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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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Does Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards Deserve More Touches?
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards is already having an impact just two game into the season.
He had four carries for 54 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s comeback victory against Tulane. Some are suggesting the Wildcats find a way to get more touches but coach Chris Klieman hasn’t reached that point.
“I don’t think about that when it’s a 20-20 and 27-27 game,” Klieman said. “I’m trying to find different ways to win the game. I was excited to see what he did with the limited carries.”
Edwards, who transferred from Colorado, has nine carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns this season. He is serving as the primary backup to DJ Giddens
WILDCATS NEED BETTER PROTECTION FOR AVERY
Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson is not playing in the most ideal pocket two weeks into the season.
The Wildcat’s offensive line is struggling thus far, but Johnson’s mobility tends to hide some of the woes. Still, coach Chris Klieman addressed the unit needs to improve as the year progresses.
“It’s a work in progress,” Klieman said. “We’ve got to get better. It helps to have a really mobile guy back there that can elude some pressure and we did that.”
There’s light at the end of the tunnel, as K-State is adding multiple three-star offensive linemen in their 2025 class (Brock Heath and Will Kemna). Their current group must pick up their production if the Wildcats hope to steer clear of upsets, like the near Saturday night loss to Tulane.
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha reached career milestone against Twins
Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha addressed his teammates after Sunday’s victory over the Minnesota Twins.
It was a special moment for the 12-year veteran right-hander. He had just earned his 100th career win after throwing seven shutout innings at Kauffman Stadium.
“We do a little postgame celebration-type stuff and the captain (Salvador Perez) had me talk a little bit,” Wacha said. “Just expressing to them, ‘Hey, the wins get put by my name, but there is a lot of people that contribute to those.’”
Obtained in the offseason, Wacha has spearheaded the Royals’ pitching resurgence in 2024. The club counts on him to provide a professional start every fifth day. Sunday was the third start in which he’s thrown seven or more scoreless innings.
The Twins were unable to break through offensively all afternoon. Wacha avoided trouble in the first inning thanks to a terrific relay and play at the plate — the Twins’ baserunner and would-be scorer was thrown out.
Wacha settled in after that and struck out seven as KC earned a three-game series sweep. He improved to 11-3 with a 2.62 ERA in his last 19 starts. He has allowed two runs or fewer in 15 of those outings.
“I feel like the ball has been coming out good this year,” he said. “Working with our staff here, talking with a bunch of our pitchers and developing new pitches as well. It’s been a lot of playing here.”
Wacha developed a slider and it’s proven to be an effective pitch. It has commanded a 40.3% whiff rate this season and its usage has helped him unlock other pitches.
Wacha’s full pitching arsenal was on display against the Twins. He used his changeup to get 23 swings and 12 whiffs Sunday afternoon.
“The effectiveness of his fastball had extra carry and his changeup was outstanding,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “… Credit to him, he’s had a great career.”
Wacha is the 20th active pitcher to reach 100 career wins.
“It’s super special, especially for him,” Perez said. “We know what kind of pitcher he is. He likes to compete and he likes to play hard. And he does everything to try to help the team to win.”
The Royals concluded their six-game homestand with four wins. Wacha is in line to pitch next weekend against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh after a series in New York against the Yankees.
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