HaysMed is pleased to welcome Sarah Powers, APRN, to the DeBakey Heart Institute cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team. Sarah has been a valued member of the HaysMed team since 2010, serving in a variety of clinical roles across the organization.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and 17 other democratic governors signed a letter addressed to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, demanding the relinquishment of nearly $7 billion in school funds.
The U.S. House cleared legislation just after midnight Friday that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending for public broadcasting and foreign aid, marking only the second time in more than three decades Congress has approved a presidential rescissions request.
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has a new reason to celebrate as Hailey Witte makes her mark in the world of rodeo. Hailing from Crookston, Nebraska, Hailey is not just an aspiring athlete but a true hometown hero who recently qualified to compete at the National Rodeo.
Emily Diercks of Fort Hays State cross country/track and field was named to the CSC Academic All-America Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Team for 2024-25, released on Tuesday (July 15). She was a third-team selection.
The Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team had two individuals receive NABC academic recognition for the 2024-25 season. Kyle Grill and Kaleb Hammeke were named to the NABC Honors Court on Thursday (July 17).
Former Fort Hays State running back Shane Watts was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), announced on July 16, 2025. Watts played four years at Fort Hays State and wrapped his collegiate career with All-America honors as one of the top running backs in NCAA Division II in 2024.
As requested by USD489 Superintendent Ron Wilson, the Board of Education (BOE) will hold a Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, to consider Bond Construction Change Orders Requests.
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) has been awarded $162,000 through the Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits through the Kansas Department of Commerce at the 50% rate. The tax credits are available to donors on a first come, first served basis and are expected to go quickly.
The Ellis County asphalt overlay project set to begin Monday (July 21st) closing 3 blocks of Cathedral Avenue to thru traffic (between Catharine and Airbase Roads) has been postponed. However, motorists in travelling in the area may still be affected by a one-day asphalt sealing project taking place Monday July 21, 2025, on Toulon Avenue (between Catharine and Airbase.