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Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10

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 Pearce-Megan Moroney concert Saturday night. Pearce... Read More.

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

Sunday, September 10

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 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 the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, 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 honor those... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

Sunday, September 10

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 for confirmation.“Representative... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, 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 high of $13.97... Read More.

Veterans Story Night Sept. 19

Sunday, September 10

By Dan Hervey, McPherson American Legion Harry B Dorst Post 24 McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. two veterans will share their stories at the American Legion. Friends, family and the public are invited.Kathy Nicholson and Sheryl White both served in... Read More.

Fatal Wreck Friday Near Partridge

Saturday, September 9

By Lucky Kidd PARTRIDGE, Kan. — A Partridge woman died Friday after her vehicle and a semi collided at K-61 and Partridge Road east of Partridge.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Janice Richardson was northbound on Partridge Road about 5 p.m. and had pulled away from... Read More.

McPherson Law Enforcement Investigating Aggravated Battery of Local College Student

Friday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating an overnight aggravated battery incident involving a local college student.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said McPherson County Emergency Communications received a call just before 4 a.m. of a possible... Read More.

Bringing K-State Sports Back to 1510 KLQR

Friday, September 8

By Ad Astra News LARNED, Kan. — As 1510 KLQR approaches its 60th anniversary this fall, the station will bring Kansas State Wildcat sports back to Larned radio. This week, Ad Astra Radio and President Chris Shank announced a new agreement with LEARFIELD – the... Read More.

Young at Heart Day: Kansas State Fair 2023

Friday, September 8

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first day of the Kansas State Fair starts today and because it is Young at Heart Day, adults ages 55 and older will get in for $2 at the gates. The day is sponsored by Kansas Department for... 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 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 ramps at J Hill... Read More.