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Back row: Chris Shank, Greg Lackey, Tim Lackey, Monte Cross Front row: Dr. Michael Green, Jessica Goering, Laura Meyer Dick CREDIT BUHLER USD 313

Buhler Schools Superintendent Cindy Couchman said that the construction projects on Buhler Grade School, Ad Astra Academy, and the new daycare facility, Crusader Corner, have received the necessary approvals to open, and there will be ribbon cuttings and open houses to celebrate.

“Simpson Construction has turned over Buhler Grade School to us,” said Couchman. “At Crusader Corner (56th & Plum), the test well for the water met the minimum KDHE requirements, and the actual well can now be drilled. The Reno County Health Department at the Fire Marshal gave their approvals to open, and we are opening for kids on September 16.” Couchman said Buhler Beginnings (inside Buhler Grade School) opened on Monday, September 2. 

“It’s very exciting, and now it’s time to cut some ribbons,” said Couchman. The ribbon cutting ceremonies will be on September 23 with a 10:00 am start time at Buhler Beginnings. Immediately following that ceremony, everyone will travel to Crusader Corner for another ribbon cutting, estimated to start at 10:30 am. All three facilities will host an open house on October 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Board member Monte Cross said, “The (board’s) tour of buildings went well. The transformation of Buhler Grade School and the church [that is now Crusader Corner] is astounding. Kudos to everyone involved in that process. We did it right this time for sure.”

In other facility updates, bids for three different pieces of the HVAC upgrade at Buhler Grade School were approved. The bid for electrical work by Zenor was the lowest bid and recommended to the board. The recommendation for the equipment bid was to go with Mitsubishi equipment as opposed to LG. It was the higher bid, but after researching several different sources, including other school districts that have used both systems, the Mitsubishi equipment is more reliable at lower temperatures and has fewer expensive or time-consuming repair issues than LG.

“We don’t want to spend this kind of money to be back in the same situation as before and something fail in a couple of years,” Couchman said. Finance Director Shane Heacox said “This could be the most responsible bid.”

The installation bid went to Diamond Mechanicals. The bids in this case were varied, and taking the different variables into account, Diamond Mechanicals was recommended as the most responsible bidder.

The board also approved a recommendation to combine replacement on two of the three HVAC systems that are struggling the most to save on costs and time. Work on the third set of units will start in the fall.

The board’s next meeting is on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Burkholder Administrative Center, 406 7th Ave in Buhler. To access meeting minutes, visit their website, www.USD313.org.

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Back row: Chris Shank, Greg Lackey, Tim Lackey, Monte Cross Front row: Dr. Michael Green, Jessica Goering, Laura Meyer Dick CREDIT BUHLER USD 313 Buhler Schools Superintendent Cindy Couchman said that the construction projects on Buhler Grade School, Ad Astra Academy, and the new daycare facility,

County News, Uncategorized

From left: Reno County Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY

The Reno County Commission will discuss the Planning and Zoning Commission’s solar regulation recommendations at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wed., Sep. 11, 2024.

Per the commission’s agenda packet, available on the Reno County Commission website, the discussion’s purpose is to clarify the recommendations’ meanings and to understand how to represent those findings to the public.

A decision about the recommendations will appear on the agenda for the Sep. 25 commission meeting as a business item.

The Reno County Board of Commissioners meets on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 9 a.m. in the Veteran’s Room of the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W 1st Ave.

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From left: Reno County Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY The Reno County Commission will discuss the Planning and Zoning Commission's solar regulation recommendations at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wed., Sep. 11, 2024. Per the commission's

Culture

View of the stage at the 1861 Club during its public debut during the Kansas State Fair on September 6. The 1861 Club is a food venue during the fair and is available for rent the rest of the year from the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. CREDIT […]

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View of the stage at the 1861 Club during its public debut during the Kansas State Fair on September 6. The 1861 Club is a food venue during the fair and is available for rent the rest of the year from the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. CREDIT

Upcoming Events

 Monday Sep 9

  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • Lunch in the Park, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at DCI Park, at the corner of Main St. and 2nd Ave. Enjoy food trucks, yard games and entertainment
  • Demolition Derby, 7:30 p.m. at the Kansas State Fair. Tickets are available on the Kansas State Fair website

Tuesday Sep 10

Wednesday Sep 11

  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • Reno County Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 103 W 2nd Ave.
  • Casting Crowns with Katy Nicole, 7:30 p.m. at the Kansas State Fair. Tickets are available on the Kansas State Fair website

Thursday Sep 12

  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • Arlington Farm & Art Market, 4 – 7 p.m. at 306 W Main St. in downtown Arlington
  • Buhler Community Farmer’s Market, 5 – 9 p.m. at Jack’s for all Trades, 101 E Avenue B in Buhler
  • “Hello Dolly,” part of the Fox Classic Film Series, 7 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, 18 E 1st Ave. Admission is $5. The Fox Film Series Passes are $45 and include 10 admissions and 5 small popcorns
  • Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band, 7:30 p.m. at the Kansas State Fair. Tickets are available on the Kansas State Fair website

