Dec 2024 City Sales Tax Collection up 7.8% compared to 2023
By Gaille Pike Special to the Hays Daily News Director of Finance Kim Rupp presented the City’s Dec. 2024 Monthly Financial Report to the Hays… Login to continue reading Login…
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FHSU/Fort Hays Tech strategic affiliation initiative update
The Strategic Affiliation between Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays Tech | North Central, and Fort Hays Tech | Northwest officially launched in July of 2024, and the close collaboration that has been the hallmark of this initiative has yielded successes in five key areas: Charting new academic pathways Creating powerful professional relationships Reducing unnecessary administrative obstacles for students Sharing resources Engaging with regional business and industry What follows is a summary of these early successes. 1.
Gov. Laura Kelly proclaims cultural, spiritual and political significance of Black History Month
Gov. Laura Kelly said Kansas was shaped by Black leaders who challenged injustice, expanded opportunity and changed the course of history.
Parrish appointed for Hays & Russell file zoning regulation lawsuit against Edward County
The Kansas Supreme Court recently appointed Senior Judge Nancy Parrish for the cities of Hays and Russell in the 24th Kansas Judicial Court against Edward County for illegal zoning practices. Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty updated the City Commission on Feb.
City board positions filled by Gill, Morse and Noble
Mayor Sandy Jacobs presented three Mayoral appointments for City Commission approval during the Feb. 13 meeting, thanking all volunteers who serve on City Boards.
R9 Project contracts and funding looking at late 2025-early 2026
R9 Project Manager John Braun concluded his Feb. 13, 2025, update to the Hays City Commission by noting that all funding, easement acquisition and design activities lead towards entering contracts for construction of both the pipeline and the well field components in late 2025-early 2026.
KBI director, Kansas attorney general allow agents to work with ICE on immigration cases
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation formally agreed to dedicate agents to enhance collaboration with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the search for people without documentation to legally be in the country.
R9 Ranch WIHA draws out-state and international hunters
On Feb. 13, 2025, R9 Property Manager Chris Smith reported to the Hays City Commission that the R9 Ranch Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program was once again very well utilized and appreciated by hunters from across the state and the country.
Babysitting 101
Cottonwood Extension District had hoped to provide the Babysitting 101 earlier this year but due to the weather and illness, it was postponed. March 10th is the new date.