Hutchinson Brief
June 22, 2025
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Hutchinson – Week of June 22 2025
Economic Strategy Plan; County Sales Tax Hike?; New Emergency Building; Bonds for Upgrades; Sheriff’s Tractor Approved
Greg Loving
Check out the Smallville Festival 2025
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Hutchinson Public Library invites community to participate in Summer Mural Project
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is inviting community members to contribute self-portraits to a community mural project running throughout the summer. Library patrons can pick up drawing prompt sheets and create self-portraits in traditional or unconventional styles to add to an evolving art wall. Completed artwork should be brought
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Hutchinson Art Center Features Local Artists in Saturday Morning Sessions
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is showcasing work from five local artists this week. Featured artists included Darci Barker, Karen Holliday, Aiden Vesper, Kathie Moore and Larry Bolton, who created pieces during the weekly figure drawing session. The center also announced this is the final week to view “Flora
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United Way of Reno County invests $900,000 in local programs
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County announced plans to invest $900,000 in 38 local programs this year, representing a $50,000 increase from previous funding and directly impacting more than 19,000 county residents. The investment reinforces the organization’s commitment to addressing community challenges across four key areas:
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Haven Student Receives $4,000 Military Scholarship
HAVEN, Kan. — Haven High School senior Matthew Mulligan has been awarded $4,000 from the Family Readiness Group Scholarship Fund administered by the 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery. The scholarship was presented through the Hutchinson Community Foundation as part of the military unit’s support for local students. Mulligan is a
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Sports
West All-Stars dominate East 26-8 in 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl
DODGE CITY, Kan. — The West All-Stars dominated the East All-Stars 26-8 Saturday night in the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth at Memorial Stadium, extending their series lead in the annual high school all-star game. Josh Burdick, a Cheney native and Emporia State University signee, earned Most Valuable Player
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Politics
Kansas lawmaker attends Geological Survey Field Conference in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — State Rep. Kyler Sweely attended the 2025 Kansas Field Conference last week, praising the Kansas Geological Survey for hosting the event in his district. The conference, themed “Water, Energy, and Infrastructure: Fundamentals for the Future,” included site visits to Wichita’s Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project, the Hutchinson Salt
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Opinion
Tax Hike Fever in Topeka
By Paul Waggoner, House of Representatives, District 104
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LOVING: HOW THE US SHOULD DEAL WITH IRAN
In a region with no satisfying solutions, America should back Saudi Arabia and contain Iran
Greg Loving
Advancing rural mental health
Will Stutterheim, Fort Hays State University instructor
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Area happenings...
Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List June 23 - June 30, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Monday, June 23, 2025 5:30 AM Yoga FITNESS
📍 YMCA Studio B (716 E 13th Ave)
Instructor: Kathy V. • YMCA membership required 9:00 AM Morning Coffee at the Post COMMUNITY FREE
📍 American Legion Post 68 (730 West 4th)
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Scott, Nancy A. Hilst, Russell “Rusty” Allen Cole, Wilma L. “Brooke” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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KDA area inspections
Recent Food Safety Inspections in Reno County (June 2025): 1. Hutchinson Sports Arena (Hutch Rec) - Routine inspection on 06/20/2025, In Compliance 2. Memorial Hall (Hutch Rec) - Routine inspection on 06/20/2025, In Compliance 3. Subway #7514-9 - Routine inspection on 06/20/2025, In Compliance
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - June 20, 2025 2:45 AM - KENDRA NICHOLS, black female age 41, arrested for Aggravated Assault (2 counts), Criminal Trespass, and Public Intoxication at 1905 E 17th Ave. 4:36 PM - JORDYN WILLIAMS, white female age 18, arrested on HPD warrant at
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🌤️Weather
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US news
TRUMP TO ADDRESS NATION
Speech expected at 10p est
Greg Loving
US STRIKES 3 IRANIAN NUCLEAR SITES
US Joins Israeli Campaign
Greg Loving
B2 Bombers Takeoff from MO
Possible prelude to US-Iran strike
Greg Loving
June 20 2025
Trump delays Iran action?; China rare-earth squeeze; Trump’s Guard authority upheld; Hybrids popularity surge; Starship test explosion
Greg Loving
🌾KS news
KS - June 20 2025
Heat Advisory; Measles Outbreak; KS Congress Delegation Backs Trump; Body Found In Wichita; Pacers Force Game 7
Greg Loving
Danger near the bird feeder? K-State wildlife expert urges caution
By Drew Ricketts
K-State Research and Extension
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Ground beef prices reach record $5.98 per pound as cattle herds shrink
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ground beef prices soared to a record $5.98 per pound in May, marking a 16% increase from the previous year as the nation’s cattle inventory dropped to its smallest level since 1951, according to federal data released this week. The surge reflects a perfect storm
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Kansas unemployment rate holds at 3.8% in May
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas maintained its 3.8% unemployment rate in May, holding steady from the previous month as the state added jobs in manufacturing while shedding positions in professional services, according to data released Friday by state labor officials. The jobless rate remained unchanged from April but ticked up
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