Hutchinson Brief
January 2, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Black, Tyler Goering, Donna Goodman, Gerald Huff, Carol Simko, Jack Werner, Carl Brooks, Lori Caywood, Barbara Fosnight, Richard Koehn, Norma Loewen, Diane Martin, Lora Ratzlaff, Timothy Schall, Denise Spaethe, Carl Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log December 31, 2025 - Daily Arrest Log 10:14 PM
Chelsea Stuart, white female, age 27
6 FTA warrants, Possession of narcotic, Possession of drug paraphernalia 10:14 PM
Loyd Leckliter, white male, age 41
Possession of narcotic, Possession of paraphernalia 12:32 PM
Jamie Leigh
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Community meal sharing program opens January registration in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The People’s Table, a community-led project operated by Hutch in Harmony and Wisdom in Motion, has opened registration for its January Community Cook & Share event. The program includes two components: a bulk meal drop-off Friday, Jan. 23, at Living Hope FWB, 735 E. 5th Ave., and meal delivery
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Reno County honors employees for years of service
Information obtained from Reno County Government
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Children’s art workshop to celebrate Kansas artist Lester Raymer
The Hutchinson Art Center will host monthly children’s art projects on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, led by artist and educator Beckie Vega. The make-and-take art classes are open to children ages 6 through 12 and will be divided into two groups: Group A from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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Hutchinson Zoo opens registration for 2026 youth camp programs
The Hutchinson Zoo has opened registration for its 2026 spring and summer camp programs, offering children hands-on experiences with wildlife and educational activities. The camps combine animal encounters, keeper presentations and creative activities designed to teach participants about wildlife conservation and natural habitats, according to a zoo announcement Friday.
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McPherson Gym Owner Shares Fitness Tips as New Year Resolutions Begin
Shelly practices what she preaches with her own daily walking routine
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Events
Hutchinson offers Christmas tree disposal sites through Jan. 3
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Strataca Museum to host holiday light display through January
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Strataca Kansas Underground Salt Museum will illuminate the holiday season with its annual Season of Lights event, running from Nov. 28, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026. The event transforms the unique underground venue into a festive display celebrating the holiday season. Located 650 feet below ground in
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Hutchinson High School to host food drive during basketball games
Hutchinson Public Schools will host its fourth annual “PACK the SAC Kids Night” on Jan. 9, combining basketball competition with a community food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Reno County. The event, scheduled at Hutchinson High School, will feature five basketball games against Salina South throughout the evening.
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Opinion
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