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October 15, 2025
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Farthing, Wallace Eugene “Wally” Rinkel, Nellie May Stout, Floyd Monty (Lamont) Penner, Betty Ann McKee, Caroline H. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 13, 2025 10:58 AM
Madison Walker
White female, age 21
Arrested for HPD FTA Warrant at 1130 W 19th Ave 9:24 PM
Shyla A. Lowery
White female, age 34
Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
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Teen airlifted after Ellsworth County shooting
ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a teenager with serious injuries last month in rural Kansas. Holden Slaight, 18, sustained a gunshot wound to his upper right leg Sept. 28 at a residence in the 1300 block of Avenue F, according to Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny
Teri Hansen
Breaking News: Garage fire in Hutchinson causes moderate damage
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Firefighters quickly contained a garage fire Monday morning in the 500 block of North Victory Road, officials said. The Hutchinson Fire Department responded at approximately 7:30 a.m. to the detached metal garage, which measured about 25 feet by 25 feet, according to a news release from
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Reno County Health Department to hold monthly immunization clinic
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic Oct. 28 at two locations across the county. The clinic will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Amish Community Building, 5917 W. Mills Ave. in Hutchinson, and from 11 a.m. to 12:
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Hutchinson Community College to Present ‘Autumn Awakened’ Concert
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Royals broadcaster Goldberg to speak at Hutchinson Community College
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Pop-up to support small business
It’s that time — the time of football, bonfires and raking leaves. Midwesterners’ cars are covered in hoodies that are worn in the morning and thrown in the backseat by noon. The holiday season is sneaking up and folks will be searching for those perfect gifts. While many will hit the
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Events
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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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 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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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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Sports
Hutchinson women’s soccer edges Dodge City 1-0, extends unbeaten streak to five
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Crusaders rout Wildcats 63-6 on homecoming
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Politics
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Windows and opportunities
October is generally jam-packed for my family, and this year is no exception. Attending my son’s football games, finishing up our calving season, celebrating birthdays, continuing fall harvest and preparing to sow wheat have taken up the majority of my family’s attention and effort this month. My mother-in-law,
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