March 2025
Henry Closes Career as National Runner-Up at 197 Pounds
Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry closed his collegiate career as a national runner-up at 197 pounds on Saturday (Mar. 15) at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championship.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Kristi Mohn, Unbound Gravel
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kristi Mohn, Unbound Gravel
Asking Eric: Husband's anxiety makes wife anxious, too
Dear Eric: My husband is in his mid-80s and I’m in my late 70s. My husband has always suffered from anxiety, whereas I am calmer.
Person-Centered Transformation Session in Hays, April 16th
The public is invited to a Visioning Session for Kansas’ Person-Centered Transformation. This Regional Event through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the LifeCourse Nexus will be held in Hays on April 16th from 9:00 a.m.
"A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember" benefits Ellis Co. Alzheimer's programs & caregiver support
Hosted by A Different Mindset Association, proceeds from the 2nd Annual “A Rock ‘n’ Roll Night to Remember” will fund the local non-profit’s local dementia and Alzheimer’s programs and caregiver support in Ellis County and surroundings areas.
15,032 paying passengers through HYS in 2024, an all-time high
The City of Hays acknowledged the Hays Regional Airport in their March 12, 2025, meeting, for hitting an all-time high of 15,032 enplanements last year. Airport Director Jamie Salter explained that while HYS has many kinds of aircraft operations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defines an “enplanement” as each paying passenger boarding an aircraft at the Airport.
County Child Care Needs Survey
The Child Care Task Force of Ellis County is conducting its second Child Care Needs survey aimed to assess the County’s current, and anticipate future, childcare needs.
Area athletes honored with league post season recognition
Western Kansas made a name for itself among the top teams in the state, sending multiple teams into the postseason, two girls’ teams reaching the state tournament in their respective classes.