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Fair Board Delays Race Track Decision to January

Tuesday, November 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board has delayed a final decision on the fate of the Fairgrounds race track until their January 9th meeting. During a special meeting Tuesday evening with an audience that overflowed the Administration Building board room,... Read More.

Fate of Kansas State Fair Race Track to be Decided Tuesday Evening

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fate of the race track at the Kansas State Fair is expected to be decided Tuesday evening.The Kansas State Fair Board will be having a special meeting at 5 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Fairgrounds. This... Read More.

Race Track Supporters Propose Keeping Track to Kansas State Fair Board, Special Meeting Nov. 21 for Board to Decide and Proceed

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Supporters of keeping a race track on the Kansas State Fairgrounds turned out in force last night to tell the Kansas State Fair Board they oppose removal of the track, which the Board had voted to pursue a year... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board To Receive Proposals and Public Comments on Future of Racetrack

Sunday, November 5

By the Save Our Track coalition HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Nov. 14 at 5:00 p.m. the Kansas State Fair board is to meet for the purpose of hearing proposals about potential future promotions of the facility. Time will also be allotted for public comments regarding... Read More.

Inman High School Receives Grand Champion Title in 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps Competition

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News INMAN, Kan. — A team from Inman High School was the overall Grand Champion in the 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps competition.The team includes sophomores Cheyenne Smith, Chesney Black, Sidney Brooks and freshmen Jaycelyn Richter and Alexis Noone competed... Read More.

KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair – Oct 25, 2023

Monday, October 16

By KANSASWORKS KANSAS — The next KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2023 beginning at 8am and ending at 5pm. Employers can register at no cost for this upcoming event at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/90cbcdb6-7817-4615-b644-27c135026090/kansasworks-virtual-statewide-job-fair-october-25,-2023 by selecting “Organization” and it will take you... Read More.

Annual Fair on the Square, Car & Truck Show

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News LYONS Kan. — The annual arts and crafts show, Fair on the Square put together by the Lyons Chamber of Commerce attracts vendors from all over who will set up their tables and booths on Rice County Courthouse Square. This event... Read More.

Pride of Lyons Marching Band Update, Alumni Band Members to Join in Tonight’s Homecoming Performances

Friday, September 22

By Andrew Scherer, Pride of Lyons Marching Band LYONS Kan. — The Lyons High School Band has had a strong start to the 2023 marching season! We have exactly sixty students this year, and we’ve expanded the sousaphone section to five members and the drumline... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities

Wednesday, September 20

By Kansas CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. — Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. This month’s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many exciting employment opportunities available across the state’s 98... Read More.

Share Your 2023 Fair Favorite Photos

Tuesday, September 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for your best Fair photos and videos to help tell the story of the Kansas State Fair. Photos/videos may be used in Kansas State Fair print and digital pieces.Photos below are some of the 2023... Read More.

KHP Troopers Recognized for Saving Life of Woman at Last Year’s Fair

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol were recognized Saturday by Kansas State Fair Officials for the efforts that saved the life of a Hutchinson woman at last year's Fair.During the last Saturday of the 2022 fair Master Trooper... Read More.

Marion County Scarecrow Wins Fair Contest

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During this year's Kansas State Fair counties around the state were invited to create a tabletop scarecrow. The scarecrows were displayed during the fair in the Pride of Kansas Building, and the winning scarecrow came from Marion County.Each entry... Read More.