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November 19, 2025
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of November 19 2025
Greg Loving
Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Gum, JoAn Fox, Melanie Wiens, Daniel Sutton, Rosemary Garcia, Micaela Almstrom, Michael Adams, Sharon Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
November 17, 2025 - Reno County Jail Log 5:30 PM — ROBERT RAIGOZA, white male, age 38. Arrested for: 1)-Public intoxication and 2)-Interference with LEO 6:01 AM — THOMAS A. HAMMOND, white male, age 28. Arrested for: 1.) No Driver license in Poss November 18, 2025 - Reno
Rica Simpson
Two men shot in Hutchinson, police investigating
Information obtained from Hutchinson Police Department
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Hutchinson Public Works to host food drive at DCI Park
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
Rica Simpson
Community food pantry box installed outside local smoke shop
A community food pantry box has been placed in front of B&J’s Smoke Shop on 4th Street, according to a Facebook post by Lori Baxter in the “Hutchinson’s Helping each other” group. The pantry box, installed Nov. 15, operates on a take-what-you-need, give-what-you-can basis, Baxter said. Shannon Kirk and
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City leaders to hold joint meeting with county, South Hutchinson
City to meet with county, South Hutchinson
Greg Loving
Election info
Reno County sees higher turnout in 2025 general election
As the 2025 Reno County general elections have come to an end, voters in the community are eager to learn more about election night statistics. The actual voter turnout was 18.29%, with 7,983 votes cast of the 43,640 registered voters. The publication’s mission is to provide fair,
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Write-in candidate selected by lottery ineligible for USD 309 school board seat
Information obtained from Reno County-Government
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Event
Hutchinson to light 30-foot Christmas tree at Third Thursday
Information provided by Third Thursday Facebook
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South Hutchinson Plans 25th Annual Holiday UTV Ride for Charity
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of South Hutchinson will host its 25th annual “Light Up the Holidays” UTV ride on Nov. 22, featuring a police-escorted route through the community to collect food and toys for local families in need. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with lineup at
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Art Center hosts holiday open house with local artisan gifts, activities
Information obtained from Hutchinson Art Center
Rica Simpson
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 women’s basketball climbs to No. 18 in national rankings
Information obtained from HCC officials
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High School Sports Network
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Opinion
KFB Insights: The secret of politics
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher
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USDA Releases Billions in Disaster Aid for Kansas Farmers
Second stage of relief program opens applications for crop losses not covered in initial round.
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