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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.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 27 Local Bridge Projects

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 27 local and off-system bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Preliminary data for the 2025 Kansas winter wheat crop show an average test weight of 59.9 pounds per bushel. This compares to 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2024 crop and an average of 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2015 through 2024 crops.... Read More.

Storm Wednesday Afternoon Produces up to Baseball Sized Hail

A storm that rapidly developed late Wednesday afternoon northwest of Salina brought up to baseball sized hail in a swatch across Saline, McPherson and Harvey counties into the Wichita area. The largest hail reports came in a band from northwest of Smolan through McPherson and... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Welcomes Scott Davis as Loan Officer

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Davis as a Loan Officer at its McPherson Main location. A lifelong resident of McPherson, Scott brings a deep commitment to the community and a passion for service that... Read More.