their other funds are, but each of the partner agencies would be impacted by that. The other internal county cuts would be, right now the budget has employee pay raises of a total of 5%, which is 2% cost of living, 3% pay for performance. Commissioner Parks had two scenarios, one going down to 4%, 2% and 2% total, or moving it down to 3.5%, which would all be cost of living increase. And then there's some discretionary positions, he would, there's three of those and he would cut one of those positions. That's a couple hundred, or it's about $60,000 there. The cuts to personnel increases, about $200,000. That would impact employees and their pay raises, but operations would continue."

Commissioner Daniel Friesen seemed to take a different approach to potential cuts, looking at overall head count, rather than cutting raises.

"I believe he was talking about attrition," Partington said.&nbsp; "There are some departments that always have an opening, even though they're not always the same opening, as there's rotation of employees. So I believe Commissioner Friesen was wondering if we could cut some of those positions that aren't filled, vacant positions, and would that help the budget."

Partington intends to get additional feedback from commissioners before the budget hearing later this month.

"I'm preparing a spreadsheet to send out to the Commission before next week's meeting, hopefully today," Partington said. "They can kind of look at where their, I guess their peers, their other commissioners are looking at cuts, and they can start on a spreadsheet indicating where they want to, what cuts they want to see and what cuts they don't want to see, so that hopefully when they come to the County Commission next week, there's a better idea of a consensus of what areas, what cuts make sense to a majority, and what cuts may not get a second vote or a third vote."

The budget hearing for the county is scheduled for August 28.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712767361637.jpeg" alt="Board of County Commissioners Screenshot 04-10-2024." />
 <figcaption>Board of County Commissioners Screenshot 04-10-2024.</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — At last week's Board of County Commissioners meeting, commission chair Randy Parks suggested some further cuts to the upcoming 2025 budget."Some of the potential cuts that Commissioner Parks mentioned were cutting by 10% some of the partner agencies such as TECH, Horizons Mental Health, Museum, and then cutting Farmers Market and the County Fair," said Reno County Administrator Randy Partington. "Some of those, the impacts to them would be, they would have, well, 10% less money coming from the County or on the Farmers Market, I think it removed all $4,000, which they use for live bands during the Farmers Market. So I'm not sure what their other funds are, but each of the partner agencies would be impacted by that. The other internal county cuts would be, right now the budget has employee pay raises of a total of 5%, which is 2% cost of living, 3% pay for performance. Commissioner Parks had two scenarios, one going down to 4%, 2% and 2% total, or moving it down to 3.5%, which would all be cost of living increase. And then there's some discretionary positions, he would, there's three of those and he would cut one of those positions. That's a couple hundred, or it's about $60,000 there. The cuts to personnel increases, about $200,000. That would impact employees and their pay raises, but operations would continue."Commissioner Daniel Friesen seemed to take a different approach to potential cuts, looking at overall head count, rather than cutting raises."I believe he was talking about attrition," Partington said.&nbsp; "There are some departments that always have an opening, even though they're not always the same opening, as there's rotation of employees. So I believe Commissioner Friesen was wondering if we could cut some of those positions that aren't filled, vacant positions, and would that help the budget."Partington intends to get additional feedback from commissioners before the budget hearing later this month."I'm preparing a spreadsheet to send out to the Commission before next week's meeting, hopefully today," Partington said. "They can kind of look at where their, I guess their peers, their other commissioners are looking at cuts, and they can start on a spreadsheet indicating where they want to, what cuts they want to see and what cuts they don't want to see, so that hopefully when they come to the County Commission next week, there's a better idea of a consensus of what areas, what cuts make sense to a majority, and what cuts may not get a second vote or a third vote."The budget hearing for the county is scheduled for August 28.

County looking at more 2025 cuts

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — John Wilson with Kansas Action for Children has some concerns about the legislature attempting to do more of the heavy lifting in the budget process, rather than having the executive branch do so in Kansas, as has been the custom for many years.

