> ## 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-114/ - Published: 2026-02-23T14:00:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:43.000Z - Description: February 23, 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 [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Critchfield, Malcom Douglas Park, Dawnetta A. Satterthwaite, Dale Eugene McHaley, Jack L. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4762.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-9-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-114/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log — Friday, February 20, 2026 2:12 a.m. TRAVIS C. MARTIN — white male, age 34, Hutchinson Charges: Domestic Battery 7:12 p.m. SHAYLENE HAMPTON — white female, age 34, Hutchinson Charges: 1) Aggravated Domestic Battery — Impede Breathing; 2) Battery 5:40 p.m. LESLIE A.M.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4763.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-9-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-101/) [Hutchinson begins construction on new Fairgrounds Park playgroundInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4764.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-2-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-begins-construction-on-new-fairgrounds-park-playground/) [Hutchinson High School senior surprised with full-ride Rudd Scholarship during school ceremonyInformation obtained from www.usd308.com![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4765.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/gogurl.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-high-school-senior-surprised-with-full-ride-rudd-scholarship-during-school-ceremony/) [Woman shot on West 4th Avenue, Hutchinson police investigatingInformation obtained from Hutchinson Police Department![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4757.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Breaking-News-10.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/woman-shot-on-west-4th-avenue-hutchinson-police-investigating/) [Hutchinson woman killed in shooting; suspect dead after Pratt County pursuitInformation obtained from Hutchinson Police Department![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4758.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Breaking-News-1-6.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-woman-killed-in-shooting-suspect-dead-after-pratt-county-pursuit/) --- ## 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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