DOJ special counsel Smith drops federal criminal cases against Trump
The federal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump is over, at least during his forthcoming presidency.
November 2024
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Patterson Family Foundation Awards $750,000 Grant to Support Fort Hays Tech | North Central's New Construction Programs Building
Fort Hays Tech | North Central is excited to announce a $750,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to support the college’s new Construction Programs Building, an initiative aimed at expanding access to skilled trades education.
Henry Still Eighth at 197 Pounds, Tigers Receiving Votes in Latest NWCA Poll
Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry held on to the No. 8 spot in the latest NWCA NCAA Division II Coaches Rankings, released Monday (Nov. 25) by the coaches association.
Diercks Finishes 71st at Cross Country National Championships
Junior long-distance runner Emily Diercks represented the Fort Hays State women's cross country team at the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships on Saturday (Nov. 23), placing 71st in the field of 261 runners.
County Monthly Departmental Reports
During the Nov. 18, 2024, Ellis County Commission Meeting, after reviewing Monthly Reports from 14 Departments, Commissioners Neal Younger and Michael Berges stated that all “looked good.” Chair Nathan Leiker noted that 5 inmates were housed out of County for the entire month of October.
Voter registration up, turnout down compared to 2020
According to the Ellis County “2024 General Election Official Results” posted on the County’s website voter turnout for this year’s election was 66.74%. This percentage decreased nearly 7% compared to the 73.72% voter turnout reported in the County’s 2020 official result report, even though there were 1,550 more registered voters in 2024 (20,431 registered voters) than in 2020 (18,881 registered voters.) In 2024, 13,636 ballots were cast in Ellis County’s 35 precincts versus 13,919 in 2020 with approximately 7% more voters this year (7,607) choosing to cast their ballots on Election Day compared to 2020 (6,816.) Donald Trump and J.D.
FHSU's Jon Armstrong receives KACRAO's highest honor
Fort Hays State University Director of Admissions Jon Armstrong recently received the Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award (LCDS) from the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO).
Kansas Wetlands Education Center's Holiday Open House
Join the Kansas Wetlands Education Center staff in celebrating the Christmas season with a Holiday Open House from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14.
FHSU tree-lighting ceremony set for Dec. 5
A long-time campus tradition is coming up to celebrate the holiday season at Fort Hays State University. President Mason will kick this event off, followed by multiple speakers including this year’s Homecoming King and Queen, prior to the lighting of the tree.
New Kansas Exhibition Opening at Hansen
The Hansen Museum is honored to be chosen as the debut venue for the exhibition, Kansas from 400’ or Less. This exhibition features a collection of photographs by Thomas Zimmerman (formerly known as the Farmin’ Artist) that have never been seen by the public before.