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Hutchinson Brief

January 30, 2026

Rica Simpson

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Hutchinson Brief

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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson 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
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Area police logs
Thursday, 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
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Hutchinson Fire Department achieves Gold Helmet status for cancer registry participation
HUTCHINSON, 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
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Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $27,320 to Food Bank for facility expansion
Information obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation
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Events

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

Barber’s double-double powers No. 20 Hutchinson to 90-51 rout of Independence
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Thomas scores career-high 28, but Hutchinson falls to Independence 91-89 in overtime
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