> ## 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-84/ - Published: 2025-12-03T14:00:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:03.000Z - Description: December 3, 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 local news summaryWeek of December 3 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3523.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-492-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-local-news-summary-9/) [Hutchinson Hospital Receives D in National Safety RatingsRegional medical center among three Kansas hospitals with lowest grades![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3525.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-689.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-hospital-receives-d-in-national-safety-ratings/) [Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Hederstedt, Samuel Wilson “Sam” Bennett, Mark Randall Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3515.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-1-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-79/) [Area police logsReno County Jail Log - December 1, 2025 11:53 AM MAKAYLA N. STUBBY, white female, age 20, 1005 N. Washington St., was arrested at 1715 N. Waldron St. for Hutchinson Police Department failure to appear on charge of failure to provide proof of liability insurance. 11:52 AM MAKAYLA![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3516.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-1-40.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-67/) [Hutchinson closes Adams Street lane for utility workInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3521.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-1-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-closes-adams-street-lane-for-utility-work/) [Hutchinson city council member joins youth mentorship program as legacy leaderInformation obtained from Wisdom in Motion![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3518.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fast.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-city-council-member-joins-youth-mentorship-program-as-legacy-leader/) [Hutchinson Community Rallies Around People’s Table Food-Sharing InitiativeInformation obtained from Hutch in Harmony![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3519.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/table-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-rallies-around-peoples-table-food-sharing-initiative/) [Haven hosts annual Christmas event SaturdayHAVEN, Kan. — The Haven Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Christmas Haven event Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Haven Fire Station. The event will feature activities for children, including letters to Santa, kids crafts, caroling, roasted marshmallows and hayrides. Santa Claus will![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3520.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ha-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/haven-hosts-annual-christmas-event-saturday/) --- ## Events [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/) [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-3513.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ab-3.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-3514.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/nght-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-celebrates-10th-annual-holiday-light-show/) [Hutchinson Emancipation to host Watch Night celebration on New Year’s EveHUTCHINSON, Kan. — A New Year’s Eve tradition rooted in African American history will be celebrated in Hutchinson on Dec. 31 with the city’s first Watch Night/Freedom’s Eve event. The celebration, scheduled at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1200 W. 15th St., commemorates a gathering that began on Dec. 31, 1862,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3267.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/583006017_864928952987833_8294800259133643710_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-emancipation-to-host-watch-night-celebration-on-new-years-eve/) --- ## Sports [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: A time for fellowshipGlenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3508.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Glenn-Brunkow_thumbnail-7.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-a-time-for-fellowship/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/12/image-2.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 2 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3510.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-677.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-70/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 1 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3509.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-675-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-69/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 2 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3512.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-678.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-73/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 1 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3511.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-676-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-33/) --- Found a mistake? 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