Hutchinson Brief
June 18, 2025
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There is a lot happening in Hutchinson, Kansas, the Nation and the world. People have opinions and we love hearing them. We will post what we find from our fearless leaders, some of our own and we would love to hear from you! Send a letter to the editor to teri@loql.ai
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-Teri Hansen, teri@loql.ai
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Reno County man receives seeds in mail, likely a scam
Kansas Residents Warned of Seed Scam Targeting Gardeners
Teri Hansen
Severe storms leave more than 1,000 without power in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Powerful storms with winds approaching 100 mph swept through south-central Kansas early Tuesday, knocking out power to more than 1,000 customers in Hutchinson and causing widespread damage across the region. The Hutchinson Regional Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 89 mph shortly before 4 a.
Teri Hansen
Flammable Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation, Road Closure Near Conway
CONWAY, Kan. (June 17, 2025) — Emergency crews responded early Tuesday morning to a flammable gas leak near Conway after a well head at an underground storage cavern was damaged during a storm. The incident occurred around 4:17 a.m. in the 600 block of U.S. Highway 56. Crews
Teri Hansen
Downtown Hutchinson offers zero-interest loans for business development
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Downtown Hutchinson is offering zero-percent interest loans to businesses starting new ventures or undertaking remodeling projects in the city’s downtown district. The Incentives Without Walls loan program provides up to $20,000 to qualifying businesses with a 3-to-1 cash match requirement. Borrowers must invest $3 for every $1
Teri Hansen
Dillons to give away 92,000 free ice cream pints for Summer Solstice
Dillons will distribute 92,000 free pints of ice cream on Friday to celebrate the summer solstice, more than doubling the number of free pints offered in its 2024 promotion. The grocery chain will release digital coupons starting at noon Eastern time on June 20 through its website and
Teri Hansen
Local American Legion Riders honor Veteran
On Friday, June 13, three members of American Legion Riders 68 joined Riders from Newton, Derby, Mulvane, Wichita and Manhattan to Honor Navy Veteran, Robert Sheffler with a flag line at Peterson Funeral Home in Newton before his funeral and an escort followed to Restlawn Cemetery west of Newton. Military
Teri Hansen
Hutchinson Art Center concludes Summer Camp Program
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center wrapped up its second week of Kids Summer Art Camp on Friday, concluding another year of the popular youth program. The final week focused on various artistic techniques including crayons, oil pastels, colored pencils, paper crafts and printmaking. Students created mixed media pieces throughout
Teri Hansen
Traffic signal removed at Hutchinson intersection
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department announced Monday that traffic signals have been removed from the intersection of West Fourth Avenue and North Washington Street. East and westbound traffic on West Fourth Avenue may now proceed through the intersection without stopping, while north and southbound traffic on Washington Street must
Teri Hansen
Hutchinson Community College instructor retires after 24 years
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A longtime Hutchinson Community College instructor is retiring after 24 years of service as an academic advisor and general education teacher. Teri Eckhoff, who has served as both an Academic Advisor and General Education Instructor, concluded her career at the college this month. She taught courses including Introduction
Teri Hansen
Wichita student wins Kansas Civics Bee; Hutchinson among host communities
WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita middle school student won the Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee on Thursday, advancing to the national championship after defeating competitors from across the state, including finalists from Hutchinson-area schools. Tanya Ramesh, a student from Robinson Middle School in Wichita, took top honors and
Teri Hansen
Reno County Seeks Public Input on Economic Development Plan
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County officials will host a public session Wednesday evening to gather community input on the county’s economic development strategic plan as part of an ongoing planning process. The session is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall and will be facilitated by
Teri Hansen
Sports
Monarchs defeat Islanders 8-1 behind Harrell’s pitching; tonight’s game cancelled due to weather
KINGMAN, Kan. (AP) — Carson Harrell struck out six batters over 3.2 innings to lead the Hutchinson Monarchs to an 8-1 victory over the Kingman Islanders on Monday night at Islander Field. Harrell allowed one run on four hits to earn the win for Hutchinson. The Monarchs’ bullpen held Kingman
Teri Hansen
Derby Twins rally past Hutchinson in walk-off victory
DERBY, Kan. — The Derby Twins scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday to defeat the Hutchinson Monarchs 9-8 in a Sunflower Collegiate League game at Panther Field. Trailing 8-6 entering the final inning, Derby’s comeback began with a leadoff double by M. Hamond that scored C.
Teri Hansen
High School All-Stars Gather for 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl
DODGE CITY, Kan. — High school football’s top senior talent from across Kansas will compete Saturday night in the 52nd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl, a charity game that has raised nearly $4 million for children’s healthcare over five decades. The East vs. West all-star game kicks off at 7 p.m.
Teri Hansen
Politics
Democrat explores challenge to Marshall in 2026
June 18, 2025
Teri Hansen
Opinion
Advancing rural mental health
Will Stutterheim, Fort Hays State University instructor
Teri Hansen
Senator Marshall Op-Ed: The U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday: A Personal and National Triumph
June 18, 2025
Teri Hansen
A Soldier’s reflection
By Teri L. Hansen
Teri Hansen
Book review: The Anxious Generation
Required reading for parents and anyone who wants to understand how society in 2025 operates
Greg Loving
Area happenings...
Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List June 16 - July 20, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Monday, June 16, 2025 5:30 AM Yoga FITNESS
📍 YMCA Studio B (716 E 13th Ave)
Instructor: Kathy V. • YMCA membership required Monday, June 16, 2025 6:00 AM Aqua Zumba FITNESS
📍 YMCA Family Pool (716 E 13th Ave)
Teri Hansen
Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Troyer, Paul W. Rempel, Mary Heim, Marion Ellis Brown, Dianna L Simpson, Norma Jean Jones, Lela M Hamb, Thomas Ray Callison, Adele Schroeder, Roger Dean Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
Teri Hansen
Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log June 16, 2025 7:38 PM - DARYL R. PERRIN, white male, age 71, was arrested for 1) Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and 2) Criminal Threat following an incident at 916 E 8th Ave. This log includes only arrests where individuals were taken into
Teri Hansen
KDA area inspections
Recent Food Safety Inspections in Reno County (June 2025): Inspection Results: 1. HCC CAFETERIA * Address: 1200 N PLUM, Hutchinson, KS 67501 * Last Inspection: 06/16/2025 (Routine) * Status: In Compliance 2. KOI RAMEN * Address: 925 E 30TH AVE, Hutchinson, KS 67502 * Last Inspection: 06/16/2025 (Follow-up) * Status: Out of
Teri Hansen
🌤️Weather
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US news
June 18 2025
Trump Weighs Iran Strike; Big Companies Shed White Collar Workers; Senate Passes Stablecoin Bill; US-MX Self-Driving Shuttles; Panthers Go Back-to-Back
Greg Loving
US urges “unconditional surrender” to Iran
Trump says US knows where Ayatollah is hiding
Greg Loving
June 17 2025
Israel-Iran; Senate bill unveiled; Homeland Security reverses; Tech execs enlist; OpenAI Pentagon deal
Greg Loving
Trump Departs G7 Summit Early Amid Israel-Iran Crisis
President cites escalating Middle East conflict as reason for abbreviated Canada visit
Greg Loving
🌾KS news
KS - June 17 2025
Winds Destroy Statue; Second Storm Approaches; Kansas COVID Fraud; Mob Underboss Dies; Thunder Take Series Lead, 3-2
Greg Loving
Kansas Highway Patrol urges safety during harvest
June 16, 2025
Teri Hansen
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