> ## 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-104/ - Published: 2026-01-23T14:00:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:24.000Z - Description: January 23, 2026 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *Hi everyone!* *We hope you have a safe, warm and fun-filled weekend! Be careful out there with these forecasted cold temperatures and snowfall!* *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 Storm CenterYour Source for Live Local Storm Updates and Community Information![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4375.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Tab1FileL--6--1-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-storm-center/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Brenner, Leann Jane Cutler, Sandra Kaye Nichols Kaveney, Patricia J. “Pat” (Bastian) McMahon, Daniel Ross Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4353.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-9-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-101/) [Area police logsReno 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4354.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-9-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-89/) [Hutchinson offers utility assistance for low-income seniorsInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4351.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-3-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-offers-utility-assistance-for-low-income-seniors/) [Kansas Braces for Heavy Snow, Dangerous ColdWinter storm threatens up to 8 inches of snow; wind chills could reach 22 below zero![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4348.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Tab2FileL--4--2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-braces-for-heavy-snow-dangerous-cold/) [Hutchinson Fire Department extinguishes commercial structure fire on East Avenue AInformation obtained by Hutchinson Fire Department, Jeremy Unruh, Division Chief of Operations![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4336.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-1-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-fire-department-extinguishes-commercial-structure-fire-on-east-avenue-a/) [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/) --- ## 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 [Blue Dragons rally from nine down to topple Garden City 68-61Information obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4352.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/yea.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/blue-dragons-rally-from-nine-down-to-topple-garden-city-68-61/) [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-30.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 22 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4350.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-22-26-at-6.53---AM-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-102/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 22 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4347.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Tab1FileL--5--1-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-106/) [Kansas Democrat Proposes Constitutional Limits on RedistrictingState Senate resolution would ban mid-decade map changes amid national partisan battle![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4349.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-21-26-at-8.39---AM-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-democrat-proposes-constitutional-limits-on-redistricting/) --- Found a mistake? 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