Drought-stricken governments in west-central Kansas have escalated their fight for water rights from state to federal court, which could impact how cities across the state handle future disputes.
It was almost deja vu for the Monarchs after downing Ellinwood in game two of their home Regional. After earning a spot in the championship, they awaited the winner of Ellis and Salina-Sacred Heart, the latter last year’s No.
Wednesday afternoon, the Hays High Indians hosted Salina South, Andover Central and Maize South in Regional competition, using two wins to punch their ticket to the 5A State Tournament starting Thursday afternoon.
Fort Hays State baseball pitcher Ty Riley picked up another All-Region recognition Tuesday (May 20) after being named a first team All-Central Region pick by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA).
I have always appreciated the great impact of school psychologists, and I’m proud of each of our FHSU grads who strive to give back to their communities through this essential service. FHSU’s 2025 Lighthouse award winner, Allyson Baloga, exemplifies the spirit of supporting children, parents, and their school systems as she looks forward to launching her career as a school psychologist.
The Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarch softball team suffered a season ending loss in the semifinals of the Spearville Regional, falling 9-3 to eventual champion Medicine Lodge. They bid farewell to seniors Brooke Koenigsman and Teagan Gottschalk who helped the team reach a 25-3 finish for the 2025 season.
Standout Tiger Rodeo Cowgirl, Hailey Witte, has qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo to be held in Casper, Wyo., June 15-21. This is the first national qualification for Fort Hays State in many years, so the excitement for the program is at a high level.
The Hays High Indians finished their season with a 17-11 record, reaching the Bishop Carroll Regional Championship, falling to the Golden Eagles 0-9.
Fort Hays State's Katie Wagner DeGarmo (women's basketball) and Myles Menges (football) were selected as finalists for the annual MIAA Ken B. Jones Award, presented by Summit Pointe Financial Group, announced Tuesday (May 20) by the conference office.