Hutchinson Brief
July 9, 2025
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
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Local News
Traffic signal offline at Hutchinson intersection following vehicle accident
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A traffic signal at 11th Avenue and Plum Street is temporarily offline following a motor vehicle accident, city officials announced. The City of Hutchinson has implemented all-way stop control measures at the intersection to ensure safety and maintain traffic flow. Motorists are advised to approach with caution and
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Moundridge Student, Father Die in Kanopolis Lake Boating Accident
Incoming Moundridge High School freshmen among victims in Thursday incident
Greg Loving
Stage 9 opens auditions for ‘Into the Breeches’ as ‘Ride The Cyclone’ prepares for July run
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Stage 9 theater will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Into the Breeches” on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and July 20 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with director Wes Bartlett leading the casting process. No advance preparation is
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Hutchinson Police highlights Iraq War Veteran officer
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department has recognized Officer Jacob Earley as its employee of the month. Earley, an Iraq and Syria war veteran, joined the department about a year ago and currently serves with the Repeat Offender Unit. Born in Arizona and raised in Kansas and South Carolina, he
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Hutchinson Art Center showcases local talent, gallery exhibitions
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center’s popular Saturday Morning Artists program continues to draw creative participants both in-person and remotely, with the next session scheduled for July 12 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The weekly gathering features live models and maintains a come-and-go atmosphere that welcomes
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Hutchinson YMCA opens fall sports registration
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA began accepting fall sports registration Monday for recreational programs serving children from pre-kindergarten through seventh grade. Registration for the fall season runs through Aug. 4, with practices beginning the week of Aug. 25. Games will start Sept. 6 and conclude Oct. 18. The Greater Wichita
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Hutchinson Animal Shelter fffers reduced adoption fees through July 17
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees through July 17 as part of its “Red, White, & Woof” promotion, aimed at finding homes for dogs and cats during the busy summer season. The shelter, located at 1501 S Severance, operates Tuesday through Sunday from 12:30 p.
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Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards Scholarships, Hosts Nonprofit Training
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $18,000 in scholarships to two Hutchinson High School students and will host a data storytelling workshop for nonprofit leaders next week. Noah Sidebottom and KeiRe Martinez each received $9,000 from the HHS Class of 1968 Scholarship fund, the foundation announced Friday.
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Hutchinson Fire Department announces annual school supply drive
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department will collect school supplies for children in need during its annual drive Aug. 1-3, partnering with Allen Samuels and RCB Bank. Firefighters will be stationed at Dillons locations on 5th and 30th streets, as well as Walmart, during specified collection hours. The drive runs
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HutchCC announces Dillon Lecture Series speakers, Distinguished Dragons, teen driving class registration open
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For more than 40 years, the Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College has provided residents of central Kansas access to distinguished speakers they might otherwise never have the opportunity to hear. Since its inception in 1982, the series has featured an eclectic mix of presenters ranging from
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Sports
Hutchinson Monarchs complete suspended game
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs completed a rain-delayed victory Monday night, finishing off a 10-4 win over the Wichita Wildcats in a game suspended June 23 due to lightning at Hobart-Detter Field. The victory improved the Monarchs’ record to 20-5 as they enter the final 10 days of the Jayhawk
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Politics
Senator Marshall: When You Cut Taxes, The Economy Grows
Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Discuss the Yale Budget Lab and the Reconciliation Bill.
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Governor Kelly announces administration appointments
Governor Laura Kelly announced July 7, 13 appointments to the following state boards, task force, and council. State Board of Technical Professions
Purpose: To provide maximum protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kansas by assuring that the practice of engineering, architecture, land surveying, landscape
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News from Tracy Mann
Passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Over the past four years, Kansans all across the Big First expressed grave concerns to me about our nation’s border security, skyrocketing prices, and a federal government that continually burdened their way of life in rural America through excessive regulations. On November 5,
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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense, July 7, 2025
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran
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Estes delivers remarks on House floor in support of ’One Big, Beautiful Bill
U.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
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Davids opposes partisan bill that slashes health care, food to benefit billionaires
Today, 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
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Schmidt votes to cancel massive tax hike, secure border, lower federal spending
WASHINGTON, 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
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Opinion
INSIGHT: Protecting the herds
Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau
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Opinion: Keep demanding information
By Teri L. Hansen
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Area happenings...
Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List July 8 - July 12, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Tuesday, July 8, 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 10:00 AM Fox Kids Summer Film Series ‘The Wild Robot’ FAMILY
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Clothier, Deborah Diann Crowl, Michael Wayne Dalke, Jerrod D. Moeder, Edwin Joseph “Eddie” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 6, 2025 12:10 AM - BRITTANY MCGARRAUGH, white female, age 35, 815 E 5th Ave. Arrested for DUI after vehicle struck multiple street signs and a residence. 9:36 PM - JULIE C. VANSICKLE, white female, age 36, 1701 E 95th Ave.
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KDA area inspections
Recent Food Safety Inspections in Reno County (July 2025): Inspection Summary - July 7, 2025 1 establishments inspected - All found “In Compliance” after corrections Establishments with No Violations * Little Caesars (921 4th Ave, Ste D, Hutchinson, KS 67501) - modified SUBSCRIBE ONLINE TO GET THE HUTCHINSON CITIZEN JOURNAL IN
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US news
July 8 2025
Tariff Deadline Extended; Texas Floods; Musk’s America Party; Tech Funds AI Training; More Arms to Kyiv
Greg Loving
July 7 2025
Landmark Bill Signed; Flood Death Toll Reaches 82; Retailers Battle; South American Oil; US Missile Stockpiles Low
Greg Loving
Trump Signs Major Tax and Spending Package as Military Aircraft Conduct Flyover
President celebrates legislative victory with White House ceremony as B-2 bombers from Iran operations fly overhead
Greg Loving
🌾KS news
Kansas Rep. Ron Estes mourns intern killed in Washington shooting
Kansas 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.
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KS - July 3 2025
Spending Bill; Phillipsburg Suspect Cache; Lawrence, Manhattan Homeownership; Gov Kelly Confirms Divorce; Eisenhower Signs Flood Control Bill
Greg Loving
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