Hutchinson Brief
October 17, 2025
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Morris, Marietta S. Harrison, Weymeth L. “W.L.” Chapman, Thomas Earl (Tom) Bair, Darla J. Starrett, Lorina M. “Sandi” Tolle, Robert Arthur “Bob” Yoder, Ezra J. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 16, 2025 8:12 AM - DALTON J BONNAR, white male age 15, 219 W 2nd Ave, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 1:57 PM - TIMOTHY L. ALLEN, white male age 28, 3305 Rockwood Dr, was arrested
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Street closure planned for SW Bricktown Fiesta Saturday
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Reno County EMS receives new Type II ambulance
Information obtained from American Response Vehicles
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Reno county deputy arrests driver clocked at 107 mph in 65 mph zone
Information obtained from Reno County Sheriff’s Office
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Hutchinson Seeks Residents for City Boards, Commissions
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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7 takeaways from Hutchinson USD 308 school board meeting
October 15 2025
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Events
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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StartUp Hutch to Host AI Workshop for Small Business Owners
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch and NXTUS will present a workshop on artificial intelligence applications for small businesses on Friday, Oct. 24, at The Wool Market & DIY School. The three-hour “AI for Your Small Business” workshop runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and will feature Troy Tabor from Wichita State
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Sports
Villanueva, McNeill combine for 27 kills in Hutchinson’s loss at Garden City
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Hutchinson extends unbeaten streak to six with 1-0 victory over Seward County
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Politics
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Election information
Meet your candidates - Gregory Scott Johnson - Candidate for Hutchinson USD 308 school board
The following responses are from candidates running for local government and board of education seats in the November election. Each candidate was sent the same list of questions and asked to respond. Answers will be published as they are received.
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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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