> ## 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-23/ - Published: 2025-07-07T13:00:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:22.000Z - Description: July 7, 2025 - Author: Teri Hansen - Tags: Hutchinson *Hi everyone!* *We hope you all had a safe and fabulous holiday weekend!* *Our condolences go out to the loved ones of those effected by the accident at Kanopolis Lake. We also want to thank all the amazing first responders for their hard work at the lake and everywhere this past 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!* *\-Teri Hansen, teri@loql.ai* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/maccollege.png) Local News](https://www.mcpherson.edu/?utm%5Fsource=ks&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue062925&utm%5Fcontent=pos3)[UPDATE: Ellsworth Co. Sheriff confirms two bodies recovered from Kanopolis LakeIt’s been 36 hours since a man and a teenager went missing at Kanopolis Lake![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-798.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-54-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/update-ellsworth-co-sheriff-confirms-two-bodies-recovered-from-kanopolis-lake/) [Top 5 takeaways from USD 308 Board of Education meetingRegular 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-771.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/USD-308-1-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-takeaways-from-usd-308-board-of-education-meeting/) [Sky Ryders Drum Corps offers free performance MondayThe Sky Ryders Drum and Bugle Corps will present a free dress rehearsal performance Monday evening at Gowans Stadium, giving the community a preview of their 2025 competition show. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College stadium, with gates opening to the public at no![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-772.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-07-06-112231.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sky-ryders-drum-corps-offers-free-performance-monday/) [Police seek help identifying woman found dead in HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman whose remains were discovered six months ago in east Hutchinson. Officers responded Jan. 2 to a call about a deceased person in the 1600 block of East First Avenue, where they found human remains, according to the Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-769.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-PD-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/police-seek-help-identifying-woman-found-dead-in-hutchinson/) [Two Hospitalized in Reno County Traffic CrashRENO COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Reno County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Robert W. Cooper, 77, of Haven, was driving eastbound on Arlington Road when he failed to yield at a stop sign at Kansas 96\. His 2014 Chevrolet Cruze struck![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-773.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/KHP.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/two-hospitalized-in-reno-county-traffic-crash/) [Fox Theatre announces 2025-2026 season lineupHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fox Theatre unveiled its 2025-2026 season lineup featuring eight subscription series performances and additional special events. Executive Director Josh Davies said the season offers an eclectic mix of music, comedy, acrobatics and ice skating designed to draw regional audiences. The subscription series includes: — Home Free, Oct. 19,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-775.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/FOx-theatre.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/fox-theater-announces-2025-2026-season-lineup/) [Downtown Hutchinson bookstore to close after 13 yearsHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A longtime downtown bookstore will close its doors after more than a decade of serving the community, with owners citing financial pressures and changing consumer habits as primary factors. Bookends, located at 123 N. Main St., announced its closure this week after 13 years of operation. Owners Wes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-774.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/348s.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/downtown-hutchinson-bookstore-to-close-after-13-years/) [Local organizations honored for patriotic spirit at Independence Day ParadeThree local groups received recognition for their outstanding displays of patriotism during this year’s Independence Day parade, with winners announced across business, organization and nonprofit categories. Redemption Animal Rescue earned the top prize in the nonprofit division, receiving $50 for a creative float that combined pet rescue advocacy with patriotic![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-768.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-07-06-111706.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-organizations-honored-for-patriotic-spirit-at-independence-day-parade/) --- ## Sports [Hutchinson Monarchs extend winning streak with back-to-back victoriesHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs continued their dominant summer campaign with consecutive victories, defeating the Kansas Cannons 11-2 on the road Tuesday before routing the Wichita Black Sox 12-3 at home Wednesday night. The two victories improved the Monarchs’ record to 17-5 and demonstrated the team’s balanced approach of strong![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-776.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20250618_0464_ACR17A-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-monarchs-extend-winning-streak-with-back-to-back-victories/) --- ## Politics [Estes delivers remarks on House floor in support of ’One Big, Beautiful BillU.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read the full remarks below. Watch on YouTube and Rumble. Watch the remarks here. Remarks as delivered: Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-782.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Ron-Estes.