Hutchinson Brief
August 11, 2025
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News
Train Derailment Closes Halstead Avenue in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A train derailment Sunday morning closed a major east-side street in Hutchinson with no immediate timeline for reopening, police said. Three empty railcars derailed and are blocking Halstead Avenue between 4th and 11th avenues, according to Hutchinson Police Department. No injuries were reported in the incident. Police advised
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Hutchinson School District Implements Strict Cell Phone Policy for 2025-26 School Year
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education has adopted a comprehensive policy restricting student use of cell phones, headphones and earbuds during school hours for the 2025-26 academic year. The policy varies by grade level, with the most restrictive measures applying to younger students. Elementary school students in kindergarten
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Hutchinson CC Partners with Barton to Expand Respiratory Care Training
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has signed a partnership agreement with Barton Community College to expand access to respiratory care education in central Kansas, addressing a growing workforce shortage in the healthcare field. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a pathway for Barton students to complete general
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Fight for Hope dinner a success
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Reno County raised $2,833 at its annual Fight for Hope dinner in Hutchinson on Thursday. The fundraising event featured live music, a silent auction, building tours and a meal from Salt City Brewery. Guest speaker Benjamin Anderson shared Matthew 25:40: “Truly I
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Kansas SAR Chapters Unite to Dedicate Heritage Oak
Local patriotic organizations collaborate on Liberty Tree Project to honor American Revolution heritage
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Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies at 97
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — James A. “Jim” Lovell Jr., the NASA astronaut who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission and helped turn near-disaster into what the space agency called a “successful failure,” died Aug. 7 at his home in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97. Lovell’s death was announced by
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - August 9, 2025 12:35 AM: JASON ODELL, white male age 51, arrested for DUI 9:50 AM: TROY OTTINGER, white male age 55, arrested for felony possession of stolen property (motor vehicle), possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Magby, Barbara Joan Livingston, Richard “Wayne” Burnside, Michael Ray Eisenbarth, Randy D. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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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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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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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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Sports
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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Politics
Ron Estes weekly update
August 3, 2025
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Tracey Mann: Serving the BIG FIRST of Kansas - August 4, 2025
From the office of Rep. Tracey Mann
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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense
August 4, 2025
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Derek’s Docket, August 4, 2025
From the Office of Rep. Derek Schmidt
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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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Opinion
Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Corn sweat and August
Greg Doering, Flint Hills
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US news
Putin Tells U.S. He’ll Halt War in Exchange for Eastern Ukraine
Trump to meet Putin Friday August 15 in Alaska
Greg Loving
August 8 2025
New Census?; Fewer DOJ Environmental Cases; OpenAI Launches GPT-5; Gaza Takeover; India Halts US Arms Buying
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August 7 2025
Trump-Putin summit; Lilly obesity pill; MAGA antitrust?; NASA moon nuclear reactor; Japan auto makers
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August 6 2025
Tariffs; Detroit reverses course; Humans and Neanderthals; AI interview outrage; NFL buys ESPN stake
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🌾KS news
Why congressional redistricting is blowing up across the US this summer
By: Shauneen Miranda and Jacob Fischler - Stateline
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U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall takes flight for appeal on improving air ambulance reimbursement
By Tim Carpenter - Kansas Reflector
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SNAP Cuts in Federal Budget Could Force Grocery Store Closures in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. — Cuts to federal food assistance programs included in recently passed budget legislation could force grocery stores to close across Kansas, creating new food deserts in communities that already struggle with access to fresh food, according to grocery operators and researchers. The legislation, which President Donald Trump signed into
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Shop Kansas Farms attends Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.
Between alternating views of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument on the National Mall, Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) offered a taste of Kansas-crafted foods to visitors at the inaugural Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 3-8. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted
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KS - August 7 2025
Transmission Line Loan Pulled; Attorney Named to Court; Supreme Court Battle; Kansas Best for Driving; Fifth-Grader Wins Golf
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KS - August 6 2025
Wichita Cartel Raid; Airport Expansion Plan; Late-Season Wheat; Gun in Bathroom; Topeka History Tales
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