Hutchinson Brief
November 3, 2025
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - October 30, 2025 11:20 PM - BROOKLEN MAYO, white female, age 30, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia at 500 N Adams. 7:49 PM - ZANE MOUNTAIN, white male, age 30, was arrested for theft of property after pushing
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Miller, Marianne Burnett, Bradley Colwell, Jane Tremaine, Ronald Knoche, Darwin Holderman, Mary Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Food Bank of Reno County seeks support as SNAP benefits face delays
Information obtained from Food Bank of Reno County
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Reno County health officials alert parents to hand, foot and mouth disease increase
Information obtained from Reno County Health Department
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Hutchinson Community College partners with Pitt State on new online bachelor’s degree for technical professionals
Information obtained from Pittsburg State University
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Events
Trail dedication honors Hutchinson cycling advocate Bob Helfrich
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A memorial trail honoring local cycling advocate Bob Helfrich will be dedicated the evening of Friday, Nov. 7, in north Hutchinson, marking a tribute to a figure who championed biking infrastructure in the central Kansas community. The Bad Bobby Memorial Trail dedication is scheduled for 5:30 p.
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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 Public Library to host second Board Game Night for adults
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library will host its second board game night for adults on Nov. 13 following a successful first event last week. The beginner-friendly event will begin at 6 p.m. and feature a variety of tabletop games and snacks. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their favorite
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Hutchinson groups launch community meal-sharing initiative
Information obtained from Wisdom in Motion
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Sports
Hutchinson-area runners bring home 2 state titles, 3rd-place finish
By Dale Grosbach. Information obtained from KSHSAA and Kansas City Star.
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Hutchinson Salthawks shut out Emporia 34-0 in playoff opener
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Buhler volleyball falls in state tournament pool play
Story & phots by Dale Grosbach
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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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Opinion
KFB Insights: Soup season
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Governor Kelly Sues Attorney General Kobach Over Constitutional Authority
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