
November 2024


Hollenbeck Named MIAA Athlete of the Week
Fort Hays State's Olivia Hollenbeck has been named the first MIAA Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week, presented by Southern Bank, for the 2024-25 season, announced Tuesday (Nov. 12) by the league office.
Women's Basketball Now 23rd in D2CSC National Media Poll
The Fort Hays State women's basketball team moved to 23rd in the latest D2CSC National Media Poll, released Tuesday (Nov. 12).
SCAM alert from Ellis County Sheriff's Office
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office issued a Press Release on Nov. 12, 2024 stating that numerous citizens have reported receiving calls from an “Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy” informing them that they have a Warrant, Civil Process document or have failed to appear for Jury duty and that if they do not pay X amount of dollars they will go to jail.

The power of the keto diet; adopt a fun brain-loving lifestyle
Q: I have Type 2 diabetes. My doctor tells me that I can improve my health if I cut out carbs and eat a keto diet.
USD489 FY25 FTE Headcount indicates budget on track
USD489 Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Chris Hipp reported to the Board of Education (BOE) on Nov. 11, 2024, that a District head count of fiscal year 2025 (FY25) full time equivalent (FTE) students, conducted from Sept.
Gallagher Benefits Consultants present employee health plan survey results to USD489 BOE
On Nov. 11, 2024, the USD489 Board of Education (BOE) devoted half of its two-hour meeting to the presentation and discussion of Gallagher Benefits Consultants insurance plan benefits employee survey results.
USD489 BOE approves (5-2) Enterprise Lease Fleet Management contract
During the Nov. 11, 2024 USD489 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, following discussion, President Curt Vajnar, Vice President Jayme Goetz and fellow Board Members Ken Brooks, Ruth Ruder and Meagan Zampieri-Lillpopp voted to approve a lease fleet management contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for the District’s 39 vehicles.
Tigers Advance to GAC Championship Match in Epic 7-6 PK Shootout
In a thrilling semifinal clash GAC/MIAA Men's Soccer Tournament Semifinal, No. 3 seed Fort Hays State and No.

Hutchings Receives Prestigious Mammoth "A Game" Scholar-Athlete Award from MIAA
Emily Hutchings of Fort Hays State University has been named the Mammoth "A Game" Scholar-Athlete of the 2024 MIAA Women's Soccer Championship Tournament.