HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At its peak, there were over 18,000 residents in Hutchinson without power Sunday night according to the Evergy outage map, after a severe thunderstorm packing 86 mile per hour winds as measured at the Hutchinson Airport came through between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The gust was measured at 7:40 p.m.

Power was lost to both Country 102.9 and KWBW's transmitter sites as the storm rolled through, and there were reports of extensive tree damage in both Hutchinson and Newton and Halstead Fire and EMS in Harvey County reported that community had tornado damage, but they were still assessing as of Sunday night.&nbsp;

Newton USD 373 canceled school for Monday, May 20 at Chisholm Middle School due to weather damage.

There was also significant damage in Burrton, with Highway 50 shut down between Yoder Road and the Harvey County line Sunday night due to a chemical leak. Haven Road was also closed due to power poles down east of town.

Hutch Post will update this story as more details become available.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At its peak, there were over 18,000 residents in Hutchinson without power Sunday night according to the Evergy outage map, after a severe thunderstorm packing 86 mile per hour winds as measured at the Hutchinson Airport came through between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The gust was measured at 7:40 p.m.Power was lost to both Country 102.9 and KWBW's transmitter sites as the storm rolled through, and there were reports of extensive tree damage in both Hutchinson and Newton and Halstead Fire and EMS in Harvey County reported that community had tornado damage, but they were still assessing as of Sunday night.&nbsp;Newton USD 373 canceled school for Monday, May 20 at Chisholm Middle School due to weather damage.There was also significant damage in Burrton, with Highway 50 shut down between Yoder Road and the Harvey County line Sunday night due to a chemical leak. Haven Road was also closed due to power poles down east of town.Hutch Post will update this story as more details become available.<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;

Sunday night storm packs 86 mph wind, causes thousands to lose power

NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission held a joint work session with the USD 373 Board of Education and Newton Recreation Commission to hear a proposal from a group of engaged citizens hoping to make improvements at Themian Park. 

The Railer Foundation, made up of several youth sports clubs, has proposed to add ballfields, a soccer field, basketball courts, pickleball courts, a public restroom, and a picnic shelter at Themian, paid for primarily by private donations.&nbsp;

The three bodies gave the go-ahead to begin fundraising and put together a committee to help work through details such as bidding, parking concerns, lighting, and ongoing maintenance.

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 </figure>City of NewtonNEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission held a joint work session with the USD 373 Board of Education and Newton Recreation Commission to hear a proposal from a group of engaged citizens hoping to make improvements at Themian Park. The Railer Foundation, made up of several youth sports clubs, has proposed to add ballfields, a soccer field, basketball courts, pickleball courts, a public restroom, and a picnic shelter at Themian, paid for primarily by private donations.&nbsp;The three bodies gave the go-ahead to begin fundraising and put together a committee to help work through details such as bidding, parking concerns, lighting, and ongoing maintenance.<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>

Themian Park work now in fundraising phase

SUSAN NISLY Mennonite Friendship Communities

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. —

Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson will host “Remembering Brown v Board of Education,” a presentation and discussion by Eric Sexton on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 pm in the Fireside Room located at 200 Sunnydell Circle. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact Susan Nisly at 620-663-7175 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

In 1954, Topeka, Kansas became the epicenter for the Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a pivotal moment in American history. The local plaintiff was Oliver Brown, a father and pastor, whose daughter Linda was denied entrance to a nearby elementary school for white children. Brown, along with plaintiffs from four similar cases across the United States sought to dismantle racial segregation in education, arguing that segregated schools were inherently unequal and violated the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection under the law. This presentation will explore the intricacies of the five cases included in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case and explore the transformative impact of this landmark decision.

Eric Sexton serves as a governmental affairs consultant to Foulston Siefkin’s Governmental Affairs &amp; Public Policy practice group.

“Remembering Brown v Board of Education” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

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 </figure>SUSAN NISLY Mennonite Friendship Communities SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. —

Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson will host “Remembering Brown v Board of Education,” a presentation and discussion by Eric Sexton on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 pm in the Fireside Room located at 200 Sunnydell Circle. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact Susan Nisly at 620-663-7175 for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.In 1954, Topeka, Kansas became the epicenter for the Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a pivotal moment in American history. The local plaintiff was Oliver Brown, a father and pastor, whose daughter Linda was denied entrance to a nearby elementary school for white children. Brown, along with plaintiffs from four similar cases across the United States sought to dismantle racial segregation in education, arguing that segregated schools were inherently unequal and violated the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection under the law. This presentation will explore the intricacies of the five cases included in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case and explore the transformative impact of this landmark decision.Eric Sexton serves as a governmental affairs consultant to Foulston Siefkin’s Governmental Affairs &amp; Public Policy practice group.“Remembering Brown v Board of Education” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.<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>

Brown v Board presentation in South Hutch Wednesday

REALTORS® of South Central Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. — The REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (RSCK) general membership voted in April 2024 to approve the merger of the Great Plains Association of REALTORS® (GPAR) with RSCK. The Great Plains Association’s general membership voted to approve the merger earlier in the month. 

Effective July 1, 2024, GPAR will be dissolved and become the Saline County Council of RSCK.

Through this merger, RSCK will gain over 150 new members across thirteen counties in central Kansas consisting of Barton, Chase, Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marion, Mitchell, Morris, Ottawa, Republic, Russell, and Saline counties.

The expanded market area resulting from this merger will benefit both consumers and REALTOR® members by increasing access to real estate data and providing a greater sphere of influence across multiple counties. This merger will also provide access to additional resources and benefits for GPAR members not offered through their local association.

RSCKs Council structure provides an avenue for a continued presence in the local community and Association representation from the various markets within RSCKs jurisdiction. RSCK will provide continuing education classes, training, advocacy, and consumer outreach to the GPAR area through the Council structure.

The Board president of GPAR, Gabe Grant said “With the continued changes in the real estate industry, it is critical that our members have the necessary tools to provide the best service to the consumers in our marketplace, by uniting with RSCK, we will be able to continue to provide exceptional service in the most professional manner.”

This merger will bring RSCK’s jurisdiction to a total of seventeen counties across Central Kansas and include over 2,500 REALTOR® members. Sheila Rumsey, CEO of RSCK and SCKMLS said “This merger aligns well with our focused expansion strategy. As economic growth tends to be less localized and more regional, it is important that we align with other markets that have shared interests. We are excited to welcome our new members to RSCK and SCKMLS.”


