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Kansas State Fair Day 4: Fairgoers enjoy cattle roping, cheap entry

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September 9, 2024

Kansas State Fair Day 4: Fairgoers enjoy cattle roping, cheap entry

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The fourth full day of the Kansas State Fair attracted large crowds with cheaper entry and cooler weather. The annual state celebration in Hutchinson continues through Sunday, Sept. 15. You can catch coverage from Kansas State Fair Day 4 below.

Learning the ropes: Cowboy Circus a popular Kansas State Fair experience

An event at the Kansas State Fair includes an opportunity for kids to learn about ranching and rodeo skills. The Cowboy Circus has been going around the fairgrounds, teaching kids around the area how to cattle rope.

On Monday, the fourth full day of the annual state fair in Hutchinson, 12 News caught up with Cowboy Circus Head Cowboy Danny Grant to talk about the unique experience that many kids have.

“…We’ve had a kid come up every single day because he wanted to try and get better and he actually ended up buying a rope from our friends down the barn row, and it was awesome,” Grant said. “It felt good to be a little influence on him, I guess.”

‘Dollar Day’ at Kansas State Fair draws large crowds, disaster preparedness lesson

“Dollar Day” at the Kansas State Fair drew large crowds with fairgoers able to enter for $1 or free of charge with a Dillons Plus card. The cheap entry and cooler weather made Monday a good one for thousands to check out the annual event in Hutchinson. With that came an opportunity that could save lives down the road.

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management brought out departments from across Kansas to give a lesson on safety and natural disaster preparedness.

“On Dollar Day of the fair every year, we do Kansas Preparedness Day and we gather a bunch of our state partners and county partners to let people know how they need to be prepared for a natural disaster,” explained Kansas Adjutant General’s Department Public Affairs Director Jane Welch.

Booths set up throughout the fairgrounds on Monday aim to aid in keeping fairgoers safe as they enjoy the weather and the attractions.

Looking Ahead:

“Dollar Day” Tuesday, Day 5 at the Kansas State Fair presents a money-saving opportunity for food enthusiasts. “Tasty Tuesday,” running from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. offers $2 concessions at participating vendors. You can see those participants here: https://www.kansasstatefair.com/events/2024/tasty-tuesday.

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LET’S TALK | KSHB coming to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 20

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January 9, 2026

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LET’S TALK | KSHB coming to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The KSHB 41 News team will be landing in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, for our latest Let’s Talk event.

We’ll be hanging out from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Peachtree Cafeteria, 2128 E. 12th Street, in Kansas City, Missouri, 64127.

Join KSHB 41’s Kevin Holmes, Wes Peery, Alyssa Jackson, Ryan Gamboa and others in person to let us know what we need to learn about the Historic Northeast, its residents, what’s going well and what opportunities are possible.

If you can’t make it in person, send us a question using the form below.

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Kansas ag officials take comment on proposed water rules

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January 9, 2026

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Kansas ag officials take comment on proposed water rules

by: Wil Day

Posted: Jan 8, 2026 / 07:19 PM CST

Updated: Jan 8, 2026 / 07:19 PM CST

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Agriculture held a meeting on Thursday to discuss proposed rules regarding the Kansas Water Appropriation Act.

The Division of Water Resources is proposing new regulations and changes to current regulations under the law.

The division is looking at amending or revoking regulations related to flowmeters tracking water usage.

It is also proposing changes to groundwater usage rules on how far you can move a well from its original location to prevent harming the water rights of other landowners.

Another regulation would create voluntary Water Conservation Areas, where landowners work with the division to establish water conservation plans on their properties.

Some of the concerns raised at Thursday’s meeting dealt with property rights and the transfer of land to new owners. Some expressed concern about the sale of water rights to other landowners in the area.

There is no listed timeline for when the changes could be made.

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Rural Kansas fire department reports record number of calls in 2025

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January 8, 2026

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Rural Kansas fire department reports record number of calls in 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A rural Kansas fire department says it saw yet another increase in calls in 2025.

On Tuesday, Butler County Fire District #3 posted data about last year on social media.

It responded to 782 alarms in 2025, which is a new record.

The majority of the calls were for rescue and emergency medical services, followed by service calls.

Courtesy: Butler County Fire District #3

The department’s data show the number of calls has been trending upward over the last 20 years.

From 2006 to 2010, the department handled an an average of 550 calls a year. From 2021 through 2025, that average was 720, a 31% increase.

Courtesy: Butler County Fire District #3

Officials said continued growth in the community has increased the demand for emergency services.

“These numbers reinforce the importance of ongoing training, staffing, equipment planning, and community support to ensure we can continue to provide timely and effective service,” the department said on Facebook.

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