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Temporary Burn Ban Implemented
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Ellis County Fire Department implemented a temporary burn ban in all the incorporated areas of Ellis County. While in a burn ban, this limits the open burning of garden/yard debris, pastures, ditches or other material.
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People make St. Patrick's Day so popular
It’s often suggested that everyone is Irish on March 17, which marks the celebration of St. Patrick, who is the primary patron saint of Ireland.
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FHSU's Weeter enters transfer portal
Fort Hays State University junior guard Talexa Weeter, who earlier in the week was named NCAA Division II National Player of the Year, announced on social media Thursday that she has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Weeter, in her first season as a starter for the Tigers, led Division II in scoring at 27.5 points…