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Kansas State Fair Wraps Up Sunday

Saturday, September 19

Fair Food is fun food! Funnel cakes, corn dogs and ice cold lemonade are just the starting line as the Kansas State Fair wraps up this weekend in Hutchinson, with livestock shows, carnival rides, live entertainment and stacks of festive food! The Dairy Cattle Supreme... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Claims Victory in Kansas State Fair Celebrity Goat Milking Contest

Friday, September 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Competition was fierce at the Kansas State Fair on Friday as local emergency responders and community organizations faced off in the Sheep, Swine and Goat Building for the Celebrity Goat Milking Contest—an event dubbed "The Championship of the Civilized World of... Read More.

Old World Horses March Down Main Street McPherson

Friday, September 18

The legendary Budweiser Clydesdales took their full hitch parade straight down Main Street in McPherson on Friday to the delight of hundreds who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the old world - and sounds of the thundering hooves. The amazing team will... Read More.

The Thunder Coming to Main Street: World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales to Parade through McPherson Today

Friday, September 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — September 18, 2026 — City Beverage is thrilled to announce that the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales will officially kick off their highly anticipated community visit with a Full Hitch Parade straight down Main Street in the City of McPherson today, Friday, September... Read More.

United Way and City of Hutchinson Partner to Get More Books into the Hands of Children

Friday, September 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new partnership between United Way of Reno County (UWRC) and the City of Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) aims to get books directly into the hands of children when they need them most. Using books from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program,... Read More.

Lindsborg’s Annual Street Dance will Raise Funds for After Prom Party

Friday, September 18

Lindsborg is preparing for the annual Street Dance on Saturday, Sept. 26. Öl Stuga has approval to extend alcohol service onto the Main Street sidewalk from 4 to 11:59 p.m. near Grant Street. The free dance, featuring Bootleg Mercy, runs from 8 to 11 p.m.... Read More.

Fuel Prices Soaring in Sunflower State

Thursday, September 17

Fuel prices are marching upward in Kansas and around the nation. According to AAA Kansas, prices at the pump have jumped to over $4 a gallon for regular gasoline. In Salina, and Lindsborg, some stations are listing as high as $4.19 a gallon, while some... Read More.

Student Arrested After Gun Detected at Wyandotte High School

Thursday, September 17

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A student was arrested Wednesday morning after a firearm was detected during a security screening at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. According to KCTV5, the incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. Sept. 16 as the student went through metal detectors... Read More.

Fort Scott National Historic Site Welcomes 22 New U.S. Citizens

Thursday, September 17

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Twenty-two people from 17 countries officially became United States citizens Wednesday during a naturalization ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic Site. The ceremony was held on the historic fort’s parade ground, providing a unique setting for the new citizens to... Read More.

The “Sunflower Stretch”: Kansas Prepares for a 575-Mile Homecoming as the Coast-to-Coast American Discovery 250 Relay Crosses the Sunflower State

Thursday, September 17

Kansas Trails Inc. partners with the American Discovery Trail Society to carry a copy of the Declaration of Independence across the State Sept. 15–24, 2026, inviting hikers, cyclists, and communities to take part in America's 250th birthday celebration. OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — From the wind-carved... Read More.

McPherson Updates Public Offense Law, Penalties

Thursday, September 17

McPherson is updating its public offense laws, including tougher penalties for domestic battery and water theft. The ordinance sets a minimum 48-hour jail sentence for a first domestic battery conviction. It also makes taking city water without authorization a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of... Read More.

Search for Unclaimed Property at Kansas State Fair

Thursday, September 17

Fairgoers at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson can check for unclaimed cash and help fight hunger this week. The Kansas State Treasurer’s Office is on site to help people search for unclaimed property. Dillons donated $15,000 to the Kansas Food Bank and led a... Read More.