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October 10, 2025
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Casey, Larry Guy Betterton, Floyd Eugene “Gene” Rutschman, Naomi Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 8, 2025 6:23 p.m.
Enrique Eliseo Pina, Hispanic male age 72, 2700 N Washington Ave Apt 109
Arrested for aggravated assault (10 counts) and felony interference. Location: 2700 N Washington Ave. 9:41 p.m.
Rachel Ashley, white female age 37, 514
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of October 8 2025
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Hutchinson seeks residents for city boards and commissions
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Entrepreneurship workshop focuses on strategic marketing in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local business owners looking to transform scattered marketing efforts into a cohesive strategy can attend an upcoming workshop featuring marketing expert Lori Bower. Reno County’s Entrepreneur Community will host “Entrepreneurship Connections: Stop Random Acts of Marketing” on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at
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WSU Small Business Development Center returns to Hutchinson Public Library in October
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Wichita State University Small Business Development Center is bringing its popular free mentoring sessions back to Hutchinson, offering local entrepreneurs another chance to receive expert business guidance. Brandy Willett from WSU SBDC will return to Hutchinson Public Library on October 17 to deliver personalized one-on-one consultations designed
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Hutchinson Fire Department highlights battery safety during national prevention week
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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SW Bricktown Fiesta to celebrate Hispanic heritage with music, food and boxing
The SW Bricktown neighborhood will host its annual fiesta celebrating Hispanic heritage Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 11 p.m. at SW Bricktown Park, 301 W. First Ave. The free community event will feature live music from Zecreto Norteño and 620 in the Mix, along with food from
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Events
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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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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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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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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Sports
Buhler sweeps triangular, defeats Winfield and Wichita Collegiate on senior night
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Puccinelli, Sales lead Hutchinson to 4-0 shutout of Coffeyville
Information obtained from HCC officials
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