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 </figure>REALTORS® of South Central KansasWICHITA, Kan. — The REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (RSCK) general membership voted in April 2024 to approve the merger of the Great Plains Association of REALTORS® (GPAR) with RSCK. The Great Plains Association’s general membership voted to approve the merger earlier in the month. Effective July 1, 2024, GPAR will be dissolved and become the Saline County Council of RSCK.Through this merger, RSCK will gain over 150 new members across thirteen counties in central Kansas consisting of Barton, Chase, Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marion, Mitchell, Morris, Ottawa, Republic, Russell, and Saline counties.The expanded market area resulting from this merger will benefit both consumers and REALTOR® members by increasing access to real estate data and providing a greater sphere of influence across multiple counties. This merger will also provide access to additional resources and benefits for GPAR members not offered through their local association.RSCKs Council structure provides an avenue for a continued presence in the local community and Association representation from the various markets within RSCKs jurisdiction. RSCK will provide continuing education classes, training, advocacy, and consumer outreach to the GPAR area through the Council structure.The Board president of GPAR, Gabe Grant said “With the continued changes in the real estate industry, it is critical that our members have the necessary tools to provide the best service to the consumers in our marketplace, by uniting with RSCK, we will be able to continue to provide exceptional service in the most professional manner.”This merger will bring RSCK’s jurisdiction to a total of seventeen counties across Central Kansas and include over 2,500 REALTOR® members. Sheila Rumsey, CEO of RSCK and SCKMLS said “This merger aligns well with our focused expansion strategy. As economic growth tends to be less localized and more regional, it is important that we align with other markets that have shared interests. We are excited to welcome our new members to RSCK and SCKMLS.”
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REALTORS® of South Central Kansas pick up Salina, north central Kansas markets

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5/18/2024 10:17 PM-Lawrence	Steven Huffman-Failure to Appear

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5/18/2024 4:00 PM-Ronald	Wray Bremer-DUI; 3rd conv in 10yrs; blood or breath .08 &gt;

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STAFFORD AND EDWARDS COUNTY — Almost $10 million in resurfacing will start soon on a 38-mile stretch of U.S. 50 in Edwards and Stafford counties.

The Kansas Department of Transportation work on U.S. 50 involves two connected milling and hot-mix-asphalt projects. The Edwards County project is from the Kinsley west city limits to the Edwards/Stafford county line. The Stafford County project is from the Edwards/Stafford county line to the west end of the roundabout at the U.S. 281 junction. The length in Edwards County is nearly 23 miles; the length in Stafford County is 15 miles.

The Edwards County work is expected to begin around May 30 and be completed around July 8.

The Stafford County work is expected to begin around July 1 and be completed around Sept. 9.

During the work, traffic will be controlled by a pilot car, and motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

APAC-Kansas Inc., Shears Division, of Hutchinson, is the primary contractor for the $5,099,481 contract in Edwards County and the $4,850,016 contract in Stafford County.

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

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 </figure>TIM POTTER KDOTSTAFFORD AND EDWARDS COUNTY — Almost $10 million in resurfacing will start soon on a 38-mile stretch of U.S. 50 in Edwards and Stafford counties.The Kansas Department of Transportation work on U.S. 50 involves two connected milling and hot-mix-asphalt projects. The Edwards County project is from the Kinsley west city limits to the Edwards/Stafford county line. The Stafford County project is from the Edwards/Stafford county line to the west end of the roundabout at the U.S. 281 junction. The length in Edwards County is nearly 23 miles; the length in Stafford County is 15 miles.The Edwards County work is expected to begin around May 30 and be completed around July 8.The Stafford County work is expected to begin around July 1 and be completed around Sept. 9.During the work, traffic will be controlled by a pilot car, and motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays of up to 15 minutes.APAC-Kansas Inc., Shears Division, of Hutchinson, is the primary contractor for the $5,099,481 contract in Edwards County and the $4,850,016 contract in Stafford County.For updated information on this and other KDOT highway projects and road conditions across the state, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.gov</a>.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

U.S. 50 resurfacing to begin soon

TOPEKA — Harvey County East Lake continues under a warning regarding blue-green algae problems in KDHE's latest report of the 2024 season, released on Friday and Marion County Lake and Marion Reservoir have been added to the list.

The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program's active operations.&nbsp;

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) issue public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae throughout the spring and summer.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red.

A Warning status indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure. Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.

Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.

Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.

If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.

Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. 

Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. 

Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported to KDHE.

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 </figure>TOPEKA — Harvey County East Lake continues under a warning regarding blue-green algae problems in KDHE's latest report of the 2024 season, released on Friday and Marion County Lake and Marion Reservoir have been added to the list.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program's active operations.&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) issue public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae throughout the spring and summer.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red.A Warning status indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure. Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.Water contact should be avoided.Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported to KDHE.<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>

Algae warnings continue

MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany College

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Troy Robertson as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Robertson, originally from Springfield, Missouri, and an Angeleno for the past four years, brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Bethany College Music Department.

Robertson holds a degree in Music Education from Missouri State University and a degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Choral Conducting at UCLA. His versatile career as a conductor and educator has made him a highly sought-after professional in the field.

Robertson has conducted the Grammy Award-winning UCLA Chamber Singers, the UCLA Chorale, the UCLA Symphony, Tonality (LA’s foremost choir devoted to social action), and the Tesserae Baroque Orchestra. His conducting achievements reflect his dedication to excellence and his ability to inspire and lead diverse musical ensembles.

“Troy Robertson’s exceptional qualifications and diverse experiences make him an excellent fit for Bethany College,” said Leslie Mangrum, Assistant Professor of Music. “His talents and dedication will greatly benefit our students and the broader community.”

Interim Academic Dean Tash Smith added, “The music program at Bethany College is a cornerstone of our academic and cultural offerings. Troy will be a wonderful addition to this institution and to the Lindsborg community.”

In addition to his conducting accomplishments, Robertson also enjoys performing opera. His notable performances at UCLA include roles such as Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, Nick Shadow in The Rake’s Progress, Sy in Kay Rhie’s Quake, and Mr. Lucian in the premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Richard Danielpour’s The Grand Hotel Tartarus.

Robertson is a devoted husband and new father to a baby boy named Levi. His family looks forward to becoming a part of the Bethany College community.

