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January 5, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Salazar, Milissa LynAnn “Missy” Floyd, Richard Dean Wann, Roberta Anne Werner, Carl Martin Crenshaw, Connie Eckley, John Craig Graber, Steven G. “Steve” Matthews, Frances Loiuse McIver, Lavonia Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log January 02, 2026 2:04 AM JULIAN URUETA, Hispanic male, age 33 Charges: DUI 4:53 PM RACHEL PERKINS, white female, age 43 Charges: Theft; By deception $1,500 to $24,999, after a known person reported approximately $10,000 missing from the bank account intended
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Hutchinson Public Library announces creative writing contest, open mic night
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library will host its first annual Kansas creative writing contest with submissions due Jan. 15. Winners will be announced during an open mic night Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in observance of Kansas Day. The contest is open to participants 18 and older
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Hutchinson Zoo to celebrate World Desert Day with free educational event
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo will host a free World Desert Day celebration Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Carey Park location. The three-hour event aims to educate visitors about desert ecosystems and their diverse wildlife, according to the zoo’s event announcement. “Deserts
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Events
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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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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Sports
Barber scores 23 as No. 19 Hutchinson holds off Colby rally
Information obtained from HCC officials
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Shaw scores 32 but Hutchinson falls to Colby
Information obtained from HCC officials
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