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Kansas State Fair Announces One-Day BOGO Gate Admission Sale

Tuesday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For one day only, the Kansas State Fair is giving fairgoers a chance to save on gate admission with a Buy One, Get One Free ticket sale. On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., fairgoers can purchase regular $10... Read More.

Day 4, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, June 16

KANSAS - This is day 4 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest is well underway across the state, with progress varying... Read More.

DCOM: Live! Brings Disney Channel Era Tribute Concert to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fans can sing, dance and relive the music that defined a generation when DCOM: Live! comes to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Sunday, September 20 at 4 P.M. The high-energy tribute concert will close out the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand... Read More.

Container Garden Project Helps 100+ Households Grow Fresh Food at Home

Sunday, June 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Central Kansas Partnership (CKP) recently distributed container gardens to over 100 low-income and elderly individuals and families throughout Barton County, helping increase access to fresh produce while promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being. This outreach was made possible through a grant... Read More.

The Golden Belt’s Real Country Station 98.9 KGBK FM Reaches Canada

Thursday, June 11

On Wednesday, June 10, a man named Gaétan Bussières heard The Golden Belt's Real Country station 98.9 KGBK FM from Maniwaki, Quebec in Canada, a distance of about 1,305 miles away. Bussières was driving home late afternoon Wednesday when he managed to tune in to... Read More.

Bat Cats Celebrate 10 Seasons of Building Community Through America’s Pastime

Wednesday, June 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — What began as one hometown vision and a lot of determination has grown into one of Great Bend's most beloved summer traditions. The Great Bend Bat Cats Baseball Club celebrated the start of its 10th home season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read More.

KDHE Announces RHTP Emerging Technology Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, June 10

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces a request for applications (RFA) for an Emerging Technology grant opportunity under the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The application period for the $9.5 million Emerging Technology grant will open Wednesday, June... Read More.

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 10

KANSAS - This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Last night, violent storms struck central and eastern parts of... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, June 9

KANSAS - This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Predicted to be one of the earliest harvests in recent... Read More.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Demolition Derby returns to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M., bringing roaring engines, crunching metal and plenty of fan-favorite action to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand in Hutchinson. The annual Fair favorite lands on Dillons Dollar... Read More.

16 New KHP Troopers Graduate from Academy, Three Assigned to This Area

Friday, June 5

16 new Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated Friday from the 75th class of the KHP Training Academy in Salina on completion of their 21 week basic training program. One of the new troopers, Lakota Heinrich of Brookville, is being assigned to Ellsworth County... Read More.

Chamber Announces Second Installment of Run Ready: Barton County Civic Leadership Lab

Friday, June 5

Public Leadership Roadtrip Set for July 29 GREAT BEND, Kan. —The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting emerging and established leaders alike, along with those curious about civic engagement, to take a behind‑the‑scenes look at how Barton County’s public institutions operate through Run Ready: Public... Read More.