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February 18, 2026
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of February 18, 2026
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Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Biological Sex Bathroom Bill
Contentious measure clears hurdle with 31-9 vote
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Barber, Iva Ann Collier, William David “Billy” Cook, Dale Erwin, Nancy K. Gleason, Patrick Vern Hunt, Bette J. Marquez, Felix McMurray, Tod Wayne Patten, Rosa Jean Sanchez, Joe Melecio Swan, Leonard Chris VanMeter, Winton Lyle Wickliffe, Richard Allen Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log — February 16, 2026 11:15 PM
CHARLES SAYER
White male, age 29 · Homeless
Arrested for: DV Battery ×2 8:39 PM
DOUGLAS C. MILLET
White male, age 61
Arrested for: HPD Warrant — Failure to Appear (original charge: Theft) Reno County Jail Log — February 17, 2026 11:
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Kansas modular builder doubles capacity with new Hutchinson lease
Information obtained from Greater Hutch website
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Youth Philanthropy Council to honor student grant makers at March 8 ceremony
Information obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation
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McPherson Gym Owner Offers Expert Running Advice
Local fitness professional shares strategies to boost performance while avoiding common injuries.
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Events
Reno County Fire District holds open house for new station
NICKERSON, 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
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Hutchinson launches program to train small-scale developers
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Mixed media workshop wet for March at Hutchinson Art Center
HUTCHINSON, 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
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Sports
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Leading through change
Nathan Mentzer, Allen County farmer
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