> ## 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-52/ - Published: 2025-09-17T13:00:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:43.000Z - Description: September 17, 2025 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: hutch, email *Hi everyone!* *Please be mindful of the changing intersections where traffic lights have been removed and replaced with stop signs!* *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!* *\-Rica Simpson, rica@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)[Hutchinson ObituariesHutchinson Obituaries Pifer, Danny Lee Baker, William L. “Bill” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1894.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-49/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log - Monday, September 15, 2025 10:39 PM DAKOTA C. SCHRADER white male, age 33, was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine W/1 prior conviction 2) Possession of Marijuana 3) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 10:39 PM COURTNEY L. CAPPS white female, age 34, was![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1895.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-4-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-35/) [Traffic Lights Removed at Two Hutchinson IntersectionsHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson began removing traffic signals at two major intersections Monday as part of a traffic engineering initiative aimed at improving safety and reducing costs. Crews started dismantling traffic lights at 4th Avenue and Washington Street, and Avenue A and Washington Street, according to a city![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1891.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-1-3.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/traffic-lights-removed-at-two-hutchinson-intersections/) [Hutchinson Teachers Earn State Recognition for Excellence in EducationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two educators from USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools have been selected as nominees for the Kansas State Department of Education’s prestigious Horizon Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to student learning and educational innovation. Kimberly Estes, a special education teacher at Hutchinson Middle School 7, and Emily Remar, a fourth-grade![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1890.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/teach.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-teachers-earn-state-recognition-for-excellence-in-education/) [Hutchinson Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council Application Deadline NearsHUTCHINSON, Kan. — High school students in Reno County have until Thursday to apply for the Hutchinson Community Foundation’s 2025-26 Youth Philanthropy Council, which offers participants the chance to award $5,000 to local youth-serving organizations. The application deadline is Sept. 19 for students interested in joining the council that evaluates![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1887.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/youth.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-foundations-youth-philanthropy-council-application-deadline-nears/) [Free Pet Vaccination Clinic Offers Essential Shots at Hutchinson Animal ShelterPet owners can get free vaccinations for their dogs and cats at a clinic scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Hutchinson Animal Shelter. The vaccination clinic will run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and pets will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. No![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1888.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/cause4paws.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/free-pet-vaccination-clinic-offers-essential-shots-at-hutchinson-animal-shelter/) [Family Fishing Derby Returns to Dillon Nature CenterHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dillon Nature Center will host its annual Family Fishing Derby on October 11, from 9 to 11 a.m., offering free fishing, prizes and outdoor activities for families. The event, open to all ages, requires pre-registration but has no entry fee. Participants will fish at the nature![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1889.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fish.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/family-fishing-derby-returns-to-dillon-nature-center/) --- ## Events [Hutchinson Entrepreneurs Set to Receive Expert Business MentorshipHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are preparing for a valuable opportunity as the Wichita State University Small Business Development Center brings free, personalized mentoring sessions to Hutchinson. Brandy Willett from WSU SBDC is ready to deliver one-on-one consultations that promise to provide expert, actionable advice tailored to![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1885.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/bran-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-entrepreneurs-set-to-receive-expert-business-mentorship/) [Hutchinson Zoo Hosts Adults-Only ‘Final Sips of Summer’ Event Sept. 20HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo will transform into an adults-only playground Sept. 20 for “Prairie Nights Happy Hour: Final Sips of Summer,” an evening event combining animal encounters with summer camp nostalgia. The 21-and-over event runs from 6-9 p.m. at the zoo, located at 6 Emerson Loop East in![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1734.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/zoo-pic-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-hosts-adults-only-final-sips-of-summer-event-sept-20/) [Local Search and Rescue Group Hosts Fundraiser to Support MissionHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Seek1 Search & Rescue will host a meet-and-greet fundraiser Sept. 20 at Pleasantview Activity Center to support their volunteer search and rescue operations. The donation-based event will feature a meal starting at 5 p.m. and free entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. at the center located at 5015![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1732.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/seek1-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-search-and-rescue-group-hosts-fundraiser-to-support-mission/) [Family Community Theatre Presents Free Children’s ProductionHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Family Community Theatre’s Children’s Academy will present “Wizard of Oz in Thirty Minutes” in two free performances next weekend. The abbreviated version of the classic tale will be performed at the Dillion Nature Center Playscape on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1886.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/wiz-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/family-community-theatre-presents-free-childrens-production/) --- ## Sports [Blue Dragons Rout Coffeyville 8-0 Behind Smith’s Five-Point PerformanceInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1893.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/soccer-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/blue-dragons-rout-coffeyville-8-0-behind-smiths-five-point-performance/) [Blue Dragons Stars Earn Weekly Honors After Thrilling Victory Over No. 2 Iowa WesternInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1892.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/HCC-1-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/blue-dragons-stars-earn-weekly-honors-after-thrilling-victory-over-no-2-iowa-western/) [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1731.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## Politics Read more about how your elected officials are representing you in the Topeka citizen journal. 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