Hutchinson Brief
January 14, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Farris, David Gianakon, Alex Henson, J. Kauffman, Vicki Moulton, Lynn O’Brien, G. Michael “Mike” Quiring, Karen Sanderson, Gerald Schroeder, Dewane Thurman, Douglas George Wiggers, Charlotte Thurman, Douglas Miller, Douglas “Doug” Hemphill, Linda Goebel, Kathryn Erickson, Donald Durst, Pamela Breneman, Sharon Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - January 12, 2026 4:16 PM DEROHN K. WILBURN black male, age 35 1.) HPD Warrant 10:50 PM BRADLEY H SHAFER white male, age 57 1.) Driving while Suspended Reno County Jail Log - January 13, 2026 2:20 PM ADAM B. MCKENZIE white
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Reno County to host collaboration event focused on veterans services
Information obtained from Reno County Government Facebook
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Hutchinson man arrested on drug charges following search warrant execution
Information obtained from Reno County Sheriff’s Office
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Events
Law enforcement officers to take polar plunge for Special Olympics Kansas
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— Law enforcement officers will jump into frigid water Jan. 24 to raise money for Special Olympics Kansas. The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, billed as the “Coolest Lake Party in Kansas,” will take place at 10 a.m. at Midwest Superstore, 1100 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson.
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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 p.m.
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Reno County program offers free fitness classes for cancer survivors
Information obtained from Cancer Council of Reno County Facebook
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Hutchinson Zoo announces spring break camp for students
Information obtained from Hutchinson Zoo
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