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Hutchinson Brief

September 29, 2025

Rica Simpson

• 6 min read
Hutchinson Brief

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News

Hutchinson local news summary
Week of September 29 2025
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Luginbill, Barbara Bowman, Ann Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Reno County Jail Log 1:14 AM - CRUZ CRUZ ALBINO, Hispanic male, age 33 - DUI first conviction, Transportation of an open alcohol container, Driving with no driver’s license 11:28 AM - STEPHANIE A COUNCE, white female, age 52 - Possession of paraphernalia,
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Juvenile Arrested After Bomb Threat Shuts Down Kansas Airport
September 26, 2025: Hutchinson Police have arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with the bomb threat that closed Hutchinson Regional Airport on Friday morning. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A juvenile from Wichita has been taken into custody after making a bomb threat that temporarily shut down Hutchinson Regional Airport and
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Hutchinson Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Blaze on West 13th Street
Information obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department
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South Hutchinson Plans 25th Annual Holiday UTV Ride for Charity
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of South Hutchinson will host its 25th annual “Light Up the Holidays” UTV ride on Nov. 22, featuring a police-escorted route through the community to collect food and toys for local families in need. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with lineup at
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Events

Community Foundation to Honor Local Changemakers at UPLIFT 2025
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation will celebrate Reno County’s community leaders and award grants to local initiatives at its annual UPLIFT 2025 event on Oct. 2. The inspirational evening will take place at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Second Avenue and Washington Street, highlighting the work of local changemakers
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Hutchinson Recreation Department Offers Self-Defense Workshop for Women
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Recreation Department will host a self-defense workshop aimed at teaching women practical safety skills at Elmdale Park Gymnasium on Thursday, Oct. 9. The “Fearless & Female: Self-Defense for Women” workshop runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and is open to all women and girls ages
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StartUp Hutch to Host AI Workshop for Small Business Owners
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch and NXTUS will present a workshop on artificial intelligence applications for small businesses on Friday, Oct. 24, at The Wool Market & DIY School. The three-hour “AI for Your Small Business” workshop runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and will feature Troy Tabor from Wichita State
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Sports

Garden City snaps 34-game unbeaten streak against Hutchinson in 1-0 victory
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Blue Dragons sweep Southwestern in volleyball classic 25-6, 25-6, 25-5
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Friday Night Football Scores WEEK 4
McPherson-Reno-Saline area
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High School Sports Network
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Politics

Read more about how your elected officials are representing you in the Sunflower State Government Bulletin. Click here for easy access:

Sunflower State Government Bulletin

Opinion

KFB Insight: Attitudes for the best possible experience
By Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher
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US News

Top 5 US news stories
September 26 2025
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September 25 2025
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
September 26, 2025
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September 25, 2025
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McPherson Gym Owner Promotes Box Push-ups as Better Alternative to Knee Push-ups
Prescott says box push-ups provide superior transition to standard push-ups.
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