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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.

Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... 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.

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.