Hutchinson Brief
January 9, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Ball, Sherrill Jeanne “Sherry” Black, Tyler James Durall, Edwin Phillip “Ed” Mattingly, Carolyn Sue Torrez Sr., Francisco P. “Frank” Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
January 08, 2026 - Reno County Jail Log 11:21 PM
Sacha Sizemore
black female, age 27
1.) DUI 2.) Possession of Marijuana 3.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 4.) Expired Tags 8:55 PM
Derohn Wilburn
black male, age 35
1.) Domestic Battery 2.) Criminal trespass 7:22 PM
William
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Kansas influenza cases jump to ‘high’ level as respiratory illness season intensifies
Kansas has seen a sharp increase in influenza activity, jumping from low to high levels in just one week, according to the latest data from state and federal health officials. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported that the state moved from the “low” category for the week
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Hutchinson opens grant program for commercial building improvements
Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
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Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $9,000 grant for rural entrepreneurship program
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fund for Reno County of Hutchinson Community Foundation has awarded a $9,000 grant to StartUp Hutch to support entrepreneurship development across rural Reno County. The grant, part of the foundation’s Community & Economic Development program in the 2025 Impact Cycle 2, will fund the “Raising the Bar
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Hutchinson Zoo announces spring break camp for students
Information obtained from Hutchinson Zoo
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Shelly’s Secret to Morning Strength: The Protein Drink She Swears By
Gym Owner Shares Why 20 Grams of Protein Matters—Especially for Women
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Hutchinson local news summary
Week of January 7 2025
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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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Reno County program offers free fitness classes for cancer survivors
Information obtained from Cancer Council of Reno County Facebook
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Sports
Shaw scores 32 as Hutchinson tops No. 18 Coffeyville 93-77
Information obtained from HCC officials
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High School Sports Network
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Little lamb preparations
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
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Trump Administration Unveils Major Shift in Federal Nutrition Policy
New dietary guidelines emphasize “real food” over processed options in effort to combat chronic disease crisis.
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Snow to Follow Thursday Rain Across Southwest Kansas
Light to moderate accumulations expected Friday; travel impacts possible in far southwest
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