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Hutchinson Storm Center

Your Source for Live Local Storm Updates and Community Information

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Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Brenner, Leann Jane Cutler, Sandra Kaye Nichols Kaveney, Patricia J. “Pat” (Bastian) McMahon, Daniel Ross Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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Area police logs

Reno County Jail Log - January 21, 2026 9:43 PM - DARIOUS Z LEDFORD, black male, age 28, Wichita, arrested for failure to appear (2 counts), each for extension of time to pay; original charge theft. 8:12 PM - KYLE BAKER, white male, age 31, homeless, charged with

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Hutchinson offers utility assistance for low-income seniors

Information obtained from City of Hutchinson

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Kansas Braces for Heavy Snow, Dangerous Cold

Winter storm threatens up to 8 inches of snow; wind chills could reach 22 below zero

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Hutchinson Fire Department extinguishes commercial structure fire on East Avenue A

Information obtained by Hutchinson Fire Department, Jeremy Unruh, Division Chief of Operations

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Hutchinson local news summary

Week of January 21, 2026

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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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Sports

Blue Dragons rally from nine down to topple Garden City 68-61

Information obtained from HCC officials

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High School Sports Network

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Opinion

KFB Insights: Champions of ideas

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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Kansas Democrat Proposes Constitutional Limits on Redistricting

State Senate resolution would ban mid-decade map changes amid national partisan battle

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