> ## 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-81/ - Published: 2025-11-24T14:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:01.000Z - Description: November 24, 2025 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch 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 obituariesHutchinson 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3431.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-9-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-76/) [Area police logsNovember 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3430.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-9-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-64/) [Extension agent honored for work with prison garden programInformation obtained from Reno County K-State Extension![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3428.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ksu-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/extension-agent-honored-for-work-with-prison-garden-program/) [Reno County commissioners to meet Wednesday, adjust December scheduleInformation obtained from Reno County Government![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3425.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-5-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-commissioners-to-meet-wednesday-adjust-december-schedule/) [New fire station opens in Turon as Reno County bolsters emergency servicesInformation obtained from Reno County Government![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3424.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fd.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/new-fire-station-opens-in-turon-as-reno-county-bolsters-emergency-services/) --- ## Events [Local Library Hosts Holiday Activity Night for CommunityInformation obtained from Hutchinson Public Library![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3426.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ab.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-library-hosts-holiday-activity-night-for-community/) [Hutchinson Zoo celebrates 10th annual holiday light showHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3422.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/nght-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-celebrates-10th-annual-holiday-light-show/) [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 [Sterling holds off Smith Center 14-6 in Class 1A Sub-state playoffStory & Photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3429.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20251121_0473_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sterling-holds-off-smith-center-14-6-in-class-1a-sub-state-playoff/) [Hutchinson completes perfect regular season, claims sixth straight conference titleInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3432.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/kj.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-completes-perfect-regular-season-claims-sixth-straight-conference-title/) [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-3423.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Jackie-Mundt-8.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-17.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesNovember 21 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3418.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-649-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-67/) [Top 5 US news storiesNovember 20 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3418.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-642-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-66/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesNovember 21 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3421.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-650-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-70/) [Wichita East High School Staff Member Dies in Apparent SuicideCounselors will be available Monday to support students and staff following the tragic incident.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3420.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-11-21-25-at-5.46---PM.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wichita-east-high-school-staff-member-dies-in-apparent-suicide/) --- Found a mistake? 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