Larks draw, down RMBL opponent
The Hays Larks have moved to 4-1-1 on the season after a Tuesday afternoon draw with the Kansas Cannons and a Wednesday afternoon win over the Dodge City A’s.
June 2025
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Kansas advocate warns federal cuts to Medicaid will accelerate maternal deaths
More Kansans will die during pregnancy and childbirth as a result of proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, says the leader of a state organization focused on maternal health equity.
Berges appointed to KCAMP Board
Ellis County Commission Chair Michael Berges was officially appointed in May 2025 to serve on the Board of the Kansas County Association Multiline Pool (KCAMP.)
Judge says Trump takeover of California National Guard 'illegal,' orders return to governor
A federal judge in California late Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to relinquish command of 4,000 National Guard troops the president called to help contain Los Angeles protests over immigration raids.
Secured Load Policy enacted as effort to clean up road to Landfill
The Ellis County Commission has unanimously voted to adopt a Secured Loads Policy which states that all loads brought to the landfill must be securely covered, tarped, tied, bound, roped or utilize any other covering which will prevent the material from spilling, becoming loose or detached in any manner which may become a hazard to other landfills. The decision was made during the June 10 meeting as a part of Resolution 2025-10).
TMS treatment expanding, continues to change lives
A revolutionary treatment for severe adult depression is continuing to change lives in Northwest Kansas. Due to continued positive outcomes and volume of need, High Plains Mental Health Center is adding a second Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment facility in Hays.
County declines, 2-1, Victoria's funding assistance request (for E. Main St. approach to Old Hwy 40 reconstruction)
Ellis County Commissioners declined, by a 2-1 vote, the City of Victoria’s request that the County pay $41, 561.67. Chair Michael Berges and Vice Chair Neal Younger opposed a motion to approve to the request.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Harry Whitney, Manhattan
“If I told you all the jobs I’ve had in my life, you’d think I was 155 years old,” said Harry Whitney of rural Manhattan.
DSNWK/ACCESS Public Transit future bleak without increased County & City support
On June 3, 2025, as Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc (DSNWK) President/CEO Jerry Michaud presented three 2026 Budget requests from three of the local non-profit’s agencies to the Ellis County Commission, he described the 2026 funding deficit for DSNWK/ACCESS Public Transportation (Rural Public Transportation for Ellis County) as being “between a rock and a hard place.” Michaud formally presented that funding levels be maintained (with no increases compared to 2025) for DSNWK services and DSNWK Kid-Link. He also formally requested a base 2026 County Budget for ACCESS of $50,000 (same as the Outside Agency’s 2025 request) with a request for additional funds (to exceed $50,00 and estimated to be approximately $65,000) due to the gap between levels of Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) funding and increased costs to provide the public transportation service.