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Race Track Update at Fairgrounds Grandstand

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.

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due... Read More.

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies. Applicants will be... Read More.

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment    TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day. Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors... Read More.

Kansas Department of Agriculture Boards to Meet Sept. 15

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Several advisory boards which serve to guide the work of the Kansas Department of Agriculture will meet on Friday, Sept. 15, at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. The meetings will be held on the Kansas... Read More.