Hutchinson Brief
January 19, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Coffman, Kaye Beth McDaniel (Volin), Sue Saylor, Sharon Louise (Nading) Smith, Stephen K. “Steve” Pennington, Deneen Lynn Yoder, Mary Lou Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - January 16, 2026 10:00 PM — Faith E. Jarrett, white female, age 22 Charges: 1.) Violation of a Protection Order; Pre-Trial Order 2:38 PM — Keeon P. Roberts, white male, age 37 Charges: 1.) FAILURE TO APPEAR; EXTENSION TIME TO PAY: SEATBELT 12:17
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Two Hutchinson officers graduate from Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Information obtained from Hutchinson Police Department
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Hutchinson Community Foundation opens grant applications for Reno County nonprofits
Information obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation
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Events
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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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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