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Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (July 7, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 14, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $30 ($54 value)! This is the... Read More.

Rick Miller Presented Pride of Lyons Award

Monday, July 6

Rick Miller was presented the Pride of Lyons Award during Saturday night's Boomfest. This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond for the good of the Lyons community, often taking on important, thankless roles whether through their profession, volunteer work, or during extraordinary... Read More.

Lyons City Council Terminates Interim Administrator Contract, Hears Budget Requests

Monday, July 6

The Lyons City Council voted Monday night to terminate the Interim City Administrator contract with Bailey Sayler, effective immediately. The action came after two executive sessions totaling 40 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. City Attorney Remington Dalke was part of both executive sessions, and... Read More.

Gary Allan Live in Concert at United Wireless Arena this November

Thursday, July 2

DODGE CITY, Kan., (June 2026) — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce the return of GARY ALLAN to Dodge City on Friday, November 13th. Doors will open at 6:30 PM on November 13th and the show will start at 7:30... Read More.

Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, July 1

KANSAS - This is day 10 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. Temperatures continue to rise as a heat advisory is issued... Read More.

Rice County Council on Aging Celebrates New Bus Barn with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, June 30

LYONS, Kan. (June 30, 2026) — Rice County Council on Aging, Inc., held a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon for its new bus barn, located at 213 E. 4th in Lyons. The building, a nearly 6-year project, was completed in May 2026. The Bus... Read More.

Rock Fest at the Fair Completes the 2026 Kansas State Fair Grandstand Lineup

Tuesday, June 30

A night of rock music featuring From Ashes to New with Saliva and Saving Abel HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A hard-hitting night of rock is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Saturday, September 19 will be Rock Fest at the Fair featuring From Ashes to... Read More.

Gubernatorial candidate Curt Skoog discusses issues with Ad Astra News

Sunday, June 28

One of the last people to file for Governor this year visited Ad Astra Radio Friday. Curt Skoog is the Mayor of Overland Park and one of three Democrats seeking to replace term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Skoog has worked in marketing, business development and... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Carr Brothers Bid for Resentencing

Friday, June 26

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday affirmed the Sedgwick County District Court's order denying Reginald Carr's and Jonathan Carr's motions for resentencing. The Carr brothers were convicted of numerous crimes, including capital murder, arising from a notorious crime spree in Wichita in 2000. The Court... Read More.

CMS Authorizes Enhanced Payments for Rural Hospitals

Thursday, June 25

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced Wednesday the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kansas’ application to allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced payments through the state’s provider assessment program. During negotiations on the One Big Beautiful... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Award of $79 Million in Rural Health Grants

Wednesday, June 24

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider... Read More.