Hutchinson Brief
July 25, 2025
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In news, we have a summary of the Reno County Council meeting, an Army veteran joins the Hutch Clinic staff, free coaching program, for Reno County Childcare provider and more!
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News
Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Davies, Joanne P Schaff, Geraldine F. “Gerry” Sunderland, Raylyn H. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 24, 2025 1:58 PM KIMBERLY LYNN GUERRERO, white female, age 43 Charge: FTA warrant - original charge: criminal trespass 12:14 AM JOSHUA A. MILLESON, white male, age 42 Charge: HPD FTA; domestic battery Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 23,
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Reno County Hosts Community Series on Successful Aging
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County’s Department of Aging recently hosted a Community Collaboration Series event focused on creating an action plan for successful aging, featuring insights from a local home care specialist. Samantha Juarez from All Saints Home Care led the presentation Friday, July 18, at the Department of Aging, sharing
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Free Coaching Program Available for Reno County Childcare Providers
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Childcare providers in Reno County can now access free professional development through the Build Me Up! Coaching Program, funded by an Early Childhood Block Grant. The program is designed to support childcare providers and their staff in building strong, nurturing relationships with children and families while helping children
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Reno County – Week of July 23, 2025
Health Department Overhaul; Transit Employee Retires; County Attracts Residents; New EMS Station; County Project Selection
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Hutchinson Zoo Celebrates National Zookeeper Week with Staff Recognition
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for the facility’s diverse animal collection. The zoo’s recognition effort focuses on both primary keepers and swing keepers who ensure continuous animal care throughout the week, according to social media posts from the
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Army Veteran Dr. Caton Simoni Joins Hutchinson Clinic Women’s Care Team
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic has welcomed Dr. Caton Simoni, an Army veteran and board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, to its Women’s Care team. Simoni brings more than 15 years of medical experience, including training and service in the U.S. Military, to her new role, according to the clinic’s announcement. A native of
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Hutchinson YMCA to Host Community Open House
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA will host a community open house Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its facility at 716 E 13th Ave. The two-hour event is designed to showcase what the YMCA has to offer the community, according to organizers. The open
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Hutchinson Mayor Touts Housing Progress, Announces City Council Bid
Municipal Offices Directory Updated: June 23, 2025 • 1:06 PM City Offices Hutchinson - 1st Class
3 Council Members (2 - 4 yr terms, 1 - 2 yr term) Council SW
Greg Fast
416 N. Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501 • (620) 474-0014 Council SW
Kaden Winters
219 W 14th Ave,
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Annual Bridgebuilders BBQ Canceled Due to Logistical Challenges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The annual Bridgebuilders BBQ, a community event designed to foster relationships between local youth and police officers, has been canceled due to logistical challenges, organizers announced Tuesday. The event, typically hosted each summer in partnership with the Hutchinson Police Department, City of Hutchinson Government and Hutch In Harmony,
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Hutchinson Community College Names Bailey Backhaus Distinguished Dragon
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bailey Backhaus of Newkirk, Oklahoma, has been named a Distinguished Dragon by Hutchinson Community College after completing her Associate of Science degree while excelling both academically and athletically as a softball player. Backhaus, a shortstop for the Blue Dragons softball team, demonstrated consistent prowess on the field throughout
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Events
Reno County Farm Tours, Farm-to-Table Dinner Set for August Weekend
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County K-State Research and Extension will host a weekend of farm tours followed by a farm-to-table dinner Aug. 22-24, featuring five local agricultural operations. The event, presented in partnership with Sandhills Brewing, will take participants on tours of Reno County farms where they can meet producers, learn
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Community Event to Address Food Insecurity in Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A community discussion on food insecurity in Reno County will be held Aug. 11 at the HRMC Pavilion as part of the First Course initiative. The lunch event, scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. at 1701 E 23rd Ave., will feature a presentation by Jason Probst, Extension
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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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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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Sports
In a pickle
Pickleball never sleeps (but courts do)
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Politics
Rep. Davids Leads Bipartisan Legislative Push on Multiple Fronts
Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., has introduced several bipartisan bills in recent months addressing issues ranging from disability rights to aviation policy to professional boxing reform. Expanding Savings for Workers with Disabilities Davids, alongside Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act in December, designed to help workers
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President Trump approves request for Major Presidential Disaster Declaration in Reno County
From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly
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Schmidt Highlights Wins in Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) highlighted wins he secured for Kansas and for military families in H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The legislation passed the House Armed Services Committee by a vote
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Ron Estes weekly update
Dear Friend, This week I penned an op-ed for the Daily Wire on how the One Big, Beautiful Bill is the most pro-life, pro-family piece of legislation in history. The legislation permanently doubles the Child Tax Credit, establishes savings accounts for newborns and boosts the adoption tax credit. At the
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Senator Marshall: It’s Time to Bust The Rescissions Package Myths
When the people of Kansas reach out to my office, we listen. This past week, we received numerous questions about what the rescissions package, recently passed by Congress, actually does. First and foremost, it cuts $9 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse. Nearly $8 billion of this amount formerly belonged
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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense
Hello, Welcome to “Kansas Common Sense.” Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Celebrating New De Soto Panasonic Battery Manufacturing Plant
On Monday, I participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony
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Tracey Mann: Fellow Kansan
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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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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Opinion
Serenity and courage
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
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US news
July 24 2025
White House-Obama feud; Global trade template?; Columbia settles with Trump; Pittsburgh dims lights; China-Russia trade booms
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July 23 2025
US-Japan Trade Agreement; Trump Attacks Rivals; Arkansas Steel Boom; Columbia Punishes Protesters; Lockheed Stock Plunges
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July 22 2025
Economy Shows Resilience; New MLK Files Released; Pentagon Withdraws Marines From LA; China’s Oil Thirst; Drones Dominate Warfare
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July 21 2025
Amazon hikes prices; Trump unifies base; School choice victory; Robots fix food delivery?; Trump demands name change
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🌾KS news
KS - July 23 2025
Measles cases; Evergy rate increase; Permanent water restrictions?; Kidnapping suspect arrested; Grant audits criticized
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KS - July 22 2025
Severe Kansas Storms; Kansas Governor’s Race; KC Drug Indictments; Food Bank Meal Boxes; K-State Player’s Emergency
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KS - July 21 2025
Evergy Sues BNSF; Masterson Enters Race; Early Voting Begins; Heat Wave Impacts WKS Shelters; “Ted Lasso” Films In KC
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KS - July 17 2025
Water Tower Rescue; Kansas Policy Shifts; New KU Stadium Turf; Teens Arrested in GC; Paying To Beat Addiction
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