Friday Sep 13

  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • Kansas Aviation Tour, 12:30 – 4 p.m. at the Hutchinson Regional Airport, 1100 Airport Rd. Free and open to the public. Aviation professionals will answer questions and show aviation display
  • Yoder Farmers Market, 2 – 6 p.m. at the Main Street Community Pavilion
  • “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” 7 pm. in the Carey Digital Dome at the Cosmosphere, 1100 N Plum St.
  • Pop Evil with Diamente, 7:30 p.m. at the Kansas State Fair. Tickets are available on the Kansas State Fair website

Saturday Sep 14

  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • Reno County Farmer’s Market, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at 103 W 2nd Ave.
  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • “Hello Dolly,” part of the Fox Classic Film Series, 2 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, 18 E 1st Ave. Admission is $5. The Fox Film Series Passes are $45 and include 10 admissions and 5 small popcorns
  • “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” 7 pm. in the Carey Digital Dome at the Cosmosphere, 1100 N Plum St.
  • Riley Green with Ella Langley, 7:30 p.m. at the Kansas State Fair. Tickets are available on the Kansas State Fair website

Sunday Sep 15

  • Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule
  • Oak Ridge Boys with Rockland Road, 3 p.m. at the Kansas State Fair. Tickets are available on the Kansas State Fair website
  • “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” 5 pm. in the Carey Digital Dome at the Cosmosphere, 1100 N Plum St.

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 Monday Sep 9 Kansas State Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Check the Kansas State Fair website for the day’s schedule Lunch in the Park, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at DCI Park, at the corner of Main St. and 2nd Ave. Enjoy food trucks, yard games

Culture

CAPTION: Mayor Lily Wu of Wichita showcases a market steer in the Prairie Pavilion building at the Kansas State Fair during the Legislative Showmanship event. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Kansas State Rep. Lisa Moser of Wheaton took home the gold in […]

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CAPTION: Mayor Lily Wu of Wichita showcases a market steer in the Prairie Pavilion building at the Kansas State Fair during the Legislative Showmanship event. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Kansas State Rep. Lisa Moser of Wheaton took home the gold in a legislative

Crime

The Hutchinson Police Department arrested three individuals Saturday afternoon after a felony vehicle pursuit that involved five different law enforcement agencies.

That’s according to a press release issued by HPD Sunday morning. Captain Dayton Gates wrote HPD was dispatched to Dunham’s Sports, located at 1500 East 11th Ave in reference to a theft.

The suspects left the area in a U-Haul box truck. Shortly after being dispatched, Kansas Highway Patrol located and attempted to make a traffic stop on the U-Haul box truck near 15th Ave and Halstead Street. KHP initiated a vehicle pursuit after the suspect vehicle refused to pull over.

Hutchinson Police Department assisted with the vehicle pursuit. Officers were able to successfully stop-stick the U-Haul box truck. The vehicle pursuit came to a stop in the 500 block of West 1st Ave. 

The driver, Charles Bogguess, 44 YOA male from Wichita, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer x2, felony flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of stolen property, possession of opiates, possession of stolen property; 2 or more convictions in 5 years, theft; property or services; less than $1,500, reckless driving, driving while suspended; 3rd or subsequent conviction and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jamie Batres, 39 YOA female from Wichita, was arrested and charged with felony interference with law enforcement, possession of opiates; 2 or more prior convictions, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property and theft; property or services; less than $1,500.

Jasmine Gray, 34 YOA female from Wichita, was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property; less than $1,500 and theft; property or services; less than $1,500.

No injuries were reported.

“Hutchinson Police Department would like to thank the following law enforcement agencies for their help with the investigation: Kansas Highway Patrol, Reno County Sheriff’s Office, and South Hutchinson Police Department,” the press release wrote.

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

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The Hutchinson Police Department arrested three individuals Saturday afternoon after a felony vehicle pursuit that involved five different law enforcement agencies. That's according to a press release issued by HPD Sunday morning. Captain Dayton Gates wrote HPD was dispatched to Dunham's Sports, located at 1500 East

Culture

CAPTION: Joules Mayer of Wichita, KS, poses for a photo in front of the largest pumpkin winner at the Kansas State Fair. The pumpkin is inside the Pride of Kansas building on the fairgrounds. CREDIT KATE IRELAN / THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Kate Irelan The […]

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CAPTION: Joules Mayer of Wichita, KS, poses for a photo in front of the largest pumpkin winner at the Kansas State Fair. The pumpkin is inside the Pride of Kansas building on the fairgrounds. CREDIT KATE IRELAN / THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Kate Irelan The Pride of