> ## 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-99/ - Published: 2026-01-12T14:22:46.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:01.000Z - Description: January 12, 2026 - Author: Rica Simpson - Tags: email, hutch, #brief *Hi everyone!* *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 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4145.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-4-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-96/) [Area police logsReno 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4141.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-4-5.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-84/) [Law enforcement officers to take polar plunge for Special Olympics KansasHUTCHINSON, 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4140.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Reno-County-Sheriff-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/law-enforcement-officers-to-take-polar-plunge-for-special-olympics-kansas/) [Two dogs die in Hutchinson house fireInformation obtained from Hutchinson Fire Department, Jeremy Unruh, Division Chief of Operations![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4130.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Hutch-fire-9.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/two-dogs-die-in-hutchinson-house-fire/) [Youth Philanthropy Council grant deadline approaches for Reno County organizationsHUTCHINSON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4131.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hcf-1-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/youth-philanthropy-council-grant-deadline-approaches-for-reno-county-organizations/) --- ## Events [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-4134.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-9.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-4135.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ccrc-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/reno-county-program-offers-free-fitness-classes-for-cancer-survivors/) [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-4139.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/zoo-2-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-zoo-announces-spring-break-camp-for-students/) --- ## Sports [Salina South rallies past Hutchinson in second half, 53-48Story & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4138.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260109_0651_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salina-south-rallies-past-hutchinson-in-second-half-53-48/) [Salina South edges Hutchinson girls basketball 42-40Story & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4137.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260109_0224_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/salina-south-edges-hutchinson-girls-basketball-42-40/) [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-4136.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Kim-Baldwin-29.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-19.png) --- ## Sponsors (click me!) ## US News [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 12 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4146.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fe6ddaddd09dec981f53a7db1ed2532124999488-677x677-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-94/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 9 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4132.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/1718946982594-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-93/) --- ## 🌾KS News [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 12 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4147.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/07_24_18-KS2019-KSCapitol-007_w_5D325775-DE7F-949A-AF9CB84013310778-5d3251a7c57a80b_5d3267b7-0455-847f-e36e547e68cc7be5-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-98/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 9 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4133.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Tom-Nguyen-5.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-97/) --- Found a mistake? 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