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# Hutchinson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-106/
- Published: 2026-01-28T14:55:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:25.000Z
- Description: January 28, 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*

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## 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-4443.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/photo_2026-01-23_11-48-39-1-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-storm-center/)

[Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Bauer, Ike Morgan Nading Jr., John Leeander Thomas, Jack Weaver, Mark W. Charbonneau, Joan Eleanor Collins, Cindy Lewis, Sharon Rose Lingle, Arthur “Art” Paul, Doris Edna Smith, Kathryn L. Wendler, Kathleen M. Cartie, Michael J. Rettmann, Vera K. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4449.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-11-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-103/)

[Area police logsReno County Jail Log - January 26, 2026 9:15 PM JOSHUA M. STUBBY, white male, age 42, 903 E 7th — Was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine w/2 prior convictions 2) Possession of Marijuana w/1 prior Conviction 3) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 12:01 PM TIMOTHY PERRY,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4434.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-11-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-91/)

[Reno County residents invited to apply for leadership development programThe Hutchinson Community Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2026 Transformational Leadership Cohort, an eight-month program designed to develop leadership skills while addressing downtown revitalization challenges in Reno County. The program will select 15 participants to work on adaptive community challenges related to activating downtowns throughout Reno County. The![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4446.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-5-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-residents-invited-to-apply-for-leadership-development-program/)

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## 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-4441.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-eman-1.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. The event will feature food trucks, a T-shirt bar by Willow Creek![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4442.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ph-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/prairie-hills-nursery-to-host-galentines-girls-night-fundraiser/)

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## Sports

[No. 25 Butler hits 17 3-pointers in 102-73 rout of HutchinsonInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4445.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/well.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/no-25-butler-hits-17-3-pointers-in-102-73-rout-of-hutchinson/)

[No. 8 Butler rallies past No. 18 Hutchinson 56-52 on Mayberry’s 35 pointsInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4444.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/mk.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/no-8-butler-rallies-past-no-18-hutchinson-56-52-on-mayberrys-35-points/)

[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/)

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## Opinion

[KFB Insights: Sunsets and sisal twineGreg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4440.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/greg-doering-1-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-sunsets-and-sisal-twine/)

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## 🌤️Weather

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[Kansas Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Slash Residential Property TaxesSenate introduces measure that would lower assessment rate from 11.5% to 9%, requiring voter approval![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4439.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-474-1-17.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-lawmakers-propose-constitutional-amendment-to-slash-residential-property-taxes/)

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