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Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly... Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans. Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.

K-State Reimagines Educational Access, Opportunity in Bold New Strategic Plan

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is leaning into its land-grant heritage and mission with today's launch of its Next-Gen K-State strategic plan. Built from input from more than 10,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and other university stakeholders —... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags throughout Kansas be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Monday, September 11, 2023, to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she has appointed former longtime State Representative Annie Kuether and reappointed Andrew French to serve on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). These appointments will be submitted to the Kansas State Senate... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

Sunday, September 10 by News Room

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time... Read More.

Eastbound I-70 Entrance Ramps to be Closed in Junction City to Help Ease K-State Gameday Traffic Congestion

Thursday, September 7 by News Room

By the Kansas Department of Transportation GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday, September 9, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close two eastbound I-70 entrance ramps at Junction City in Geary County. From 7 to 11 a.m. the eastbound entrance... Read More.

Kansas Senators Are Demanding Answers for Rule Reversal On Kansas High Energy Prices

Wednesday, September 6 by News Room

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran (R-KS) wrote a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the commission to adjust their electricity transmission costs that are disproportionately hurting Kansas consumers. Currently, Kansans... Read More.

KDA to Host 17th Annual Kansas Grape Stomp at the Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 6 by News Room

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kansas — Feel the squish of the grapes in the time-honored tradition of grape stomping as you help celebrate the grape and farm winery industries in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture... Read More.

Military Discount and Everything Tickets

Saturday, September 2 by News Room

By The Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Military Tickets are available at the Ticket Office, or can be purchased at each gate when arriving at the Fair. Price is $4 and is valid for each family member. You will need to show military ID or... Read More.

State Fair Employment/Volunteer and Camping Opportunities

Saturday, September 2 by News Room

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Do you Love the Kansas State Fair and want to get in FREE? Are you looking for Community Service hours? Request to be a volunteer for the Kansas State Fair. There are many part-time, seasonal and volunteer positions... Read More.

New 2023 Featured Fair Foods

Saturday, September 2 by News Room

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- We're less than ten days away to the kick-off of the 2023 Kansas State Fair, which means we are less than ten days away to all the delicious fair food! While many of your favorites will be... Read More.

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

K-State Reimagines Educational Access, Opportunity in Bold New Strategic Plan

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

Eastbound I-70 Entrance Ramps to be Closed in Junction City to Help Ease K-State Gameday Traffic Congestion

Kansas Senators Are Demanding Answers for Rule Reversal On Kansas High Energy Prices

KDA to Host 17th Annual Kansas Grape Stomp at the Kansas State Fair

Military Discount and Everything Tickets

State Fair Employment/Volunteer and Camping Opportunities

New 2023 Featured Fair Foods

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