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 </figure>MOLLY M. CARVER Bethany CollegeLINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Troy Robertson as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Robertson, originally from Springfield, Missouri, and an Angeleno for the past four years, brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Bethany College Music Department.Robertson holds a degree in Music Education from Missouri State University and a degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Choral Conducting at UCLA. His versatile career as a conductor and educator has made him a highly sought-after professional in the field.Robertson has conducted the Grammy Award-winning UCLA Chamber Singers, the UCLA Chorale, the UCLA Symphony, Tonality (LA’s foremost choir devoted to social action), and the Tesserae Baroque Orchestra. His conducting achievements reflect his dedication to excellence and his ability to inspire and lead diverse musical ensembles.“Troy Robertson’s exceptional qualifications and diverse experiences make him an excellent fit for Bethany College,” said Leslie Mangrum, Assistant Professor of Music. “His talents and dedication will greatly benefit our students and the broader community.”Interim Academic Dean Tash Smith added, “The music program at Bethany College is a cornerstone of our academic and cultural offerings. Troy will be a wonderful addition to this institution and to the Lindsborg community.”In addition to his conducting accomplishments, Robertson also enjoys performing opera. His notable performances at UCLA include roles such as Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, Nick Shadow in The Rake’s Progress, Sy in Kay Rhie’s Quake, and Mr. Lucian in the premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Richard Danielpour’s The Grand Hotel Tartarus.Robertson is a devoted husband and new father to a baby boy named Levi. His family looks forward to becoming a part of the Bethany College community.<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;

Robertson new Director of Choral Activities at Bethany College

RACHEL MCMASTER Bluestem Communities

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Bluestem Communities has welcomed new talent to its team of health care leaders. Jenna Synder, RN, BSN, has assumed the role of Director of Nursing at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, and Jaime Lamb, RN, has begun in the role of Senior Living Advisor for health care and assisted living and Transition Support Nurse across all of Bluestem Communities.

Snyder has served in multiple nursing roles for more than 20 years, most recently as the RN Case Manager for Good Shepherd Hospice for 10 years. As Schowalter Villa’s Director of Nursing, Snyder will over see the nursing department, resident care and federal, state and local regulations and standards for long term care organizations.

“Jenna brings a dynamic leadership and years of nursing experience to the team,” said Jeff Ritcha, Schowalter Villa Executive Director. “Her previous role in hospice has already given her a familiarity with Schowalter Villa. Her focus on detail and desire to continue to build strong teams will bring a high quality of care that is central to Bluestem Communities.”

Snyder earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Wichita (Kan.) State University.

Lamb has also served in a variety of nursing roles for more than 20 years, most recently as a registered nurse and Patient Care Coordinator at NMC Health Family Medicine in Valley Center. As a member of the Senior Living Advisor Team, she will collaborate with individuals to help determine the ideal living setting at Bluestem Communities. She will also serve as the Transition Support Nurse, proving support to Bluestem Communities residents as they transition back to their homes following a hospital or rehabilitation stay.

“Jaime’s years in the surrounding medical community will allow for a seamless transition to Bluestem Communities’ Senior Living Advisor Team,” said Jennifer Traglia, Kidron Bethel Village Executive Director. “Jaime brings excellent community connections in the area, and her experience in working with families and providers alike will ensure that Bluestem Communities residents and prospects will receive the most appropriate care and services. Likewise, her skill set will sustain the synergy the team has enjoyed.”

Lamb earned a nursing degree from Hesston (Kan.) College.

Bluestem Communities is a non-profit organization that serves seniors through various living options, care settings and care-centered services. Its campuses include the life plan communities of Schowalter Villa in Hesston and Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, which offer independent living, assisted living and health care settings. It also offers Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in McPherson and Hutchinson, which provides comprehensive care from one source for older adults who want to remain living in their own homes.

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 </figure>RACHEL MCMASTER Bluestem CommunitiesNORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Bluestem Communities has welcomed new talent to its team of health care leaders. Jenna Synder, RN, BSN, has assumed the role of Director of Nursing at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, and Jaime Lamb, RN, has begun in the role of Senior Living Advisor for health care and assisted living and Transition Support Nurse across all of Bluestem Communities.Snyder has served in multiple nursing roles for more than 20 years, most recently as the RN Case Manager for Good Shepherd Hospice for 10 years. As Schowalter Villa’s Director of Nursing, Snyder will over see the nursing department, resident care and federal, state and local regulations and standards for long term care organizations.“Jenna brings a dynamic leadership and years of nursing experience to the team,” said Jeff Ritcha, Schowalter Villa Executive Director. “Her previous role in hospice has already given her a familiarity with Schowalter Villa. Her focus on detail and desire to continue to build strong teams will bring a high quality of care that is central to Bluestem Communities.”Snyder earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Wichita (Kan.) State University.Lamb has also served in a variety of nursing roles for more than 20 years, most recently as a registered nurse and Patient Care Coordinator at NMC Health Family Medicine in Valley Center. As a member of the Senior Living Advisor Team, she will collaborate with individuals to help determine the ideal living setting at Bluestem Communities. She will also serve as the Transition Support Nurse, proving support to Bluestem Communities residents as they transition back to their homes following a hospital or rehabilitation stay.“Jaime’s years in the surrounding medical community will allow for a seamless transition to Bluestem Communities’ Senior Living Advisor Team,” said Jennifer Traglia, Kidron Bethel Village Executive Director. “Jaime brings excellent community connections in the area, and her experience in working with families and providers alike will ensure that Bluestem Communities residents and prospects will receive the most appropriate care and services. Likewise, her skill set will sustain the synergy the team has enjoyed.”Lamb earned a nursing degree from Hesston (Kan.) College.Bluestem Communities is a non-profit organization that serves seniors through various living options, care settings and care-centered services. Its campuses include the life plan communities of Schowalter Villa in Hesston and Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, which offer independent living, assisted living and health care settings. It also offers Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in McPherson and Hutchinson, which provides comprehensive care from one source for older adults who want to remain living in their own homes.<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;

Bluestem Communities welcomes new health care leaders

TOPEKA, Kan. — At the invitation of the Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, several area scholars were selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor’s Scholars Award Program on May 5, 2024 in Topeka.

Those include Malloree Matlack from Burrton,&nbsp;Jory Ratzlaff from Canton-Galva,&nbsp;Teigan Nielsen and Layne Whisler from Buhler,&nbsp;Amelia Meng from Cheney,&nbsp;Melissa Donecker from Central Plains,&nbsp;Taylor Schultz from Cunningham,&nbsp;Jake Flaming from Goessel,&nbsp;Ryan Diller from Hesston,&nbsp;Josh Burns from Halstead,&nbsp;Sadie Estill from Haven,&nbsp;Natalie Jensen from Hutchinson Central Christian,&nbsp;Andrea Edwards, Daven Helton, Felecia Selgrade and Ella Yoder from Hutchinson,&nbsp;Blake Griffith from Hutchinson Trinity Catholic,&nbsp;David Knechtel from Inman,&nbsp;Erin Schwertfeger from Fairfield,&nbsp;Ava Broxterman from Smoky Valley,&nbsp;Adison Skinner from Little River,&nbsp;Owen Fetsch and&nbsp;Alyssa Harger from McPherson,&nbsp;Julia Allen from Elyria Christian,&nbsp;Mia Bryant from Lyons,&nbsp;Kira Blough from Moundridge,&nbsp;Virgil Guo, Anahi Sanchez and Natalie Sanchez from Newton,&nbsp;Kiela Hamby from Nickerson,&nbsp;Marisa Brewster from Norwich,&nbsp;Grace May from Pratt,&nbsp;Brayden Berens from Pratt Skyline,&nbsp;Noah Perry from Pretty Prairie,&nbsp;Elijah Foote from St. John-Hudson,&nbsp;Faith Ekart from Sterling.

