> ## 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-113/ - Published: 2026-02-20T14:45:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:43.000Z - Description: February 20, 2026 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *Hi everyone!* *We hope you have a wonderful and fun-filled weekend!* *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 [Hutchinson local news summaryWeek of February 18, 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4722.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DJI_20240529093315_0008_V-Jessica-Woodyard-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-local-news-summary-14/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Hoffman, Vicky Kay Longenecker, Kent James Zimmerman, Marc W. Lakzadeh, Alyc Waylynn Nichols, James Allen Robinson, Randy L. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4744.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-8-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-113/) [Area police logsFebruary 18, 2026 — Ghost Card Reno County Sheriff — Arrest Log — February 18, 2026 10:22 PM Andre Glacet — white male, age 56 1) DUI, 1st conviction; 2) No insurance 10:20 PM Aaron Fletchall — white male, age 40 1) Domestic violence battery; 2) Domestic violence stalking; 3) Stalking 1:36![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4745.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-8-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-100/) [Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $6,500 grant to support Early Education Center planningThe Hutchinson Community Foundation has awarded a $6,500 grant to the Early Education Center of Reno County to fund a strategic planning retreat aimed at strengthening early childhood programs across the region. The grant was provided through the Fund for Reno County under the foundation’s Strong Organizations program as![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4746.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-3-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-awards-6-500-grant-to-support-early-education-center-planning/) [All Four Allen STEM Teams Advance to Kansas KidWind State ChallengeInformation obtained from Hutchinson Public Schools![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4747.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/wind.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/all-four-allen-stem-teams-advance-to-kansas-kidwind-state-challenge/) [Hutchinson Emancipation Day hosts t-shirt design contest with $100 prizeHutchinson Emancipation Day is searching for the next great design for its annual August celebration, offering artists and graphic designers a chance to win $100 and a free custom t-shirt. The organization is accepting original t-shirt designs for the Hutchinson Emancipation August 1st Weekend Celebration. The deadline for submissions is![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4748.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-eman-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-emancipation-day-hosts-t-shirt-design-contest-with-100-prize/) --- ## 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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