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# Hutchinson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-116/
- Published: 2026-02-27T14:11:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:47.000Z
- Description: February 27, 2026
- Author: Rica Simpson
- Tags: email, hutch, #brief

*Hi everyone!*

*We hope you all have a safe 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*

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## Todays newsletter sponsor

## News

[Reno County Commission SummaryWeek of February 25, 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4805.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://www.hutchnews.com/gcdn/presto/2023/04/12/NHUT/bafcfd21-e138-427d-a63c-d70432e63b36-P1660398_2.JPG?width=660&height=442&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-commission-summary/)

[Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Finnegan, Sandra “Sandy” Kubly, Terrence D. “Terry” Lewis-Bodnar, Sharon Marie Brady, Shannon Dean Chesney, Raeleen Jones, Janice Fay Morrison, Dr. Robert T. Richardson, Curtis E. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4806.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-11-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-116/)

[Area police logsReno County Jail Log — February 25, 2026 The following individuals were arrested in Reno County on February 25, 2026\. 1:12 AM DUSTIN C. BROWN White male, age 38 1\. Possession of Methamphetamine w/1 prior conviction x2 2\. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2:30 AM TREVOR THOMAS JR Black![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4807.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-11-3.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-103/)

[USD 308 Board approves 2026-27 academic calendarInformation obtained from www.usd308.com/news![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4808.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hps.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/usd-308-board-approves-2026-27-academic-calendar/)

[South Hutchinson to close Blanchard for culvert repairs beginning March 3Information obtained from City of South Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4809.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/south-hutch-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/south-hutchinson-to-close-blanchard-for-culvert-repairs-beginning-march-3/)

[Hutchinson Art Center seeks artists for 2026 art fairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is now accepting artist vendor applications for its 2026 Hutchinson Art Fair, scheduled for Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sunflower South Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The annual indoor art fair, which began in 1962,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4810.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-2-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-art-center-seeks-artists-for-2026-art-fair/)

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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

[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

[KFB Insights: Counting cowsGreg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4790.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/greg-doering-12.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-counting-cows/)

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