Hutchinson Brief
July 30, 2025
Hi everyone!
In news, we have the United Way mental health support, road closures across the county due to flooding, Hutch Fire Department rescue on Arkansas River and more.
In upcoming events Fox Theatre upcoming events, free sports physicals, end of summer Hutchinson Library party, and more!
Have you heard? Hutch will host the 2026 NHPA World Doubles Championship!
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News
Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 28, 2025 11:29 AM - ELISSA JONES, black female, age 21, 604 N Spershing, arrested on 2 FTA HPD warrants. Source: Reno County Sheriff’s Office Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 27, 2025 11:55 PM - GABRIEL GOERTZ, white male,
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Christner, Marilyn Joyce Fager, Shirley Ann Kennedy, Richard D Regier, Janet Susan Vogts, Mark Edward Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, Kansas
July 2025
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Free Mental Health Support Platform Offers 24/7 Listening Service
When anxiety strikes at 2 a.m. or overwhelming feelings emerge during a busy workday, professional therapy appointments may be weeks away and crisis hotlines might feel too intense for the moment’s needs. That gap is where 7 Cups aims to provide support. The online mental health platform offers free,
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Multiple Roads Closed in Reno County Due to Flooding
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Seven roads in Reno County remained closed Monday due to flooding, according to the Reno County Emergency Management Department. As of 4:30 p.m. July 28, 2025, the following roads were closed due to flooding: 95th Dean to Wilson, 69th Wilson to Pennington, 50th Wilson to Pennington,
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Hutchinson Selected to Host International Geocaching Conference in 2026
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The world’s largest annual geocaching event will come to Kansas for the first time when GeoWoodstock XXII takes place in Hutchinson from May 20-24, 2026, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The internationally recognized conference will bring together thousands of geocachers from around the globe for a week of
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Hutchinson Art Center Seeks Artwork for Consignment Auction
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is accepting artwork submissions for an upcoming consignment art auction, seeking original vintage pieces from well-known local and regional artists. The art center is looking for paintings, drawings and original prints in 2D and 3D formats, with sculpture, ceramics and glasswork preferred, according to
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Three Rescued from Arkansas River After Swift Water Emergency
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three people were rescued from the Arkansas River Monday evening after becoming stranded in swift-moving water near Hobart-Detter Field at Carey Park. The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the water rescue call around 2:30 p.m. July 28, according to a press release from Battalion Chief Chad
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Distinguished Student Overcomes Challenges to Excel at Hutchinson Community College
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Karsyn Fraser-Slothower of Maize has been named a Distinguished Dragon at Hutchinson Community College, where she studied Business Management and Entrepreneurship while balancing multiple responsibilities and overcoming personal challenges. Fraser-Slothower’s nominator praised her dedication across various roles. “I have been blessed to have this student in multiple classes,
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Events
Hutchinson Public Library Celebrates Summer Reading Success with Wind-Down Party
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library will host a Summer Wind-Down Party on Friday, Aug. 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to celebrate participants in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The library’s “Color Our World” summer reading program ran from June 1 through July 31, encouraging readers
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Historic Fox Theatre Continues Entertainment Legacy in Downtown Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre, which opened June 8, 1931, continues to serve as a regional center for performing arts and film in downtown Hutchinson. Designed by the Boller Brothers, the theatre is considered one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in the Central United States. The
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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
Hutchinson Selected to Host 2026 NHPA World Doubles Championship
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The National Horseshoe Pitching Association has selected Hutchinson to host the 2026 World Doubles Championship, bringing hundreds of elite horseshoe pitchers from around the globe to Kansas for the three-day competition. The championship will take place Oct. 9-11, 2026, at the horseshoe pitching mounds in Rice Park, hosted
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Politics
Ron Estes weekly update
July 27
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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense
July 28, 2025
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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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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
Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Modeling lives of service
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher
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US news
US, China extend trade truce
Extended existing terms, not a trade deal
Greg Loving
🌾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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