Hutchinson Brief
January 26, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Boeck, Dorothy Arlene Esser, James Leroy “Tornado” Lingle, Arthur “Art” Loftis, Donald L. Renken, Frederick L.A. Rodriguez Jr., Ellsworth Joe Simms, LaVera Marie (Narron) Swanson, Donna Jean (Olson) Trotter, John Thomas “Tommy” Troyer, Terri Lynne Warriner, Barbara Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
January 23, 2026 - Hutchinson Jail Log 12:51 AM AUSTIN T. MASON, white male, age 42, of 1715 E 3rd Ave Lot 6 Charges: * Possession of methamphetamine * Possession of drug paraphernalia * Failure to appear (original charge: theft)
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Avenue A to reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Project progresses
Information obtained by City of Hutchinson
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Hutchinson Fire Department extinguishes attic fire at West 7th Street residence
Information obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department, Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh
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Salvation Army opens warming station in Hutchinson to provide cold weather relief
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Reno County has opened a warming station at 700 N. Walnut to provide shelter during cold weather, the organization announced Friday. The facility will operate Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1
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Lateral Power: The Side-to-Side Exercise That Builds Stronger Quads and Glutes
Strengthen your lower body with this dynamic lateral movement that targets multiple muscle groups at once
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Events
Reno County program offers free fitness classes for cancer survivors
Information obtained from Cancer Council of Reno County Facebook
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Community group hosts meet and greet to discuss 2026 plans
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A local organization will host a free informational event at Rice Park Shelter to discuss its mission and upcoming plans for 2026. Hutchinson Emancipation Day will hold a meet and greet Jan. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the shelter, located at 1801 Swarens
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Prairie Hills Nursery to Host Galentine’s Girls Night Fundraiser
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prairie Hills Nursery and Plant Shop will host a Galentine’s Girls Night on Feb. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2999 E. 30th Ave., the business announced via a social media post. The event will feature food trucks, a T-shirt bar by Willow Creek
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