That Guy in Hutch

Unpacking Property Taxes - Chapter 3

Former Hutchinson City Council Member Jon Richardson shares his experience

Apr 2 • Jason Probst

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The Joke's on All of Us

From Washington to Topeka, that sweet, sweet government grift is THE point

Apr 1 • Jason Probst

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March 2026

Dad, What were you like in the 90s?

I recently realized that I was incredibly late to the social media bandwagon where you show a handful of photos of yourself from the 1990s.

Mar 30 • Jason Probst

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Unpacking Property Taxes - Chapter 2

Reno County Appraiser Michael Plank explains property valuation process

Mar 26 • Jason Probst

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Unpacking Property Taxes - Chapter 1

Sen. Michael Murphy hopes to one day eliminate property tax altogether, replacing the revenue with a surtax on purchases - a idea that's been met with…

Mar 19 • Jason Probst

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Paying Attention...

What caught our eye this week and why it matters

Mar 17 • Jason Probst

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February 2026

Q&A: Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas

Before you vote on March 3, I hope you’ll take time to listen to this in-depth discussion

Feb 27 • Jason Probst

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Is this as good as it’s ever gonna get?

The long, winding road of a local sales tax vote with questions that apply everywhere

Feb 20 • Jason Probst

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The Sound of Music

If we listen, artists have long tried to help us better understand our world

Feb 6 • Jason Probst

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January 2026

Break your algorithm: Go Local

On the ground reporting from Minneapolis is the signal through the internet noise

Jan 23 • Jason Probst

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A Light Shining through the Cracks

And the importance of chasing joy in a world seemingly shrouded in despair

Jan 12 • Jason Probst

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September 2025

Why the Kansas State Fair matters

How creating human experiences and connections builds long term economic returns

Sep 11, 2025 • Jason Probst

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