The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools in the state. There were 525 students selected this year.

“These high school seniors have shown dedication in their studies and a commitment to learning. They’ve earned this honor, and I want to congratulate them on this achievement,” Governor Kelley said. “We also should recognize their families, teachers, and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic goals.”

This program is coordinated for the Governor by the Confidence in Kansas Pubic Education Task Force. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force was formed 41 years ago to strengthen confidence in public education. The following organizations are members of the Task Force: American Association of University Women, Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas Association of School Boards, Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Kansas National Education Association, Kansas League of Women Voters, and United School Administrators of Kansas.

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 </figure>Office of Gov. Laura KellyTOPEKA, Kan. — At the invitation of the Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, several area scholars were selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor’s Scholars Award Program on May 5, 2024 in Topeka.Those include Malloree Matlack from Burrton,&nbsp;Jory Ratzlaff from Canton-Galva,&nbsp;Teigan Nielsen and Layne Whisler from Buhler,&nbsp;Amelia Meng from Cheney,&nbsp;Melissa Donecker from Central Plains,&nbsp;Taylor Schultz from Cunningham,&nbsp;Jake Flaming from Goessel,&nbsp;Ryan Diller from Hesston,&nbsp;Josh Burns from Halstead,&nbsp;Sadie Estill from Haven,&nbsp;Natalie Jensen from Hutchinson Central Christian,&nbsp;Andrea Edwards, Daven Helton, Felecia Selgrade and Ella Yoder from Hutchinson,&nbsp;Blake Griffith from Hutchinson Trinity Catholic,&nbsp;David Knechtel from Inman,&nbsp;Erin Schwertfeger from Fairfield,&nbsp;Ava Broxterman from Smoky Valley,&nbsp;Adison Skinner from Little River,&nbsp;Owen Fetsch and&nbsp;Alyssa Harger from McPherson,&nbsp;Julia Allen from Elyria Christian,&nbsp;Mia Bryant from Lyons,&nbsp;Kira Blough from Moundridge,&nbsp;Virgil Guo, Anahi Sanchez and Natalie Sanchez from Newton,&nbsp;Kiela Hamby from Nickerson,&nbsp;Marisa Brewster from Norwich,&nbsp;Grace May from Pratt,&nbsp;Brayden Berens from Pratt Skyline,&nbsp;Noah Perry from Pretty Prairie,&nbsp;Elijah Foote from St. John-Hudson,&nbsp;Faith Ekart from Sterling.The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools in the state. There were 525 students selected this year.“These high school seniors have shown dedication in their studies and a commitment to learning. They’ve earned this honor, and I want to congratulate them on this achievement,” Governor Kelley said. “We also should recognize their families, teachers, and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic goals.”This program is coordinated for the Governor by the Confidence in Kansas Pubic Education Task Force. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force was formed 41 years ago to strengthen confidence in public education. The following organizations are members of the Task Force: American Association of University Women, Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas Association of School Boards, Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers, Kansas State Department of Education, Kansas State High School Activities Association, Kansas National Education Association, Kansas League of Women Voters, and United School Administrators of Kansas.<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;

Governor's scholars named

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;

5/18/2024 3:29 AM-Bryce	Marquell Jones-DUI; 2nd conv; blood or breath .08 or higher; Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction

5/18/2024 1:36 AM-Michael	Lewis Pelsor Jr.-Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order

5/18/2024 12:55 AM-Justin	Jay Zelenka-Identity theft; Defraud to receive benefits&lt; $100,000; Criminal Use of a Financial Card; Without consent; $25,000 or More in 7 days; Making False Information; Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999; Computer Crime; False representation with damage &gt; $100,000

5/18/2024 12:17 AM-Dustin	James Gordon-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct

5/17/2024 11:53 PM-Rowdy	Stephen Doherty-DUI; Misdemeanor; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance

5/17/2024 7:53 PM-Terel	Lee Johnson-Failure to Appear

5/17/2024 2:56 PM-Kenneth	Alan Socha-Violation of conditions of release, on parole, conditional release or postrelease supervision&nbsp;

5/17/2024 2:23 PM-Alexander	James Stephenson-Probation Violation&nbsp;

5/17/2024 2:14 PM-Daniel	Gerard Rivera II-Failure to Appear

5/17/2024 1:56 PM-Andrew	Marcus Gregory-Probation Violation&nbsp;

5/17/2024 12:58 PM-Elisha	LeAnn Kinast-Failure to Appear

5/17/2024 10:13 AM-Stephfon	Kristapher Hunter-Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order

5/17/2024 10:06 AM-Lucas	Adam Wade Hall-Racketeering;&nbsp;Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 3.5g to &lt; 100g; Drugs; Distribute Substance designated in 65-4105,4107,4109,4111(Oxy, Hydrocodone); 100 to &lt; 1K dosage units; Poss of depressant; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Endangering a Child; AGGRAVATED; Expose to the Sale/Manufacture Methamphetamine; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana

5/17/2024 9:37 AM-Heath	Allan Bryant-Probation Violation&nbsp;

5/17/2024 7:01 AM-Heidi	Renee Beckham-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;

5/17/2024 5:47 AM-Dusti	Rochelle Beckham-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Failure to Appear; Traffic Contraband in Correctional Institution; Unauthorized Possession; Any Item

