> ## 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-87/ - Published: 2025-12-10T14:00:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:06.000Z - Description: December 10, 2025 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *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 Wyse, Tamara Sue Bolin, Kenneth “Kenny” Polreis, Gerald George Ray Jr., Willard “Buddy” Thompson, Marsha E. Avery, Roberta M. Toews, John David Dauber, Richard Dean Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3653.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-4-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-82/) [Area police logsReno County Daily Jail Log December 8, 2025 9:00 PM — DALE ROBINSON, white male, age 55, 1111 E 9th Ave Arrested for felony warrant and felony interference. 3:41 AM — CHRISTOPHER HUTCHINS-HERNANDEZ, Hispanic male, age 30, Wichita Arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3652.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-4-4.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-70/) [StartUp Hutch to host entrepreneurship workshop in BuhlerInformation obtained from StartUp Hutch![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3649.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/startup-1-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/startup-hutch-to-host-entrepreneurship-workshop-in-buhler/) [‘Prairie Nutcracker’ returns to Hutchinson’s Historic Fox TheatreInformation obtained from Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3648.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fox-theatre-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/prairie-nutcracker-returns-to-hutchinsons-historic-fox-theatre/) [Hutchinson Public Library to host holiday cookie exchange Dec. 20Information obtained from Hutchinson Public Library![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3647.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/cookie.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-public-library-to-host-holiday-cookie-exchange-dec-20/) [Hutchinson Community Foundation accepting proposals for youth grantsInformation obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3646.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-accepting-proposals-for-youth-grants/) [Hutchinson YMCA launches ‘Bump it Up Week’ campaign with gift-giving tree for community programsInformation obtained from Hutchinson YMCA![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3645.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ymca-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-ymca-launches-bump-it-up-week-campaign-with-gift-giving-tree-for-community-programs/) --- ## Events [Library to host ugly sweater painting contest for adultsInformation obtained from Hutchinson Public Library![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3644.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ugly-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/library-to-host-ugly-sweater-painting-contest-for-adults/) [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-3642.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ab-6.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-3641.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/nght-7.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 [No. 19 Hutchinson routs Cowley 74-53 for 4th straight winInformation obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3650.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/grl.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/no-19-hutchinson-routs-cowley-74-53-for-4th-straight-win/) [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 Insight: Winter connectionsKim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3651.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kim-Baldwin-23.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insight-winter-connections/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/12/image-11.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3655.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-16-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-76/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 9 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3638.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-14-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-75/) [Trump Announces $12 Billion Farm Bailout Amid Trade War FalloutRelief package targets Kansas staples including wheat, corn, and soybeans as China retaliates against U.S. tariffs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3637.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-11-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/trump-announces-12-billion-farm-bailout-amid-trade-war-fallout/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 10 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3654.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-19-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-79/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 9 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3639.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-15-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-78/) --- Found a mistake? 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