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Mar 2025 City Sales Tax collection up, Revenues & Expenses down
Director of Finance Kim Rupp presented the City’s Monthly Financial Report to the Hays City Commission on Apr. 24, 2025, reporting increased sales tax collection with decreased revenue and expenses for March 2025 compared to March 2024.
Schmidt Foundation awards full-ride scholarships to five incoming FHSU students with big dreams
For the fifth consecutive year, the Schmidt Foundation will provide full-ride scholarships to five exceptional Fort Hays State University students. Over the past several weeks, Fort Hays State representatives visited area high schools to surprise each student in person.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Leslie Schrag, Kingman
“Planes on the Plains.” That is a fitting theme for Kingman County, the boyhood home of aviation pioneer Clyde Cessna.
Hays Parks Department begins preparations for Splash Pad opening at Seven Hills Park
As warmer weather approaches, the City of Hays Parks Department is preparing for another summer season by beginning annual maintenance and system checks at the popular Splash Pad in Seven Hills Park, located at 33rd St. and Hillcrest Dr.
USD489 adopts K-12 ELA Curriculum
On Apr. 21, 2025, following discussion, the USD489 Board of Education (BOE) approved a nearly $799,728.95 quote from Savvas Learning Company for a District-wide (K-12) English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum.
SCAM Alert from KDOT
On Apr. 24, 2025, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) issued a statement that the Department has been aware of a recent increase in fraudulent text messages regarding KDOT and unpaid tolls.
Hays Symphony announces free final concert of the season featuring romantic masterpieces
The Hays Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 2024-2025 season with "Romantic Visions" at 7:30 p.m. May 3, at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, 600 Park St. Admission is free, but tickets can be reserved in advance at HaysSymphony.org.
Donated USD489 Scoreboard destroyed by high winds
USD489 Superintendent Ron Wilson informed the Board of Education (BOE) on Apr. 21, 2025, that the district’s newest scoreboard had recently been destroyed.
National Day of Prayer 'symbolizes unity and hope'
“It seems we have so many divisions within our country. On this one day, May 1, we will be united with millions of other believers nationwide. This symbolizes unity and hope that God will see us through.”