> ## 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-107/ - Published: 2026-01-30T15:26:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:25.000Z - Description: January 30, 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 obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Bauer, Ike Morgan Hacker Sr., Kenneth Allen Heidebrecht, Bonnie L. Katzenmeier (Strouse), Barbara Elaine Kulick, Darlene Betty Locke, Laneta (Kerner) McCall (Gafford), Vineta “Neta” Parsons, Linda Marie Sheets, Debra Van Fleet, Lois Janet Fryett, Roger Earl Ostrom, Christopher L. “Critter” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4507.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-12-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-104/) [Area police logsThursday, January 29, 2026 2:24 PM — Pleasure Maria Vansyckle/Torres, Hispanic female, age 44, was arrested on an HPD FTA Warrant. 9:51 AM — Harry Proveaux, white male, age 39, was arrested for possession of narcotic, possession of paraphernalia, and no driver’s license. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:33![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4506.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-12-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-92/) [Hutchinson Fire Department achieves Gold Helmet status for cancer registry participationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department has earned Gold Helmet Department recognition from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for its participation in the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. To qualify for Gold Helmet status, fire departments must have at least 50% of their active firefighters or more![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4504.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-3-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-fire-department-achieves-gold-helmet-status-for-cancer-registry-participation/) [Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $27,320 to Food Bank for facility expansionInformation obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4505.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-6.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-awards-27-320-to-food-bank-for-facility-expansion/) --- ## Events [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-4484.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-eman-2.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-4485.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ph-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/prairie-hills-nursery-to-host-galentines-girls-night-fundraiser/) --- ## Sports [Barber’s double-double powers No. 20 Hutchinson to 90-51 rout of IndependenceInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4503.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/gh-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/barbers-double-double-powers-no-20-hutchinson-to-90-51-rout-of-independence/) [Thomas scores career-high 28, but Hutchinson falls to Independence 91-89 in overtimeInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4502.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/HCC-12.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/thomas-scores-career-high-28-but-hutchinson-falls-to-independence-91-89-in-overtime/) [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: Sunsets and sisal twineGreg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4482.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/greg-doering-1-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-sunsets-and-sisal-twine/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/01/image-38.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 30 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4500.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/TECH-ICE-02-superJumbo-2.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-108/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 29 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4480.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/imrs-1.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-107/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 30 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4501.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2019-02-25T192127Z_144541735_RC1E4C141B90_RTRMADP_3_BRAZIL-AGRICULTURE-GLYPHOSATE-1024x683-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-112/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 29 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4481.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/brown-five-2-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-111/) --- Found a mistake? 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