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November 24, 2025
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Sneed, Phillip Darling, Lester George “L.G.” Faudoa, Baby Jai’Lani Amora Kaufman, Madelyn Field, Russell “Rusty” Wayne Friesen, Norman Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
November 21, 2025 4:12 PM — ROBERT RAIGOZA, white male, age 38, HOMELESS, was arrested after SEAN BARTLEY, white male, age 55, 68 CIRCLE DR, reports his vehicle being stolen from the Kwik Shop at 2617 N Main St 1:33 PM — BRAYDEN O. KEELER white male, age 21 308
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Extension agent honored for work with prison garden program
Information obtained from Reno County K-State Extension
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Reno County commissioners to meet Wednesday, adjust December schedule
Information obtained from Reno County Government
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New fire station opens in Turon as Reno County bolsters emergency services
Information obtained from Reno County Government
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Events
Local Library Hosts Holiday Activity Night for Community
Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library
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Hutchinson Zoo celebrates 10th annual holiday light show
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo will illuminate Carey Park for its 10th annual Nights Before Christmas holiday light show, offering families festive entertainment across six evenings in December. The event runs Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-20 and Dec. 26-27 at the zoo’s location at 6 Emerson Loop East. Gates open for
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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
Sterling holds off Smith Center 14-6 in Class 1A Sub-state playoff
Story & Photos by Dale Grosbach
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Hutchinson completes perfect regular season, claims sixth straight conference title
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Opinion
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Wichita East High School Staff Member Dies in Apparent Suicide
Counselors will be available Monday to support students and staff following the tragic incident.
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