Hutchinson Brief
June 27, 2025
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Credit union adds financial, marketing chiefs to executive team
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Heartland Credit Union has hired two seasoned executives to strengthen its leadership team as the financial institution continues expanding its operations and member services. Kevin Hess joined as chief financial officer and Trace Hughes was named vice president of brand and marketing, the credit union announced. The appointments
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Two Students Earn Distinguished Dragon Recognition at Hutchinson Community College
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College recognized two exceptional students as Distinguished Dragons, highlighting achievements in academics, athletics and the arts. Jordyn Picolet of Council Grove and Madison Staib of Hutchinson earned the honor as part of the college’s summer series celebrating student excellence. Picolet, who studied agriculture, broke multiple school
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Community Foundation combines baseball sponsorship with professional advisor appreciation
Hutchinson, KS – Hutchinson Community Foundation (Hutch CF) is stepping up to the plate in support of local baseball while simultaneously recognizing the professional advisors who serve the community through a unique combination of sponsorship and appreciation outreach. The foundation has announced its sponsorship of the Hutchinson Monarchs’ July 8 matchup
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Police seek public help identifying person of interest in Walmart case
Hutchinson, KS – The Hutchinson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male individual who is considered a person of interest in a case involving Walmart. Police have released this photograph of the individual and are requesting anyone with information about his identity to come forward. The
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Hutchinson Clinic celebrates two decades of leadership while supporting local youth sports
Hutchinson, KS – Hutchinson Clinic is making headlines this week for both honoring a longtime team member’s dedication and strengthening its commitment to local youth athletics through a major community sponsorship. Twenty years of healthcare excellence The clinic is celebrating a significant milestone as Sarah Barkley marks her 20th anniversary with
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Local EMS Partnership Raises Over $500 for Disability Support Organization
Hutchinson, KS – What started as a simple autism awareness campaign has blossomed into a meaningful community partnership, with Reno County EMS and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room teaming up to support local disability advocacy. The collaboration, which began with the launch of specially designed autism awareness shirts in April,
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Historic Fox Theatre reveals opening act for 2025-2026 Season
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Historic Fox Theatre has announced the opening show for its 2025-2026 live entertainment season, with country a cappella group Home Free set to kick off the theatre’s 94th season on October 19 with “The Jukebox Tour.” The all-vocal country entertainers have accumulated more than 720,000 album
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USD 309 online payment system temporarily unavailable until July
Families in the USD 309 school district will be unable to make online payments through the district’s digital payment platform until July 1, 2025, according to an announcement from the district’s finance department. The My School Bucks online payment system, which allows parents and guardians to pay for school meals,
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BREAKING: Inmate at Reno County Correctional Facility pronounced dead
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A 41-year-old inmate died early Monday at the Reno County Correctional Facility after being found unresponsive during a routine safety check, authorities said.
Joshua Caleb Ledbetter of Hutchinson was discovered unresponsive around 1:43 a.m., according to a press release from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office.
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Community fan drive helps beat summer heat in Reno County
A successful community fan drive has collected dozens of box fans to help Reno County residents manage rising temperatures and high electricity costs this summer. The Salvation Army received 53 fans for distribution through the annual effort, with 44 units donated through Westlake Ace Hardware’s fan drive and an additional
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County communities works to provide for seniors
The Midwest takes care of its own. Lately as a number of programs available to senior citizens in the community have dwindled, residents have come up with other ways to ensure they get what they need. It was at the end of May that notifications from a number of organizations
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Laundry spreading Love across Kansas
It all began in Ventura, Calif., where a homeless man by the name of Eric “T-Bone” was asked what service would make a daily impact to him. He responded, “If I had clean clothes I think people would treat me like a human being.” Laundry Love was born through the
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Sports
Monarchs rally past Rebels in 9th for 13-8 victory
NEWTON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs scored five runs in the ninth inning to pull away from the Newton Rebels for a 13-8 victory Wednesday night at Klein-Scott Field. The Monarchs improved to 13-3 in summer play after overcoming an early collapse that saw Newton erase a six-run deficit and take
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HutchCC Football signee earns National Scholar-Athlete Honor
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson Community College football signee has been recognized as one of the nation’s top high school scholar-athletes. Bravin Powell-Brown of Gardner-Edgerton High School was named to the 2025 National Football Foundation Team of Distinction, the organization announced Wednesday. Powell-Brown was selected from a national pool of 3,
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Politics
Kansas rural hospitals brace for impact of $4 billion funding loss under mega-bill
By: Anna Kaminski - Kansas Reflector
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Kansas House Democrats make campaign push in Central Kansas cities
Kansas House Democrats continued their statewide outreach effort with stops in central Kansas communities last weekend, bringing their message to areas where the party lacks legislative representation. The “Fight Back Tour” drew crowds to Abilene and Hutchinson on June 20-21, marking the fourth and fifth stops in a series designed
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Schmidt introduces legislation to return American government to American people
Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) announced he has introduced the Congressional Review Reform Act. This legislation would eliminate the Congressional Review Act’s 60 legislative day lookback period, allowing Congress to disapprove of any federal agency rule, regardless of when it was implemented. Joining Congressman Schmidt to introduce the CRRA are
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Sharice Davids responds to Supreme Court decision undermining women’s health care access
Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) that allows states to block Medicaid patients from accessing health care services at Planned Parenthood: “Today, the Supreme Court once again sided with politicians over
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Marshall marks Dobbs anniversary, backs funding restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall marked the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision Tuesday by releasing a video statement praising the ruling that overturned federal abortion protections and calling for additional restrictions on abortion funding. Marshall, a Republican physician, used the anniversary to highlight upcoming Senate legislation
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The Moral Fog in Topeka
By Paul Waggoner, House of Representatives District 104
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Sen. Michael Murphy weighs in
Sen. Mike Murphy, 2 terms as District 114 Representative
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Sen. Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense newsletter
Promoting the Air Capital of the World
The International Air Show brings together aviation, defense and space stakeholders from across the globe to showcase the latest innovation and international cooperation of these industries. I led a bipartisan group of senators to recognize the United States’ leadership in the aerospace and
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Kelly announces administration appointments
Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board. Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services on issues that improve opportunities for
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Opinion
Waiting on wheat
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
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Area happenings...
Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - June 25, 2025 9:55 PM SABRINA ADELHARDT White female, age 24 Domestic Battery; Criminal Damage DV 9:53 AM WILLIAM RAMSEY IV White male, age 43 Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Paraphernalia 4:44 AM SHAILYN R ROWLISON White female, age 30 Possession
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Stanton, Jerry G. Proffitt, Billy J. Jr. Miller, Evelyn Elaine Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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KDA area inspections
Recent Food Safety Inspections in Reno County (June 2025): 1. Pizza Ranch-Hutchinson - Routine inspection on 06/25/2025, in compliance 2. Sonic Drive-In - Modified complaint inspection on 06/24/2025, in compliance 3. Chili’s Grill & Bar - Routine inspection on 06/23/2025, in compliance but with 2
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Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List June 27-30, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Friday, June 27, 2025 9:00 AM Morning Coffee COMMUNITY FREE
📍 American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68 (730 W 4th Ave)
Daily community gathering Monday-Friday • All welcome 9:30 AM Community Collaboration Series COMMUNITY FREE
📍 Dept of Aging (120 West Avenue B)
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US news
June 26 2025
Fragile peace holds; Trump reaffirms NATO; Nippon’s Steel Saga; AI training on copyrighted work deemed legal; ‘AGI’?; Firms face rare earth shortages
Greg Loving
June 25 2025
Iran Intel Assessment Leak; Trump Links Attack to Gaza Peace; China Eyes Russian Energy; Microplastics in Glass; Mamdani Stuns Cuomo
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June 24 2025
Mideast Truce In Peril; Iranian Nuclear Program Damage?; Student Loan Defaults Loom; Tesla Robotaxi Launches; Chinese Crime Syndicate
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🌾KS news
KS - June 26 2025
Stadium Deal Deadline; New Measles Case; Eakins Enters Race; Man Dies by Suicide in Salina Hospital Lobby; Flood Watch Issued in KC
Greg Loving
KS - June 25 2025
Kansas Wheat Harvest; Hydroelectric Plant Uncertainty; Haskell University Control; Democrats’ Fight Back Tour; Joe’s BBQ Ranks Fourth
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KS - June 24 2025
Junction City Drug Bust; Kansas Transportation Projects; Hospitals Brace for Cuts; AG Investigates Schools; Proposed Hog Farm
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