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Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

Thursday, September 4

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

Thursday, September 4

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.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. Opens for Business

Thursday, September 4

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital is now in business. It opened its doors Thursday upon completion of its Kansas Licensure Survey. The ten bed hospital and 24-hour emergency room is located in the at one time Mercy Hospital. In a... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Thursday, September 4

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.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

K-State Accelerator Program Awards $35,000 to Entrepreneurs

Thursday, September 4

Seven Kansas businesses were awarded funding upon completion of the eight-week Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship Accelerator program. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has given seven local entrepreneurs a boost in resources and funding through the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, which... Read More.

Are You Prepared for the Kansas State Fair?

Wednesday, September 3

The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, Sept. 5! Prepare for your fair trip by following the steps below. Buy Your Gate Tickets in Advance Save 30% today when you buy tickets online, at your local Dillons, or at the ticket office. Offer valid... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hear Final Walkthrough on Landfill Expansion Project, Funding Request for Humboldt’s 67th Biblesta Approved

Tuesday, September 2

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner told County Commissioners Tuesday a final walk-through on the Landfill expansion project is scheduled to take place Thursday with a KDHE Representative. Most of the punch list items have been taken care of... Read More.

Fire Up the Grill: Boost Your Grilling Game This Fall

Tuesday, September 2

WILLIAMSBURG, Kan. (August 27, 2025) — Get ready to turn up the heat this fall! The Frontier Extension District will be hosting a hands-on grilling workshop on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Williamsburg Community Building (126 W Williamsburg,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Customers to be Prepared During National Preparedness Month

Tuesday, September 2

KANSAS, Mo. (September 2, 2025) — September is National Preparedness Month. Evergy encourages customers to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for the change in seasons. Customer preparation Download Evergy’s mobile app to easily report and track outages. The app is available for download... Read More.

Kansas School Districts Facing Over $11 million in Medicaid Reimbursements

Friday, August 29

Seventy percent of Kansas' public school districts will have to repay some $11.2 million in overpayments from Medicaid. Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment Janet Stanek told a legislative budget committee Tuesday the payments amount to 4.4 percent of what was paid out in... Read More.

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Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 27 Local Bridge Projects

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. Opens for Business

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

K-State Accelerator Program Awards $35,000 to Entrepreneurs

Are You Prepared for the Kansas State Fair?

Allen County Commission Hear Final Walkthrough on Landfill Expansion Project, Funding Request for Humboldt’s 67th Biblesta Approved

Fire Up the Grill: Boost Your Grilling Game This Fall

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Evergy Encourages Customers to be Prepared During National Preparedness Month

Kansas School Districts Facing Over $11 million in Medicaid Reimbursements

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