USD489 BOE extends District Level Administrator contracts for one year
During the Jan. 20, 2025 USD489 Board of Education (BOE), following discussion, the BOE approved (5-2) a one-year contract extension for District Level Administrators.
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HAC's "For the Heart of Hays" Campaign continues
The Hays Arts Council (HAC) announced in its Jan. 27, 2025, Press Release that the $3M goal For the Heart of Hays continues, with the goal of completing the campaign by the end of 2025 to begin renovations.
Kansas corn, sorghum farmers and ethanol refiners want $5 million tax break to aid E15 sales
A coalition of agriculture and energy companies requested the Kansas House approve a $5 million annual state tax credit to incentivize reluctant gas station operators to expand distribution of E15 fuel made with homegrown corn or sorghum.
FHSU Student Soloists at Hays Symphony's February Concert
Join the Hays Symphony for a special night to celebrate the talented music students of FHSU. The symphony will be presenting its annual Arias and Concertos Concert on February 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Ogallala Aquifer drops by more than a foot in parts of western Kansas
Aquifer levels in parts of western Kansas that rely on groundwater for everything from drinking to irrigation fell more than a foot last year, Kansas Geological Survey scientists said Tuesday.
Intersections affected hydrant replacement project in coming weeks
Per the City’s Jan. 27, 2025, website Road Closure and Project Update, fire hydrant replacement work will be taking place over the next several weeks at General Custer (north side of Centennial,) 17th & Main Streets, and 14th and Main Streets.
Feb's First Weekend Community Events
At the Jan. 23, 2025, Hays City Commission Meeting, Convention and Vistors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director Melissa Dixon’s highlighted a variety of events available to the public in February, calling the Commissioner’s and the community’s attention to several events occurring this weekend.
New herbicide information available in 2025 Chemical Weed Control guide
K-State weed specialist outlines products making first-time appearances
Out-of-state advocates support Kansas ranked-choice voting ban
Out-of-state, conservative nonprofits support a Kansas bill that would ban ranked-choice voting, which hasn’t been used on Kansas ballots since 2020.