> ## 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-118/ - Published: 2026-03-04T15:12:36.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:50.000Z - Description: March 4, 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 VOTERS NARROWLY APPROVE 0.75% SALES TAXMeasure passes by fewer than 200 votes with all precincts reporting![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4863.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/i-voted.png-2.webp)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-voters-narrowly-approve-0-75-sales-tax/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Barnes, Virginia G. (Elliott) Bishop, Laura Dickinson, Connie Fast, Timothy C. Gingerich, Linda D. Neptune, Mary Lucille Regehr, Ruth Louise (Wiebe) Rockefeller, Mary Jolene Willis, James “Jimmy” Leslie Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4858.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-1-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-118/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log — March 2, 2026 5:42 PM Zander Obermeyer — white male, age 17 Issued juvenile NTA: (1) Battery — after battering another individual at Saint Francis Academy. Released to Saint Francis. 10:53 AM Jeffrey McCrory — white male, age 19, homeless Issued NTA: (1) Theft, (2) Possession of![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4859.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-2-11.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-105/) [Church, Pastor honored by Hutchinson Police for aiding first responders during February tragedyInformation obtained from Hutchinson Police Department![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4865.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hpd-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/church-pastor-honored-by-hutchinson-police-for-aiding-first-responders-during-february-tragedy/) [Construction begins on new waterline in Hutchinson’s Spyglass Hills neighborhoodInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4864.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-16.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/construction-begins-on-new-waterline-in-hutchinsons-spyglass-hills-neighborhood/) --- ## 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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