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66th Annual Western Kansas Technology Education Fair to be hosted at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University is proud to host the 66th Annual Western Kansas Technology Education Fair at Gross Memorial Coliseum on Friday, May 2. This exciting event showcases the talents and innovation of junior high and high school students from across Kansas enrolled in technology education programs.
Thomas More Prep-Marian members compete at the 2025 Kansas FBLA State Leadership Conference
On March 31st and April 1st, 2025, over 1,700 high school and middle school students from across the state of Kansas converged at the Stormont Vail Events Center and the Hotel Topeka at City Center to compete in the state’s largest business student competition—The Kansas Future Business Leaders of America State LeadershipConference. FBLA members from 93 different chapters vied for a chance to compete at this summer’s Future Business Leaders of American National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA on June 29 through July 2, 2025.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Dan Brooks, Strand Theater
“Welcome to the theater.” As the smell of popcorn wafts in the air, movie-goers come in and take their seats – in a theater building that is more than a century old.
Fundraiser will benefit Northwest Kansas Aikido students
A local sports organization is holding a fundraiser to help students pay for an upcoming trip.
FHSU math teams excel at statewide competition
Fort Hays State University students showcased their academic talents at the Kansas Section Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America in Emporia on March 29. The six students earned top honors and even dominated in a non-academic disc golf competition.
FHSU English students excel at International Sigma Tau Delta Convention
Fort Hays State University students showcased their literary talents on a national stage at the 2025 Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society convention, held March 19-22 in Pittsburgh, Penn. Senior English major Isaiah Russell, Codell, earned top honors, winning first place in the British literature critical essay competition for his analysis titled “Setting and Subjectivity in Kazuo Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hill.” His award included a $500 prize.
Commissioners say 2026 County Budget needs to "stay tight"
Work on the 2026 County Budget was discussed amongst Ellis County Commissioners and staff during on April 15, measures to be taken include the development of departmental budgets, due to the County Administrator on May 16. An initial draft budget is scheduled to be presented to the Commission during the June 3 meeting.
Wild West Festival announces logo contest winner
The Wild West Festival Committee has officially announced Coby Ingram as the winner of the 2025 New Logo Contest, marking the beginning of a refreshed visual identity for the annual summer celebration in Hays.
Priorities the theme of City Commission and HRC Board Apr 2nd Joint Meeting
With all members of each governing body present, the Hays City Commission and Hays Recreation Commission (HRC) Board held a joint meeting on April 2, the 2-hour discussion the first of its kind whereby the two entities shared goals, priorities and "bigger picture issues" per City Manager Toby Dougherty. He explained that the City and HRC Board meet yearly for a discussion of the issues where the two interface.