This Saturday, the Hays Area Children’s Center will host Bright Lights For Little Tykes, a fundraising event to support the operating costs of HACC. Over 80 children are under the care of HACC each year and with the current tuition only covering 75% of costs, support is needed to keep their doors open.
Fort Hays State had five players named to the 2022 All-MIAA Football Team, released by the conference office on Tuesday (Nov. 15). The Tigers had one first-team, once second- team, and three thirdteam selections.
Fort Hays State’s Tereus Henry has been named the latest MIAA Wrestler of the Week, announced Tuesday (Nov. 15) by the league office. The El Paso, Texas native earned the honor after picking up four bonus-point wins and a second-place finish at the Dakota Wesleyan Open over the weekend (Nov. 12).
Fort Hays State Women’s Soccer defender Reilly Madden was named to the D2CCA All-Central Region Team for the 2022 season, released on Tuesday (Nov. 15). Madden was a second- team selection at defender, chosen as one of the top eight defenders in the Central Region.
The holiday season is not a “holly, jolly time” for everyone— particularly those who have lost loved ones in the past year, or those whose past Christmases include very painful memories. For those individuals, two churches in Hays have joined to create an interdenominational “Blue Christmas Service,” which will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Members of the Delta Tau Omega chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association/ Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA/ LAE) traveled to Warrensburg, Missouri, this fall to compete in the Region 3 Conference. With its 21 members, the FHSU’s team was the largest Criminal Justice Club group to travel to a regional or national conference. In addition, team members brought home more awards than had been received at any previous competition.
The Chamber has finished creating this year’s holiday coupon books, now on sale for $10 at all Chamber events and at their office. This years coupon book includes: American Shooters, 20% off fishing and camping items; Ashley Homestore, 10% off purchase; Big Creek Crossing, 25% off 2022 Santa Photos; Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., $10 off $70-$104 purchase or $15 off select footwear $105 and up; Chestnut Street Floral, 25% off $50 or more purchase; Defiance Brewing Co., Free kids meal with adult entrée purchase; Diamond’R Jewelry, 10% off repair work or $35 polish rhodium plating; DSNWK Custom Creations, 10% off single furniture piece priced at $100 or more; Eye Specialists Associated, $20 off the purchase of glasses & lenses; eyeSMILE Vision + Dental, 20% off any pair of sunglasses; Family Eye Care - Hattan and Mondero, 20% off non-prescription sunglasses; Glik’s, $10 off any purchase of $30 or more; Great Clips, $3 off any haircut and 20% off haircare products; Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau, Free Kansas ornament with purchase of $10 or more; The Hays Daily News, 20% off year subscription, 15% off 6-mo.
Kansans have “a responsibility to do something” about the state’s rapidly depleting water supply and the risk of widespread contamination, Gov. Laura Kelly said at a conference Wednesday in Manhattan.
Looking at turkeys for your holiday meals? Here are some tips to help make your holiday turkey safe and healthy. Turkey is a healthy choice since it is considered a white meat and full of protein! Some tips for keeping it as healthy as possible is to bake it and not fry it or use herbs and lemon to season rather than butter and salt. Allow one pound (1 lb) of turkey per person you are serving. Thawing turkeys can be tricky but remember to thaw them in one of three ways: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or the microwave. Allowing your bird to thaw at room temperature can allow dangerous bacteria to grow. Washing a raw turkey or poultry also spreads bacteria around the kitchen so you can save time and skip washing the bird. To roast the turkey, start with an oven temperature set at least at 325 degrees. Timetable for turkey roasting varies based on size and if the turkey is stuffed or not. The turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees when it is thoroughly cooked. Allow the turkey to stand for 20 minutes before carving.
Four Kansas towns have been named ‘Communities of Excellence’ by Kansas PRIDE, a program that has helped the state’s communities grow and prosper for 52 years. The awards are given by Kansas PRIDE -- a partnership of K-State Research and Extension -- the Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas Masons and Kansas PRIDE, Inc.