FHSU's AI Institute & Fair to bring hands-on learning and expert insights
FHSU will host an AI Institute & Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 7 p.m.
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FHSU Applied Technology Expands Opportunities Amid Workforce Demand
When FHSU’s Department of Applied Technology Chair heard that his department had reached the 100 percent graduate job placement milestone, he couldn’t have been more pleased.
Dec 2024 City Sales Tax Collection up 7.8% compared to 2023
Director of Finance Kim Rupp presented the City’s Dec. 2024 Monthly Financial Report to the Hays City Commission on Feb. 13, 2025, noting increased sales tax collection, decreased revenue and decreased expenses for Dec. 2024 compared to Dec. 2023.
Ellis County Public Works "Summer Hours" span Apr – Oct
Ellis County Commissioners, by consensus, unanimously approved the moving of the Public Works operations to “Summer Hours” beginning Monday, March 31, 2025, through Thursday, October 30, 2025.
2025 Hays Outdoor Water Conservation Rebates
At the City of Hays Feb. 18, 2025, Press Briefing, Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman reviewed the City’s ongoing efforts to encourage outdoor water efficiency conservation by offering again the Turf Conversion, Smart Irrigation Controller and Rain Sensor-Shutoff rebate programs.
House approves compromise bill to restrain fees for Kansas open record requests
The Kansas House shelved a proposal Thursday setting fee limits on government agencies responding to public requests under the Kansas Open Records Act and unanimously pivoted to a bill compelling a good-faith effort to control costs for searching, redacting or delivering documents. The original bill, introduced on behalf of the conservative think tank Kansas Policy Institute, would have capped copying costs at 25 cents per page for KORA requests and banned assessments for documents sent electronically to those requesting materials.
Fort Hays State University student recognized for outstanding research at K-INBRE Symposium
Sixteen students, eight faculty members, and three administrators from Fort Hays State University traveled to Manhattan for the 23rd annual Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium, held on January 17-19. This event, led by the University of Kansas Medical Center, aims to prepare and inspire promising students for careers in bioscience.
Kansas Democrat attempts to insert narrow medical marijuana legalization into treatment bill
A Senate Democrat unsuccessfully attempted to insert “medicinal cannabis” among treatments allowed under a bill meant to broaden Kansans’ access to experimental drugs.
HaysMed Respiratory Therapy Featured on KHA Virtual Health Career Day
HaysMed is honored to have been chosen by the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) to feature in a special presentation highlighting the critical role of Respiratory Therapists during the 2025 Virtual Health Career Day held on January 30, 2025. This event is part of KHA’s ongoing effort to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and successfully attracted over 4,200 high school and college students from across Kansas, offering them an insight into the vital positions within healthcare.
HaysMed Birth Center Enhances Maternal Healthcare in Western Kansas
The Birth Center at HaysMed, a leader in women’s health services in western Kansas, is proud to announce significant enhancements in its care offerings, focusing on comprehensive support for women throughout their pregnancy journey. In 2024, HaysMed’s Labor and Delivery Unit successfully delivered 553 newborns, underscoring the substantial contribution to regional health and the department’s role as a pivotal center for maternal and newborn care in the area.