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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.

Buhler Girls Golf Team Places Fourth at 4A State Preview

Sunday, August 31

The Buhler High School girls golf team placed fourth in the Class 4A girls state preview Thursday at the par-71 Carey Park Golf Course in Hutchinson.Wamego won the team title with a 329 score, followed by Wellington 334, McPherson 347, Buhler 370, Augusta 377,... 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.

Kansas State Parks Propose Fee Hikes to Cover Parks Cost

Thursday, August 28

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing significant increases in state park fees. KDWP officials say the increases are needed to cover park costs that have gone up nearly 45 percent since 2016, and Parks Director Conner O'Flannagan said they are necessary... Read More.

New Foods Featured for 2025 Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, August 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair starts next Friday! Many Fair Food Favorites will be returning as well as several new items. New Foods Featured:Truffle Burger — The Beer Garden Fried Pies — Little B’s Fried Pies Blackened Shrimp — MidState Cookers Fried... Read More.

Halstead volleyball team opens 3A state title defense

Tuesday, August 26

Halstead enters the 2025 season as the defending state champions under longtime head coach Diana Schutte, who has compiled a career record of 420-278.The Dragons’ defense of their Class 3A state volleyball title begins Tuesday at the Garden Plain Jamboree against the host Owls... Read More.

Barton Men’s Soccer opens season with quick strike, balanced attack in win over Trinidad State

Sunday, August 24

DODGE CITY, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College men's soccer team wasted little time lighting up the scoreboard in Friday's neutral-site season opener, striking twice in the first four minutes en route to an 8-0 victory over Trinidad State College at Dodge City's... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Stars as Kansas Opens Rebuilt $450M Stadium with 31-7 Win over Fresno State

Sunday, August 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Sixth-year senior Jalon Daniels threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to newcomer Cam Pickett, and Kansas opened its rebuilt, $450 million on-campus stadium with a 31-7 rout of Fresno State on Saturday.Daniels finished 18 of 20 while... Read More.

Rocco Becht stars as No. 22 Iowa State beats No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in Ireland

Sunday, August 24

DUBLIN (AP) - Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic on Saturday.Becht was 14 for 28 for 183 yards. He found Dominic Overby for... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Cheney State Park Marina, Reno County

Thursday, August 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Cheney State Park Marina public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to... Read More.

Kansas Opens Season vs. Fresno State at New David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium

Monday, August 18

GAME NOTESLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas football enters its 134th season of football and its first game at the Reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium when the Jayhawks take on the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. CT. The... Read More.

Over $32.5M in State Grants Announced for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Thursday, August 14

Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime. These grants, funded through the State General Fund were awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of domestic and sexual... Read More.