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Kansas State Fair: Community Spirit Shines Amidst Challenges

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 12. 2025) - The Kansas State Fair is in full swing, and this year, community collaboration has been key to its continued success, especially with recent weather challenges. During this morning’s meeting, Fair Board President John Leslie presented his Kansas State Fair... Read More.

Wildcat Wednesday Rocks the Kansas State Fair!

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 10, 2025) - What a great morning at the Kansas State Fair! Droves of people are pouring through the gates, eager to celebrate Wildcat Wednesday. The fairgrounds are abuzz, and the light cloud cover and cool temperatures are making for absolutely... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair!

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 9, 2025) - Today at the Kansas State Fair, it's Tasty Tuesday! While yesterday's rain has led the Kansas State Fair Board to close the parking lots for safety due to moisture, they hope to have them dry for the weekend's... Read More.

Monday is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) - Today is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair!  State Fair Board President John Leslie kicked off the board’s morning meeting with a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “In preparing for battle I have always found that... Read More.

Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) – The 112th Kansas State Fair officially opened its gates this morning with an opening ceremony at the People’s Bank and Trust Arena. Despite the rainy weather, fairgoers donned rain jackets and ponchos, with spirits high among the sounds,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Prepares for First Day of the Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) - As a light rain sprinkled the Kansas State Fairgrounds this morning, the Kansas State Fair Board met to prepare for the day ahead.  Spirits were high in the morning’s meeting as the Board welcomed special guests Dave Johnson-... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair Board met this afternoon for their orientation meeting to finalize preparations for the Kansas State Fair.  One of the key points throughout the meeting was security for the fair.  Lieutenant Dave Golden of the... Read More.

Hutch Chamber to Host Hutchinson City Council Candidate Forum

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 3, 2025) – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for candidates running in the upcoming Hutchinson City Council election. The forum will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College... Read More.