"The good news is, there's going to be an interim committee to explore this," Wilson said. "We will have an opportunity to get more details from lawmakers about what they envision, or what could be possible. I have some concerns about the legislature's ability to understand all the spending that's happening in the agencies and having the staffing resources to build a budget appropriately. I think the process that we have right now seems to work pretty well. State agencies right now are, even though we just started a new fiscal year, are putting together their budget recommendations to submit to the governor later in the fall. Then, the governor uses the late fall/early winter leading up to the state of the state, to build the budget."

One of those concerns is logistical, as legislators only spend 90 to 100 days in Topeka, which isn't really enough time to do the same drill down as a full-time employee.

"I think a lot of people might assume that Kansas lawmakers have the same level of staff that maybe a Congressional lawmaker might have. That's not the case. They have a part-time office assistant during session and then, that's really it. We do have a very skilled and highly capable legislative research department that can evaluate things. But, they have to think across all issue areas. I don't think that's enough staff to support this type of effort."

It remains to be seen how much additional money the legislature might be willing to spend to have its own budget staff, if such a proposal were to go forward.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — John Wilson with Kansas Action for Children has some concerns about the legislature attempting to do more of the heavy lifting in the budget process, rather than having the executive branch do so in Kansas, as has been the custom for many years."The good news is, there's going to be an interim committee to explore this," Wilson said. "We will have an opportunity to get more details from lawmakers about what they envision, or what could be possible. I have some concerns about the legislature's ability to understand all the spending that's happening in the agencies and having the staffing resources to build a budget appropriately. I think the process that we have right now seems to work pretty well. State agencies right now are, even though we just started a new fiscal year, are putting together their budget recommendations to submit to the governor later in the fall. Then, the governor uses the late fall/early winter leading up to the state of the state, to build the budget."One of those concerns is logistical, as legislators only spend 90 to 100 days in Topeka, which isn't really enough time to do the same drill down as a full-time employee."I think a lot of people might assume that Kansas lawmakers have the same level of staff that maybe a Congressional lawmaker might have. That's not the case. They have a part-time office assistant during session and then, that's really it. We do have a very skilled and highly capable legislative research department that can evaluate things. But, they have to think across all issue areas. I don't think that's enough staff to support this type of effort."It remains to be seen how much additional money the legislature might be willing to spend to have its own budget staff, if such a proposal were to go forward.

KAC positive about current budget process

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;&nbsp;

8/20/2024 1:20 AM-Gary	Lynn Brown-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+&nbsp;

8/20/2024 1:17 AM-Jeremy	John Henderson-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

8/19/2024 10:59 PM-Luz	Alejandra	Cordero-Cano-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000

8/19/2024 10:16 PM-Rusty	Shawn Decker-Poss of marijuana&nbsp;

8/19/2024 7:12 PM-William	Arthur McMurry Jr.-Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction&nbsp;

8/19/2024 6:39 PM-Patrick	Edwin Samms-Probation Violation

8/19/2024 5:24 PM-Encarnacion Nevarez-DUI; 4th in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+&nbsp;

8/19/2024 2:08 PM-Warren	Ray Williams-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;

8/19/2024 2:06 PM-Travis	James Briley-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard&nbsp;

8/19/2024 1:08 PM-Kayla	Mackenzie Kessler-In Transit From-To Other Agency&nbsp;

8/19/2024 1:02 PM-Joshua	Bryant Blackwill-Theft; By Deception; $1,500 to $24,999; Failure to Appear; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Burglary;Locked non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, dv , or sex; Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999; Theft; Property or Services; $25,000 to $99,999; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

8/19/2024 9:19 AM-Crystal	Rae Burris-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO; Traffic Contraband in Correctional Institution; Introduce any Item; Battery on LEO; City/county corr officer; Violation of conditions of release, on parole, conditional release or postrelease supervision

