Hutchinson Brief
July 28, 2025
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In news, we have the groundbreaking for the new EMS station, City of Hutchinson encouraging the building of accessory dwellings, and so much more.
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News
Hutchinson Obituaries
Ackley, Billy Ray Evans, Patricia Ruth Payne Fredrick, Dale Harold Hill, Betty Lou Koontz, Jed Stow, Dorothy Louise Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log July 27, 2025 12:50 AM - Adrianne Maley, white female age 41, arrested for driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Reno County Daily Jail Log July 26, 2025 11:21 PM - Kevin W. Smith,
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HutchCC Recognizes Distinguished Dragons for Academic, Athletic Excellence
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has recognized two exceptional students as part of its Distinguished Dragons program, highlighting academic achievement and athletic excellence across campus. Nursing Student Earns Multiple Honors Kelli Christ of Goessel, Kansas, has been named a 2025 Distinguished Dragon while completing her Associate Degree of Nursing at
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Hutchinson Promotes Accessory Dwelling Units to Address Housing Needs
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is encouraging residents to consider building accessory dwelling units on their properties as a solution to local housing challenges and changing family needs. The city’s Planning Division is promoting what officials call “backyard homes” — small secondary structures also known as mother-in-law suites, granny flats
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Hutchinson Police Department Hosts Youth Academy for Local Students
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department recently concluded its 2025 Youth Academy, providing local students with hands-on experience in law enforcement operations. The free educational program gave participants an enriching experience with various aspects of police work, including time with dispatchers, animal control, Special Operations/Detectives, Traffic Unit, Reno County
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Hutchinson Community Foundation Board Tours LightHouse Housing Program
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation board and committee volunteers toured LightHouse, a transitional housing program operated by Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Inc., to learn about services for young adults experiencing housing insecurity. Lacy Stauffacher, chief operations officer for Interfaith Housing & Community Services, led the Friday morning tour of the
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Hutchinson Zoo Celebrates National Zookeeper Week with Staff Recognition
Hutchinson Zoo Celebrates National Zookeeper Week HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo celebrated National Zookeeper Week by highlighting the dedicated professionals who care for the facility’s diverse animal collection, including wildlife rehabilitation keepers and seasonal interns who contribute to daily operations. The zoo’s recognition effort focused on both primary keepers and
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Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Breaks Ground on New EMS Station in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Kan. – Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System officially broke ground on Reno County EMS Station 3, which is set to open in early 2026, the healthcare system announced Monday. The new emergency medical services station represents a partnership between Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Reno County Emergency Medical Services, Reno County, the
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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
A Doctor’s Note
Form the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall
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Kansan to Kansan
WEEK OF JULY 21, 2025
From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly
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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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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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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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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 28, 2025
Phillipsburg shooting; Task Force One returns, Cheney Reservoir up, Kansas Governor race grows, Leavenworth Detention Center sparks controversy
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