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January 28, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson 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
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Area police logs
Reno 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,
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Reno County residents invited to apply for leadership development program
The 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
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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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Sports
No. 25 Butler hits 17 3-pointers in 102-73 rout of Hutchinson
Information obtained from HCC officials
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No. 8 Butler rallies past No. 18 Hutchinson 56-52 on Mayberry’s 35 points
Information obtained from HCC officials
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KFB Insights: Sunsets and sisal twine
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Senate introduces measure that would lower assessment rate from 11.5% to 9%, requiring voter approval
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