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/estes-delivers-remarks-on-house-floor-in-support-of-one-big-beautiful-bill/) [Davids opposes partisan bill that slashes health care, food to benefit billionairesToday, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement after voting against President Trump and U.S. House Republicans’ extreme budget that cuts health care and raises grocery prices for hardworking families to pay for tax giveaways for billionaires and ultrawealthy corporations. “Simply put, President Trump’s extreme budget hurts everyone![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-781.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Sharice-Davids.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/davids-opposes-partisan-bill-that-slashes-health-care-food-to-benefit-billionaires/) [Schmidt votes to cancel massive tax hike, secure border, lower federal spendingWASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) issued the following statement regarding passage of the budget reconciliation bill by the U.S. House of Representatives, also called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: “Last November, Americans voted for change in Washington, D.C. Today, Congress is delivering much of the change promised![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-780.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Schmidt-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/schmidt-votes-to-cancel-massive-tax-hike-secure-border-lower-federal-spending/) [Mann votes to send ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ to President Trump’s deskWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which delivers on Congressional Republicans and President Trump’s campaign promises of lowering taxes, securing the border, and unleashing![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-779.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Mann-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mann-votes-to-send-one-big-beautiful-bill-to-president-trumps-desk/) [Marshall celebrates Senate passage of President Trump’s Reconciliation BillWashington – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the reconciliation bill, President Donald Trump’s signature piece of legislation, which will deliver on numerous key promises made to the American people. “President Trump promised more money in![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-778.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Roger-Marshall-1-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/marshall-celebrates-senate-passage-of-president-trumps-reconciliation-bill/) [Moran statement on passage of the Senate budget reconciliationKansas Senator Jerry Moran![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-777.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Moran-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/moran-statement-on-passage-of-the-senate-budget-reconciliation/) --- ## Opinion [Opinion: Keep demanding informationBy Teri L. Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-783.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Media-Bias-Chart.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/opinion-keep-demanding-information/) [Finding common groundJackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-729.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screen-Shot-2025-06-16-at-9.49.50-PM-3.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/finding-common-ground/) --- ## Area happenings... [KDA area inspectionsRecent Food Safety Inspections in Reno County (July 2025): Inspection Summary - July 1, 2025 8 establishments inspected - All found “In Compliance” after corrections Establishments with Violations (Corrected on Site): Burger King 1669 (201 E 4th St, Hutchinson, KS 67501) - July 1, 2025 \* Missing paper towels at hand![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-787.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-05-27-151152-14.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kda-area-inspections-13/) [Area police logsReno County Daily Jail Log - July 1, 2025 6:37 PM Chelsea Stuart, white female, age 29 Charges: Failure to appear - Probation violation (3 counts), Failure to appear - Extension to pay (2 counts) 11:02 AM Valentin R. Delgado, white male, age 25 Charges: Driving while suspended,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-786.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-1-12.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-10/) [Hutchinson ObituariesHutchinson Obituaries Brown, Troy Dean Byard, Maegan Jensen, Brenda Kelsey, Reiley Mellenbruch, Linda Shaffer, June L. Wann, James Wilkinson, Victor Lee Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-785.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL-E-2024-11-27-16.14.18---A-single-lit-memorial-candle-in-a-serene-and-reflective-setting.-The-candle-is-tall--white--and-placed-on-a-simple--elegant-holder.-The-background-is-47.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-22/) [Area events📋 Hutchinson Events List July 6 - July 12, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Sunday, July 6, 2025 6:00 PM Hutchinson Monarchs Baseball Game vs Haysville Aviators ENTERTAINMENT 📍 Hobart-Detter Field (9 Emerson Loop East) 6:00 PM • Professional baseball game featuring the Hutchinson Monarchs taking on the Haysville Aviators Monday, July 7,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-784.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/15162892171198439151calendar-of-events-clipart.hi-17.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-events-14/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/07/Tab4FileL.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) 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Ron Estes mourns intern killed in Washington shootingKansas Rep. Ron Estes is mourning the loss of a congressional intern who was fatally shot Monday night in Washington, D.C., after getting caught in gunfire apparently intended for others. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts, died Tuesday from injuries sustained in the shooting near the Walter E.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-796.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screen-Shot-2025-07-03-at-11.18.45-PM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-rep-ron-estes-mourns-intern-killed-in-washington-shooting/) --- ### SUBSCRIBE TO GET THE CITIZEN JOURNAL IN YOUR INBOX - FREE! 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