> ## 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-111/ - Published: 2026-02-16T14:31:57.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:38.000Z - Description: February 16, 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 [Reno County Seeks Guaranteed Seat on State Fair BoardHB 2779 would require at least one board member from the county that hosts the fairgrounds![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4696.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/07_24_18-KS2019-KSCapitol-007_w_5D325775-DE7F-949A-AF9CB84013310778-5d3251a7c57a80b_5d3267b7-0455-847f-e36e547e68cc7be5-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-seeks-guaranteed-seat-on-state-fair-board/) [Introducing the Citizen Journal Sponsor PortalThe easiest way to reach your community.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4695.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Gemini_Generated_Image_daqhmmdaqhmmdaqh.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/introducing-the-citizen-journal-sponsor-portal/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Bruch, Cynthia Christine Schmidt, Larry Dale Kaiser, Todd Martin Stoecker, Kenneth R. “Ken” Wiens, Kathleen Marie “Kat” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries v![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4692.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-6-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-111/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log — February 13, 2026 9:10 PM — JOHNATHAN W. BEER, white male, age 40 Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine w/1 prior conviction; Possession of Marijuana w/1 prior conviction; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; DUI; Incapable of safely driving 9:10 PM — DAWN R WHITE, white female, age![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4693.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-43.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-98/) [Fire Crews Rescue Occupant From Burning Hutchinson HomeInformation obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department, Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4691.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-1-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/fire-crews-rescue-occupant-from-burning-hutchinson-home/) --- ## 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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