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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;&nbsp;8/20/2024 1:20 AM-Gary	Lynn Brown-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+&nbsp;8/20/2024 1:17 AM-Jeremy	John Henderson-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;8/19/2024 10:59 PM-Luz	Alejandra	Cordero-Cano-Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner; Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,0008/19/2024 10:16 PM-Rusty	Shawn Decker-Poss of marijuana&nbsp;8/19/2024 7:12 PM-William	Arthur McMurry Jr.-Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction&nbsp;8/19/2024 6:39 PM-Patrick	Edwin Samms-Probation Violation8/19/2024 5:24 PM-Encarnacion Nevarez-DUI; 4th in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+&nbsp;8/19/2024 2:08 PM-Warren	Ray Williams-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;8/19/2024 2:06 PM-Travis	James Briley-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Registration Violation; Display or Possess a False, Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked Title, Plate, Decal, Placard&nbsp;8/19/2024 1:08 PM-Kayla	Mackenzie Kessler-In Transit From-To Other Agency&nbsp;8/19/2024 1:02 PM-Joshua	Bryant Blackwill-Theft; By Deception; $1,500 to $24,999; Failure to Appear; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; $1,000 to $24,999; Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500; Burglary;Locked non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, dv , or sex; Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999; Theft; Property or Services; $25,000 to $99,999; Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;8/19/2024 9:19 AM-Crystal	Rae Burris-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case, Execution of a Felony Warrant; Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order; Battery on LEO; Phys contact county/city LEO; Traffic Contraband in Correctional Institution; Introduce any Item; Battery on LEO; City/county corr officer; Violation of conditions of release, on parole, conditional release or postrelease supervision

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Hutchinson Community College football team opens the 2024 season ranked No. 3 in the nation, the NJCAA announced Monday.&nbsp;

The Blue Dragons host New Mexico Military Institute on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.

Iowa Western, the week two opponent for HutchCC opens the season with the No. 1 ranking. The Reivers are the defending national champions.

East Mississippi, who defeated the Blue Dragons in the national semifinal game last December, is No. 2.

The Blue Dragons will face four of the teams in the preseason poll during the regular season. No. 1 Iowa Western, No. 8 Iowa Central, No. 9 Garden City and No. 15 Butler.&nbsp;

Dodge City, Highland and New Mexico Military are all Blue Dragon opponents and are receiving votes in the poll.

NJCAA DI Football Poll | Preseason | Aug. 19 1. Iowa Western (12) 2. East Mississippi 3. Hutchinson 4. Kilgore 5. Snow 6. Trinity Valley 7. NW Mississippi 8. Iowa Central 9. Garden City 10. Copiah-Lincoln 11. Mississippi Gulf Coast 12. Georgia Military 13. Navarro 14. Jones 15. Butler RV: Dodge City, Highland, Lackawanna, New Mexico Military, Tyler.

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostCHARLOTTE, NC — The Hutchinson Community College football team opens the 2024 season ranked No. 3 in the nation, the NJCAA announced Monday.&nbsp;The Blue Dragons host New Mexico Military Institute on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at Gowans Stadium.Iowa Western, the week two opponent for HutchCC opens the season with the No. 1 ranking. The Reivers are the defending national champions.East Mississippi, who defeated the Blue Dragons in the national semifinal game last December, is No. 2.The Blue Dragons will face four of the teams in the preseason poll during the regular season. No. 1 Iowa Western, No. 8 Iowa Central, No. 9 Garden City and No. 15 Butler.&nbsp;Dodge City, Highland and New Mexico Military are all Blue Dragon opponents and are receiving votes in the poll.NJCAA DI Football Poll | Preseason | Aug. 19 1. Iowa Western (12) 2. East Mississippi 3. Hutchinson 4. Kilgore 5. Snow 6. Trinity Valley 7. NW Mississippi 8. Iowa Central 9. Garden City 10. Copiah-Lincoln 11. Mississippi Gulf Coast 12. Georgia Military 13. Navarro 14. Jones 15. Butler RV: Dodge City, Highland, Lackawanna, New Mexico Military, Tyler.

🏈 Blue Dragons open season at No. 3 in NJCAA preseason poll

The Big 12 Conference is well-represented in the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA)/TARAFLEX Preseason Division I Women's Volleyball Poll with four teams in the top 25.

The Kansas Jayhawks headline the four, coming in at No. 13, the highest start in the poll since 2017 (No. 8). The Jayhawks are the preseason favorite to win the conference title.

