> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Hutchinson Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-35/ - Published: 2025-08-04T13:00:18.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:29.000Z - Description: August 3, 2025 - Author: Teri Hansen - Tags: Hutchinson *+Hi everyone!* *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!* *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@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/maccollege.png) News](https://www.mcpherson.edu/?utm%5Fsource=ks&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue062925&utm%5Fcontent=pos3)[Area police logsReno 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,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1155.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-1-24.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-21/) [Hutchinson ObituariesHutchinson Obituaries Fager, Shirley Harris, Carl Thomas Jr. Ray, Sean A. Rizzo, Frances Syring, Roger E. Zahn, Steven Ray Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1154.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DALL-E-2024-11-27-16.14.18---A-single-lit-memorial-candle-in-a-serene-and-reflective-setting.-The-candle-is-tall--white--and-placed-on-a-simple--elegant-holder.-The-background-is-73.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-33/) [Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, KansasJuly 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1153.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-05-27-151152-24.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/food-safety-inspection-results-reno-county-kansas-6/) [Hutchinson Hospital Recognizes Staff for Emergency Response, Patient CareHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1152.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/5-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-hospital-recognizes-staff-for-emergency-response-patient-care/) [Hutchinson Zoo Promotes Friendship Membership, Announces Toddler ProgramsHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1151.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/4-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-promotes-friendship-membership-announces-toddler-programs/) [Hutchinson City Employees Retire After Decades of ServiceHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1150.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-08-03-124634.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-city-employees-retire-after-decades-of-service/) [21 Officers Graduate from Kansas Law Enforcement Training CenterHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1147.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2-1-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/21-officers-graduate-from-kansas-law-enforcement-training-center/) [Hutchinson Community College Offers Free Back-to-School Services, Highlights Student AchievementHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1146.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/HCC-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-college-offers-free-back-to-school-services-highlights-student-achievement/) --- ## Events [Christian comedian Tim Hawkins to perform at Fox TheatreHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1149.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/christian-comedian-tim-hawkins-to-perform-at-fox-theatre/) [Historic Fox Theatre Continues Entertainment Legacy in Downtown HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1100.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-07-29-105819.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/historic-fox-theatre-continues-entertainment-legacy-in-downtown-hutchinson/) [Community Event to Address Food Insecurity in Reno CountyHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1062.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/7-3-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/community-event-to-address-food-insecurity-in-reno-county/) [Reno County Farm Tours, Farm-to-Table Dinner Set for August WeekendHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1066.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/11-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-farm-tours-farm-to-table-dinner-set-for-august-weekend/) [Hutchinson Hospital to host Veterans Golf Classic Sept. 26HUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-925.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2-7.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-hospital-to-host-veterans-golf-classic-sept-26/) ## Sports [Hutchinson Monarchs capture NBC World Series championship with 21-4 routWICHITA, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1148.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Monarchs-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-monarchs-capture-nbc-world-series-championship-with-21-4-rout/) --- ## Politics [Davids Pushes Back on Trump Administration Cuts, Promotes Kansas AgricultureKANSAS 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1158.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Sharice-Davids-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/davids-pushes-back-on-trump-administration-cuts-promotes-kansas-agriculture/) [Kansan to KansanWEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2025 From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1157.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Gov-Kelly-1-11.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansan-to-kansan-2/) [A Doctor’s Note, August 1, 2025Form the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1156.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Roger-Marshall-1-12.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/a-doctors-note-august-1-2025/) [Tracey Mann: Fellow KansanJuly 29, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1132.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Mann-6.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/tracey-mann-fellow-kansan/) [Ron Estes weekly updateJuly 27![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1114.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Ron-Estes-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ron-estes-weekly-update-2/) [Jerry Moran: Kansas Common SenseJuly 28, 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1111.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Moran-9.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jerry-moran-kansas-common-sense-2/) [Schmidt Highlights Wins in Defense BillWASHINGTON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1034.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Schmidt-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/schmidt-highlights-wins-in-defense-bill/) --- ## Opinion [Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Modeling lives of serviceJackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1112.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Jackie-Mundt_thumbnail.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-farm-bureau-insight-modeling-lives-of-service/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/08/Tab1FileL.png) --- Sponsors (click me!) 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