Hutchinson Brief
October 3, 2025
Hi everyone!
Have a safe and fun-filled weekend! Remember traffic around Main Street may be congested due to the Annual Rod Run! Plan accordingly and exercise patience when navigating around these areas.
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Roberts, Bob D. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 1, 2025 12:45 PM - PARABOLA VANKAR, Hispanic female, age 57, 1401 E 23rd Apt 173, was arrested for theft after Walmart employees reported her taking items from the store without paying. Reno County Jail Log - October 2, 2025 12:17 AM
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6 takeaways from Hutchinson USD 308 school board meeting
September 22 2025
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Reno County Tax Sale set for Oct. 30
Information obtained from Reno County Sheriff’s Office
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Kansas marks National Arts and Humanities Month with proclamation
Gov. Laura Kelly joined Kansas Humanities board members and staff at the Kansas Arts Commission signing ceremony to launch National Arts and Humanities Month in Kansas. The October proclamation recognizes the role arts and humanities play in Kansas communities. Kelly signed the declaration during a ceremony attended by representatives
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Street Art Talk, workshop set for Oct. 9 at Hutchinson Library
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library and Hutchinson Community College will host an evening exploring street art through a presentation and hands-on workshop at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the library, 901 N. Main St. Professor Kim Ivancovich will present on the history and origins of street art, examining
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YMCA hosts free Saturday night recreation for middle school students in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson YMCA will open its doors Saturday, October 11, for a free recreational event targeting middle school students across Reno County. The event, scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 716 E. 13th Ave., offers sixth through eighth graders three hours of activities including
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Events
Classic car enthusiasts rev up for Hutchinson’s Annual Rod Run this weekend
The 2025 Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show will accept day-of registrations after pre-registration closed Thursday, with on-site sign-ups beginning Friday at noon. Participants can register in person starting at noon Friday at 16 E Ave A. Registration fees vary by timing: vehicles cost $30 and motorcycles $20
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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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Family Fishing Derby Returns to Dillon Nature Center
HUTCHINSON, 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
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Sports
Bennington sweeps Trinity Catholic in volleyball doubleheader
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Hutchinson men’s cross country climbs to No. 2 in national rankings
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Blue Dragons soar past Barton 2-0 behind breakthrough performances
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Politics
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