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# Hutchinson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-125/
- Published: 2026-03-20T13:41:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:35:02.000Z
- Description: March 20, 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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## News

[Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Sutton, Tyler Jason Dirksen, Carol Lee Miles, Kay A. Royer-Shaw, Dee Johnson, Loren LeRoy Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5022.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-8-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-125/)

[Area police logsReno County Jail Log — March 18, 2026 Arrests only. Information from Hutchinson Police Department reports. 9:41 PM Quinton L. Nichols, Black male, age 23 — Arrested for: Failure to Appear (HPD); Contempt of Court; Interference with Law Enforcement. 8:00 PM Madison Smith, White female, age 16 — Arrested for: Disorderly![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5021.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-9-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-112/)

[Hutchinson Fire Department honors 2025 award recipients at annual ceremonyHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department gathered Saturday to recognize outstanding members of the department at its annual awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in service, leadership and emergency medical care. The event, held March 14, drew department members together to honor colleagues whose contributions stood out over the past year. Kahler![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5019.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-11.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-fire-department-honors-2025-award-recipients-at-annual-ceremony/)

[United Way of Reno County Seeks Nominations for April 25 Community Work DayInformation obtained from United Way of Reno County![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5020.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/united-way-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/united-way-of-reno-county-seeks-nominations-for-april-25-community-work-day/)

[Easy Idea for Leftover Chicken BreastsMcPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott of Performance Lab shares a simple way to use up extra chicken![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5015.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-5.46.23---PM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/easy-idea-for-leftover-chicken-breasts/)

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## Events

[Hutchinson Public Library offers Sensory Storytime for children with sensory needsInformation obtained from Hutchinson Public Library![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4990.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hpl-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-public-library-offers-sensory-storytime-for-children-with-sensory-needs/)

[Hutchinson invites residents to tour water treatment facility April 1Information obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4992.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-3-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-invites-residents-to-tour-water-treatment-facility-april-1/)

[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/)

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## Sports

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## Opinion

[KFB Insights: Quote, unquoteGreg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4986.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/greg-doering-13.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-quote-unquote/)

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