Newsletter-Early-Week
Lyssy and Babcock deliver at the plate in Larks series win over Liberal
Tuesday night, the Hays Larks suffered their third loss of the season, third in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League, to the Liberal Bee Jays 1-4. Wednesday and Thursday, they used a pair of wins to take the series victory, 14-8 and 11-9.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Paul Kaeb, KSi
The Kansas Exporter of the Year award is being presented, and the Governor of Kansas has made the trip to present the award in person.
Feeding Hays ministry seeks volunteer groups to help out
Wanted: Organizations who are interested in feeding hungry people.
Hays takes game one against Angels to remain at top of RMBL
The Hays Larks kept a strong season rolling with a Thursday night win over the Gameday Angels 11-4 at Larks Park. The contest was highlighted by a scoreless final five innings from the Larks pitching staff, as well as a five run fourth inning that made the difference.
Berges reconsiders vote — $25,000 in County funding assistance to Victoria now likely
Ellis County Commission Chair Michael Berges and Commissioner Nathan Leiker both indicated on June 17, 2025, that they would support, when the matter is presented is on July 1, 2025, for formal vote, the County providing $25,000 in funding assistance to the City of Victoria for reconstruction of the East Main St. approach to Old Hwy 40 reconstruction.
TMS treatment expanding, continues to change lives
A revolutionary treatment for severe adult depression is continuing to change lives in Northwest Kansas. Due to continued positive outcomes and volume of need, High Plains Mental Health Center is adding a second Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment facility in Hays.
County declines, 2-1, Victoria's funding assistance request (for E. Main St. approach to Old Hwy 40 reconstruction)
Ellis County Commissioners declined, by a 2-1 vote, the City of Victoria’s request that the County pay $41, 561.67. Chair Michael Berges and Vice Chair Neal Younger opposed a motion to approve to the request.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Harry Whitney, Manhattan
“If I told you all the jobs I’ve had in my life, you’d think I was 155 years old,” said Harry Whitney of rural Manhattan.
South side closure of 33rd St (between Willow & Vine St.) begins June 4th
South side closure of 33rd St (between Willow & Vine St.) begins June 4thThe City announced on June 2, 2025 that beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the South side of 33rd Street between Willow and Vine Streets will be closed to through traffic road replacement. It is anticipated that this shut down will be until the project’s expected completion in September 2025.