> ## 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-58/ - Published: 2025-10-01T13:00:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:42.000Z - Description: October 1, 2025 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: hutch, email *Hi everyone!* *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 Pahl, Vicky Westfall, Carol Boydston, Lanis Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2252.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-11.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-55/) [Area police logsReno County Daily Jail Log September 29, 2025 1:46 AM – DEMETRIUS CANTU, Hispanic male, age 33, arrested on charges of 1\. Driving while revoked 2\. No proof of insurance. 9:56 AM – DANIEL A. KOPP JR, white male, age 28, arrested on charges of 1) Possession of Opiate, Narcotic,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2251.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-11.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-40/) [Hutchinson High School lifts lockdown after police find no credible threatInformation obtained from USD 308 & Hutchinson Police Department Joint Press Release![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2247.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Breaking-News-6-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-high-school-lifts-lockdown-after-police-find-no-credible-threat/) [Water main break shuts down service on East 9th Street in HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, Kan. — City crews are working to repair a water line break at 9th and Maple streets, officials announced Tuesday. Water service has been shut off on East 9th Street from Maple to Plum while repairs are underway, according to a post on the City of Hutchinson’s Facebook page. The![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2224.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Breaking-News-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/water-main-break-shuts-down-service-on-east-9th-street-in-hutchinson/) [Greenfield Road to Close Sept. 30 for Bridge Repair in Reno CountyHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A section of Greenfield Road will be closed beginning Sept. 30 for bridge repairs, Reno County officials announced Tuesday. The closure affects Greenfield Road between Dean Road and Whiteside Road and will remain in effect until further notice, according to a post on the Reno County Government Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2225.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-10.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/greenfield-road-to-close-sept-30-for-bridge-repair-in-reno-county/) [Hutchinson Community College Theatre to present ‘Continuity’ in OctoberInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2226.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/HCC-9.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-college-theatre-to-present-continuity-in-october/) [Hutchinson Community College celebrates 15 years of science center innovationHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College is marking a major milestone this fall as the Richard E. Smith Science Center celebrates 15 years of cutting-edge education. The facility opened its doors in 2010, transforming science education at the college with 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space, according to a![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2227.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcc-science.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-college-celebrates-15-years-of-science-center-innovation/) --- ## Events [Community Foundation to Honor Local Changemakers at UPLIFT 2025HUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2192.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/UP-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/community-foundation-to-honor-local-changemakers-at-uplift-2025/) [Hutchinson Recreation Department Offers Self-Defense Workshop for WomenHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2193.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/self-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-recreation-department-offers-self-defense-workshop-for-women/) [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-2194.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fish-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/family-fishing-derby-returns-to-dillon-nature-center/) [StartUp Hutch to Host AI Workshop for Small Business OwnersHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2195.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/startup-1-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/startup-hutch-to-host-ai-workshop-for-small-business-owners/) --- ## Sports [McNeill’s 16 kills lead Hutchinson past Dodge City in four setsInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2253.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hccvb.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mcneills-16-kills-lead-hutchinson-past-dodge-city-in-four-sets/) [Trinity Catholic routs South Sumner 48-7 in nonconference gameStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2220.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20250926_0952_ACR17-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/trinity-catholic-routs-south-sumner-48-7-in-nonconference-game/) [Salthawks defeat Great Bend 2-0, Goddard 2-1 in home triangularStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2221.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20250925_0407_ACR17-1-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salthawks-defeat-great-bend-2-0-goddard-2-1-in-home-triangular/) [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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