Hutchinson Brief
October 6, 2025
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We hope you all had a wonderful weekend! There are new changes in Hutchinson with some of the traffic signals so be mindful of congestion and delays and plan accordingly.
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Guffey, Joel Geist, Janice P. Anderson, Carol L. Gilbert, Lucinda Marie Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 3, 2025 9:21 PM - RATWAN C. NORWOOD, black male, age 34, unhoused - Possession of Methamphetamine with 1 prior conviction, Possession of Marijuana with 1 prior conviction, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 11:42 AM - MATTHEW DROLLINGER, white male, age 32, 105
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Hutchinson lands largest grant in state program to attract new residents
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce has secured the largest share of a new state program designed to reverse population decline in Kansas communities. State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced Friday that the chamber will receive $225,000 through the Home in the Heartland program, topping the $1.5
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Hutchinson City Council to address water infrastructure, housing incentive district
Information courtesy of City of Hutchinson
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Traffic signalization change at W Avenue A and S Adams Street
Information courtesy of City of Hutchinson
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Fatal Crash Claims Life of Hutchinson Teen on I-135
Information obtained from Kansas Highway Patrol
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Hutchinson Fire Department receives grant for wildland firefighting equipment
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department has been awarded $4,999 through a 50/50 grant from the Kansas Forest Service to enhance its wildland firefighting capabilities. The grant funds were used to purchase essential equipment including communications gear, hand tools and safety equipment specifically designed for wildland fire operations,
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Hutchinson Art Center to host Empty Bowls fundraiser for Reno County food banks
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Thursday, October 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., raising money for local food banks in Reno County. The event offers participants a handcrafted ceramic bowl and a serving of chili for $15 per adult or $5
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Events
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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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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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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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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Sports
Trinity Catholic routs Conway Springs 40-6 in dominant home victory
Story & Photos by Dale Grosbach
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Blue Dragons fall in 5 sets to No. 12 Barton despite injury-depleted roster
Information obtained from HCC officials
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No. 1 Hutchinson holds Ellsworth to negative yards in 50-0 rout
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Politics
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Better times ahead
It’s hard to imagine waking up and going to work on payday only to find you have less money than you started with at the beginning of the pay period. That’s the reality many farmers are facing as fall harvest enters full swing in Kansas. Almost every acre
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Hamas agrees to some of Trump’s plan but seeks negotiations
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Post-Workout Protein Timing Key to Fitness Recovery
Local fitness experts recommend 20-40 grams of protein within 30 minutes of exercise for optimal results.
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