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January 12, 2026
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Hutchinson obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Smith, Lucinda “Cindy” Coletta Bennett, Audrey Wilma (Lamkins) Vallejo, Leticia Maribel Barron, Bill M. Bergkamp, Donald Marcus Brown, Charles Stephen “Steve” Luna, Arturo Castillo Rempel, Jimmy Duane Seifert, Sabra Marie Thielen, Karen Dee Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Jail Log - January 09, 2026 4:07 PM
JAVON TATE
Black male, age 19
Charges: HPD Warrant 4:30 AM
MICHAEL MATTOX
white male, age 37
Charges: Disorderly Conduct 12:30 AM
LUISA ZUBIA
Hispanic female, age 28
Charges: VIOLATION OF NO CONTACT ORDER BATTERY DV Reno
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Law enforcement officers to take polar plunge for Special Olympics Kansas
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— Law enforcement officers will jump into frigid water Jan. 24 to raise money for Special Olympics Kansas. The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, billed as the “Coolest Lake Party in Kansas,” will take place at 10 a.m. at Midwest Superstore, 1100 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson.
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Two dogs die in Hutchinson house fire
Information obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department, Jeremy Unruh, Division Chief of Operations
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Youth Philanthropy Council grant deadline approaches for Reno County organizations
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Youth-serving organizations in Reno County have until Jan. 15 to submit proposals for grants from the Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Council. The council, composed of Reno County high school students, will distribute approximately $5,000 in grants this spring from the Richard W. Dillon Memorial Fund for
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Events
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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Hutchinson Zoo announces spring break camp for students
Information obtained from Hutchinson Zoo
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Sports
Salina South rallies past Hutchinson in second half, 53-48
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Salina South edges Hutchinson girls basketball 42-40
Story & photos by Dale Grosbach
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Little lamb preparations
Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher
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