KU opens the season on Aug. 30 against South Carolina in the Duke Tournament, held in Durham, N.C. The Jayhawks will also face Duke and Colgate in the tourney.

BYU comes in at No. 16, Arizona State at No. 17 and Baylor at No. 23 round out the Big 12 teams ranked.

The full AVCA Preseason Poll can be found <a href="https://www.avca.org/polls-awards/polls/">here</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostThe Big 12 Conference is well-represented in the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA)/TARAFLEX Preseason Division I Women's Volleyball Poll with four teams in the top 25.The Kansas Jayhawks headline the four, coming in at No. 13, the highest start in the poll since 2017 (No. 8). The Jayhawks are the preseason favorite to win the conference title.KU opens the season on Aug. 30 against South Carolina in the Duke Tournament, held in Durham, N.C. The Jayhawks will also face Duke and Colgate in the tourney.BYU comes in at No. 16, Arizona State at No. 17 and Baylor at No. 23 round out the Big 12 teams ranked.The full AVCA Preseason Poll can be found <a href="https://www.avca.org/polls-awards/polls/">here</a>.&nbsp;

🏐 KU ranked No. 13 in preseason AVCA poll

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The high school sports season is officially underway for the 2024-25 school year. Per the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) guidelines, the first official practices could begin at 12 a.m. Monday.&nbsp;

Fall sports and activities included by the KSHSAA include: scholars bowl, debate, girls cross country, volleyball, girls golf, girls tennis, gymnastics, boys cross country, boys soccer, and football.&nbsp;

If you have a picture from a first day of practice, please email <a href="http://hutchpost@eagleradio.net">hutchpost@eagleradio.net</a> to be added to this story.

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The high school sports season is officially underway for the 2024-25 school year. Per the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) guidelines, the first official practices could begin at 12 a.m. Monday.&nbsp;Fall sports and activities included by the KSHSAA include: scholars bowl, debate, girls cross country, volleyball, girls golf, girls tennis, gymnastics, boys cross country, boys soccer, and football.&nbsp;If you have a picture from a first day of practice, please email <a href="http://hutchpost@eagleradio.net">hutchpost@eagleradio.net</a> to be added to this story.

Fall sports practices underway for high schools

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Animal Shelter held another Adopt-A-Pet event on Saturday at EAGLE Media, and once again it was a success.

Five of the eight dogs brought to the event were adopted and went home with their new families.

"It was another great Adopt-A-Pet event," Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter said. "We are also very grateful for so many amazing volunteers who helped set up and care for the dogs during such a hot day."

The animal shelter has now had 23 dogs adopted from the four Adopt-A-Pet events held at EAGLE Media this year.

Schommer also said the shelter is over capacity with cats.&nbsp;

"We are extending our $25 cat adoption special fee through the end of this week," Schommer said. "Adults and kittens adoption fees are $25 now through Sunday, Aug. 25. All kitties will go home, spayed or neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations, dewormed and microchipped."

The Hutchinson Animal Shelter is located at 1501 S. Severance St. and is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Animal Shelter held another Adopt-A-Pet event on Saturday at EAGLE Media, and once again it was a success.Five of the eight dogs brought to the event were adopted and went home with their new families."It was another great Adopt-A-Pet event," Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter said. "We are also very grateful for so many amazing volunteers who helped set up and care for the dogs during such a hot day."The animal shelter has now had 23 dogs adopted from the four Adopt-A-Pet events held at EAGLE Media this year.Schommer also said the shelter is over capacity with cats.&nbsp;"We are extending our $25 cat adoption special fee through the end of this week," Schommer said. "Adults and kittens adoption fees are $25 now through Sunday, Aug. 25. All kitties will go home, spayed or neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations, dewormed and microchipped."The Hutchinson Animal Shelter is located at 1501 S. Severance St. and is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Five more pets adopted Saturday

YODER, Kan. — Yoder Heritage Day is back on Saturday.

