> ## 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-117/ - Published: 2026-03-02T14:00:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:48.000Z - Description: March 2, 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 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 Casey, Joan Annetta Ragsdale, Gillette Strait, Ronald “Ron” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4833.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-16.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-117/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log — March 1, 2026 2:50 PM David Pederson, white male, age 54 — arrested on 2 HPD warrants. Reno County Jail Log — February 28, 2026 9:09 PM Tampiria V. Wade, Black female, age 40 — arrested for possession of methamphetamine (2 prior convictions), possession of drug paraphernalia,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4832.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-1-43.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-104/) [Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $8,000 grant to Buhler Public Library for facility improvementsHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fund for Reno County, a program of Hutchinson Community Foundation, has awarded $8,000 to Buhler Public Library to support a Community Library Improvement project aimed at transforming the library into a more welcoming and visible community destination. The grant, issued through Hutch CF’s Community & Economic Development![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4834.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-8.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-awards-8-000-grant-to-buhler-public-library-for-facility-improvements/) [Shelly Shares Simple Nutrition Formula for a Better LunchFitness expert says balanced eating approach can improve energy and support weight loss goals.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4831.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-3-1-26-at-5.09---PM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/shelly-shares-simple-nutrition-formula-for-a-better-lunch/) --- ## Events [Hutchinson Zoo to celebrate World Ocelot Day with free public event March 7Information obtained from The Hutchinson Zoo Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4835.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/zoo-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-to-celebrate-world-ocelot-day-with-free-public-event-march-7/) [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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