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Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Duran, Henrietta Bernard, Howard Madison Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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Area police logs

Reno County Daily Jail Log - November 24, 2025 11:00 PM Calvin Neal III, black male, age 39, from Wichita Charge: HPD Failure to Appear 8:26 PM Jeremy L. Roberts, white male, age 20, from Hutchinson Charge: Domestic Battery 3:31 PM Nicole Willard, white female, age 34,

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Hutchinson Fire Department rescues two from carbon monoxide poisoning

Information obtained from Chad Allen, Battalion Chief, Hutchinson Fire Department

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Hutchinson to resume water shutoffs in December after monthlong pause

Information obtained from City of Hutchinson

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Hutchinson lieutenant completes FBI-LEEDA leadership trilogy

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lt. Wesley Vaughn of the Hutchinson Police Department has completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association trilogy, the department announced. The FBI-LEEDA trilogy consists of three intensive leadership courses: the Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute and Executive Leadership Institute. Each course runs 4½ days and focuses

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Reno County DA’s office marks 25 years of Toys for Tots drive

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County District Attorney’s Office is celebrating a milestone this holiday season with its 25th annual Toys for Tots drive, inviting community members to help make Christmas brighter for local children. The toy collection runs Dec. 1-12 at the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Ave. Donors

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Events

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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Local Library Hosts Holiday Activity Night for Community

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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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