Hutchinson Brief
November 7, 2025
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - November 5, 2025 9:15 PM – BLAINE T. DOWELL, white male, age 38, 612 E 2nd. Arrested at 3rd/Plum for possession of methamphetamine with one prior conviction, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and Reno County Sheriff’s Office warrant. 3:20 PM – JOSEPH
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Graber, Clark Piatt, Janice “Jan” Brewer, Floyd Ford, Ryan Shuler, Max Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Hutchinson to light 30-foot Christmas tree at Third Thursday
Information provided by Third Thursday Facebook
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Three decades of giving: Hutchinson area aims to collect 35,000 shoeboxes for children worldwide
Story & photos by Dawnita Miller, Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child
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Hutchinson firefighters extinguish garage blaze
Information obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department
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Child care professionals invited to free brain development class in Wichita
Information obtained from Reno County
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Events
Faith United Methodist Church to host country fair Nov. 7
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faith United Methodist Church will host a Country Fair from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at its location at 820 E. 30th Ave. The four-hour community celebration will feature homemade baked goods, handcrafted items and a kitchen serving homemade chili, chicken noodles and cinnamon rolls. Attendees can
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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 Public Library to host fall Crafternoon event
Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library
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Sports
Hutchinson rallies from 2-0 deficit to eliminate Butler in Region 6 opener
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Van Fleet’s goal lifts no. 19 Hutchinson past Butler, into Region 6 final
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Election info
Provisional ballots rarely swing elections but serve as critical safeguard for voters
Provisional ballots, the backup voting method used when questions arise about a voter’s eligibility, typically don’t alter election outcomes but remain an essential protection against disenfranchisement, election officials say. The ballots come into play when voters arrive at polling places only to find their names missing from registration lists, face
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Opinion
KFB Insights: Blessings and reflections
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