Dear Readers, I do pay attention to weather forecasts. But I confess that when Winter Storm Alerts begin to pop on my phone or laptop, my first thought is “Do we have enough coffee?” And when that occurred this week and the answer was no, I headed into town to get supplies.
WICHITA, Kansas — In the battle over critical race theory and how to teach about topics like racism or history in Kansas schools, conservative activists and lawmakers have a new clarion call: curriculum transparency.
Last Monday, the Hays USD 489 school board voted unanimously in favor of presenting the $143.5 million bond issue to voters come May 10. The cost will go towards building a new high school, refurbishing current Hays High to meet the needs of Hays Middle, renovate O’Loughlin and Roosevelt as well as Wilson Elementary to provide space for district administration In a survey conducted to In a survey conducted to gain insight on the community impact this bond issue would have, parents of former, current and future students, grandparents of students, staff, alumni and taxpayers/community members all provided their input.
The Kansas Department of Transportation will be holding Aviation Day at the Capitol, an opportunity to discuss jobs, infrastructure and emerging technologies. Sponsored by KDOT and the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education, the event will take place tomorrow from 10-2.
Hays Symphony presents “Past Meets Present”, a concert that explores modern day composers’ re-interpretations of styles and pieces from the past. Dr.
Recently, Hays Medical was recognized as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for 2022 by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. They received this honor in both 2020 and 2019 as well.
K-State Research and Extension recognizes the uncertainty that farmers and ranchers are experiencing due to fluctuating cattle and input prices. More than ever, risk management of the operation is critical to long-term sustainability.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gas Service customers will pay an estimated $5 to $7 a month for five to 10 years to pay for a spike in natural gas costs during frigid weather last year.
WASHINGTON (AP) Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering American consumers, wiping out pay raises and reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy.
Former Hays Daily News employee and Fort Hays State Alumni Rock Neelly, in partnership with Hydra Publications, has announced the release of his book The Salt Fork Stations exploring the lives of his ancestors and town histories throughout Kansas and Oklahoma.