Hutchinson Brief
July 21, 2025
Hi everyone!
We hope you had a great weekend. In news, check out what Hutch in Harmony is up to, learn about a community workshop being offered to advocate for non-profits and see how County educators are going to collaborate at the "All Hands on Deck" event.
Congratulations to the Monarchs on a fantastic season and also to all those who rodeoed at Pretty Prairie.
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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News
Local Organizations Launch Dual Initiative: Book Distribution, Back-to-School Supply Drive
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two complementary initiatives are working together to support Hutchinson youth through literacy programs and educational resources, creating a comprehensive approach to student success. Free Book Distribution Program Hutch In Harmony has received its first Legacies Building Grant from Kansas Pride 2024 to distribute free books focusing on diversity
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Hutchinson Bakery Named July Small Business of the Month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A local bakery that began with a newspaper employee sharing treats with coworkers has been recognized as the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month for July. Wooten’s Sweet Cakes, owned by Adam and Roseann Wooten, received the award from chamber CEO Debra
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Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Kansas Prison Cell
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A 54-year-old inmate at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Friday after being found unresponsive in his cell earlier this month, the Kansas Department of Corrections announced. Adan Morales Jr. was discovered unresponsive July 1 in his cell at the state prison facility. Correctional staff immediately began life-saving
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United Way Breakfast Highlights Financial Struggles of Working Families in Kansas
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County hosted its annual CEO Breakfast this week featuring a simulation exercise designed to show community leaders the financial realities facing working families who struggle to afford basic necessities. The event highlighted challenges facing ALICE households — families that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained and
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Reno County Educators to Gather for Professional Development Day
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 1,100 teachers, instructors and administrators from across Reno County will gather at Hutchinson Community College Jan. 5, 2026, for a collaborative professional development event called “All Hands on Deck.” USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson announced the countywide initiative, which aims to unite educators from multiple school
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Hutchinson Art Center continues Saturday Morning Artist sessions
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center has been hosting Saturday Morning Artists sessions, offering local artists and art enthusiasts a chance to practice their skills in a supportive group environment. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the center, located at 405
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Community Workshop Aims to Strengthen Nonprofit Advocacy Skills
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation will host a free advocacy training workshop Thursday as part of its summer Learning Community Series designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations across Reno County. The “Building Your Advocacy Story” workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7 and targets staff,
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HutchCC student recognized as distinguished dragon;
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has named Brynn Hawbaker of Assaria as its Distinguished Dragon for 2025, recognizing her outstanding academic performance and campus involvement. Hawbaker, who studied Elementary Education at HutchCC, maintained a high grade point average while actively participating in campus activities. College officials praised her dedication to
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Sports
Former NASCAR Star Schrader Wins Modified Feature at Kansas State Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Former NASCAR driver Ken Schrader captured the IMCA Modified feature race Friday night at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, drawing more than 2,500 spectators to the dirt track event. Schrader took the checkered flag ahead of William Nusser of Larned and Jake Nightingale of Hutchinson in the
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Cowboys, Cowgirls Compete for $51,948 at 88th Annual Pretty Prairie Rodeo
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — JR Stratford rode his way to victory in bull riding at the 88th Annual Pretty Prairie Rodeo, scoring 87.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Fake Friend to earn $1,841 and top the field at Kansas’ largest night rodeo. The four-day event, which concluded Saturday, drew
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Hutchinson Monarchs Set Attendance Record, Prepare for All-Star Game
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs wrapped up a record-breaking regular season with a 6-1 victory over the Wichita Wildcats Saturday night, drawing their largest crowd of the year and setting a new franchise attendance mark. The Monarchs drew a capacity crowd of 353 at Hobart-Detter Field, pushing their season total
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Hospital Partners with Boys & Girls Club for Free Student Physicals
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System will provide free sports physicals for student-athletes Aug. 1 at Hutchinson High School as part of a community partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and targets students in grades 7-12 participating
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Kansas youth selected for U.S. Futsal Team
Ten-year-old Scott David Conklin of Hutchinson joins Wichita player on international squad competing in Argentina
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Hutchinson Hospital to host Veterans Golf Classic Sept. 26
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System will host its second annual Veterans Golf Classic on Sept. 26 at Carey Park Golf Course, with proceeds supporting veteran-focused programs in the local community. The tournament will feature a four-person scramble format with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. The event serves as
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Politics
Kelly demands release of funds, proclaims Panasonic Day in Kansas, celebrates grand opening
Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined a coalition of 17 governors in sending a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate release of approximately $6.8 billion in federal education funding. Although the funds were already appropriated by Congress, the U.S. Department of
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From the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D.
Fellow Kansan, When the American people elected President Trump in November 2024, they gave him a mandate to eliminate wasteful spending and address our $37 trillion national debt. This week, Senate and House Republicans delivered on this mandate and voted to pass the first rescissions package, cutting $9 billion in
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Schmidt, Armed Services Committee Advance Transformational Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee advanced H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA overhauls the Department of Defense’s acquisition process, allowing the American military to quickly and effectively adapt
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Tracey Mann news
Fellow Kansan, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session for another week of votes, committee hearings, and floor activity. For more information on what I’m working on this week, be sure to follow me on social media. I do not
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Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Sen. Moran’s FY2026 Commerce, Justice, & Science Appropriations Bill
The committee advanced the legislation 19-10
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Bipartisan Lawmakers, Advocates Condemn Shutdown of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Lifeline; Davids Helps Introduce Child Care for Working Families Act to Tackle Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the 988 LGBTQ+ crisis support line is being shut down as previously ordered by the Trump Administration. In response, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers and national mental health advocates spoke out against the harmful decision and called for its immediate reversal. Today’s event follows
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Estes Honors the Life of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym on House Floor
U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) delivered remarks on the House floor honoring the life of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. Eric was an intern in Rep. Estes’ office for the summer. He was killed in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2025, as an innocent bystander. A moment of silence was held
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Opinion
OPINION: Estes Op-ed Celebrates Historic Legislation to Restore Foundational Values and Support Families
U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in the Daily Wire on why the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is the most pro-family, pro-life piece of legislation in American history. “The Big Beautiful Bill Act is unquestionably one of the most pivotal pieces of tax legislation to ever
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Insight: Driving for the future
Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher
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Area happenings...
Area events
📋 Hutchinson Events List July 20-26, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Sunday, July 20, 2025 8:00 AM Womens Breakfast Ride - July FITNESS
📍 Salty Cycles LLC (129 E Sherman Street, Hutchinson, KS 67501)
8:00 AM • July Breakfast Ride! Riding over to the Outpost at Cheney Lake • Meet at Salty Cycles at
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Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, Kansas
July 2025
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Cramer, Dwight Eldon Russell, Rosalea Ann Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 17, 2025 6:18 PM - LEONARDO F. CISNEROS, Hispanic male age 39, 523 S Poplar, arrested for HPD FTA warrant. 5:50 PM - CAMRON M. HICKS, white male age 22, 1012 W 2nd Ave, arrested for violation of protection order/abuse
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Water Tower Rescue; Kansas Policy Shifts; New KU Stadium Turf; Teens Arrested in GC; Paying To Beat Addiction
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KS - July 15 2025
De Soto Factory Hiring; Kansas Water Crisis; Wichita Police on YouTube; Candidate Faces Charges; Chiefs-Only Stadium Tax
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KS - July 14 2025
Panasonic Plant Opens; World Cup Tickets; Train Service?; Multi-County Chase; Ukrainian Grain Terminal
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