> ## 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-109/ - Published: 2026-02-09T14:00:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:33.000Z - Description: February 9, 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 [McPherson Journalism Startup Earns State Innovation GrantCitizen Journal among 16 Kansas companies receiving proof-of-concept funding through ACCEL-KS program![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4583.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Gemini_Generated_Image_gou83dgou83dgou8.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcpherson-journalism-startup-earns-state-innovation-grant/) [Two dead, one injured in head-on collision on K-14 in Reno CountyInformation obtained from Reno County Sheriff’s Office![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4616.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fatal-crash-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/two-dead-one-injured-in-head-on-collision-on-k-14-in-reno-county/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Pennel, Bobby Gene Diggs, David LeRoy Dillwith, Thomas Earl “Tom” Apps, Charles Alfred “Recycle” Barnard, Eugene Franklin Newcom, Elda Louise Weidman, Julia Mae Layton, Jackson Thomas Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4617.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-3-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-108/) [Area police logsReno County Daily Jail Log - February 6, 2026 10:48 PM - NICHOLAS WILMURTH, white male, age 44, Missouri, arrested for Felony Flee and Elude, Suspicion of DUI, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Proof of Insurance, Driving while Suspended, Interference with LEO. 4:44 PM - MATTHEW![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4618.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-3-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-95/) [Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $28,301 for Fox Theatre boiler projectHUTCHINSON, KS — The Fund for Reno County of Hutchinson Community Foundation has awarded $28,301 to Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre for a boiler installation project. The grant, provided through the Community & Economic Development program as part of the 2025 Impact Cycle 2, contributed to the installation of a new boiler![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4619.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-7.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-awards-28-301-for-fox-theatre-boiler-project/) [Reno County Commission meeting scheduled for WednesdayInformation obtained from Reno County Government Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4620.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-1-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-commission-to-meeting-scheduled-for-wednesday/) --- ## Events [Reno County Fire District holds open house for new stationNICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Fire District No. 1 will host an open house for its new Station 31 on Saturday, Feb. 28\. The facility, located at 206 S. Burr, is complete and operational. The public is invited to tour the new fire station and meet personnel from 4 to 7![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4552.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-12.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-fire-district-holds-open-house-for-new-station/) [Hutchinson launches program to train small-scale developersInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4553.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-15.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-launches-program-to-train-small-scale-developers/) [Mixed media workshop wet for March at Hutchinson Art CenterHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will host a day-long mixed media workshop March 14, offering participants the chance to create layered artworks under the guidance of a local artist. Kayann Ausherman of Haven will lead the session, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 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