Hutchinson Brief
March 18, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Carter, Tyrone E. Cornwell, Rose L. Linden, Roberta “Bobi” (Martin) Maskil, Daniel “Dan” Anthony Mellenburch, Lowell Miller, Patricia “Patty” Clark Phillips, Patty Lou (Hensley) Yutzy, Sonia Diane “Crouch” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log
March 16, 2026 — 3 arrests 10:08 PM
Honain S. Culy white male, age 20
1.) Failure to Appear original charge Driving while suspended 9:15 PM
Delicia M. Raner-Meyer white female, age 40
(1)FTA: Keep or Harbor Vicious Dog 7:55 PM
Alec Shanelec

Hutchinson invites residents to tour water treatment facility April 1
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson

Reno County Coalition promotes whole-person wellness through community collaboration
Information obtained from Reno County Government

Events
Hutchinson Public Library to host Spring Break Bingo sessions March 19
Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library

Hutchinson Public Library offers Sensory Storytime for children with sensory needs
Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library

South Hutchinson plans city-wide cleanup May 1-3
Information obtained from City of South Hutchinson

Sports
Blue Dragons return to national tournament seeking second title in three years
Information obtained from HCC officials

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Opinion
KFB Insights: Quote, unquote
Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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Kansas Guard Units Deployed to Middle East
190th Air Refueling Wing and 130th Field Artillery Brigade both currently supporting U.S. military operations overseas

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Governor Kelly Announces $8.77 Million for Rural Road Safety in Kansas
Thirteen projects across the state will receive federal funding through KDOT’s High Risk Rural Roads Program

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