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# Hutchinson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-110/
- Published: 2026-02-13T15:07:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:37.000Z
- Description: February 13, 2026
- Author: Rica Simpson
- Tags: email, hutch, #brief

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## News

[Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Finch, Bradley “Bubba” Davis Alber, Karl Edward Negrete, Janet Rios, Jennie Bass, Robert Duane “Bob” Brummett, Margaret Ann Chandler, Cecil Walter Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4669.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-5-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-110/)

[Area police logsFebruary 11, 2026 11:02 AM — TABITHA M. WHEELER, white female, age 34, 623 E. AVE. C, was arrested for 1) DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED. 3:28 PM — KAMMI DODDATO white female, age 51, HOMELESS, was arrested on 1.) Municipal Court Failure to Appear Warrant 9:18 PM — SAMUEL A. MUNS![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4673.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-5-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-97/)

[Hutchinson Art Center offers children’s workshop on Kansas artist Lester RaymerInformation obtained from Hutchinson Art Center Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4674.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-1-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-art-center-offers-childrens-workshop-on-kansas-artist-lester-raymer/)

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## 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. The workshop![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4527.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-10.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mixed-media-workshop-wet-for-march-at-hutchinson-art-center/)

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## Sports

[Salthawks rally past Hornets 51-40 in girls basketballStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4662.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260210_0428_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salthawks-rally-past-hornets-51-40-in-girls-basketball/)

[Hornets dominate Salthawks 65-46 in Tuesday matchupStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4661.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260210_0782_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hornets-dominate-salthawks-65-46-in-tuesday-matchup/)

[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

[Blessings and basketballKim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4647.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kim-Baldwin-30.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/blessings-and-basketball/)

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