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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;5/18/2024 3:29 AM-Bryce	Marquell Jones-DUI; 2nd conv; blood or breath .08 or higher; Ignition Interlock Device; Operate MV without device during restriction5/18/2024 1:36 AM-Michael	Lewis Pelsor Jr.-Criminal Use of Weapons; Criminal Carrying; Knowingly carry Any Bludgeon, Sandclub, Metal Knuckles etc...; Interference with Law Enforcement; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose, Misd case, Execution of Misd Warrant; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order5/18/2024 12:55 AM-Justin	Jay Zelenka-Identity theft; Defraud to receive benefits&lt; $100,000; Criminal Use of a Financial Card; Without consent; $25,000 or More in 7 days; Making False Information; Theft; Property or Services; $1,500 to $24,999; Computer Crime; False representation with damage &gt; $100,0005/18/2024 12:17 AM-Dustin	James Gordon-Domestic Battery; Knowingly Cause Physical Contact (1st conviction); Disorderly Conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct5/17/2024 11:53 PM-Rowdy	Stephen Doherty-DUI; Misdemeanor; Poss of marijuana; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Registration Violation; No/Expired License Plate; Insurance; Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance5/17/2024 7:53 PM-Terel	Lee Johnson-Failure to Appear5/17/2024 2:56 PM-Kenneth	Alan Socha-Violation of conditions of release, on parole, conditional release or postrelease supervision&nbsp;5/17/2024 2:23 PM-Alexander	James Stephenson-Probation Violation&nbsp;5/17/2024 2:14 PM-Daniel	Gerard Rivera II-Failure to Appear5/17/2024 1:56 PM-Andrew	Marcus Gregory-Probation Violation&nbsp;5/17/2024 12:58 PM-Elisha	LeAnn Kinast-Failure to Appear5/17/2024 10:13 AM-Stephfon	Kristapher Hunter-Criminal Trespass; Defiance of Order5/17/2024 10:06 AM-Lucas	Adam Wade Hall-Racketeering;&nbsp;Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; 3.5g to &lt; 100g; Drugs; Distribute Substance designated in 65-4105,4107,4109,4111(Oxy, Hydrocodone); 100 to &lt; 1K dosage units; Poss of depressant; Drugs; Distribute Substance containing Heroin / Methamphetamine; Drugs; Arrange sale/purchase of controlled substance using a communication facility; Endangering a Child; AGGRAVATED; Expose to the Sale/Manufacture Methamphetamine; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Manufacture/Plant/Cultivate/Distribute Controlled Substance; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Poss of marijuana5/17/2024 9:37 AM-Heath	Allan Bryant-Probation Violation&nbsp;5/17/2024 7:01 AM-Heidi	Renee Beckham-Failure to Appear; Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body&nbsp;5/17/2024 5:47 AM-Dusti	Rochelle Beckham-Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant; Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body; Failure to Appear; Traffic Contraband in Correctional Institution; Unauthorized Possession; Any Item

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8_QapUV_xYo?si=MR_64btnWHxJsyzR" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.

🎤Forward Ever: U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County law enforcement hosted its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Observance on Friday morning. The ceremony falls on National Police Week.&nbsp;

Kansas CPOST Director Doug Schroeder was this year's guest speaker. Schroeder shared memories of close friends who passed away in the line of duty. He also talked about the important sacrifice law enforcement officers make.&nbsp;

"As law enforcement officers, we know and understand the risk and the challenges," Schroeder said. "Yet despite these challenges, our fallen heroes answered the call with courage and dedication.&nbsp; Each of the over 24,000 names engraved on the national monument wall in Washington D.C. represent the embodiment of honor, integrity and selflessness."&nbsp;

Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell gave the opening statement, Chaplain Adam Wooten gave the invocation and Hutchinson Police Chief Brice Burlie gave closing remarks.&nbsp;

The Reno County Honor Guard conducted the posting of the colors and several law enforcement officers read off the names of past officers in the Reno County area who died in the line of duty.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.policeweek.org/">In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day which falls on the same week as National Police Week.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715976162592.jpeg" alt="Guest Speaker CPOST Director Doug Schroeder speaking at the Reno County 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Observance. Schroeder was this years guest speaker for the ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024. Photo by Emmie Boese.&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Hutch Post HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County law enforcement hosted its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Observance on Friday morning. The ceremony falls on National Police Week.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Kansas CPOST Director Doug Schroeder was this year's guest speaker. Schroeder shared memories of close friends who passed away in the line of duty. He also talked about the important sacrifice law enforcement officers make.&nbsp;"As law enforcement officers, we know and understand the risk and the challenges," Schroeder said. "Yet despite these challenges, our fallen heroes answered the call with courage and dedication.&nbsp; Each of the over 24,000 names engraved on the national monument wall in Washington D.C. represent the embodiment of honor, integrity and selflessness."&nbsp;Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell gave the opening statement, Chaplain Adam Wooten gave the invocation and Hutchinson Police Chief Brice Burlie gave closing remarks.&nbsp;The Reno County Honor Guard conducted the posting of the colors and several law enforcement officers read off the names of past officers in the Reno County area who died in the line of duty.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.policeweek.org/">In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day which falls on the same week as National Police Week.</a><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHutchPD%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02pybR3BMdt2rKCBEzfkYCJytxeJNCWCxNT2S5Js6nDTW2oNoGKdiQE8syBgZR2tUDl&show_text=true&width=500&is_preview=true" width="500" height="544" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><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;

Reno County law enforcement honor the fallen

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 will hold a special BOE meeting Monday, and as part of that meeting, they will update their Open Enrollment Policy.

According to Superintendent Cindy Couchman, the three major changes are:

1.  Applications for open enrollment are now taken from January 1- June 15.

2.  Schools can apply their "student in good standing" policy to students before entering the lottery.

3.  Virtual schools are exempt from open enrollment guidelines.

The USD 313 Board of Education meets Monday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at the Burkholder Administrative Center in Buhler.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 will hold a special BOE meeting Monday, and as part of that meeting, they will update their Open Enrollment Policy.According to Superintendent Cindy Couchman, the three major changes are:1. Applications for open enrollment are now taken from January 1- June 15.2. Schools can apply their "student in good standing" policy to students before entering the lottery.3. Virtual schools are exempt from open enrollment guidelines.The USD 313 Board of Education meets Monday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. at the Burkholder Administrative Center in Buhler.&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;

USD 313 to hold special BOE meeting

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Free-market economist and former Republican candidate for Kansas State Treasurer, Michael Austin is still trying to figure out why Gov. Laura Kelly again vetoed tax cuts, and why she plans to call a special session.

"I think Laura Kelly's third veto of your incoming tax relief is a blatant declaration," Austin said. "She's launched a tax war on the poor. By opposing the legislature's plan to eliminate that bottom bracket, a bracket that's a direct hit on low income earners, she's showing her cards. She knows that low and middle income families are the golden goose of income tax revenues. I think she's not willing to give up what she sees as a meal ticket to her growing collection of pet projects and special interest spending."

This seems at cross purposes with the way she ran for her second term.

"She claimed to be middle of the road," Austin said. "In reality, it's really more my way or the highway. She wants a package without any income tax cuts. Here's the catch with that. If you follow what Laura Kelly wants and have a package with only property tax reductions, that means you won't see any tax relief until you pay your property tax bill in December."

