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Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) – The 112th Kansas State Fair officially opened its gates this morning with an opening ceremony at the People’s Bank and Trust Arena. Despite the rainy weather, fairgoers donned rain jackets and ponchos, with spirits high among the sounds,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Prepares for First Day of the Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) - As a light rain sprinkled the Kansas State Fairgrounds this morning, the Kansas State Fair Board met to prepare for the day ahead. Spirits were high in the morning’s meeting as the Board welcomed special guests Dave Johnson-... Read More.

Buhler, Ranked No. 4 by Kansas Pregame, Plays at No. 5 Mulvane Friday

Thursday, September 4

The Buhler Crusaders and Mulvane Wildcats, ranked fourth and fifth in Class 4A by Kansas Pregame, will play Friday night at Mulvane.Buhler plays at Great Bend on Sept. 19. Great Bend is ranked third in Class 5A.Hutchinson High School plays Friday at Andover Central,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

Thursday, September 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair Board met this afternoon for their orientation meeting to finalize preparations for the Kansas State Fair. One of the key points throughout the meeting was security for the fair. Lieutenant Dave Golden of the... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Thursday, September 4

Preliminary data for the 2025 Kansas winter wheat crop show an average test weight of 59.9 pounds per bushel. This compares to 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2024 crop and an average of 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2015 through 2024 crops.... Read More.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

Tigers Fall to Kansas Wesleyan in Salina

Thursday, September 4

Salina, Kan. - The Tigers took on the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes in a late night contest beginning at about 9pm due to delays from a storm looking to get back on track after a tough home loss to Briar Cliff this past Saturday.Both... Read More.

Are You Prepared for the Kansas State Fair?

Wednesday, September 3

The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, Sept. 5! Prepare for your fair trip by following the steps below. Buy Your Gate Tickets in Advance Save 30% today when you buy tickets online, at your local Dillons, or at the ticket office. Offer valid... Read More.

Central Kansas Hits Record Rainfall this Summer, Temperatures Stay Average

Tuesday, September 2

To say it was a wet summer in mid-Kansas was, for the most part, an understatement.Parts of McPherson, Marion and Rice counties saw rainfall for June through August, considered meteorological summer, in excess of 20 inches, with the largest amount in the area recorded... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

No. 17 Kansas State Dodges Upset-Minded FCS North Dakota 38-35 on Last-Minute TD

Sunday, August 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson with 42 seconds left and No. 17 Kansas State escaped with a 38-35 victory over FCS opponent North Dakota on Saturday night.Kansas State avoided becoming the first ranked team to... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Throws for 280 Yards, 4 Touchdowns and Kansas Easily Defeated Wagner 46-7

Friday, August 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Jalon Daniels threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns despite playing just one drive in the second half and Kansas easily defeated Wagner 46-7 on Friday night.Emmanuel Henderson hauled in six of Daniels’ passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns for... Read More.