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Hutchinson obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Cheek, Cynthia “Cindy” Wehling, Phyllis Emery, George Moll, Kathrine Stucky, Steve Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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Area police logs

Friday, December 19, 2025 2:12 PM — Andrew Gutierez, Hispanic male, age 35, arrested for 1) Criminal restraint DV. 12:48 PM — Keeon P. Roberts, white male, age 37, arrested for FAILURE TO APPEAR; EXTENSION TIME TO PAY: SEATBELT. Saturday, December 20, 2025 11:50 PM — Quin’Darious Chapman, black male,

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Fire crews contain North Park Goering fire in Hutchinson after threatening 40 homes

Information obtained from Operations Chief, Jeremy Unruh

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Christian school in Hutchinson evacuated after bomb threat; no device found

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School evacuated students Friday morning, Dec. 19, after receiving a bomb threat that authorities later determined was part of a broader pattern of automated threats targeting schools nationwide. The K-12 interdenominational Christian school at 1910 E 30th Ave. immediately cleared the building upon learning of the

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Kansas Governor Declares Emergency Over Propane Shortage

State waives federal driving limits for fuel haulers after pipeline leak disrupts Midwest supply

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Upgrade Your Bench: The KB Bench Press

Gym owner Shelly Prescott explains why the Kettlebell Bench Press is “phenomenal” for your shoulders

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Events

Hutchinson Emancipation to host Watch Night celebration on New Year’s Eve

HUTCHINSON, 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,

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Sports

Salthawks roll past Campus 60-26 in dominant home victory

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

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Salthawks claim first win, edge Campus 45-41

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

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Opinion

KFB Insight: Celebrating holidays and family

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