> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Hutchinson Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-103/ - Published: 2026-01-21T15:15:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:19.000Z - Description: January 21, 2026 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know. We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Rica Simpson, rica@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Todays newsletter sponsor ## News [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4330.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-8-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-100/) [Area police logsJanuary 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4331.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-8-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-88/) [Kelly Budget Excludes Funding for Hutchinson Prison RebuildDespite warnings of potential lawsuit, governor’s proposal omits $453 million for deteriorating facility![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4303.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/PVRUFNX2QJHUJB33B6HE4FMPAA-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kelly-budget-excludes-funding-for-hutchinson-prison-rebuild/) [Hutchinson local news summaryWeek of January 21, 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4302.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DJI_20240529093315_0008_V-Jessica-Woodyard-scaled.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-local-news-summary-12/) [Hutchinson secures water supply with Sonoco Rights purchaseInformation obtained by City of Hutchinson Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4333.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-2-3.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-secures-water-supply-with-sonoco-rights-purchase/) [Road closure announced for Hendricks Street in Reno CountyInformation obtained from Reno County Government Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4332.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-3-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/road-closure-announced-for-hendricks-street-in-reno-county/) --- ## Events [Hutchinson Community Foundation to host nonprofit workshopHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4334.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-2-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-to-host-nonprofit-workshop/) [Law enforcement officers to take polar plunge for Special Olympics KansasHUTCHINSON, 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4335.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-Sheriff-7.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/law-enforcement-officers-to-take-polar-plunge-for-special-olympics-kansas/) [Children’s art workshop to celebrate Kansas artist Lester RaymerThe 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4134.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-9.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/childrens-art-workshop-to-celebrate-kansas-artist-lester-raymer/) [Reno County program offers free fitness classes for cancer survivorsInformation obtained from Cancer Council of Reno County Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4135.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ccrc-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-program-offers-free-fitness-classes-for-cancer-survivors/) --- ## Sports [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3250.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-12.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## Opinion [KFB Insights: Champions of ideasGreg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4328.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/greg-doering-10.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-champions-of-ideas/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/01/image-28.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 21 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4316.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/im-12711362-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-101/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 20 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4315.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/pic-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-100/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 21 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4321.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-21-26-at-8.03---AM-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-105/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 20 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4319.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/FV3X5L34WRAGNC7SORLHQFYNR4-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-104/) --- Found a mistake? 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