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Information Sought on Shots Fired Early Sunday at Pawnee County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — The Pawnee County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance involving a shooting incident early Sunday morning following the Crazy Horse 2.0 Concert at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds.At about 1:30 a.m., a dark colored pickup entered the rodeo grounds near... Read More.

Marching Day on the Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday, Sept. 11 was not only Shop Til You Drop Day at the State Fair at select Vendor booths, but it was also the largest marching band day, with 53 bands playing overall, whether competing or just marching the... Read More.

Update on Hutchinson Fire Department Responding to Concession Stand Fire at Fairgrounds Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On September 10, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at the “Fry Shack”, located at 500 20th Avenue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.They arrived on scene... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Dispatched to Kansas State Fairgrounds for Concession Trailer Fire Tuesday Evening

Tuesday, September 10

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 9/10/2024 at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at a concession trailer in the south corridor of the Kansas State Fairgrounds. They arrived on scene at 6:28... Read More.

KHP Weekend Crime Report on the Kansas State Fairgrounds

Sunday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The major issue for the Kansas Highway Patrol on the Kansas State Fairgrounds over the weekend came Friday night when a man brandished a gun near the 1861 Club. The man in question was not supposed to have a... Read More.

Sunflower Cluster of Dog Shows to be Held at State Fairgrounds June 6-9

Monday, June 3

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you’re a fan of or have ever seen the Westminster dog shows, you won’t want to miss the Sunflower Cluster! The annual Sunflower Cluster of dog shows will be held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds June 6th through... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Reject Proposal to Construct Indoor Baseball Facility at North End of 4-H Fairgrounds Property

Tuesday, May 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday rejected a proposal to construct an indoor baseball facility on county owned land at the north end of the McPherson County 4-H Fairgrounds property. McPherson High School baseball coach Heath Gerstner and Brad Bengtson... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Hosts Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Wednesday, March 13

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Submissions are being accepted through March 31, 2024. Online voting will take place in April.Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor our inaugural T-shirt... Read More.

Three Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle, Receive Serious Injuries Leaving Fairgrounds Friday Night

Saturday, September 16

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three people received serious injuries when they were struck by a vehicle along State Fair Road Friday night. The incident occurred just after 10:30 PM between Gates 5 and 6.The Kansas Highway Patrol, which has primary law enforcement... Read More.

Race Track Update at Fairgrounds Grandstand

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board Thursday agreed to accept proposals through Oct. 31 on options for the race track at the Fairgrounds Grandstand. Last November the board voted to move forward with a plan to take out the half... Read More.

Discussion of Removing the Kansas State Fairgrounds Race Track During Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Removal of the dirt race track at the Kansas State Fairgrounds was brought before the Hutchinson City Council during the public comment portion of the meeting on Aug. 1, with City Council members voicing concerns about not only the... Read More.

The Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale is Friday and Saturday on the Kansas State Fairgrounds

Thursday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The 55th Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale happens this weekend at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Events begin at 4 PM Friday with the Feeding of the Multitudes in the Cottonwood Court.Long a tradition of the sale, the event will again... Read More.