The Hays City Commissioner candidate field appears to have narrowed to six individuals. Nine citizens filed as candidates and will be on the ballot in the Hays City Commissioner at-large election for two four-year terms and one two-year term.
Motorists encouraged to watch for deer
On October 20th, city crews will begin making their rounds for the Annual Fall Cleanup. To participate, residents must place all items for collection out at their regular trash pickup location no later than 7:00 a.m.
Coach Chris Brown thinks the Tigers can play better. Saturday night would be a good time to step it up for the Fort Hays State University football team.
The following are responses to a questionnaire sent to each candidate running for Hays City Commission.
The answer was “yes” from five USD489 BOE candidates [Kelly Ancar, incumbent Ken Brooks, Craig Pallister, incumbent Curt Vajnar and incumbent Meagan Zampieri-Lillpopp] when asked Monday night if they “believe that everything that was promised to voters during the recent bond was accomplished.” This was only one of eight questions BOE candidates fielded during The Chamber’s 2025 Fall Election Forum. The Hays Daily News encourages all voters to watch the recording of event available on the Tiger Media Network, if they have not already done so.
According to September 25, 2025 Ellis County Commission Work Session Minutes, a Leiker Addition road project under consideration a water line would be relocated at an estimated cost of $65,000. Public Works (PW) Director Mackay reported the expanded right-of-way expense to Commissioners during a discussion of Subdevelopment Roads which focused on 280th and Leiker Road.
