> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Hutchinson Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-79/ - Published: 2025-11-19T14:16:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:59.000Z - Description: November 19, 2025 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: hutch, email Hi everyone! *Let us know what you want to know. We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Rica Simpson, rica@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Todays newsletter sponsor ## News [Hutchinson local news summaryWeek of November 19 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3349.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-492-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-local-news-summary-8/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Gum, JoAn Fox, Melanie Wiens, Daniel Sutton, Rosemary Garcia, Micaela Almstrom, Michael Adams, Sharon Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3345.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-7-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-74/) [Area police logsNovember 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3344.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-7-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-62/) [Two men shot in Hutchinson, police investigatingInformation obtained from Hutchinson Police Department![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3332.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Breaking-News-8.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/two-men-shot-in-hutchinson-police-investigating/) [Hutchinson Public Works to host food drive at DCI ParkInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3334.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-8-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-public-works-to-host-food-drive-at-dci-park/) [Community food pantry box installed outside local smoke shopA 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3335.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/bj.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/community-food-pantry-box-installed-outside-local-smoke-shop/) [City leaders to hold joint meeting with county, South HutchinsonCity to meet with county, South Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3350.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-639.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/city-leaders-to-hold-joint-meeting-with-county-south-hutchinson/) --- ## Election info [Reno County sees higher turnout in 2025 general electionAs 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,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3348.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/elect-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-sees-higher-turnout-in-2025-general-election/) [Write-in candidate selected by lottery ineligible for USD 309 school board seatInformation obtained from Reno County-Government![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3333.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-3-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/write-in-candidate-selected-by-lottery-ineligible-for-usd-309-school-board-seat/) --- ## Event [Hutchinson to light 30-foot Christmas tree at Third ThursdayInformation provided by Third Thursday Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3258.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/3rd-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-to-light-30-foot-christmas-tree-at-third-thursday/) [South Hutchinson Plans 25th Annual Holiday UTV Ride for CharitySOUTH 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3341.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/south-hutch-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/south-hutchinson-plans-25th-annual-holiday-utv-ride-for-charity/) [Art Center hosts holiday open house with local artisan gifts, activitiesInformation obtained from Hutchinson Art Center![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3342.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-3-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/art-center-hosts-holiday-open-house-with-local-artisan-gifts-activities/) [Hutchinson Zoo to host adults-only holiday lights eventHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3259.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hh-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-to-host-adults-only-holiday-lights-event/) --- ## Sports [Hutchinson women’s basketball climbs to No. 18 in national rankingsInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3346.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/win-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-womens-basketball-climbs-to-no-18-in-national-rankings/) [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3250.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-12.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## Opinion [KFB Insights: The secret of politicsJackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3343.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Jackie-Mundt-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-the-secret-of-politics/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/11/image-13.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesNovember 18 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3337.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/rendering-2-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-64/) [Citizen Journal Hit by Widespread Outage Amid Major Cloudflare FailureInternet backbone failure highlights vulnerability of digital infrastructure![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3338.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-635-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/citizen-journal-hit-by-widespread-outage-amid-major-cloudflare-failure/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesNovember 18 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3340.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-633-4-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-67/) [USDA Releases Billions in Disaster Aid for Kansas FarmersSecond stage of relief program opens applications for crop losses not covered in initial round.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3339.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-474-1-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/usda-releases-billions-in-disaster-aid-for-kansas-farmers/) --- Found a mistake? 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