Also, functionally, if your valuation goes up at a greater rate than whatever property tax relief the state can provide, which is likely limited due to the fact that the only part of property tax they control is that tied to school funding and they have to watch that pot of money closely, then tax cuts wouldn't be felt by an individual at all, if they don't include income.

"You need to not have all your eggs in one basket," Austin said. "You need to have income, sales and property tax. One, so that you can give tax relief immediately. Two, you can give tax relief in many different forms. With Laura Kelly's conditions and her continuing to veto, she's effectively saying, I only want one type of tax relief and I don't want it to be big."

The showdown over the final form of tax relief is likely in June, but dates are not set yet for a special session.

<figure>
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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Free-market economist and former Republican candidate for Kansas State Treasurer, Michael Austin is still trying to figure out why Gov. Laura Kelly again vetoed tax cuts, and why she plans to call a special session."I think Laura Kelly's third veto of your incoming tax relief is a blatant declaration," Austin said. "She's launched a tax war on the poor. By opposing the legislature's plan to eliminate that bottom bracket, a bracket that's a direct hit on low income earners, she's showing her cards. She knows that low and middle income families are the golden goose of income tax revenues. I think she's not willing to give up what she sees as a meal ticket to her growing collection of pet projects and special interest spending."This seems at cross purposes with the way she ran for her second term."She claimed to be middle of the road," Austin said. "In reality, it's really more my way or the highway. She wants a package without any income tax cuts. Here's the catch with that. If you follow what Laura Kelly wants and have a package with only property tax reductions, that means you won't see any tax relief until you pay your property tax bill in December."Also, functionally, if your valuation goes up at a greater rate than whatever property tax relief the state can provide, which is likely limited due to the fact that the only part of property tax they control is that tied to school funding and they have to watch that pot of money closely, then tax cuts wouldn't be felt by an individual at all, if they don't include income."You need to not have all your eggs in one basket," Austin said. "You need to have income, sales and property tax. One, so that you can give tax relief immediately. Two, you can give tax relief in many different forms. With Laura Kelly's conditions and her continuing to veto, she's effectively saying, I only want one type of tax relief and I don't want it to be big."The showdown over the final form of tax relief is likely in June, but dates are not set yet for a special session.<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;

Austin: "Kelly launched a tax war on the poor"

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate in Reno County was lower for the month of April 2024.

According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the jobless rate for the county went down two tenths of a percent to 2.8%. The jobless rate for the same period in 2023 was 2.7%.

There were 810 county residents out of work.&nbsp;

Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8% in April. This is an increase from 2.7% in March and an increase from 2.7% in April 2023.

Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,000 from March. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs&nbsp;increased by 1,700 over the month, while government increased by 300.

Since April 2023&nbsp;Kansas' seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 23,000. This change is due to an increase of 17,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 5,500 government jobs.

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 </figure>Kansas Department of LaborHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The unemployment rate in Reno County was lower for the month of April 2024.According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the jobless rate for the county went down two tenths of a percent to 2.8%. The jobless rate for the same period in 2023 was 2.7%.There were 810 county residents out of work.&nbsp;Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.8% in April. This is an increase from 2.7% in March and an increase from 2.7% in April 2023.Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,000 from March. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs&nbsp;increased by 1,700 over the month, while government increased by 300.Since April 2023&nbsp;Kansas' seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 23,000. This change is due to an increase of 17,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 5,500 government jobs.<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;

Reno Co. unemployment down in April

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The tariffs announced May 14 by the Biden Administration on Chinese goods are actually tightening restrictions put into place by the Trump administration in 2018, according to Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas.

"The authority is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a Nixon-era trade weapon that can be used unilaterally to impose trade barriers, tariffs, for example, against foreign governments whose acts, policies, or practices are contrary to U.S. interests," Bhala said. "For example, being discriminatory or unjustifiable or unreasonable. And the Section 301 tariffs, which were imposed by the Trump administration initially in March 2018 through four different waves kind of across the Trump presidency, were reaffirmed all along, in fact, by the Biden administration."

&nbsp;Bhala said Biden's administration didn't see a need to change the focus of previous policy.

"Not a single Trump tariff under 301 is being removed by the Biden administration," Bhala said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I would argue that Trump administration and Biden administration trade policy towards China are pretty much the same substantively. Not only did they reaffirm those tariffs, but in addition, they raised tariffs on an array of merchandise that are considered of strategic value for the U.S., strategic value economically or in terms of outright national security. And the increases in the tariffs on those strategic goods range from as low as 0 or 7.5 percent existing duty to as high as 100 percent, for example, on electric vehicles."

It's not that the overall number is high, but the symbolism is meant to be stark.

"The increases in duties will affect only about $18 billion worth of trade annually of Chinese origin merchandise that we import," Bhala said. "Already we have tariffs since, again, March 2018 and thereafter on about $300 billion worth of Chinese origin merchandise. In a way, we could say that the tariffs were really targeted to focus on economic and strategic interests and avoid inflation, exacerbating inflation, because the tariffs are phased in across three years, 2024, 2025, and 2026."

Will these actions by the U.S. provide cover for others to take on the Chinese? Bhala implies that's what it appears the administration would be looking for.&nbsp;

"President Xi, we are not backing down in the trade war, and likewise to our allies, the European Union, particularly the United Kingdom, go for it," Bhala said. "You guys also should be taking action against Chinese electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum, personal protective equipment, and various critical minerals."

It's not that the Chinese are going to quit being a thorn in the U.S. side generally, though.

"If we're expecting that the 301 tariffs and the increases in them that have been announced are going to resolve the trade war by structural changes in the Chinese economy, subsidization, state-owned enterprise competition, intellectual property theft, cyber attacks, etc., no, that's not going to happen," Bhala said. "That's going to take a much broader and deeper conversation with the Chinese to convince them that it's in their interests to make the reforms that the U.S. has been seeking going on now almost eight years."

Will China respond? Bhala says they will.

"The immediate rhetoric out of Beijing was predictable, that we will respond, but they were vague on how they would respond. But we will respond, in effect, somehow tit-for-tat," Bhala said. "We, the Chinese, will also take note that you are violating the U.S., violating the World Trade Organization rules, and you are continuing, according to the Chinese narrative, to be a bully in world trade."

Bhala isn't sure that the response will be substantive. It may be just as symbolic as the Biden administration's initial action.

"The Chinese government is sophisticated, and they do see that President Biden is fighting for re-election," Bhala said. They may make the calculation that they are better off with a second Biden administration than potentially an even more hostile second Trump administration."

