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.
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).
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Earlier this spring, the Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) group at Fort Hays State University launched an innovative pilot educational program designed to equip business, government, economic development, and higher education leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to lead economic and workforce development-focused task forces in their local communities. This program is intended to challenge, engage, and guide participants in the practical application of business retention and expansion principles.
Ellis County Administrator Darin Myers presented the First Draft of the 2026 Budget with total general fund revenues at $30,431,872 (increased $640,783 from the 2025 Budget) and expenditures of $33,330,079 (increased $661,478 from the 2025 Budget) to Commissioners on June 3, 2025. "As I stated at your last meeting, we do have the County Audit completed, and I've input all those into the state budget forms ready.
The Board of Directors of United Way of Ellis County today announced the upcoming departure of Executive Director Erica Berges, effective June 6, 2025, and the appointment of Bill Ring as Interim Executive Director, effective June 9, 2025.