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Salt City Racing Returns to Kansas State Fairgrounds Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Salt City Racing will host the Rebel Late Model Series and IMCA Points Race at the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Thursday, featuring high-speed dirt track action for racing enthusiasts. The event is scheduled for Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds located at 2000 N. Poplar

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Hutchinson Brief

August 18, 2025

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Area police logs

Reno County Daily Jail Log August 17, 2025 2:00 AM - Jayden P. Curiel, white female age 23, arrested for DUI first conviction at 2800 N Main St. Compiled from Reno County Sheriff's Office records Reno County Daily Jail Log August 16, 2025 3:38 PM -

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Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Heim, Jess Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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Fire Department Rescues Three Pets from Hutchinson House Fire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three pets were rescued from a house fire Friday evening in Hutchinson, with no human injuries reported, according to the Hutchinson Fire Department. The fire department responded to a structure fire call at approximately 4:40 p.m. Friday on High Drive. The first arriving unit found a

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Buhler Schedules Public Hearing on 2026 City Budget

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler City Council will hold a public budget hearing Aug. 26 to review the proposed 2026 municipal budget and hear resident input on spending plans and property tax rates. The hearing is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at the Buhler City Building, 219 N. Main St.

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BNSF to Begin Four-Week Railroad Crossing Repairs in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BNSF Railway crews will begin repairs on three railroad crossings in Hutchinson on Sunday, with work expected to last approximately four weeks. The railroad crossings scheduled for repair are North Pershing Street between First and Second avenues, North Severance Street at First Avenue, and North Lorraine Street between

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Hutchinson man creates day honoring antique tractors

By Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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Hutchinson Clinic to Return to Blue Cross Blue Shield Network Sept. 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic will return to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas network Sept. 1 after reaching a new agreement with the insurer, ending an eight-month period during which patients faced higher out-of-pocket costs. The physician-owned practice and BCBSKS announced the agreement in a joint statement Thursday,

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Hutchinson Zoo Welcomes Two Male Skunks, Launches Public Naming Contest

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is asking the public to help name two new residents after welcoming a pair of male skunks from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado. The skunks will join the zoo's animal ambassador team, which helps educate visitors about wildlife, zoo officials announced on social

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Kansas Police Agencies Launch Labor Day DUI Crackdown

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across Kansas in a coordinated effort to crack down on impaired drivers during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" campaign begins Friday, Aug. 16, and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 1,

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Hutchinson Community Foundation Grant Applications Due Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local nonprofits have until Thursday to submit applications for the Hutchinson Community Foundation's Impact Cycle 2 grants, which provide funding for projects aimed at improving conditions across Reno County. The foundation's Fund for Reno County grant program offers two annual funding cycles targeting specific

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HutchCC Partners With John Deere Dealers to Launch Agriculture Technician Program

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will launch a new Agriculture Service Technician program this fall through a partnership with PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group, offering students the opportunity to become certified John Deere technicians. The program, which begins with its first cohort in fall 2025, makes HutchCC a John

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Hutchinson Brief

August 15, 2025

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Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Bessie S. Plenert, Sue Ann Post, Marilyn M. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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McPherson County Man Dies in ATV Crash in Meade County

FOWLER, Kan. — A 63-year-old McPherson County man died Tuesday evening when his all-terrain vehicle struck a tree on private property in southwestern Kansas. Timothy Neal Beckerman of Inman was driving a 2009 Polaris ATV eastbound on a private field road in the 22000 block of B Road near Fowler when

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Hutchinson Monarchs Lead NBC World Series All-Tournament Selections

WICHITA, Kan. — Fresh off their championship victory, the Hutchinson Monarchs claimed four spots on the National Baseball Congress World Series All-Tournament team, the organization announced Wednesday. The Monarchs dominated the tournament selection process after routing the Lonestar Kraken 21-4 in Saturday's championship game at Riverfront Stadium. The victory

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Jackie Myers Trio to Headline August Third Thursday in Downtown Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Jackie Myers Trio will bring Kansas City jazz to downtown Hutchinson during the August Third Thursday event Wednesday at Sage River Coffee. The free performance will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sage River Market, located at 2 S. Main St. The event is part

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Hutchinson Public Library Announces Baby Time Program and Author Event

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library will offer expanded programming for families and book lovers this month, including additional baby time sessions and a virtual author event. The library will host seven extra baby time opportunities before regular storytime programs begin in September. Sessions will run Monday through Tuesday, Aug.

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Youth-Led Council Awards $5,000 in Grants, Hutchinson Community Foundation Seeks New Volunteers

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — High school students across Reno County are distributing thousands of dollars to local organizations through a unique youth-led philanthropy program while the Hutchinson Community Foundation seeks new volunteers for its expanding initiatives. The Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students who learn about the

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Hutchinson City Manager Named Among Nation's Top 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 City Managers for 2025" by Government Business Review, a national honor highlighting his leadership in municipal management and community development. The recognition follows nominations from readers and a detailed evaluation by the

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HutchCC Announces 2025 Dillon Lecture Series Lineup; Kicks Off Back-to-School Activities

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — YouTube sensation Rob Kenney, known as the "internet Dad" to millions of followers, will open Hutchinson Community College's 2025 Dillon Lecture Series on Feb. 4, marking the 44th season of the distinguished speaking program. Kenney rose to fame in 2020 with his YouTube channel

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Top 5 Kansas news stories

August 14, 2025

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From the office of Sen. Jerry Moran

The following are recent news releases

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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense

August 11, 2025