HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department is hosting a community CPR and first aid class on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The cost is $50 per person. Call the health department at 694-2900 to enroll.
Author: Hutch Post Staff
Minor accident sends 1 to hospital
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two people escaped serious injuries after a two-vehicle accident around 5:45 p.m. Sunday at 95th and Plum.
Forty-seven-year-old Terry Rogers of Little River was northbound on Plum when 18-year-old Brandon Moore of Hutchinson, who was westbound on 95th, failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by Rogers.
Moore complained of minor injuries and was taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center by a private vehicle.
Rogers was able to drive away from the scene.
Moore was cited for failing to yield at the stop sign.
Reno County Commission to consider planning request
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Commission will discuss a planning request from Daniel Garber, president of Garber Leasing, when it meets Tuesday.
Garber is seeking a conditional use permit to relocate a construction company to a site just north of 43rd and Plum. This would include an office, the storage of materials, vehicles and other equipment at that location.
If approved, construction could begin immediately.
On a 5-1 vote, the Reno County Planning Commission is recommending the county commission deny the request. There are a number of issues that led to the planning commission recommending the denial. The area is not in compliance with the county’s comprehensive plan and is located in the flood plain.
The commission is also expected to take up the search for a new superintendent and get a quarterly report from Michael Garrett with Horizons Mental Health Center in Hutchinson.
The Reno County Commission meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Reno County Courthouse.
Fire crews respond to 2 calls Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Firefighters were busy Friday with a couple of calls. The first came Friday morning around 9:50 when crews responded to 821 E. 1st for a reported structure fire.
Firefighters found light smoke on the porch area and the fire was quickly extinguished. It was contained to the porch area with no extension into the residence.
Several discarded cigarettes were found in the area of fire origin. No injuries were reported.
Then around 1:45 p.m., fire crews responded to 703 15th Circle for another reported structure fire.
They arrived on scene and initiated fire attack on a working fire of a duplex with one unit involved. The fire origin was reported at the HVAC system and did extend into the floor duct work.
An extensive overhaul was performed by fire crews. The fire was contained to the one unit with light smoke damage to the second unit.
No injuries were reported and occupants in both units were home at the time of the call. The fire was noted with an undetermined cause following investigation.
Sterling Village ready to answer questions about Medicaid
STERLING, Kan. — “When families realize that Medicaid may be an option for financing long-term care, they often feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin,” Lisa Valentine, Sterling Village community liaison, said.
To alleviate this anxiety, Sterling Village will host an open-to-the-public discussion of Medicaid, a state program for lower-income people. “Medicaid and You in the Nursing Community” is a free meeting and participants do not have to register.
The Thursday, Oct. 3, event begins with a free-will offering soup supper at 6 p.m. at the long-term-care residence, 204 W. Washington. Beginning at 6:45 p.m., three local professionals will share information about several aspects of Medicaid, formally known as KanCare.
“We understand that following government regulations can be a bit intimidating,” Valentine said. “We want to show families they are not alone. Our goal is to help and encourage families while supplying some solid information about Medicaid.”
As one of the panelists at the meeting, Daylene Linville, senior services adviser at the Rice County Council on Aging, will share information about the Medicaid application process.
“Daylene is an expert in helping people with this paperwork,” Valentine said. “She can lend her expertise, solve problems and answer questions at our meeting and throughout the process.”
JoAnna Trezise, Sterling Village social services designee, will also share her expertise at the Oct. 3 meeting.
“JoAnna is our in-house expert on assisting individuals and families on the process as it pertains to Sterling Village,” Valentine commented. “She can explain what we need from elders who are in the Medicaid program. She lends support before, during and after the application process.”
Valentine, the third panelist, will focus on the “emotions people often feel when they need to apply for Medicaid.”
She’s a licensed social worker with many years of experience in long-term-care issues.
The meeting will adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Free brochures and other handouts will be available.
“We really encourage the community to attend our soup supper and panel presentation,” Valentine said. “When folks are declining in health or had recent hospital stays, they may need more help than family members and friends can provide. This is an especially difficult situation if a spouse also is facing health problems.”
Hutch man jailed in kidnapping case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 40-year-old remains jailed on some serious charges after a domestic case in the city.
Jeffery Kennedy was taken into custody around 11:40 p.m. Thursday for suspicion of kidnapping, battery, interference with law enforcement, criminal trespass and violation of a protection from abuse order.
According to statements made in court Friday morning, he was seen dragging a woman by her hair back into a Hutchinson home. Police were called. When officers arrived, no one would answer the door. At one point, officers saw someone look through the curtains. Officers eventually forced their way into the home and found the victim with a cut under her eye. Kennedy had a bump on his head because the victim threw a lamp at him.
Bond was set at $101,750. There was no discussion of changing it.
Kennedy has a prior conviction for possession of opiates.
He will be back in court on Sept. 19.
Suspected drug dealer arrested by Reno County Drug Unit
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old man with at least 13 prior convictions in south-central Kansas now faces new charges in Reno County.
Ronald Hamilton was arrested by the Reno County Drug Enforcement Unit for being in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and personal use paraphernalia.
He was arrested Sept. 9. Bond was set at $10,500.
Murder suspect waives right to trial and enters plea
Updated Sept. 13 at 7:47 p.m.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of two men accused of murder for the shooting death of a Hutchinson man waived his right to a jury trial and entered a plea in the case.
Curtis Garcia entered a plea to reckless second-degree murder as part of an agreement with the state. He was charged with first-degree murder for the killing of Norman Cushinberry.
Some statements early in the investigation revealed Garcia came to the home in the 500 block of Washington to sell an Xbox and accessories. When he arrived, the victim allegedly pulled a handgun and Tristan Delaney came at the vehicle with a rifle or shotgun. But there is also evidence that it was a drug buy gone bad.
Police found Cushinberry in the street suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper chest, on his side around the rib cage, and around his upper arm. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Garcia will be sentenced Oct. 25.
The case against Delaney is still pending.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of two men accused of murder for the shooting death of a Hutchinson man is scheduled to be back in court Friday.
Curtis Garcia and Tristan Delaney are charged with first-degree murder for the killing of Norman Cushinberry.
There was some statements made early in the investigation that Garcia came to the home in the 500 block of Washington to sell an Xbox and accessories. When he arrived, the victim allegedly pulled a handgun and Delaney came at the vehicle with a rifle or shotgun. But there is evidence that it was a drug buy gone bad.
Police found Cushinberry in the street suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper chest, on his side around the rib cage, and around his upper arm. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The trial for Garcia is scheduled to begin next week. The hearing Friday is over any pretrial issues that need to be addressed.
Hutch High Little Cheerleader Clinic coming Sept. 21
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular events of the year is upon us — the Hutchinson High School cheer squad Little Cheerleader Clinic.
The clinic is for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The actual clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 21 in the Salthawk Activity Center. Then at the HHS vs. Salina Central varsity football game at Gowans Stadium on Sept. 27, the little cheerleaders will perform during the second or third quarters of the game.
Cost of the clinic is $30 and includes the clinic, a T-shirt and two tickets to the football game.
Registrations are due at the district’s elementary schools by Sept. 16. The form is downloadable at www.usd308.com.
Kansas State Fair enters final weekend
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – It’s day nine at the Kansas State Fair and today is Arts and Culture Day. This your chance to learn about arts and culture. You can also check out demonstrations on the Pride of Kansas stage.
There will also be an antique farm equipment show near the Administration building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also today is the Woodcarvers Auction at 3 p.m. at the Bretz and Young Injury Lawyers Arena.
And at 7:30 p.m. tonight is Hanson at the Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand.