Hutchinson Brief
June 30, 2025
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Top 5 takeaways from USD 308 Board of Education meeting
Regular meetings of the USD 308 Board of Education are on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Administration Center, 1520 N. Plum. Here are the top five takeaways from the most recent BoE meeting. 1. Board Tables Student Cell Phone Policy Amid
Greg Loving
Hutchinson Art Center hosts weekly drawing sessions for local artists
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Hutchinson Art Center continues its Saturday Morning Artists program, offering weekly figure drawing sessions that welcome both experienced artists and newcomers to the community. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday with a come-and-go format that allows participants to
Teri Hansen
Five Hutchinson firefighters earn advanced medical certifications
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Five Hutchinson firefighters have earned Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certifications, joining the department’s existing medical response capabilities and strengthening emergency services for Reno County residents. Captain Raya, Engineer A. Arheart, Engineer Ice, Engineer Richardson and Engineer K. Graves completed the rigorous AEMT program and passed the National
Teri Hansen
Hutchinson Clinic adjusts Walk-In Care Hours for summer
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Hutchinson Clinic has announced adjusted summer hours for its main Walk-In Care location, effective Monday, June 30. The Hutchinson location will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer
Teri Hansen
Kansas State Fair offers Golden Ticket Prize Package for 2025
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas State Fair is offering one winner and three guests a comprehensive prize package that includes free admission, concert tickets and ride passes for the 2025 fair through its Golden Ticket Giveaway contest. Fair officials announced the return of the popular promotion, with entries accepted online
Teri Hansen
Hutchinson man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Kan. (AP) — A 43-year-old Hutchinson man was hospitalized Friday afternoon after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into guardrails and a tree in Pottawatomie County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Zachary Lynn Stinson was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla southbound on Kansas Highway 13 near Cedar Creek
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Sports
Hutchinson athletes sweep Junior College Awards at Wichita banquet
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Hutchinson Community College student-athletes claimed both junior college athlete of the year awards Thursday night at the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, with a basketball standout and national championship football player earning top honors. Hailey Jackson received the Junior College Female Athlete of the Year award after leading
Teri Hansen
Monarchs rally past Derby 5-4
DERBY, Kan. (AP) — Joey Senstock drove in two runs and the Hutchinson Monarchs withstood a late rally to defeat the Derby Twins 5-4 Friday night at Panther Field. The Monarchs (14-4) scored twice in the seventh inning to break a 3-3 tie and hold off Derby’s final push in a
Teri Hansen
Politics
Congress Passes Fentanyl Legislation Backed by Schmidt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has passed legislation permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, a move Rep. Derek Schmidt says will give law enforcement better tools to combat the opioid crisis affecting Kansas communities. The HALT Fentanyl Act, which passed both chambers of Congress, now heads to President Donald Trump,
Teri Hansen
Kelly seeks more time for federal storm disaster requests
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly has asked federal officials for additional time to file disaster declarations for two severe weather events that struck Kansas in June, citing the need to fully assess damage costs that could strain local government budgets. Kelly submitted letters to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Teri Hansen
Marshall Joins Fox News to Discuss the Reconciliation Bill, Medicaid, and Operation Midnight Hammer
On Saturday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Rich Edson on Fox News’ Fox News Live to discuss the Senate’s latest timeline to move the reconciliation bill forward, the negotiations around the SALT deduction, the best way to save Medicaid for those who need it most,
Teri Hansen
Opinion
Waiting on wheat
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
Teri Hansen
Sen. Marshall Op-Ed: Medicaid is Broken...
Sen. Roger Marshall Op-Ed: Medicaid Is Broken. Republicans Are Trying To Save It
On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in Newsweek: As an OB-GYN in rural Kansas, I delivered a baby almost every day for over 25 years. About half of these deliveries
Teri Hansen
Area happenings...
Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - June 27, 2025 2:27 PM - MARGARITA CASTILLO, white female, age 42 Driving on a suspended driver’s license 2:04 PM - JULIE C. VANSICKLE, white female, age 36 Criminal trespass, failure to appear warrants (4 counts) 9:04 AM - WILLIAM P.
Teri Hansen
Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Loane, Jeffrey D. Kaufman, LaVina M. Goodrick, Donna Lea Piland, Sherry A. Culbert, Kathy Jane Collins, Kathy Ann Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List June 30 - July 12, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Monday, June 30, 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 12:00 PM Alley VIP Special ENTERTAINMENT
📍 The Alley of Hutchinson (1221
Teri Hansen
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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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
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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
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KS - June 25 2025
Kansas Wheat Harvest; Hydroelectric Plant Uncertainty; Haskell University Control; Democrats’ Fight Back Tour; Joe’s BBQ Ranks Fourth
Greg Loving
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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