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Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital 2023 Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide. It's full of insider information to help you plan your trip, including:Daily Schedule What's New in 2023 Midway Deals Fair Navigation And moreVisit the Kansas State... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Officer Arrested for Bringing Quantities of Methamphetamines Into Facility

Thursday, August 17

LARNED, Kan. — A correctional officer at Larned State Correctional Facility has been charged with bringing distribution quantities of methamphetamine into the facility.Jessie Smith II appeared in Pawnee County District Court this morning to be read formal charges: 1. Possession of 63.0 Grams of... Read More.

Kansas State QB Will Howard lands on O’Brien watch list, Beebe candidate for Outland

Sunday, August 13

By Michael Goens MANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Five holdovers remain from Coach Chris Klieman’s first signing class at Kansas State, which was during leadup to the 2019 season. One of those is Cooper Beebe, and the fifth-year senior was not a heralded recruit out... Read More.

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Tuesday, August 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a letter addressing the K-State community today, Kansas State University President Richard Linton shared the difficult news that this past week he was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. This will require Linton to pursue daily treatments in Kansas... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Adds Arizona, Arizona State and Utah

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The Big 12 Board of Directors has voted unanimously to admit Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University of Utah to the Big 12 Conference. “We are thrilled to welcome Arizona, Arizona State and Utah to the Big... Read More.

Update on State Fair Race Track Removal Discussion

Friday, August 4

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Discussions on the future of the race track at the Kansas State Fairground may be in the offing. The State Fair Board's executive committee met Thursday to discuss the racetrack, a plan for its removal having generated a great... 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.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 1

By the Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Names Dr. Lindsey Dinkel as New Superintendent

Tuesday, July 25

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced on July 24 that Dr. Lindsey Dinkel has been appointed Superintendent at Larned State Hospital (LSH) effective August 20, 2023, when... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Monday, July 17

Hutchinson, Kan. – On July 25th, from 10am to 10pm, take advantage of our incredible flash sale on unlimited carnival ride Midway Wristbands for only $25.This is the lowest price you'll find all year for our wristbands! Experience unlimited fun and ride to your heart's... Read More.

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

Friday, July 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Gov. Laura Kelly and the 2024 Legislature embrace a four-year initiative raising state aid to special education by $86.6 million annually to bring Kansas into compliance with... Read More.

KDWP to Conduct Five-Year Review of State Listed Species

Monday, July 10

PRATT, Kan. (KSOutdoors.com) – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is conducting a five-year review of the lists of Kansas species that are endangered, threatened or Species In Need of Conservation (SINC). Endangered is the most imperiled category of the three, and species... Read More.