Hutchinson Brief
November 5, 2025
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Truan, Goss win Hutchinson City Council races, school bond fails in landslide
These are unofficial Reno County election results
Rica Simpson
Hutchinson local news summary
Week of November 5 2025
Greg Loving
UPDATE: Train derailment closes 17th Avenue crossing, restricts K-61 traffic
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
Rica Simpson
Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Titus, Mary Al Mackenzie, Richard Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - November 2, 2025 9:06 PM — ALEXANDER JAMES, white male, age 16, and DAVEN WILKERSON, white male, age 16, were arrested at 219 W 2nd Ave for Aggravated Battery and Conspiracy. 1:39 PM — JEFFREY DOMINGOS, white male, age 44, of 1418 N Main St,
Rica Simpson
43rd Avenue in Hutchinson to close for pipe replacement
Information obtained from Reno County
Rica Simpson
Local drop-off locations opening for Operation Christmas Child
Information obtained from Dawnita Miller, Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child
Rica Simpson
Buhler Mennonite Church seeks volunteers to package 50,000 meals
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church is recruiting volunteers to package 50,000 meals for local families struggling with food insecurity during a community service event Dec. 6 at Sand Hills Event Center, 4601 N. Plum St., Hutchinson. The church needs volunteers ages 7 to 147 for two shifts at the
Rica Simpson
Dillon Nature Center to host groundwater education event
The Dillon Nature Center will host an educational program on groundwater management Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the center’s Taylors’ Shady Lane Cabin. Orrin Feril, manager of Big Bend Groundwater Management District #5, will lead the discussion on the role groundwater plays in ecosystems, agriculture
Rica Simpson
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.
Rica Simpson
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
Rica Simpson
Hutchinson Public Library to host fall Crafternoon event
Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library
Rica Simpson
Hutchinson groups launch community meal-sharing initiative
Information obtained from Wisdom in Motion
Rica Simpson
Sports
Tamaki’s overtime goal lifts No. 19 Hutchinson past Dodge City 1-0 in Region 6 opener
Information obtained from HCC officials
Rica Simpson
Top-ranked Hutchinson rolls past No. 9 Butler 27-12 for 12th straight win
Information obtained from HCC officials
Rica Simpson
High School Sports Network
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Greg Loving
Election info
Election Day coverage
Voting ends at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2025. Below is the list of offices and candidates for Reno County. Information about election results will be updated in real time throughout the night.
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Opinion
KFB Insights: Blessings and reflections
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