Hutchinson Brief

December 22, 2025

Hutchinson Brief

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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
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,
Fire crews contain North Park Goering fire in Hutchinson after threatening 40 homes
Information obtained from Operations Chief, Jeremy Unruh
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
Kansas Governor Declares Emergency Over Propane Shortage
State waives federal driving limits for fuel haulers after pipeline leak disrupts Midwest supply
Upgrade Your Bench: The KB Bench Press
Gym owner Shelly Prescott explains why the Kettlebell Bench Press is “phenomenal” for your shoulders

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,

Sports

Salthawks roll past Campus 60-26 in dominant home victory
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
Salthawks claim first win, edge Campus 45-41
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Opinion

KFB Insight: Celebrating holidays and family
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

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