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US Corn Production Forecast Drops on Yields

Sunday, September 20

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service on Sept. 15 revised the 2026/27 corn production forecast down to 15.8 billion bushels, a 1% decrease from the previous month’s projection. Despite the reduction and a drop of 1.2 billion bushels from... Read More.

Ellinwood Volleyball Team’s 60-game Winning Streak is Top 3 Nationally

Friday, September 18

The Ellinwood Eagles volleyball team defeated Russell 3 sets to 0 Thursday night to improve their 13-0 season record and extend their winning streak to 60 consecutive matches. Ellinwood, which captured the Kansas Class 2A state volleyball title with a 47-0 record in 2025, downed the... Read More.

Vehicle Recovered from Leawood Pond Linked to 2016 Missing Person Case

Wednesday, September 16

LEAWOOD, Kan. — A vehicle recovered from a Leawood retention pond over the weekend has been linked to the 2016 disappearance of Jay Flekier, according to the Leawood Police Department. Police said a volunteer dive team discovered the vehicle Saturday, Sept. 12, in a retention... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Farm Bureau Ag Academy

Tuesday, September 15

Kansas Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its next Ag Academy class, an immersive program designed to give participants a firsthand look at agriculture across the state. The program is open to everyone, regardless of agricultural background or Kansas Farm Bureau membership, and applications... Read More.

Topeka Radio and TV stations: Wamego Football Player Dylan Higgins Killed in Crash

Monday, September 14

According to WIBW Radio and KSNT TV, both in Topeka, a teen has been identified as the fatality victim in a utility task vehicle crash over the weekend in Pottawatomie County. The fatality victim was identified as Dylan Higgins, 17, of Wamego. Higgins was a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Cancellation of Channel 2K Concert

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Channel 2K concert scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. All paid ticket purchasers will be automatically issued a full refund. No action is required from ticket... Read More.

Marshall, Hamilton Debate Agriculture, Economy, and More at 2026 Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Heartland Credit Union Pavilion on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson served as the stage for political debates highlighting key state and federal issues on Saturday. The day opened at 10:30 a.m. with the Kansas Gubernatorial debate between Cindy Holscher... Read More.

Holscher and Masterson Clash in Gubernatorial Debate at Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 12

Democratic Senator Cindy Holscher and Republican Senate President Ty Masterson faced off in Hutchinson to tackle property taxes, water rights, data centers, healthcare, and economic growth. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Heartland Credit Union Pavilion at the Kansas State Fair served as the backdrop for a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Saturday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

113th Kansas State Fair Officially Underway in Hutchinson

Friday, September 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 113th Kansas State Fair, a time-honored tradition celebrating Kansas agriculture, is now officially underway in Hutchinson following opening ceremonies on Friday at the Heartland Credit Union Pavilion. The ceremonies began with the presentation of colors by the Kansas Highway Patrol and... Read More.

Kansas Farm Bureau to Hold 108th Annual Meeting in Manhattan

Thursday, September 10

Kansas Farm Bureau will hold its 108th annual meeting Dec. 5-7 in Manhattan, bringing members together for several days of workshops, networking, recognition and grassroots policy development. The meeting will begin Saturday evening with the Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Fundraiser, which will feature a National... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Thursday, September 10

TOPEKA – 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 Friday, September 11, 2026, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on... Read More.