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Hutchinson Brief

October 31, 2025

Rica Simpson

• 7 min read
Hutchinson Brief
Election Day is Nov. 4, 2025. Citizen journal is set to provide comprehensive election night coverage.

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Have a safe and fun-filled weekend! Remember to double-check your children's goodies before you let them get to munching!

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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Betts, Clifford Allen Harris, Keith James (Bernard), Karen Kay “KK, Big Karen” Wallace, Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Hayes, Eugenia Alice Jane Musselwhite, Mary Ann Shannon Jr., Ronald L. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 28, 2025 7:08 PM - Victor Alvarez, Hispanic male, age 54, was arrested for HPD FTA Warrant and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at the 100 block of East Avenue A. Source: Hutchinson Police Department Reno County Jail Log - October 29, 2025 6:
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Food pantries across Reno County offer assistance as demand surges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Food banks across Kansas and the nation are experiencing unprecedented demand as families struggle with rising costs and potential federal benefit disruptions, with some facilities reporting increases of more than 20 percent over the previous year. The Food Bank of Reno County served over 15,000 people last
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Local dealership donates $2,000 to United Way through year-long iPledge campaign
Information obtained from United Way of Reno County
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Cirque Mechanics to perform at Historic Fox Theatre in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is promoting a buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer for an upcoming performance by Cirque Mechanics featuring its show “TILT.” The production is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the theater located at 18 E. 1st Avenue. Under the promotion, patrons who purchase one adult ticket receive
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Hip Mobility Exercise Offers Relief for Joint Pain
Simple side-lying circles can improve daily movement and reduce compensatory pain in back and knees.
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Events

Cosmo Bowl brings youth football, community together for STEM childcare initiative
Information obtained from the Cosmosphere
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Kiwanis Club to host annual Chili and Soup Fest in downtown Hutchinson
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Nature Center offers nighttime hike to spot owls, bats, nocturnal wildlife
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dillon Nature Center will host a Fall Family Hike focused on nocturnal animals from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. The after-dark event will give families the opportunity to search for owls, bats, spiders and other creatures that emerge at night. The program is designed
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Hutchinson groups launch community meal-sharing initiative
Information obtained from Wisdom in Motion
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Sports

Blue Dragons fall to Dodge City in home finale, face road playoff game
Information obtained from HCC officials
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High School Sports Network
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Election info

citizen journal to provide comprehensive election night coverage on Nov. 4
Coverage of McPherson and Reno County elections
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KFB Insights: Soup season
Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau
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Kelly Joins 22-State Coalition Suing Trump Administration Over SNAP Suspension
FROM GOVERNOR’S OFFICE: Kansas governor argues federal government has access to contingency funds but refuses to use them during shutdown.
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