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Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year’s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be... Read More.

Fair Board to Consider Racetrack Contract Tuesday

Monday, February 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board will be having a special Zoom-only meeting Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM. The primary item on the agenda for this meeting is action on a 2024 promotion and operating agreement with Mel Hambelton Ford of... Read More.

The Goo Goo Dolls Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, February 12

Grammy-Nominated Group Set to Play on Saturday, September 7 By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that the chart-topping and Grammy-nominated group, Goo Goo Dolls, is set to perform at the 2024 Fair. The concert is scheduled... Read More.

Barton Education Department to Host Education Apprenticeship Fair

Thursday, February 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host an informational fair about a new statewide education apprenticeship program created by the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the Cavanaugh Room in... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions

Wednesday, January 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of... Read More.

Barton to Host Annual Career Technical Education Fair

Tuesday, January 16

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton will host its ninth annual Career Technical Education Fair for students grades 8-12 to learn about different career options on Friday, Feb. 2, and it will feature demonstrations, hands-on activities, refreshments, and prizes. The... Read More.

Replacement of Hutchinson Correctional Facility, Fair Improvements in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Thursday, January 11

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fiscal year 2025 budget proposed by Governor Laura Kelly Thursday includes funding for one very large project in Hutchinson along with funding for additional improvements at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Her proposed budget includes $377.6 million to replace... Read More.

The Oak Ridge Boys Will Play the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, December 4

Legendary Quartet Set to Perform on Sunday, September 15 By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is thrilled to announce that iconic country music group, The Oak Ridge Boys, will perform at the 2024 Fair on Sunday, September 15, at 3:00... Read More.

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.