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Hutchinson Zoo to celebrate World Desert Day with free educational event

Hutchinson Zoo to celebrate World Desert Day with free educational event

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo will host a free World Desert Day celebration Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Carey Park location. The three-hour event aims to educate visitors about desert ecosystems and their diverse wildlife, according to the zoo's event

Hutchinson Brief

Hutchinson Brief

January 2, 2026

Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Black, Tyler Goering, Donna Goodman, Gerald Huff, Carol Simko, Jack Werner, Carl Brooks, Lori Caywood, Barbara Fosnight, Richard Koehn, Norma Loewen, Diane Martin, Lora Ratzlaff, Timothy Schall, Denise Spaethe, Carl Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

Area police logs

Area police logs

Reno County Jail Log December 31, 2025 - Daily Arrest Log 10:14 PM Chelsea Stuart, white female, age 27 6 FTA warrants, Possession of narcotic, Possession of drug paraphernalia 10:14 PM Loyd Leckliter, white male, age 41 Possession of narcotic, Possession of paraphernalia 12:32 PM Jamie Leigh

Community meal sharing program opens January registration in Hutchinson

Community meal sharing program opens January registration in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The People's Table, a community-led project operated by Hutch in Harmony and Wisdom in Motion, has opened registration for its January Community Cook & Share event. The program includes two components: a bulk meal drop-off Friday, Jan. 23, at Living Hope FWB, 735 E. 5th Ave.

Reno County honors employees for years of service

Reno County honors employees for years of service

Information obtained from Reno County Government

Children's art workshop to celebrate Kansas artist Lester Raymer

Children's art workshop to celebrate Kansas artist Lester Raymer

The Hutchinson Art Center will host monthly children's art projects on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, led by artist and educator Beckie Vega. The make-and-take art classes are open to children ages 6 through 12 and will be divided into two groups: Group A from 1 to 2:30

Hutchinson Zoo opens registration for 2026 youth camp programs

Hutchinson Zoo opens registration for 2026 youth camp programs

HUTCHINSON — The Hutchinson Zoo has opened registration for its 2026 spring and summer camp programs, offering children hands-on experiences with wildlife and educational activities. The camps combine animal encounters, keeper presentations and creative activities designed to teach participants about wildlife conservation and natural habitats, according to a zoo announcement Friday.

McPherson Gym Owner Shares Fitness Tips as New Year Resolutions Begin

McPherson Gym Owner Shares Fitness Tips as New Year Resolutions Begin

Shelly practices what she preaches with her own daily walking routine

Hutchinson Brief

Hutchinson Brief

December 31, 2025

Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Ratzlaff, Timothy Spaethe, Carl Blackburn, Phylliss Crawford-Seibel, Nancy Davies, Frank Edwards, Sandra Heidebrecht, Glennis Jones, Barbara Jean Lemen, Charlene Long, Rosalee Schlatter, R. C. Thompson, Robert Wiley, Loy Fosnight, Richard Gabbert, Billy John, Richard Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

Hutchinson offers Christmas tree disposal sites through Jan. 3

Hutchinson offers Christmas tree disposal sites through Jan. 3

Information obtained from City of Hutchinson

Healthcare executive Matt Leary named chief executive officer of Hutchinson Clinic

Healthcare executive Matt Leary named chief executive officer of Hutchinson Clinic

Information obtained from Hutchinson Clinic

Area police logs

Area police logs

December 29, 2025 10:48 PM • JERMEY FUNDENBERGER, white male, age 47, Geneseo • Arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of CNS depressant. 8:42 PM • SARA THOMPSON, white female, age 41, 903 E 7th Ave • Issued notice to appear for possession of

KFB Insights: Starting an election year

KFB Insights: Starting an election year

Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

Hutchinson Brief

Hutchinson Brief

December 29, 2025

Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Bergen, Leona Kay Brandt, Elma Jean Butler, Jimmie G. Cramer, Marilyn Goodman, Gerald William Koehn, Norma Helen Markel, Lynette Ann O'Conner, Hazel Culver Sims Jr., Andrew "Bud" Johnson Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

Area police logs

Area police logs

Reno County Jail Log - December 27, 2025 12:38 AM Juaquina C. Bowers, Hispanic female, age 48, 714 W B Ave., arrested for failure to appear warrant. 12:48 AM Derohn Wilburn, Black male, age 35, homeless, arrested for interference with law enforcement after giving a false name and

Strataca Museum to host holiday light display through January

Strataca Museum to host holiday light display through January

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Strataca Kansas Underground Salt Museum will illuminate the holiday season with its annual Season of Lights event, running from Nov. 28, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026. The event transforms the unique underground venue into a festive display celebrating the holiday season. Located 650 feet below ground in

Hutchinson High School to host food drive during basketball games

Hutchinson High School to host food drive during basketball games

HUTCHINSON — Hutchinson Public Schools will host its fourth annual "PACK the SAC Kids Night" on Jan. 9, combining basketball competition with a community food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Reno County. The event, scheduled at Hutchinson High School, will feature five basketball games against Salina South throughout

Food Bank of Reno County races to meet $1 Million goal before year-end deadline

Food Bank of Reno County races to meet $1 Million goal before year-end deadline

RENO COUNTY — With just two days remaining until its Dec. 31 deadline, the Food Bank of Reno County is pushing to close a $153,000 funding gap in its "Nourishing Our Future" capital campaign. The organization has raised $847,000 toward its $1 million goal, which will support

KFB Insights: Family folklore

KFB Insights: Family folklore

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

Strong Winds Sweep Kansas

Strong Winds Sweep Kansas

Bitter Cold Monday

Reno County Health Department provides holiday meals to 17 families

Reno County Health Department provides holiday meals to 17 families

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department distributed Christmas food baskets to 17 families enrolled in its Maternal Child Health program, officials said this week. Department staff organized the food drive to provide holiday meals to program participants. Each basket contained a turkey, canned vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, snack

Community group offers free lunch in Hutchinson

Community group offers free lunch in Hutchinson

Information obtained from The People's Table Facebook