Hutchinson Brief
August 3, 2025
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In news HutchCC is offering free haircuts for back-to-school, new Distinguished Dragon named, and they are looking for students interested in broadcast for sports; Hutch PD celebrates new officers graduating KLETC; City of Hutchinson employees retire; Hutchinson Zoo announces toddler programs and Hutchinson Hospital recognizes emergency response.
Check out the Monarchs and their amazing win!
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - August 2, 2025 4:45 PM - EVERETTE HARDY, Hispanic male, age 34, arrested for Criminal Trespass, Public Intoxication 3:56 PM - JEFFREY RODRIGUEZ, Hispanic male, age 54, arrested for HPD warrant 3:36 PM - VENACIO E. VIGIL, Hispanic male, age 68,
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Fager, Shirley Harris, Carl Thomas Jr. Ray, Sean A. Rizzo, Frances Syring, Roger E. Zahn, Steven Ray Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, Kansas
July 2025
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Hutchinson Hospital Recognizes Staff for Emergency Response, Patient Care
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System recognized multiple staff members this week for exceptional patient care, including a rapid response team that helped save a stroke patient. The hospital’s emergency department team received a Mission Moment Award for their coordinated response to a patient who arrived with a critically high
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Hutchinson Zoo Promotes Friendship Membership, Announces Toddler Programs
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is encouraging community support through its “Friends of the Zoo” membership program while announcing new educational opportunities for young children. The zoo promoted International Friendship Day on Tuesday by highlighting benefits of its membership program, which provides access to educational programs and helps fund zoo
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Hutchinson City Employees Retire After Decades of Service
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two longtime Hutchinson city employees were honored last week for their combined decades of public service as they transitioned into retirement. LD Peevyhouse retired from the city’s Utilities Department after what officials described as “an impressive and wide-ranging career.” Peevyhouse served the community in multiple roles within the
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21 Officers Graduate from Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Twenty-one law enforcement officers completed their basic training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Friday, marking the graduation of the academy’s 344th class after 14 weeks of intensive instruction. Among the Hutchinson Police Department’s new officers are Grant Gadbury, Aracely Hernandez-Zamarripa and Trey Morris, who were
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Hutchinson Community College Offers Free Back-to-School Services, Highlights Student Achievement
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College is hosting free back-to-school haircuts for area students while showcasing opportunities in sports broadcasting and celebrating academic excellence. The college’s Cosmetology and Barbering program will provide free haircuts Monday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HutchCC Cosmetology Building, 200
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Events
Christian comedian Tim Hawkins to perform at Fox Theatre
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Popular Christian comedian and musician Tim Hawkins will bring his family-friendly comedy show to the Fox Theatre, with tickets going on sale Wednesday at 11 a.m. Hawkins, known for viral comedy songs including “Yoga Pants” and “A Homeschool Family,” has built a following through his observational humor
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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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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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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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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 Monarchs capture NBC World Series championship with 21-4 rout
WICHITA, Kan. — Jaden Gustafson drove in five runs on three doubles to lead the Hutchinson Monarchs to a 21-4 victory over the Lonestar Kraken on Saturday night, claiming their second National Baseball Congress World Series championship in three years. The Monarchs finished their summer campaign with a 33-8 record under
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Politics
Davids Pushes Back on Trump Administration Cuts, Promotes Kansas Agriculture
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Rep. Sharice Davids is mounting opposition to what she calls harmful cuts by the Trump administration while promoting initiatives to support Kansas farmers and families.
The Democratic congresswoman has launched a multi-front campaign criticizing federal funding reductions that she says threaten cancer research, firefighting resources and early
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Kansan to Kansan
WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2025
From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly
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A Doctor’s Note, August 1, 2025
Form the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall
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Tracey Mann: Fellow Kansan
July 29, 2025
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Ron Estes weekly update
July 27
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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense
July 28, 2025
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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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Opinion
Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Modeling lives of service
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher
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US, China extend trade truce
Extended existing terms, not a trade deal
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🌾KS news
KS - August 1 2025
Fatal D.C. Crash; Kelly’s Water Priority; Mann Runs for AG Again; Wildfire Smoke Impacts; Ted Lasso Wraps in KC
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KS - July 31 2025
Kobach Seeks Reelection; USDA Job Relocation; Cooler Weather Expected; Newton Shooting Arrests; Butker White House;
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KS - July 30, 2025
Wichita teen suffers mental break, suicide by cop; Charges filed in Deputy shooting; Gov. Kelly withdraws from NGA; Salina log jam update; State SNAP Benefits changes
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