Ellis County Commissioners unanimously approved and congratulated 15 local High School graduating-seniors on April 15 as the recipients of the 2025 Ellis County Commission Scholarships. Five $1000 and ten $500 scholarships will be presented by Commissioners (or representatives of the County Commission) during the Awards Nights scheduled in the upcoming weeks at Ellis, Hays, Thomas More Prep-Marian and Victoria High Schools.
During the Apr. 2, 2025, Joint Meeting of the Hays City Commission and Hays Recreation Commission (HRC) Board, Assistant City Manager Jarrod Kuckelman provided the direct business economic impact in 2024 due to the Wild West Fest (WWF), Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Spring Commencement and Sports Complex Tournament events totaling $2,784,012.
From Monday, Apr 21 - Thursday Apr 24, 2025, three blocks, the 2200, 2300 and 2400 blocks of Catherine Road will be closed for road construction.
At the City of Hays Apr. 15, 2025, Press Briefing, Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman opened her remarks by noting that the growing season has arrived and with it, comes increased outdoor water usage.
Local land developer, Western Plains Service Corporation, a subsidiary of Golden Belt Bank, is excited to announce further lot development in Victoria, Kansas.
Dear Readers: On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to respond when people ask, “how many children do you have?” A number of readers wrote in with thoughtful and empathetic suggestions. I’d like to share four with you today.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old man and have been taking finasteride for hair loss for about five years.
A friend of mine from Back East is coming to Kansas this week to spend a few days in the Land of Ahs. He has been here before, but like a lot of people all he really remembers is the I-70 run from Kansas City to the Colorado line, which I think we can all admit is not a very true or flattering representation of our state.
Coach Brian Flax made a change in the non-conference schedule for his Fort Hays State University women’s team this spring. He delivered an ace for the Tigers.
Thomas More Prep-Marian has notched another double header sweep, taking down Ellis 10-0 and 14-4 Monday afternoon. The victories move them to 10-0 on the season, one of just four 2-1A teams to remain undefeated this season including Elhart (9-0), Sedgwick (12-0) and Little River (10-0).