Hutchinson Brief
January 16, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Pennington, Deneen Lynn Brenner, LeAnn Jane Ledin, James Alan “Jim” Moore, Galen Dale Green, Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Haltom, Mary Jane Kraus, Stephanie I. “Steph” O’Brien, G. Michael “Mike” Rife, Kurt Alan Willis, Jack Ray Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - January 14, 2026 12:29 AM — RONALD BREMER, white male, age 53, was arrested for 1) DUI; 3 CONVICTION IN 10 YEARS, AND 2) NO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE 7:56 AM — JOHN D. FARENCE, white male, age 51, was arrested for (1) Fail to
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Reno County approves Salt Lick golf resort plan for twice-failed Cottonwood Hills site
Commission grants conditional use permit for 45-hole destination resort; some neighbors voice water, traffic concerns
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Reno County Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.4%
County outperforms state’s 3.8% rate as job market stays tight
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Reno County Landfill to restrict loads Friday due to high wind warning
Information obtained from Reno County Government Facebook
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Hutchinson High School offers free senior photos Sunday
Information obtained from Hutchinson High School Facebook
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Hutchinson Community Foundation to host nonprofit workshop
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation will hold a second session of its “Partnering for Impact” nonprofit workshop Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9-11 a.m. The hands-on workshop is designed to help nonprofit organizations build stronger grant applications. The foundation will share insights on its funding priorities, the Fund for
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Hutchinson Community Foundation scholarship deadline approaching
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Qualifying high school seniors have until noon March 27 to apply for scholarships administered annually by the Hutchinson Community Foundation. Four scholarships are available: the Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship, the Lois and Avory Johnson Scholarship for Reno County Students, the Hutchinson News Future Journalist Scholarship and the
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Stop Resting When You’re Sore!
Why Movement and Hydration Are the Real Keys to Faster Muscle Recovery
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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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Sports
Buhler rallies past Augusta 38-30 behind Heredia, Miller
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Buhler edges Augusta 36-33 behind Voss, strong second half
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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High School Sports Network
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Greg Loving
Opinion
KFB Insights: The most magical meeting in agriculture
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher
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