According to Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman, the welcome arrival of autumn’s cooler temperatures is an excellent time for WaterSmart landscaping, in large part because warm, not hot, soil temperatures are a less stressful environment which encourages good root growth. “So even if the trees are losing their leaves, the roots are actively growing beneath the soil surface,” said Water Conservation Specialist Dickman at the Sept.
Dispatcher Rachel Barnes was honored with a second Stork Award at this week’s Ellis County Commission Meeting. Communications Director Jeff Ridgeway, who presented Dispatcher Barnes the award, noted that that it was her second Stork Award in the four years she has fielded 9-1-1 calls.
The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. announced a major milestone this week, revealing that its 2025 events generated a $140,000 donation to benefit Shriners Children’s.
Dear Readers, Normally (the Gods of Stringed Instruments willing) at this time of year I would be at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. Unfortunately, this year I cannot attend but I’ve been following the event via my friends and social media.
At Thursday’s September 11, 2025 Hays City Commission Meeting, Vice Mayor Mason Ruder used his personal comment time to read a prepared Patriot’s Day statement. He said that due to the importance of the topic, he’d written his remarks ahead of time.
Asking EricDear Eric: I have been married to a wonderful woman for more than 50 years. About five years ago, I discovered that she spends more than $4,000 a year on vitamins and supplements.
At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 the Ellis County Commission Work Session will be held at the new Public Works (PW) facility (1681 250th Avenue.) Work Sessions are open to the public but are not live-streamed or recorded.
Hays Symphony Orchestra presents “Fall Classics: Simply Strings,” tonight (Saturday, Sept. 20th) at 7:30 p.m.
Porter Dannevik and Kayson Dietz remember last year’s tough loss at Pittsburg State. The Tiger linemen use that as motivation for Saturday’s road game against the Gorillas.
Major League Baseball announced Monday that Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the team’s nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One.