Hutchinson Brief
August 13, 2025
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News
Reno County Commissioners to Review Landfill Methane Deal, Insurance Rates
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County commissioners will consider a landfill methane agreement that could generate significant revenue for the county when they meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. The proposed deal with Meadowlark Renewables LLC would allow the company to collect and process methane gas from the county landfill and sell
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Three Hospitalized After Intersection Collision in Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Three people were hospitalized Monday morning after a T-bone collision at a Reno County intersection, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. at the intersection of Buhler Road and U.S. Highway 50, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Jananna Lawson, 62, of Hutchinson,
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Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Adds Emergency Physicians, Honors ICU Nurse
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center has welcomed three new emergency department physicians and recognized an intensive care unit nurse with a prestigious nursing award. The hospital announced the addition of Dr. Christopher Secilowski, Dr. Ashley “Jodi” Ireland and Dr. Caitlin Olson to its emergency department staff. The move is
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Hutchinson Block Party to Feature Live Music, Food Trucks Aug. 16
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A community block party featuring live music and local food vendors will take place Aug. 16 in downtown Hutchinson as part of a fundraising effort for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Creative Connections Block Party, organized by TECH Inc., will run from 4-10 p.m. at
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Hutchinson Zoo Launches Fall Day Camps, Expands Educational Programming
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is extending its educational mission into the fall season with themed day camps designed to provide hands-on wildlife learning experiences for children as summer activities wind down. The zoo’s 2025 fall day camp schedule includes three specialized programs: Weird Wildlife on Oct. 10-11, Fierce Instincts
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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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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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Sports
KCAC releases preseason coaches’ and media polls
WICHITA, Kan. — Friends University and Evangel University were tabbed as preseason favorites in their respective divisions as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference released its 2025 football preseason coaches’ and media polls Monday.
In the Franklin “Gene” Bissell Division, Friends topped both polls. The Falcons earned 25 points and five first-place
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Hutchinson Community College to Host Fan Event Thursday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Hutchinson Community College will host its annual Blue Dragon FanFest on Thursday at Gowans Stadium. The free public event begins at 7 p.m. and will showcase student-athletes from the college’s football, volleyball, soccer and spirit squad programs. Attendees will have opportunities to meet players and coaches,
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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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Politics
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US news
August 12 2025
School enrollment crisis; AI revolutionizes school; Intel CEO under fire; Russia’s military push; China’s shipbuilding merger
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August 11 2025
Trump’s Ukraine Plan; ‘MAHA Moms’ Mecca; Record Stock Buybacks; US Takes Chip Cut; Journalists Killed in Gaza
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Why congressional redistricting is blowing up across the US this summer
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Putin Tells U.S. He’ll Halt War in Exchange for Eastern Ukraine
Trump to meet Putin Friday August 15 in Alaska
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August 8 2025
New Census?; Fewer DOJ Environmental Cases; OpenAI Launches GPT-5; Gaza Takeover; India Halts US Arms Buying
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🌾KS news
Top 5 Kansas news stories
August 12, 2025
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
August 11 2025
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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
Greg Loving
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