"You can actually come eat pancakes and sausage at 6 a.m. if you so choose," said Titus Yutzy with the committee. "We'll have plowing demonstrations. We're going to have food in the morning as well. At 10:30, we're going to have a big parade. Between the parade and noon is when everybody shows up. Then we go right into some horse events, tractor pull, kids pedal pulls, and we go all day. So you can bring your family early and stay all day, and then we finish out with a band in the evening, a liberated band from Ohio, and we're going to have fireworks as well in the evening."

The event is free to get in and all events are free.

6:00 a.m. Pancake &amp; Sausage Breakfast

8:30 a.m. MUSIC: Eran &amp; Laurinda Yorder

3:00 p.m. Stories &amp; More with Jim and Natalee Ganyon

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostYODER, Kan. — Yoder Heritage Day is back on Saturday."You can actually come eat pancakes and sausage at 6 a.m. if you so choose," said Titus Yutzy with the committee. "We'll have plowing demonstrations. We're going to have food in the morning as well. At 10:30, we're going to have a big parade. Between the parade and noon is when everybody shows up. Then we go right into some horse events, tractor pull, kids pedal pulls, and we go all day. So you can bring your family early and stay all day, and then we finish out with a band in the evening, a liberated band from Ohio, and we're going to have fireworks as well in the evening."The event is free to get in and all events are free.Below is the schedule of events:6:00 a.m. Pancake &amp; Sausage Breakfast8:00 a.m. Draft Horse Plowing8:00 a.m. Vendor Village Opens8:30 a.m. MUSIC: Eran &amp; Laurinda Yorder10:30 a.m. Parade11:30 a.m.&nbsp; MUSIC: Color Green Band11:45 a.m. Buggy / Pony RacesNoon	Sign up for Kids Pedal Pull12:15 p.m. Pegasus Riders1:00 p.m. Quilt and Craft Auction1:00 p.m. Kids Pedal PullDraft Horse ShowWorking Tractor PullTruck Pull (following)Antique Tractor Pull (following)2:30 p.m. Quilt Drawing3:00 p.m. Stories &amp; More with Jim and Natalee Ganyon3:00 p.m. Pegasus Riders3:30 p.m. Pony Events4:00 p.m. Horse Fun Show7:00 p.m. MUSIC: Liberated BandDusk	Fireworks

Yoder Heritage Day Saturday

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State football team announced its team captains for the 2024 season on Sunday. Avery Johnson, Hadley Panzer, Austin Moore, Brendan Mott, Marques Sigle and Cody Stufflebean represent the six chosen by the coaches and players.

Four of the six have ties to Kansas, including McPherson native Stufflebean. Others include Johnson from Maize, Panzer from Lakin, and Moore from Louisburg.&nbsp;

The Wildcats open the season on Saturday, Aug. 31 against UT Martin at 6 p.m. at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostMANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State football team announced its team captains for the 2024 season on Sunday. Avery Johnson, Hadley Panzer, Austin Moore, Brendan Mott, Marques Sigle and Cody Stufflebean represent the six chosen by the coaches and players.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2024 Team Captains ⚒️ <a href="https://t.co/npa0z6TPHy">pic.twitter.com/npa0z6TPHy</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1825223635256377844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Four of the six have ties to Kansas, including McPherson native Stufflebean. Others include Johnson from Maize, Panzer from Lakin, and Moore from Louisburg.&nbsp;The Wildcats open the season on Saturday, Aug. 31 against UT Martin at 6 p.m. at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;

🏈 K-State announces team captains, 4 of 6 have ties to Kansas

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dogs Day at the Splash is August 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;at Salt City Splash. It’s a special evening just for our furry friends and their humans to enjoy. All proceeds go to Cause for Paws.

Date &amp; Time:&nbsp;August 19th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Fee:&nbsp;$5 per dog (Humans are FREE! Cash only)

Individuals must be at least 15 years old to enter the water with the dogs.

