> ## 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-123/ - Published: 2026-03-16T13:22:14.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:59.000Z - Description: March 16, 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 March 12, 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4946.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-2/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Todd, Nancy Louise Riley, Janis Lee (Brockman) Miller, Thomas Dale “Tom” Mayes, Chris L. Dolezal, Kaye M. Tolar, Robert Howard “Bob” Stark, Jimmie Allen Glass, Jerry L. Close, Debra Anne Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4971.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-6-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-123/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log — March 15, 2026 8:50 p.m. Everette Hardy, white male, age 35 — arrested for 1) Criminal Trespass. Reno County Jail Log — March 14, 2026 5:49 p.m. Jason D. Lankford, white male, age 53 — arrested for 1) DUI. Reno County Jail Log — March 13,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4970.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-7-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-110/) [Union Pacific work to cause intermittent closures at West Avenue D crossings March 17Information obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4968.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-2-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/union-pacific-work-to-cause-intermittent-closures-at-west-avenue-d-crossings-march-17/) [Hutchinson residents warned of traffic ticket scam texts, callsInformation obtained from Hutchinson Police Department![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4969.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hpd-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-residents-warned-of-traffic-ticket-scam-texts-calls/) --- ## Events [Hutchinson Public Library offers Spring Break activity for studentsInformation obtained from Hutchinson Public Library![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4964.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hpl.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-public-library-offers-spring-break-activity-for-students/) [Hutchinson Public Library to host Spring Break Bingo sessions March 19Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4965.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hpl-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-public-library-to-host-spring-break-bingo-sessions-march-19/) [South Hutchinson plans city-wide cleanup May 1-3Information obtained from City of South Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4948.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/south-hutch-6.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/south-hutchinson-plans-city-wide-cleanup-may-1-3/) --- ## Sports [Baldwin defeats previously undefeated Rock Creek to claim Class 4A boys state basketball championshipStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4963.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260314_1716_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/baldwin-defeats-previously-undefeated-rock-creek-to-claim-class-4a-boys-state-basketball-championship/) [Silver Lake Eagles cruise to eighth state girls basketball championshipStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4962.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260314_0745_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/silver-lake-eagles-cruise-to-eighth-state-girls-basketball-championship/) [Wichita Collegiate runs past Silver Lake to advance to Class 3A KSHSAA boys basketball finalsStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4961.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260312_0384_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wichita-collegiate-runs-past-silver-lake-to-advance-to-class-3a-kshsaa-boys-basketball-finals/) [Burlington prevails in three overtimes to advance to Class 3A KSHSAA boys basketball finalsStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4960.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260312_1166_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/burlington-prevails-in-three-overtimes-to-advance-to-class-3a-kshsaa-boys-basketball-finals/) [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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