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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for McPherson Area

Snow accumulations of 2-4 inches expected to impact Monday commutes

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Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Goering, Mary Holmes, Martha Hein, Darlene Walters, Donna Bailey, Pat Bottom, Gene Mayfield, Kathy Richardson, Sharon Viveros, Armando Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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Area police logs

Reno County Daily Jail Log November 26, 2025 10:54 PM — YOANQUI ROBLERO, Hispanic male, age 26, was arrested for DUI and ITOL. 3:20 PM — BRITTANY HOLT, white female, age 36, was arrested for failure to appear on original charge of driving while suspended. 11:30 AM — AUDRA L

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Hutchinson firefighters extinguish garage blaze on Avenue C

Information obtained from Justin Holzrichter, Battalion Chief, Hutchinson Fire Department

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N. Plum Street to close for storm line repairs in Hutchinson

Information obtained from City of Hutchinson

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Reno County Commission approves annexation moratorium, hears annual reports

Information obtained from Reno County Government

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South Hutchinson Elementary launches annual Giving Tree fundraiser

South Hutchinson Elementary School will host its annual Christmas Giving Tree fundraiser from Dec. 2-16 to collect donations for families in need. The school is collecting money to purchase and donate gifts to Panther families this season. Students who donate 25 cents will receive a ribbon to tie on the

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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

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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Sports

Sterling rallies past Rossville 35-34 for first state title since 1982

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

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Opinion

KFB Insights: Pilgrims, pies and potatoes

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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