Hutchinson Brief
July 11, 2025
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Hutchinson Fire Department responds to early morning house fire
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire Friday in the 400 block of East Avenue C, quickly extinguishing flames that were primarily on the exterior of the structure. The Hutchinson Fire Department received the call at 2:26 a.m. July 11, according to a press release
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Hutchinson nurse receives DAISY Award
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System has recognized Beth Walters, a registered nurse and charge nurse in Outpatient Infusion, with the DAISY Award for outstanding compassion, professionalism and dedication to patient care. The DAISY Award recognizes extraordinary nurses who demonstrate exceptional skill and compassionate care. Walters was nominated by a
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Hutchinson Art Center seeks entries, highlights artists
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is accepting entries for its Emancipation Day Youth Art Contest with a deadline of Saturday, July 19, less than two weeks away. The contest invites young artists to submit work commemorating Emancipation Day, with entries being accepted at the art center located at 405
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Hutchinson YMCA adds new directors, launches summer promotions
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA has announced two new leadership appointments while launching summer membership promotions and community events designed to strengthen local connections. The fitness center recently welcomed Cord Harrington as its new Aquatics Director and EJ Bennett Jr. as Gymnastics Director, according to social media posts from the
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Hutchinson’s July Third Thursday to feature ‘Arts & Eats’
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Downtown Hutchinson will host its monthly Third Thursday celebration on July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring the popular “Arts & Eats” theme that combines local artists, live music and food vendors. The free community event will take place throughout downtown, with activities centered around Main Street
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Fairgrounds Splash Pad closes three Wednesdays for repairs
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fairgrounds Park Splash Pad will be closed for three Wednesdays in July to allow crews to complete essential mechanical repairs on the popular summer recreation facility. The splash pad at 2101 N. Severance St. will be closed July 9, 16 and 23, city officials announced. The facility
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Hutchinson offers free pre-approved housing plans to spur development
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is offering free pre-approved housing plans to developers and homeowners in an effort to streamline construction and reduce costs for new residential projects. The initiative provides ready-to-build plans that meet local building codes and can be paired with affordable lots from the city’s Land
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UPDATE: Traffic signal at 11th, Plum back up
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A traffic signal at 11th Avenue and Plum Street is fully operational after it was temporarily offline following a motor vehicle accident, city officials announced. Traffic is flowing as usual again. The City of Hutchinson implemented all-way stop control measures at the intersection to ensure safety and maintain
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Hutchinson CC celebrates retirement, honors student achievements
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College is celebrating the retirement of a longtime administrator while recognizing outstanding student achievements through its Distinguished Dragon program. Brooks Mantooth, the college’s director of human resources, retired after 37 years of dedicated service, the college announced on social media. Mantooth played a vital role in
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Sports
NFHS Adds Javelin Specifications, Approves Safety Changes for 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The National Federation of State High School Associations has approved javelin implement construction specifications for inclusion in the track and field rules book beginning with the 2026 season, responding to the growing number of states incorporating the event into high school competition. The javelin addition was among 11
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Monarchs rally for walk-off victory over Great Bend
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jake Knox delivered a two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday night, lifting the Hutchinson Monarchs to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Great Bend Bat Cats at Hobart-Detter Field. The Monarchs (22-5) trailed 2-1 entering the final frame before rallying against
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Kansas high school basketball tournament gets major overhaul
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State High School Activities Association will consolidate multiple classes at single venues for state basketball tournaments beginning in 2026, marking the first time since 1953 that classes will share championship sites. The KSHSAA Board of Directors approved the new format Tuesday, responding to member school administrators
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High school softball bans player audio, video recording
High school softball players will be prohibited from transmitting or recording audio and video from the field under new rules approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations for the 2026 season. The NFHS Board of Directors approved the rule changes following the organization’s annual Softball Rules
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Politics
Moran introduces legislation to increase partnerships between military bases, local communities
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran
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Kelly ceremonially signs bipartisan bill establishing water challenge task force; June total tax collections at $1.06 billion
Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday ceremonially signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172 in Hays, establishing the water program task force to create a long-term investment program for water with a dedicated revenue source. The task force will also evaluate current funding for water and the state’s water
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Davids speaks with frontline health care providers on impact of extreme Republican Medicaid cuts
KANSAS CITY, KS – Representative Sharice Davids joined nearly 200 health care workers at Vibrant Health to discuss the harmful impact of recently enacted Republican Medicaid cuts. Davids heard directly from providers about how these cuts, which she voted against, will threaten all Kansas families’ access to affordable care — and reaffirmed
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Senator Marshall: We Have Secured Huge Wins for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers
Senator Marshall Joins RFD-TV to Talk About the Plan to Ban U.S. Farmland Purchases by China and Key Wins in the Reconciliation Bill
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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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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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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 police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 9, 2025 11:45 PM - ANGELA L JONES, white female, age 50, arrested for HPD FTA Warrant 6:38 PM - ORLANDO A. MONTOYA, white male, age 38, arrested for HPD FTA; Speeding 6:06 PM - MONTRE TONEY, black male, age
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Dick, Amanda Ellen Dickinson, Roger Dean Hoefer, Freddie Krause, Matthew Everett Charles Washburn, Kenneth L. Jr. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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KDA area inspections
🏢 Kansas Food Safety Inspections Hutchinson Area - July 2025 Inspection Summary 9
Total Establishments 7
In Compliance 2
With Violations 78%
Compliance Rate 📋 Inspection Results Overview 🍩 Dunkin & Baskin
734 S 1st Ave, Hutchinson, KS 07/09/2025
✅ In Compliance 🏛️ US Law Enforcement Training Center
1400 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS
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Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List July 9 - July 14, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Wednesday, July 9, 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 Reno County Farmers Market FAMILY
📍 Farmer’s Market Pavilion (103
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US news
July 11 2025
Iran’s Uranium Survives?; Pentagon Invests in Critical Minerals; ‘Fight for America’; Ford’s Safety Woes; Germany Protests Laser
Greg Loving
July 10 2025
Brazil / copper tariffs; Biden’s doctor refuses testimony; DOJ probes Comey, Brennan; X CEO Yaccarino exits; China pushes engineering degrees
Greg Loving
July 9 2025
Trump Turns on Putin; US Munitions; Bondi Faces MAGA Backlash; Trump Pushes Tariff Deadline; US Meets African Resistance on Critical Minerals
Greg Loving
🌾KS news
KS - July 10 2025
Funding Freeze Threatens Schools; Vol Fire Departments Face Crisis; Legislature Delays Software; Salina River Log Jam; Basketball Tournament Changes
Greg Loving
KS - July 9 2025
Water Task Force; Farm Disaster Relief; Evergy Plant Costs; Historic Aircraft Return; Schmidt Gubernatorial Campaign
Greg Loving
KS - July 8 2025
Wheat Harvest Delayed; Black & Veatch Development Incentives; Food Program Cut; KS Universities Rise; Chiefs Stadium Vote
Greg Loving
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