Hutchinson Brief
November 12, 2025
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News
Northern Lights Illuminate Skies in Rare Display
Powerful geomagnetic storm brings aurora activity to Kansas
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6 takeaways from Hutchinson USD 308 school board meeting
November 10 2025
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Fletchall, Gary Jaques, Armando Morelan, Norman Vierthaler, Eugene Dankanyin, Paul Henke, Ronald Shepherd, Ralph Zongker, Kirk Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log November 11, 2025 12:40 PM Taylor A. Faulkner, white female, age 29, Nickerson, was arrested for failure to appear. 7:17 AM Steven Drake, white male, age 37, Hutchinson, was arrested for HPD warrant. Source: Reno County Sheriff’s Office Reno County Jail Log November 10,
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Kansas veterans office relocates to Hutchinson parks facility
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Hutchinson church to open overnight emergency shelter
Information obtained from Foundation of Life Ministries Facebook
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Hutchinson Zoo to host adults-only holiday lights event
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo will host an adults-only evening showcasing its holiday light displays Friday, offering visitors a chance to explore the attraction after dark with festive food and drinks. Prairie Nights: Holiday Lights runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the zoo, located at 6
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Events
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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Hutchinson groups launch community meal-sharing initiative
Information obtained from Wisdom in Motion
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Hutchinson to light 30-foot Christmas tree at Third Thursday
Information provided by Third Thursday Facebook
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Sports
Cowley repeats as Region 6 champions, defeats No. 19 Hutchinson 3-0
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Salina South Upsets Liberal to Reach Sectionals
Cougars set up cross-town showdown with Salina Central after stunning playoff run
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High School Sports Network
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Opinion
Full steam ahead
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
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