Fireworks Fallout Continues
On July 17, 2025, Hays City Commissioner Reese Barrick called for, during his personal comment time, a Work Session discussion on the City’s Firework’s Ordinance.
July 2025
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Increased County & City support for DSNWK/ACCESS Public Transit remains in question
The future of ACCESS Transportation remains in question, despite the recent Ellis County and Hays City Commissions’ respective discussions of the Agency’s 2026 funding requests. However, both entities will have to decide in the next month whether to include additional funding for the transit service in their respective proposed 2026 Budgets.
No Backyard Chickens in Hays
The Hays City Commission’s three-and-a-half-month consideration to allow backyard chickens in Hays ended abruptly last Thursday.
Hays players seek repeat after first championship
Kaleb Duncan likes the feeling of winning it all.
County Commissioners add one mill to proposed 2026 Budget with caveats
On July 15, 2025, Ellis County Commissioners agreed by consensus to only add one mill, not two, to the County’s proposed 2026 Budget, in a “transparent and proactive” measure.
K-State veterinarian urges pet owners to stay alert as summer heats up
MANHATTAN — As summer temperatures climb, a Kansas State University veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions against seasonal hazards to keep their pets safe and healthy.
Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award for 11th-Straight Year
The Fort Hays State volleyball team earned the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, announced Monday (July 21) by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. This is the 11th consecutive year the Tigers have received the award.
Evergy seeks $55 million in damages for BNSF's failure to meet coal deliveries in Kansas, Missouri
Evergy is claiming $55 million in damages after BNSF failed to deliver coal in 2022, the utility company said in a complaint filed with federal regulators.
Asphalt Milling & Overlay Projects on 48th, 41st and Commerce
Next week Ellis County will have, weather permitting, two asphalt milling and overlay projects expected to affect motorists on 48th Street (from Hall Street to Roth Avenue) and on 41st St (from the Hays city limits to Commerce Parkway) as well as on Commerce Parkway from 27th to 41st Streets. All project areas will be closed to thru traffic and delays are expected.
Asking Eric: After moving in, daughter's boyfriend declared himself king of the household
Dear Eric: My daughter has a "live-in boyfriend" who, since he moved in, thinks he is the king of the household. He is very disrespectful to me, her dad and her stepmom.