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October 8, 2025
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of October 10 2025
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Hull, Dorothy Barrow Hoffman, Jewell Neufeld, Alice M. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 6, 2025 1:17 AM — RENE PARRA, Hispanic male age 29, was arrested for domestic violence criminal damage, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 10:30 AM — LEE W. DEAN, white male age 36, Hutchinson, was arrested for domestic battery. 4:15
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2 killed, infant injured in Reno County highway crash
Information obtained from Reno County Sheriff’s Office
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Flood mitigation work begins
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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New Turon fire station nears completion, awaits final concrete work
Information obtained from Reno County Fire Administrator
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Kansas Legal Services to host bi-state virtual expungement clinic
Information obtained from Kansas Legal Services Inc.
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Hutchinson Community Foundation receives NAACP president’s award
Information obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation
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Hutchinson Art Center to feature late ceramicist Carolyn Dillon in autumn auction
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Work by late Hutchinson ceramicist Carolyn Dillon will be featured in the Hutchinson Art Center’s 2025 Autumn Consignment Art Auction. The auction takes place Saturday, October 18, with doors opening at 9 a.m. and bidding starting at 11 a.m. Admission is free and open to the
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to debut ninja warrior course at ribbon cutting
Information obtained from Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson
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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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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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Sports
Hutchinson remains No. 1 in NJCAA football rankings for ninth straight week
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Northgraves shoots 71 to lead Hutchinson in final round at Shocker Invitational
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Politics
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