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“Elevate Your Game, Elevate Great Bend” — Chamber Golf Tournament Propels Strategic Growth for Community

Tuesday, September 9

Team Registration & Hole Sponsorships Now Open Great Bend, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of its 19th Annual Golf Tournament, set for Friday, September 26, 2025, at Lake Barton Golf Club.This highly anticipated event offers a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

Tuesday, September 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist... Read More.

City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services Announce City Wide Clean Up Dates

Tuesday, September 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services are partnering up again for the City Wide Clean Up from October 18-26.The eight-day clean up kicks off on Saturday, October 18, with Sunflower Diversified Services Recycling Center accepting items from... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair!

Tuesday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 9, 2025) - Today at the Kansas State Fair, it's Tasty Tuesday! While yesterday's rain has led the Kansas State Fair Board to close the parking lots for safety due to moisture, they hope to have them dry for the weekend's... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Parking Lot Closures, Shuttle Service, Tuesday Schedule Changes

Monday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) — Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road.Additional details... Read More.

Monday is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair

Monday, September 8

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.

Kansas Chamber Announces Top 10 Finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition

Sunday, September 7

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber and the Kansas Manufacturing Council are proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition.This annual contest highlights the innovation, craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge... Read More.

Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 5

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

Friday, September 5

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.

Consumer Alert: Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Unregistered Contractors

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (September 4, 2025) — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Storms last night produced hail in Harvey and Coffee counties, and in the... Read More.

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.