According to Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Athletic Director Ryan Prickett, USD489 and Thomas More Prep-Marian (TMP) employees (including teachers, staff and members of Administration) who show a school-issued I.D. at the gate will receive free admission to both the FHSU women’s and men’s Jan.
On Dec. 26, 2024, Hays City Commissioners unanimously authorized City Manager Toby Dougherty to enter into a $754,916 contract with APAC of Hays for construction services related to the replacement of the Highway 40 sanitary sewer pump station (Hwy 40 Lift Station.) Director of Water Resources Jeff Crispin presented APAC’s bid to the Commission on both Dec.
Hays City Commissioners unanimously approved Mayor Sandy Jacobs’ re-appointments of Cindy Elliot and Amy Schaffer as City of Hays voting members on the CARE Council.
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)
Doniphan County farmer, Alex Noll, broke the Kansas Corn Yield Contest record with his 2024 dryland entry of 340.39 bushels per acre. Traci Noll, receives the honor for top overall irrigated entry in the state contest with a yield of 328.98, also grown in Doniphan County.
The Hays High FFA Alumni & Supporters would like to invite you to their 3rd annual benefit dinner, auction, and concert featuring 80 Proof Alice. Reigning from Hays, Kansas, 80 Proof Alice is a high-energy trio performing all types of music blended into a bluegrass style.
According to the Dec. 23, 2024, City News Flash, due to the holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the refuse/recycling pick-up schedules will be altered next week as follows:
On Dec. 16, 2024, following a presentation by and discussion with Wilson & Company representatives, the Ellis City Council unanimously approved a $81,256 Pre-Engineering Contract for the West 2nd St. Improvement Project.
Following a request made during the Dec. 19, 2024 Ellis City Council meeting’s Public Comments, Mayor David McDaniel asked Police Chief Avery Smith to comment on the legalization of golf carts on City streets.
On Dec. 23, 2024, City Manager Toby Dougherty announced the promotion of Jami Breit as the new Hays City Clerk.