A 'Haunted Christmas' show is a walk into Hays' past
So, what is it like spending Christmas in a haunted building?
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Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Robin Dolby, From the Land of Kansas
The holiday gift box is arriving in Hawaii. It’s a collection of food products from far away in Kansas.
Ellis High School inducts 25 into National Honor Society
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Ellis High School inducted 13 juniors and 12 seniors into the local chapter of the National Honor Society. Requirements for NHS are a 3.5 GPA, leadership in seven organizations within the school or community, an accumulation of 40 hours of community service, and a positive character evaluation by teachers.
Kansas City mayor accused of skirting city gift ban by using nonprofit to pay for travel
It cost $23,518 for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a top aide and two police officers on his security detail to attend the Super Bowl in Phoenix last year.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Les Kuehne, model railroaders
“It’s a train set!” That sounds like an excited child when a model railroad set is delivered as a Christmas gift or birthday present. I remember that excitement as a boy.
Decades of loyalty to KLA honored
Thirty-five members of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) were honored during the group’s convention November 20 for decades of loyalty to the association. The total number of members who have remained loyal to KLA for five decades now stands at 181.
HaysMed Joins Community Effort with Angel Trees to Support Ellis County Children
This holiday season, HaysMed is hosting an Ellis County Angel Tree, a heartwarming tradition organized by Teaming Up For Tots (TUFT). This initiative aims to ensure every child receives a gift, making a significant difference in the lives of many families during the festive season.
December Holiday Happenings
During the Nov. 26, 2024, Hays City Commission meeting, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director Melissa Dixon highlighted a number of community events as the holiday season kicks into full swing.
Graham's Turn-Key Property Solutions to buy Lincoln for $850,000
Following discussion, the USD489 Board of Education accepted (5-2) an $800,000 bid for Lincoln Elementary School and authorized BOE Attorney Bill Jeeter and Superintendent to enter into contract negotiations with developer Michael Graham’s Turn-Key Property Solutions, LLC for the sale of the property. President Curt Vajnar, Vice Present Jayme Goetz and Board Members Ken Brooks, Ruth Ruder and Meagan Zampieri-Lillpopp voted in favor of accepting the bid.
USD489 BOE celebrates HHS Bowling Team & Program
On Nov. 25, 2025, the USD489 Board of Education (BOE) celebrated the Hays High School (HHS) Unified Bowling Team which finished as Kan.