Trump, for his part, has talked tough on China in the campaign thus far.

"I think the Chinese government being sophisticated observers of U.S. politics and election campaign rhetoric are looking at both candidates, and they see stronger rhetoric and potentially stronger action from a new Trump administration," Bhala said. "I mean, he has, after all, candidate Trump, has threatened tariffs on all Chinese merchandise across the board, upwards of 60 percent is a number that's been thrown around, and some of the think tanks that back the Trump campaign have been putting out reports on taking tough action like that."

So what third actor outside of China and the U.S. wins with this new policy direction from the United States? 

"India most notably has the biggest opportunity to benefit from higher tariffs on Chinese goods and an accelerated disengagement of the U.S. and Chinese economies and a continued flow of foreign direct investment out of China into India and an increase in trade values and volumes from India," Bhala said.&nbsp; "I would be watching very carefully the election going on now for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be reelected, It would be his third five-year term in office. He came in 2014 and was reelected in 2019. And he is, without being too overt about it, he and the newer school of thinking in New Delhi is to more closely align with U.S. political, economic, and national security interests and strategies and gradually moving themselves away from Russia, knowing that their strategic threat is China. Do keep in mind that India is the one country that was actually invaded by China in October 1962, roughly during the Cuban Missile Crisis."

This actually could be of strategic advantage to the U.S., as China has a demographic problem that India does not.

"I mean, India is the largest, in a sense, the most populous country on earth. It surpassed China a few months ago as the most populous country," Bhala said. "The values roughly align with the U.S. in terms of democracy and pluralism, though there have been issues in India, as we all know, about those topics. India's got a growing young population."

A podcast of the full interview with Bhala is available below.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706378920468.jpeg" alt="Raj Bhala is the Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at the KU School of Law. Photo Courtesy University of Kansas." />
 <figcaption>Raj Bhala is the Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at the KU School of Law. Photo Courtesy University of Kansas.</figcaption>
 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post&nbsp;HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The tariffs announced May 14 by the Biden Administration on Chinese goods are actually tightening restrictions put into place by the Trump administration in 2018, according to Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas."The authority is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a Nixon-era trade weapon that can be used unilaterally to impose trade barriers, tariffs, for example, against foreign governments whose acts, policies, or practices are contrary to U.S. interests," Bhala said. "For example, being discriminatory or unjustifiable or unreasonable. And the Section 301 tariffs, which were imposed by the Trump administration initially in March 2018 through four different waves kind of across the Trump presidency, were reaffirmed all along, in fact, by the Biden administration."&nbsp;Bhala said Biden's administration didn't see a need to change the focus of previous policy."Not a single Trump tariff under 301 is being removed by the Biden administration," Bhala said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I would argue that Trump administration and Biden administration trade policy towards China are pretty much the same substantively. Not only did they reaffirm those tariffs, but in addition, they raised tariffs on an array of merchandise that are considered of strategic value for the U.S., strategic value economically or in terms of outright national security. And the increases in the tariffs on those strategic goods range from as low as 0 or 7.5 percent existing duty to as high as 100 percent, for example, on electric vehicles."It's not that the overall number is high, but the symbolism is meant to be stark."The increases in duties will affect only about $18 billion worth of trade annually of Chinese origin merchandise that we import," Bhala said. "Already we have tariffs since, again, March 2018 and thereafter on about $300 billion worth of Chinese origin merchandise. In a way, we could say that the tariffs were really targeted to focus on economic and strategic interests and avoid inflation, exacerbating inflation, because the tariffs are phased in across three years, 2024, 2025, and 2026."Will these actions by the U.S. provide cover for others to take on the Chinese? Bhala implies that's what it appears the administration would be looking for.&nbsp;"President Xi, we are not backing down in the trade war, and likewise to our allies, the European Union, particularly the United Kingdom, go for it," Bhala said. "You guys also should be taking action against Chinese electric vehicles, lithium ion batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum, personal protective equipment, and various critical minerals."It's not that the Chinese are going to quit being a thorn in the U.S. side generally, though."If we're expecting that the 301 tariffs and the increases in them that have been announced are going to resolve the trade war by structural changes in the Chinese economy, subsidization, state-owned enterprise competition, intellectual property theft, cyber attacks, etc., no, that's not going to happen," Bhala said. "That's going to take a much broader and deeper conversation with the Chinese to convince them that it's in their interests to make the reforms that the U.S. has been seeking going on now almost eight years."Will China respond? Bhala says they will."The immediate rhetoric out of Beijing was predictable, that we will respond, but they were vague on how they would respond. But we will respond, in effect, somehow tit-for-tat," Bhala said. "We, the Chinese, will also take note that you are violating the U.S., violating the World Trade Organization rules, and you are continuing, according to the Chinese narrative, to be a bully in world trade."Bhala isn't sure that the response will be substantive. It may be just as symbolic as the Biden administration's initial action."The Chinese government is sophisticated, and they do see that President Biden is fighting for re-election," Bhala said. They may make the calculation that they are better off with a second Biden administration than potentially an even more hostile second Trump administration."Trump, for his part, has talked tough on China in the campaign thus far."I think the Chinese government being sophisticated observers of U.S. politics and election campaign rhetoric are looking at both candidates, and they see stronger rhetoric and potentially stronger action from a new Trump administration," Bhala said. "I mean, he has, after all, candidate Trump, has threatened tariffs on all Chinese merchandise across the board, upwards of 60 percent is a number that's been thrown around, and some of the think tanks that back the Trump campaign have been putting out reports on taking tough action like that."So what third actor outside of China and the U.S. wins with this new policy direction from the United States? "India most notably has the biggest opportunity to benefit from higher tariffs on Chinese goods and an accelerated disengagement of the U.S. and Chinese economies and a continued flow of foreign direct investment out of China into India and an increase in trade values and volumes from India," Bhala said.&nbsp; "I would be watching very carefully the election going on now for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be reelected, It would be his third five-year term in office. He came in 2014 and was reelected in 2019. And he is, without being too overt about it, he and the newer school of thinking in New Delhi is to more closely align with U.S. political, economic, and national security interests and strategies and gradually moving themselves away from Russia, knowing that their strategic threat is China. Do keep in mind that India is the one country that was actually invaded by China in October 1962, roughly during the Cuban Missile Crisis."This actually could be of strategic advantage to the U.S., as China has a demographic problem that India does not."I mean, India is the largest, in a sense, the most populous country on earth. It surpassed China a few months ago as the most populous country," Bhala said. "The values roughly align with the U.S. in terms of democracy and pluralism, though there have been issues in India, as we all know, about those topics. India's got a growing young population."A podcast of the full interview with Bhala is available below.<div><iframe title="Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=r8xif-161536a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><a href="https://hutchpost.com/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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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Denice Gilliland and her husband Rusty Burbank will soon have a new food truck in town called The Rusted Bucket. This truck is unique.&nbsp;

"One of our main goals with The Rusted Bucket will be to provide allergy-friendly choices with the chance of minimal cross-contamination," Gilliland said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.allergyhome.org/handbook/table-of-contents/how-to-avoid-food-allergens/cross-contact/">Cross-contamination is when a food allergen is mixed in with a food that doesn't contain that allergen.</a>&nbsp;For example, making a gluten-free sandwich with a knife that has touched bread that contains gluten.&nbsp;

"Cross-contamination is one of the main things that lots of people around here struggle with," Gilliland said. "Just because there's, in general, sort of a lack-of-knowledge on how cross-contamination works."

