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January 21, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Angell, Thomas F. “Tom” Ashcraft, Larry Gene Brenner, Leann Jane Cordero, Ann K. Craft, Kimberly “Kim” A. Froese, Abraham Giarratano, Sr. Nancy Rose Gilley, Sandra Link, Dee Nevin, Joyce Marie Smiley, William “Bill” Earl White, Yvonne “Vonnie” Zerger, Tillie Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
January 19, 2026 1:42 am — Blake A. Zwickl, white male, age 28 Charges: 1) DUI; 1ST CONVICTION 4:45 pm — Caitlynn M. Pulliam, white female, age 21 Charges: (1) Limitations on backing and (2) Fail to report crash, after she backed into a power pole 10:52 pm — Denise
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Kelly Budget Excludes Funding for Hutchinson Prison Rebuild
Despite warnings of potential lawsuit, governor’s proposal omits $453 million for deteriorating facility
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of January 21, 2026
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Hutchinson secures water supply with Sonoco Rights purchase
Information obtained by City of Hutchinson Facebook
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Road closure announced for Hendricks Street in Reno County
Information obtained from Reno County Government Facebook
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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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