> ## 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-105/ - Published: 2026-01-26T14:51:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:26.000Z - Description: January 26, 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 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-4403.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/photo_2026-01-23_11-48-39-1-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-storm-center/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4395.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-10-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-102/) [Area police logsJanuary 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)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4394.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-10-3.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-90/) [Avenue A to reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Project progressesInformation obtained by City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4418.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-4-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/avenue-a-to-reopen-tuesday-as-woodie-seat-project-progresses/) [Hutchinson Fire Department extinguishes attic fire at West 7th Street residenceInformation obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department, Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4398.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-2-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-fire-department-extinguishes-attic-fire-at-west-7th-street-residence/) [Salvation Army opens warming station in Hutchinson to provide cold weather reliefHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4396.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/salvation-army.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salvation-army-opens-warming-station-in-hutchinson-to-provide-cold-weather-relief/) [Lateral Power: The Side-to-Side Exercise That Builds Stronger Quads and GlutesStrengthen your lower body with this dynamic lateral movement that targets multiple muscle groups at once![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4402.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7499-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/lateral-power-the-side-to-side-exercise-that-builds-stronger-quads-and-glutes/) --- ## Events [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/) [Community group hosts meet and greet to discuss 2026 plansHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4417.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-eman.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/community-group-hosts-meet-and-greet-to-discuss-2026-plans/) [Prairie Hills Nursery to Host Galentine’s Girls Night FundraiserHUTCHINSON, 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. 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