
June 2025


Lyssy and Babcock deliver at the plate in Larks series win over Liberal
Tuesday night, the Hays Larks suffered their third loss of the season, third in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League, to the Liberal Bee Jays 1-4. Wednesday and Thursday, they used a pair of wins to take the series victory, 14-8 and 11-9.

Neurologist advises patient to take 2,000 mcg of vitamin B12
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 73, and I was worried about dementia.


Kansas prepares to extend deadline for Chiefs, Royals to claim incentive for stadium construction
The Kansas Senate president said Thursday a meeting with bipartisan legislative leadership would be called July 7 to extend the deadline for the Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals to accept an offer of financial support for construction of professional sports stadiums in Kansas. Senate President Ty Masterson said the Republican-dominated Legislative Coordinating Council, which conducts state business when the Legislature isn’t in session, would consider an extension of the one-year STAR bond deadline enacted in July 2024.
Track and Field/Cross Country Garners 10 CSC Academic All-District Honors
The Fort Hays State track and field/cross country programs had 10 student-athletes earn a spot on the 2024-25 CSC Academic All-District Team, announced Tuesday (June 24). Both the men's and women's teams had five honorees each.

Asking Eric: Husband and wife divided over estranged stepchildren's inheritance
Dear Eric: My husband and I just turned 80. We are in good health but began talking about estate planning.
USD489 to hold July Community Garage Sale of Lincoln & HHS obsolete items
The USD489 Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously to hold a Community Garage Sale in July to sell obsolete property from Lincoln Elementary and the current Hays High School.
Cedar Bluff Reservoir Release Complete
The Kansas Water Office (KWO), in response to requests from City of Hays and City of Russell, made releases from Cedar Bluff Reservoir from May 5 through May 12, 2025.

Hays Optimist Club Leaves Lasting Legacy with New Fund for Youth
After nearly six decades of service to local youth, the Hays Optimist Club is disbanding — but their commitment to the community will live on through a newly established fund at the Heartland Community Foundation.