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⚾ 2 Jayhawks selected on Day 2 of MLB Draft
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Right-handed pitcher Hunter Cranton and infielder/catcher Kodey Shojinaga were each selected on the second day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Cranton was drafted in the 3rd round, 91st overall by the Seattle Mariners, while Shojinaga was selected in the 6th round, 192nd overall by the Philadelphia Phillies. They were the first Kansas players drafted since 2019 and the first under Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald.
⚾ Royals select 8 on Day 2 of draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals selected eight players on the second day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. With the 76th overall pick in the 3rd round, the Royals selected right-handed pitcher Drew Beam out of the University of Tennessee. Beam, 21, went 9-2 with a 4.22 ERA (48 ER in 102.1 IP) for the national champion Volunteers. Beam struck out 99 batters (22.7%) in 19 starts, while walking just 27 (6.2%). His efforts garnered national attention, as he was a Third-Team All-American by NCBWA, First-Team All-Region by ABCA and the 2024 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Over three seasons at Tennessee, he went 26-8 with a 3.60 ERA (105 ER in 262.2 IP) and 249 strikeouts (22.7%), and just 71 walks (6.5%), posting a 1.19 WHIP. Beam also made 2 starts for the 2023 USA Collegiate National Team, striking out 7 batters in 8.0 innings, including a victory over Team Japan on July 8 (4.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R) and a win vs. Chinese Taipei on July 1 (4.0 IP, 1 R).
KBI explains timing of Amber Alert on Monday
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Just before 5a.m. Monday, police in Wichita reported they located a 2-year-old boy, the subject of an Amber Alert, who was now safe and the boy's father 25-year-old Richard Ramones was custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation then canceled the Amber Alert. Some members of the public...
📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Tuesday
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round. The 31-year-old Hernández hit 49 homers over three rounds that totaled 3.98 miles. He is the first Dodgers player to win the derby. Kansas City has never had a winner. Witt, needing one to tie with one out remaining, drove a ball to one of the deepest parts of the park in left-center, where it hit halfway up the wall.
2 hospitalized after crash during police chase
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident during a police chase just after 8:30p.m. Monday in Sedgwick County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Ford Econoline van driven by Derrick Easter, 42, Madison, North Carolina, was fleeing from Law Enforcement at the intersection of 11th and Meridian.
County commission candidate forum tonight
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is holding a candidate forum tonight, July 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the HutchCC campus. Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel will moderate the forum. Invited to tonight's forum are:. Reno...
Circles looking for new Circle Leaders for August class
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As Circles of Hope Reno County prepares to begin a new class next month, Jason Probst talked to Hutch Post about what a new Circle Leader should be ready for when they come in to the class. "We're not a crisis intervention place," Probst said. "We...
Congress moving quickly to investigate assassination attempt against Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) —Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The House Committee on Oversight and Investigation has already scheduled a hearing for July 22 with the director of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, set to testify. Rep. James Comer, the...
Sound of Hope coming to Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A story of truth and hope is coming to the Historic Hutchinson Fox Theatre on Sunday afternoon. CarePortal and St. Francis Ministries will host a one time showing of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. "It's based off a true story in Possum Trot,...
Two nurses share July DAISY Award
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Congratulations to this month's DAISY Award winners, Olivia Snedeker and Stacey Cox!. When a patient came into the ER experiencing a miscarriage, Olivia and Stacey stepped in with exceptional care, professionalism, and empathy. Despite a busy ER, they dedicated themselves to supporting the patient and family, ensuring comfort and respect during this difficult time.
Murder in the Mine coming up next month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — STRATACA's Murder in the Mine is coming up next month on August 24. "Murder in the Mine is a interactive dinner theater," said Rachel Terry with STRATACA. "We actually fly in the actors from Chicago and they just put on an amazing show. This upcoming show will be called Midnight Manor so it's a it's kind of seems like a little kind of scary. You book for a day and stay for forever. I'm really excited about this show I haven't seen it yet."
New executive director for Boys State
The American Legion Department of Kansas Boys State Committee has appointed Kyle Wheatley to serve as the executive director of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. Wheatley’s term began on July 1. He takes over for Tom Wierman who served in the role for the past four years.
⚾ Dodgers' Hernández beats Royals' Witt for HR Derby title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Teoscar Hernández needed a moment to calm down during the Home Run Derby, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger got a boost from a former teammate who just happened to be last year's champion. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wore a Blue Jays jersey with Hernández’s...
New Grace Arbor Park planned for 2026
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Arbor residents and City Officials met to discuss the future Grace Arbor Park on July 9, 2024. City of Hutchinson - Parks Director Justin Combs shared that the park project is in the 5-year Capital Improvement Project budget for 2026, though this could change. Additionally, the landscape architect plans to incorporate elements highlighting Central Junior High into the walking path design.
KCPD: Adult, 4 children hospitalized after violent crash
KANSAS CITY —One adult and four children were injured in an accident just after 5p.m. Monday in Kansas City. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Suburban was southbound on Blue Ridge Boulevard at a high rate of speed., according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The Chevrolet struck a Honda...
Insight: County fair lessons
This coming week is our county fair and the heatwave is right on time since it always feels like county fairs in Kansas are held during the hottest weeks of the year. This begs the question, why would anyone let their children spend an entire week during dangerously hot weather mostly outside without air-conditioning?
Daily Bookings
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. ——————————————
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