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Rush County Speedway Adds Last Call Classic Oct. 23-24, Plans it as Annual Closer

Friday, September 4

LA CROSSE, Kan. — Rush County Speedway has added a new season-ending doubleheader, the Last Call Classic, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at the Rush County Fairgrounds in La Crosse, and officials say they expect the event to return as the track’s annual... Read More.

One Week Out: The Countdown to the 2026 Kansas State Fair Begins

Friday, September 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The countdown is officially on. In just one week, the gates will swing open for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. From September 11th through September 20th, the fairgrounds will be alive with Kansas culture, agriculture, and entertainment. Whether you’re a lifelong attendee... Read More.

The Kansas WEALTH Coalition Calls for a Data Center Moratorium Until Significant Guardrails Are Put in Place

Friday, September 4

KANSAS - The WEALTH Coalition demands state and local policies that prioritize the health, safety, and welfare of Kansas communities. Kansas (September 1, 2026) - The Kansas WEALTH (Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health) Coalition released a joint statement calling for a data center moratorium... Read More.

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

Thursday, September 3

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from June 4-15, 2026. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state,... Read More.

KHP Urges Safe Travel for Labor Day Weekend

Wednesday, September 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to plan ahead and make safety a priority during the Labor Day weekend. Troopers will be conducting additional enforcement as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Excessive speed, inattention and impaired driving are... Read More.

Second Highest Number of Voters Turn Out for Kansas Primary

Wednesday, September 2

Kansas saw the second highest number of voters turn out for a primary election in state history this year, trailing only 2022 when a record number of ballots were cast in a primary election that decided the right to an abortion. The secretary of state... Read More.

August Total Revenue Receipts at $714.7M; 11.5% Above Estimate

Wednesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends August 2026 with total revenue receipts at $714.7 million. That is $73.8 million, or 11.5%, above the estimate. Overall, total tax-only collections were up $66.5 million for August 2026, and up 11.9% from August 2025. Individual income tax... Read More.

KDHE Opens Applications for CPR Training and AED Funding Program

Wednesday, September 2

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is now accepting applications for state funding to support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and the purchase and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The funding, authorized through House Bill 2513, is available to eligible public and nonpublic... Read More.

K-State Food Scientist Urges Consumers to Buy – or Update – Their Food Thermometer

Tuesday, September 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Where food safety is concerned, a food thermometer is kind of like the swiss army knife. It’s a must-have, multi-use tool in the kitchen. “It is one of the most important tools consumers can use to know when food is cooked properly... Read More.

Larned Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Pizza Hut Monday Evening

Tuesday, September 1

LARNED, Kan. - The Larned Police Department, with support from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol, responded to a bomb threat at the Larned Pizza Hut around 7:30 p.m. After a precautionary evacuation and thorough searches by authorities, no suspicious... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Honored with KAB Awards Including Posthumous Tribute to Lucky Kidd

Tuesday, September 1

Ad Astra Radio is honored to share that the Kansas Association of Broadcasters has selected Lucky Kidd to be the recipient (posthumously) of the 2026 Sonny Slater Award for Service to Station and Community. Lucky devoted so much time and care to his communities in... Read More.

Wild West Festival Committee Votes to Dissolve Nonprofit; Concludes Three Decades of Summer Celebrations in Hays

Tuesday, September 1

HAYS, Kan. (Sept. 1, 2026) — The Wild West Festival committee has formally voted to authorize its executive board to dissolve the nonprofit organization, bringing an end to the annual multi-day summer festival that served as a cornerstone of the Hays community for over... Read More.