RENO COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 2 p.m. Monday in Reno County.

The sheriff’s office reported a vehicle driven by Annabelle Gaston, 16, Plevna, was eastbound on Arlington Road. As the vehicle approached the S curve leading into Arlington, it left the road, traveled into the north ditch and rolled in a field.

Matthew Stansbury, 26, Sylvia, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gaston and two other passengers — identified as Katherine Blake, 21, and Lakrista Ligget, 18, both of Sylvia — were transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

All four were ejected and none were wearing seat belts, according to the Reno County Sheriff’s Department. The accident is still under investigation. Speed is believed to have been a factor, according to the sheriff’s department.

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RENO COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 2p.m. Monday in Reno County.

The sheriff’s office reported a vehicle was eastbound on Arlington Road. As it approached the S curve leading into Arlington, it left the road, traveled into the north ditch and rolled in a field.

Three female and one male were in the vehicle. One was trapped under the vehicle. The male passenger was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The others were transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. The sheriff’s department has not released names of the victims.

Updated June 24 at 8:10 p.m.

ARLINGTON, Kan. — Just after 2 p.m. Monday, Reno County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident on the west edge of Arlington. When they arrived, officers discovered one vehicle on its top.

The vehicle had four passengers, one was trapped under the vehicle. Three of the passengers were female and one was male. The male was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The three females were transported by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where they are being treated for their injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was eastbound on Arlington Road when it approached the S curves leading into Arlington. The vehicle continued off the roadway into the northbound ditch and rolled into the field.

Names are not being released until notifications have been made.

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ARLINGTON, Kan. — One person was killed and three were injured in a single-vehicle accident near Arlington Monday afternoon.

According to Reno County 911, the accident happened just west of Arlington on Arlington Road about 2 p.m. No names have been released at this time. The three injured were taken by EMS to the hospital. Two suffered serious injuries and the third person was critical.

No other details have been made available from the Reno County Sheriff’s Department.

More details will be released when they become available.

HUTCHINSON —Sales tax revenue in Reno County fell for the month of June when compared to the same period last year.

Total revenue for the month was $344,962, compared to $347,927 in 2018.

Revenue was also down from the previous month by more than $43,000. June also broke a string of three consecutive months that sales tax revenue was higher than in 2018. It also shows the winding down of the CHS refinery turnaround that put an infusion of sales into the Hutchinson economy. Tax numbers for June reflect shopping trends in the month of April.

To date, the county has taken in $2,269,099 in 2019, ahead of last year’s pace.

HAVEN, Kan. — The weather won out on most of the wheat harvest over the weekend. Some grain was taken in before the rain and hail brought things to a standstill Saturday.

According to Tim Leslie with the Mid Kansas Co-Op in Haven, some fields may be a total loss from the hail Saturday evening. He reports some wheat being brought in Friday and Saturday and a test cut came in on Monday.

Test weights continue to run around 60 pounds and moisture was in the 12% range. No protein level was given.

With the forecast calling for hot, windy weather, farmers may finally get back in the fields later this week. To date, less than 5% of the wheat harvest has been cut statewide, well below last year’s 48%.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It will get a lot louder in the area starting Sunday. Starting June 30, fireworks can be sold and discharged in Hutchinson.

According to the city clerk’s office, five firework stand permits have been issued for the city. The permits are $2,500. All funds help offset the city fireworks show. The city remains under the restricted fireworks policy adopted by the county that limits the height of fireworks to six feet. Fireworks can be discharged from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.

In South Hutchinson, four permits have been taken out for fireworks stands. South Hutchinson permits are also $2,500. South Hutchinson allows aerial fireworks to be discharged from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.

No fireworks stands will be set up in Buhler. The city does allow aerial fireworks to be discharged. Fireworks can be discharged from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. except Sunday where it’s noon to 11 p.m.

KANOPOLIS, Kan. — As the Independence Day holiday approaches, eyes are on the two favorite lakes in the area.

At Kanopolis, things are starting to open up again although the lake is still well above normal. At last check, the lake was at 1,489 feet above sea level. The normal pool is around 1,467 feet.

The Army Corps of Engineers is releasing 2,000 cubic feet of water per second from the lake. The Riverside campground remains fully open. Park officials say Venango campground will partially open on July 1. Kimble Point and C loop will be available for camping.

A, B, D, & E loops, Loder Point, the beach, ATV area, and boat ramp will remain closed to vehicle access and camping. Reservations will continue to be accepted on closed camping areas from July 15 on. However, those reservations may be canceled with a full refund if areas are expected to remain closed longer.

The water at Cheney Reservoir is still more than five feet above normal. The park is open, including all cabins. Lakeview Campground, most of the North Loop, South Loop, north side of Smarsh Creek, Giefer Hill and Harding Hill are open.

All of the East Shore Side is closed except for Lakeview utility sites. This includes the Marina Hook-Up, Heimerman Point, M&M Point and Wichita Point campgrounds. The East boat ramp is still under water.

West Shore Side closures include Hobie Beach Day Use/Campground, two sites in North Loop, two sites in South Loop and Giefer Creek Day Use.

Reservations are being taken for the areas that are open.