Owners must bring leashes and are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>

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 </figure>Hutch RecHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dogs Day at the Splash is August 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;at Salt City Splash. It’s a special evening just for our furry friends and their humans to enjoy. All proceeds go to Cause for Paws.Event Details:Date &amp; Time:&nbsp;August 19th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Fee:&nbsp;$5 per dog (Humans are FREE! Cash only)Community Partner:&nbsp;Cause for PawsImportant Information:No public swimming will be available.Individuals must be at least 15 years old to enter the water with the dogs.Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations.Owners must bring leashes and are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.Concessions will not be available.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea">CLICK HERE&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.</a>

Dogs Day at the Splash is Monday evening

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;

8/19/2024 1:35 AM-Nathaniel	Dupre Kimbrough-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance

8/18/2024 8:06 PM-Kayla	Rose Roy-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)

8/18/2024 6:11 PM-Jaden	Lee Bergen-Viol protection order; Abuse order&nbsp;

8/18/2024 3:28 PM-Ashton	Montrell-Jaheim Williams-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Marijuana or Analog thereof; &lt; 25g; Tax Stamp Violation; Failure to Pay Tax&nbsp;

8/18/2024 3:27 PM-Pablo Castro-DL Violation; No Drivers License

8/18/2024 12:51 PM-Anacelia	Chantel Blanton-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant

8/18/2024 9:47 AM-Luis	Manuel Gutierrez-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

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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;8/19/2024 1:35 AM-Nathaniel	Dupre Kimbrough-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Insurance; Fail to maintain liability insurance8/18/2024 8:06 PM-Kayla	Rose Roy-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)8/18/2024 6:11 PM-Jaden	Lee Bergen-Viol protection order; Abuse order&nbsp;8/18/2024 3:28 PM-Ashton	Montrell-Jaheim Williams-Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Drugs; Distribute Marijuana or Analog thereof; &lt; 25g; Tax Stamp Violation; Failure to Pay Tax&nbsp;8/18/2024 3:27 PM-Pablo Castro-DL Violation; No Drivers License8/18/2024 12:51 PM-Anacelia	Chantel Blanton-Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant8/18/2024 9:47 AM-Luis	Manuel Gutierrez-Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter noted that this is a time of year where they struggle to find homes for really young animals. 

"We are flooded right now with kittens," Schommer said.&nbsp; It is still kitten season, they are still being born, they are still coming in every day and we we are full in foster homes we could use more fosters but we need adopters."

In addition to kittens, there are also puppies that need homes being cared for by fosters right now. Really young animals need additional care.

"Kittens and puppies are, you know, they have to be at least eight weeks and typically at least two pounds before they could be spayed or neutered or available for a new home," Schommer said. "From birth to that eight to ten week mark they need to live somewhere, they need extra vaccinations and deworming and specialty foods for that age range and socialization."

It's also tough to keep young animals healthy in a shelter environment.&nbsp;

"An animal shelter can be a dangerous environment for puppies and kittens," Schommer said. "We have a lot of germs and diseases a lot of dogs from different backgrounds cats that come in with diseases in our care and when you're housing that many you need to keep them safe and isolated away from those germs and diseases, so the solution often is a foster home."

If you would like to help, give the shelter a call at (620) 694-1924.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter noted that this is a time of year where they struggle to find homes for really young animals. "We are flooded right now with kittens," Schommer said.&nbsp; It is still kitten season, they are still being born, they are still coming in every day and we we are full in foster homes we could use more fosters but we need adopters."In addition to kittens, there are also puppies that need homes being cared for by fosters right now. Really young animals need additional care."Kittens and puppies are, you know, they have to be at least eight weeks and typically at least two pounds before they could be spayed or neutered or available for a new home," Schommer said. "From birth to that eight to ten week mark they need to live somewhere, they need extra vaccinations and deworming and specialty foods for that age range and socialization."It's also tough to keep young animals healthy in a shelter environment.&nbsp;"An animal shelter can be a dangerous environment for puppies and kittens," Schommer said. "We have a lot of germs and diseases a lot of dogs from different backgrounds cats that come in with diseases in our care and when you're housing that many you need to keep them safe and isolated away from those germs and diseases, so the solution often is a foster home."If you would like to help, give the shelter a call at (620) 694-1924.

Shelter: Puppies and kittens need additional care

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Housing Conference is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2024, at the McPherson Community Building, 122 East Marlin Street in McPherson, Kansas from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The McPherson County Housing Conference will provide landlords, developers, builders, public officials, and the community with information on the local housing market and local resources.&nbsp;Through this conference, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and find solutions for housing issues in McPherson County.&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;

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 </figure>MCPHERSON, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Housing Conference is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2024, at the McPherson Community Building, 122 East Marlin Street in McPherson, Kansas from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The McPherson County Housing Conference will provide landlords, developers, builders, public officials, and the community with information on the local housing market and local resources.&nbsp;Through this conference, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and find solutions for housing issues in McPherson County.&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;

2024 McPherson Housing Conference is next month

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;

8/18/2024 3:40 AM-Matthew	Lee Ledin-FTA; Municipal Court

8/18/2024 3:39 AM-Mason	Kyle Haugsness-Flee &amp; Elude; Commits Five or More Moving Violations; Agg endangering a child;Reckless &lt;18;Bodily harm; Criminal Restraint; Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...,DUI;2nd; incapable of safely driving;child pres; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;

8/17/2024 11:39 PM-Caleb	Lee Stewart-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;

8/17/2024 11:29 PM-Ryan	Andrew Wells-Worthless Checks; Less than $1,000

8/17/2024 8:06 PM-Wallace	Dyrnell Mitchell-Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana&nbsp;

8/17/2024 7:36 PM-Eric	Alphonzo Gutierrez-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage; Operate a MV w/o a valid license

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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;8/18/2024 3:40 AM-Matthew	Lee Ledin-FTA; Municipal Court8/18/2024 3:39 AM-Mason	Kyle Haugsness-Flee &amp; Elude; Commits Five or More Moving Violations; Agg endangering a child;Reckless &lt;18;Bodily harm; Criminal Restraint; Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...,DUI;2nd; incapable of safely driving;child pres; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; misd; unknown conv; Possess, Consume, Purchase Alcoholic Liquor/CMB by 18-20 YOA; 1st Conviction; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage&nbsp;8/17/2024 11:39 PM-Caleb	Lee Stewart-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction)&nbsp;8/17/2024 11:29 PM-Ryan	Andrew Wells-Worthless Checks; Less than $1,0008/17/2024 8:06 PM-Wallace	Dyrnell Mitchell-Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana&nbsp;8/17/2024 7:36 PM-Eric	Alphonzo Gutierrez-DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+; Alcohol; Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage; Operate a MV w/o a valid license

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson is looking to help on National Nonprofit Day, which is August 17.

"How things wind up in unclaimed property can sometimes be a mystery," Johnson said.&nbsp; "We are looking forward to a chance to focus on searching and seeing what we can find, and we've had a little bit of luck this week. We got excited for the KSU Foundation because there is a whole bunch, but there are like 20 properties each for $2.64. But it was a couple thousand and we had quite a bit for KU Med."

If you are part of a nonprofit, it's worth a look at&nbsp;<a href="https://unclaimedproperty.ks.gov/">https://unclaimedproperty.ks.gov/</a> to see if there is anything there.&nbsp;

"If somebody inquires, we'll give them a list of exactly what they need to send in and make sure that we can get through the process as neatly as possible," Johnson said.&nbsp;

The website provides step-by-step instructions and resources to facilitate the reclaiming process. Nonprofits may also inquire about the unclaimed property process by emailing <a href="mailto:nonprofit@treasurer.ks.gov">nonprofit@treasurer.ks.gov</a> or calling (785) 291-3171.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson is looking to help on National Nonprofit Day, which is August 17."How things wind up in unclaimed property can sometimes be a mystery," Johnson said.&nbsp; "We are looking forward to a chance to focus on searching and seeing what we can find, and we've had a little bit of luck this week. We got excited for the KSU Foundation because there is a whole bunch, but there are like 20 properties each for $2.64. But it was a couple thousand and we had quite a bit for KU Med."If you are part of a nonprofit, it's worth a look at&nbsp;<a href="https://unclaimedproperty.ks.gov/">https://unclaimedproperty.ks.gov/</a> to see if there is anything there.&nbsp;"If somebody inquires, we'll give them a list of exactly what they need to send in and make sure that we can get through the process as neatly as possible," Johnson said.&nbsp;The website provides step-by-step instructions and resources to facilitate the reclaiming process. Nonprofits may also inquire about the unclaimed property process by emailing <a href="mailto:nonprofit@treasurer.ks.gov">nonprofit@treasurer.ks.gov</a> or calling (785) 291-3171.

