> ## 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-98/ - Published: 2026-01-09T14:54:40.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:17.000Z - Description: January 9, 2026 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *Hi everyone!* *We hope you all have a safe and fun-filled weekend!* *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 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4113.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-3-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-95/) [Area police logsJanuary 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4109.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-3-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-83/) [Kansas influenza cases jump to ‘high’ level as respiratory illness season intensifiesKansas 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4090.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/kdhe.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-influenza-cases-jump-to-high-level-as-respiratory-illness-season-intensifies/) [Hutchinson opens grant program for commercial building improvementsInformation obtained from City of Hutchinson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4093.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/City-of-Hutchinson-1-7.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-opens-grant-program-for-commercial-building-improvements/) [Hutchinson Community Foundation awards $9,000 grant for rural entrepreneurship programHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4089.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-community-foundation-awards-9-000-grant-for-rural-entrepreneurship-program/) [Hutchinson Zoo announces spring break camp for studentsInformation obtained from Hutchinson Zoo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4092.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/zoo-2-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-announces-spring-break-camp-for-students/) [Shelly’s Secret to Morning Strength: The Protein Drink She Swears ByGym Owner Shares Why 20 Grams of Protein Matters—Especially for Women![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4091.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-9-26-at-8.08---AM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/shellys-secret-to-morning-strength-the-protein-drink-she-swears-by/) [Hutchinson local news summaryWeek of January 7 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4067.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-7-26-at-8.40---AM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-local-news-summary-11/) --- ## Events [Hutchinson High School to host food drive during basketball gamesHutchinson 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4006.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/pac-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-high-school-to-host-food-drive-during-basketball-games/) [Hutchinson Zoo to celebrate World Desert Day with free educational eventHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4009.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/zoo-1-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-to-celebrate-world-desert-day-with-free-educational-event/) [Children’s art workshop to celebrate Kansas artist Lester RaymerThe 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4008.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-8.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/childrens-art-workshop-to-celebrate-kansas-artist-lester-raymer/) [Reno County program offers free fitness classes for cancer survivorsInformation obtained from Cancer Council of Reno County Facebook![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4041.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ccrc.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-program-offers-free-fitness-classes-for-cancer-survivors/) --- ## Sports [Shaw scores 32 as Hutchinson tops No. 18 Coffeyville 93-77Information obtained from HCC officials![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4107.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/win-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/shaw-scores-32-as-hutchinson-tops-no-18-coffeyville-93-77/) [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: Little lamb preparationsKim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4037.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kim-Baldwin-27.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insight-little-lamb-preparations/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/01/image-15.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 9 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4095.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/1718946982594-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-93/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 8 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4081.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/d41586-024-01323-x_27063432-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-92/) [Trump Administration Unveils Major Shift in Federal Nutrition PolicyNew dietary guidelines emphasize “real food” over processed options in effort to combat chronic disease crisis.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4082.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/food-ht-er-260107_1767804483417_hpEmbed_4x5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/trump-administration-unveils-major-shift-in-federal-nutrition-policy/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 9 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4094.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Tom-Nguyen-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-97/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 8 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4084.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/dfdd2ac4-605c-402c-a274-8e127f9a93ba_1200x800-1-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-96/) [Snow to Follow Thursday Rain Across Southwest KansasLight to moderate accumulations expected Friday; travel impacts possible in far southwest![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4083.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/TOM.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/snow-to-follow-thursday-rain-across-southwest-kansas/) --- Found a mistake? 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