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# Hutchinson Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-brief-cop/
- Published: 2026-02-02T14:40:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:29.000Z
- Description: February 2, 2026
- Author: Rica Simpson
- Tags: email, hutch, #brief

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*\-Rica Simpson, rica@citizenjournal.us*

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## Todays newsletter sponsor

## News

[Hutchinson obituariesHutchinson Obituaries Krehbiel, Margaret Sue “Peg” Thompson, Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Drennon, Mike Merle Cole, Rebecca Sue Krehbiel, Florene Russell, Karen Janette Schmidt, Josephine Jane (Goering) Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4519.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/obit-candle-15.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hutchinson-obituaries-105/)

[Area police logsReno County Daily Jail Log - January 30, 2026 3:57 PM — SHAYLA BROWN, Black female, age 19, arrested for 1.) HPD Warrant 7:14 PM — ELIJAH RAIGOZA, white male, age 29, arrested for 1.) DV Agg Battery 2.) DV Battery 3.) DV Criminal Damage 7:43 PM — WILLIAM R.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4518.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-18.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/area-police-logs-93/)

[Fire damages Haven home, electrical malfunction to blameInformation obtained from Travis Vogt, Reno County Fire Administrator![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4515.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fire-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/fire-damages-haven-home-electrical-malfunction-to-blame/)

[Mixed media workshop wet for March at Hutchinson Art CenterHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center will host a day-long mixed media workshop March 14, offering participants the chance to create layered artworks under the guidance of a local artist. Kayann Ausherman of Haven will lead the session, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The workshop![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4527.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/hutch-art-10.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/mixed-media-workshop-wet-for-march-at-hutchinson-art-center/)

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## Events

[Prairie Hills Nursery to Host Galentine’s Girls Night FundraiserHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prairie Hills Nursery and Plant Shop will host a Galentine’s Girls Night on Feb. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2999 E. 30th Ave., the business announced via a social media post. The event will feature food trucks, a T-shirt bar by Willow Creek![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4485.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ph-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/prairie-hills-nursery-to-host-galentines-girls-night-fundraiser/)

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## Sports

[Hesston pulls away from Buhler 39-27 in girls basketballStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4517.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260130_0143_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hesston-pulls-away-from-buhler-39-27-in-girls-basketball/)

[Hesston rolls past Buhler 55-32 in boys basketballStory & photos by Dale Grosbach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4516.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/20260130_0863_ACR18-1.JPG)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/hesston-rolls-past-buhler-55-32-in-boys-basketball/)

[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/)

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## Opinion

[KFB Insights: Sunsets and sisal twineGreg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4482.ico)citizen journalRica Simpson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/greg-doering-1-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kfb-insights-sunsets-and-sisal-twine/)

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## 🌤️Weather

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[Kansas Democrats Introduce Medicaid Expansion Bill, Face Uphill Battle in GOP-Controlled LegislatureHB 2600 would extend health coverage to an estimated 150,000 low-income Kansans; state remains one of 10 that have not expanded Medicaid under federal law![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4525.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-1-30-26-at-5.35---PM-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kansas-democrats-introduce-medicaid-expansion-bill-face-uphill-battle-in-gop-controlled-legislature/)

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