State Treasurer trying to help nonprofits

Country 102.9's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" 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.

<a target="_blank" href="https://hutchpost.com/category/podcasts">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to more Hutch Post podcasts on demand!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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</div>Country 102.9's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" 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.<a target="_blank" href="https://hutchpost.com/category/podcasts">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to more Hutch Post podcasts on demand!&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎧 LISTEN: 'Happening Around Hutch' this weekend (Aug. 17-18)

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;

8/17/2024 12:59 AM-Erin	Leigh Harris-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;

8/16/2024 7:44 PM-Kolton	Matthew King-Failure to Appear&nbsp;

8/16/2024 7:33 PM-Brian	Jay Oard-Probation Violation

8/16/2024 5:16 PM-James	Brennan Jordan-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving&nbsp;

8/16/2024 2:46 PM-Eric	Alan Harper-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

8/16/2024 2:21 PM-Mario	Rafael Garcia-Probation Violation&nbsp;

8/16/2024 8:08 AM-Mykle	Charles Mitchell-Probation Violation&nbsp;

8/16/2024 7:24 AM-Anthony	Wayne Ryan-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;8/17/2024 12:59 AM-Erin	Leigh Harris-Criminal Damage to Property; Without consent; &lt; $1,000&nbsp;8/16/2024 7:44 PM-Kolton	Matthew King-Failure to Appear&nbsp;8/16/2024 7:33 PM-Brian	Jay Oard-Probation Violation8/16/2024 5:16 PM-James	Brennan Jordan-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving&nbsp;8/16/2024 2:46 PM-Eric	Alan Harper-DUI; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;8/16/2024 2:21 PM-Mario	Rafael Garcia-Probation Violation&nbsp;8/16/2024 8:08 AM-Mykle	Charles Mitchell-Probation Violation&nbsp;8/16/2024 7:24 AM-Anthony	Wayne Ryan-Failure to Appear

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a ribbon cutting for the new Ad Astra Academies located at 1800 East 23rd Ave. in Hutchinson on Friday.

The new building was purchased last year and remodeled to accommodate the needs of PreK-12 virtual students, 7-12 alternative students and adult learners.

"I said, 'I think there's going to be a real need for this coming out of COVID,'" Buhler USD 313 superintendent Cindy Couchman said.

Couchman gave a lot of credit to the school board for being so supportive during the process.

"I said I have no clue what it's going to look like, but they were so supportive," Couchman said. "They said 'if you feel like it's a need for kids, we want to meet whatever needs there are of kids to have' and that's how it started."

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a ribbon cutting for the new Ad Astra Academies located at 1800 East 23rd Ave. in Hutchinson on Friday.The new building was purchased last year and remodeled to accommodate the needs of PreK-12 virtual students, 7-12 alternative students and adult learners."I said, 'I think there's going to be a real need for this coming out of COVID,'" Buhler USD 313 superintendent Cindy Couchman said.Couchman gave a lot of credit to the school board for being so supportive during the process."I said I have no clue what it's going to look like, but they were so supportive," Couchman said. "They said 'if you feel like it's a need for kids, we want to meet whatever needs there are of kids to have' and that's how it started."Couchman also said it was a rather easy process after that to get things going."Then we hired the right people," Couchman said. "Because that's what it's really about. You start a program and you hire the right people. Because it's about people in that program."After the virtual school was decided upon, the school board went to Couchman and asked what else was needed."We said not only do we want to do a virtual school," Couchman said. "I think it would be great if we did an alternative school for some kids that are struggling with emotional needs, sometimes academic needs, sometimes they just need a different setting."<figure>
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 </figure>Couchman was very pleased with Landmark Architects of Hutchinson and Simpson Construction from Wichita for their work on the project."They hit every deadline," Couchman said. "It opened on time, we had kids here on Wednesday, so it was fantastic to see everyone here."