Hutchinson Brief
November 14, 2025
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Huff, Frank Cox, Vicki Elliott, Charles Morelan, Norman Thompson, Keith Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - November 13, 2025 3:48 PM — ANTHONY OSTBERG, white male, age 47, homeless.
Charges: Failure to Appear Warrant (Criminal Trespass). 1:54 PM — NOELIA EDITH HERNANDEZ, white female, age 24, 700 E Ave.
Charges: Failure to Appear. 1:02 PM — MICHAEL L. JOHNSON, black male,
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Reno County voters decide local races, reject school funding question
These are the official 2025 City School General Election Results
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Hutchinson completes first flood mitigation project as city faces expanded floodplain designation
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City officials have completed the first of 35 planned flood mitigation projects as Hutchinson confronts draft floodplain maps that could place large sections of the city in a 100-year floodplain. Workers finished a detention cell on city-owned land at 14th and Cochran. Public works employees installed a cover
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Reno County EMS hosts 7th annual Fill The Ambulance food drive for Salvation Army
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Medical Services is collecting non-perishable food items this week for its seventh annual Fill The Ambulance food drive benefiting The Salvation Army Hutchinson. The drive runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov.14 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Hutchinson Emancipation to host Watch Night celebration on New Year’s Eve
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A New Year’s Eve tradition rooted in African American history will be celebrated in Hutchinson on Dec. 31 with the city’s first Watch Night/Freedom’s Eve event. The celebration, scheduled at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1200 W. 15th St., commemorates a gathering that began on Dec. 31, 1862,
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Shelly Emphasizes Colorful Diet for Optimal Nutrition
Different colored fruits and vegetables provide unique nutrients essential for various body functions.
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Events
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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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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Sports
Hutchinson CC dominates second half to rout Labette 79-55
Information obtained from HCC officials
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High School Sports Network
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Election info
Reno County voters decide local races, reject school funding question
These are the official 2025 City School General Election Results
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Opinion
Full steam ahead
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
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