Gilliland said some measures that The Rusted Bucket will take to prevent cross-contamination include using disposable pans, using a dedicated gluten-free oven and fryer and using pre-packaged gluten-free buns.&nbsp;

"When someone does tell us that they need something that is gluten or dairy free, there will be a process done in the truck where gloves will be changed, surfaces will be wiped down to minimize cross-contamination and that environment as well," Gilliland said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The inspiration for The Rusted Bucket came from Gilliland and her husband's love of cooking and their daughter who is allergic to eight of the top allergens. Common food allergies include eggs, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and shellfish.&nbsp;

The menu will be dedicated to serving pulled pork. Other items include loaded baked potatoes, pulled pork nachos, funnel cakes, fried oreos and daily specials.&nbsp; Three main dessert items on the menu that will be available at different times include spice cake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls.&nbsp;

"For the baked potato, just be substituting dairy-free sour cream and then with the pulled pork nachos, we can take off the cheese and add dairy-free sour cream," Gilliland said.&nbsp;

The rubs for the pork will be gluten and dairy free and all desserts and fried items will be gluten, dairy and egg free.&nbsp;

Gilliland said the hope is to eventually offer more menu items in the future but The Rusted Bucket food truck is relatively small.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"It'll be somewhat of a limited menu but it will be a safe menu," Gilliland said.&nbsp;

Gilliland said she and her husband need to wrap up some final details. They hope for the truck to be open in June.&nbsp;

For more information and updates on where the truck will be located, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067553496833">The Rusted Bucket Facebook page.</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;

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE&nbsp; Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Denice Gilliland and her husband Rusty Burbank will soon have a new food truck in town called The Rusted Bucket. This truck is unique.&nbsp;"One of our main goals with The Rusted Bucket will be to provide allergy-friendly choices with the chance of minimal cross-contamination," Gilliland said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allergyhome.org/handbook/table-of-contents/how-to-avoid-food-allergens/cross-contact/">Cross-contamination is when a food allergen is mixed in with a food that doesn't contain that allergen.</a>&nbsp;For example, making a gluten-free sandwich with a knife that has touched bread that contains gluten.&nbsp;"Cross-contamination is one of the main things that lots of people around here struggle with," Gilliland said. "Just because there's, in general, sort of a lack-of-knowledge on how cross-contamination works."Gilliland said some measures that The Rusted Bucket will take to prevent cross-contamination include using disposable pans, using a dedicated gluten-free oven and fryer and using pre-packaged gluten-free buns.&nbsp;"When someone does tell us that they need something that is gluten or dairy free, there will be a process done in the truck where gloves will be changed, surfaces will be wiped down to minimize cross-contamination and that environment as well," Gilliland said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The inspiration for The Rusted Bucket came from Gilliland and her husband's love of cooking and their daughter who is allergic to eight of the top allergens. Common food allergies include eggs, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and shellfish.&nbsp;The menu will be dedicated to serving pulled pork. Other items include loaded baked potatoes, pulled pork nachos, funnel cakes, fried oreos and daily specials.&nbsp; Three main dessert items on the menu that will be available at different times include spice cake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls.&nbsp;"For the baked potato, just be substituting dairy-free sour cream and then with the pulled pork nachos, we can take off the cheese and add dairy-free sour cream," Gilliland said.&nbsp;The rubs for the pork will be gluten and dairy free and all desserts and fried items will be gluten, dairy and egg free.&nbsp;Gilliland said the hope is to eventually offer more menu items in the future but The Rusted Bucket food truck is relatively small.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It'll be somewhat of a limited menu but it will be a safe menu," Gilliland said.&nbsp;Gilliland said she and her husband need to wrap up some final details. They hope for the truck to be open in June.&nbsp;For more information and updates on where the truck will be located, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067553496833">The Rusted Bucket Facebook page.</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;

Allergen-friendly food truck coming to Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lip Sync Nine is back to raise money for Stage 9 later this year.

"We encourage area businesses, groups of friends, neighborhoods, whoever you want to grab, to form a team and lip sync to your favorite song," said Theresa Teufel with Stage 9.

The idea is that groups will get 'votes' through monetary donations to Stage 9.

"We're talking costumes, choreography, lip sync your hearts out and just have a ball with it," Teufel said. "It's probably our main annual fundraiser, that helps us with the costs for the building, the theater and everything associated with that."

They'd like to have teams together by May 20.

"It's free for the teams," Teufel said. "If you put a team together and you get ready to start, there is no cost. We want teams to come out and participate. If you have friends who want to come watch you strut your stuff on stage, all of our tickets for viewers is a flat $15 a person. This event is held at Sandhills Brewing. I do believe that we are having a special brew made just for us for this event."

The event itself is Friday, June 14. For more information, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Stage9Hutchinson">message them on their Facebook page</a>.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lip Sync Nine is back to raise money for Stage 9 later this year."We encourage area businesses, groups of friends, neighborhoods, whoever you want to grab, to form a team and lip sync to your favorite song," said Theresa Teufel with Stage 9.The idea is that groups will get 'votes' through monetary donations to Stage 9."We're talking costumes, choreography, lip sync your hearts out and just have a ball with it," Teufel said. "It's probably our main annual fundraiser, that helps us with the costs for the building, the theater and everything associated with that."They'd like to have teams together by May 20."It's free for the teams," Teufel said. "If you put a team together and you get ready to start, there is no cost. We want teams to come out and participate. If you have friends who want to come watch you strut your stuff on stage, all of our tickets for viewers is a flat $15 a person. This event is held at Sandhills Brewing. I do believe that we are having a special brew made just for us for this event."The event itself is Friday, June 14. For more information, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Stage9Hutchinson">message them on their Facebook page</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;

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