Hutchinson Brief
January 7, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Berger, William R. “Bill” Heller, Daniel Creighton Price, Doris Ann Rife, Kurt Alan Dick, James Oscar “Jim” Ekum, Kristi Ann “Kris” Goering, Sherrill A. Graber, Marion Reed Lindstrom, Pamela Stella “Pam” Minnich, Beverly Arlene (Laird) Thornburg, Helen Virginia Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
January 05, 2026 12:34 PM — Hailey Koehn white female, age 34 Charges: 1) HPD warrant 1:55 PM — Frank Butler black male, age 45 Charges: 1) HPD FTA Warrant & 2) Interference w LEO 2:42 PM — Jonas Schmidt white male, age 40 Charges: 1) Driving while revoked January 06,
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of January 7 2025
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Meggers elected mayor as Hutchinson City Council welcomes new member
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Teen arrested after threat prompts lockdown at Hutchinson schools
Information obtained from Hutchinson Police Department
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Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce welcomes two new members
Information obtained from Hutch Chamber Facebook
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YMCA marks 175 years of community service with nationwide celebration
YMCAs across the United States are launching a yearlong celebration in 2026 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the organization’s arrival in America, honoring nearly two centuries of service to communities nationwide. The milestone recognizes the YMCA’s presence in American communities since 1851, providing fitness facilities, youth programs, swim lessons
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Reno County program offers free fitness classes for cancer survivors
Information obtained from Cancer Council of Reno County Facebook
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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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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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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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Opinion
KFB Insight: Little lamb preparations
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KDOT Awards Record $288M Contract for East Kellogg Reconstruction
Largest-ever project will modernize major corridor from K-96 to 159th Street in Wichita and Andover
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