July Community Events
Highlights of this month’s Community Events were presented at the July 1, 2025 Hays Press Briefing by Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Sales Manager Janet Kuhn, who opened her remarks
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AD3 Canal Blvd Housing Development moves forward
On June 26, 2025, the Hays City Commission approved AD3, LLC’s rezoning request for 2707 Canal Blvd from Commercial (C-2) to Residential Multi-Family (R-M.) Approval of the re-zoning request was recommended unanimously by the Hays Area Planning Commission and City Staff. Public Works Director Jesse Rohr, who presented the request for approval, reminded Commissioners that the .607 acres of land located (directly east of the Hall St.
General Nuisance Abatement approved for 206 East 14th Street
On June 26, 2025, the Hays City Commission approved Resolution NO. 2025-009, requested by the Public Works Department Planning & Development Division, to abate the nuisance violations located on the property at 206 East 14th Street, ten (10) days after the approval date.
FHSU reveals 2025 slate of Alumni Award recipients
Fort Hays State University will honor six outstanding alumni during Homecoming weekend, which is scheduled for September 25-27.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Kendall Hodgson
“We are leaning forward in our operation, not leaning back,” said one Kansas farmer.
US House GOP struggles to advance megabill against Freedom Caucus resistance
U.S. House Republican efforts to pass the “big, beautiful bill” hit a roadblock Wednesday, when leaders left the chamber in a holding pattern for more than seven hours before calling a procedural vote that stalled amid opposition from hard-right members and others.
Small Shed Regulations lifted
On June 26, 2025, the Hays City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 4075, approving three changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding small (120 square foot or less) accessory structures.
Benefit raises money for 3-year-old with cerebral palsy
Her blond ponytail bouncing, 3-year-old Emersyn Rice was busy crawling and playing with the other children who attended Saturday’s benefit breakfast at Hays First United Methodist Church.
City completes W. 4th St. reconstruction at fraction of cost
On May 26, 2025, Hays Assistant City Manager Jarrod reported to the City Commission that the Public Works Service Division recently completed reconstruction of the 100 block of West 4th Street.
$300,000 CDBG request from approved for 1012 Main St.
Following a 30-minute public hearing, the Hays City Commission approved an application from One Twenty Seven Investments, LLC (Tim Spino) to apply for a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant. One Twenty Seven intends to renovate the second floor of 1012 Main Street into three Airbnb-rentable units, approved on June 26, 2025.