> ## 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-92/ - Published: 2025-12-22T15:03:02.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:09.000Z - Description: December 22, 2025 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *Hi everyone!* *We hope you all have a fun and love-filled holiday season! There will not be a brief on Dec. 24 or Dec. 26 this week.* *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 Cheek, Cynthia “Cindy” Wehling, Phyllis Emery, George Moll, Kathrine Stucky, Steve Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3880.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-9-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-87/) [Area police logsFriday, 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,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3868.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-9-3.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-75/) [Fire crews contain North Park Goering fire in Hutchinson after threatening 40 homesInformation obtained from Operations Chief, Jeremy Unruh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3841.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-4-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/fire-crews-contain-north-park-goering-fire-in-hutchinson-after-threatening-40-homes/) [Christian school in Hutchinson evacuated after bomb threat; no device foundHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3840.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/css.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/christian-school-in-hutchinson-evacuated-after-bomb-threat-no-device-found/) [Kansas Governor Declares Emergency Over Propane ShortageState waives federal driving limits for fuel haulers after pipeline leak disrupts Midwest supply![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3864.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-63-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-governor-declares-emergency-over-propane-shortage/) [Upgrade Your Bench: The KB Bench PressGym owner Shelly Prescott explains why the Kettlebell Bench Press is “phenomenal” for your shoulders![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3862.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-12-19-25-at-8.00---AM-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/upgrade-your-bench-the-kb-press/) --- ## Events [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 [Salthawks roll past Campus 60-26 in dominant home victoryStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3856.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20251216_0689_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salthawks-roll-past-campus-60-26-in-dominant-home-victory/) [Salthawks claim first win, edge Campus 45-41Story & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3857.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20251216_1208_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salthawks-laim-first-win-edge-campus-45-41/) [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: Celebrating holidays and familyJackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3863.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Jackie-Mundt-13.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insight-celebrating-holidays-and-family/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/12/image-28.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 22 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3882.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-81-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-83/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 19 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3859.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-65-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-82/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 22 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3883.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-83-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-87/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 19 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3861.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-66-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-86/) --- Found a mistake? 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