Hays in top ten of KS long-standing Tree Cities
Parks Director Jeff Boyle presented Mayor Sandy Jacobs the Tree City USA Flag during the City’s Apr. 25, 2025 Arbor Day Celebration.
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Kansas measles cases at 71 with three hospitalizations
TOPEKA — Kansas measles cases rose to 71 and were found in 11 counties in south-central and southwest Kansas, the state reported Wednesday.
County begins RHID creation process for Pray's Big Creek Estates project
On June 3, 2025, following extensive discussion, by unanimously approving Resolution 2025-08 (which identifies the housing need in Ellis County and initiates the statutory process) Ellis County Commissioners took the first steps in the creation of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) for the proposed Big Creek Estates project. “Adam Pray, who works with Platinum Group proposes the construction of 13 new homes in the Big Creek Estates subdivision.
Corn and soybean planting nearing completion
Corn and soybean planting nearing completion
With HYS fate at stake, City Commissioners urge residents to contact legislators
Near the end of the May 22, 2025, Hays City Commission Regular meeting, all Commissioners urged anyone who can to contact their legislators regarding the 52% cut in funding cut to the Essential Air Services (EAS) Program, in the proposed Federal 2026 Budget which the U.S. House of Representative recently passed by a small margin.
Churchman Shatters Decathlon Record on Day Two of Outdoor Championships
The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams saw another school record go down Friday (May 23) on day two of the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.
County Commissioners to discuss subdivision roads again with Wilson (Stonewood Estates North Addition) in 60 days
As Ellis County Commissioners devoted over one third of their nearly three-hour long May 20, 2025 Meeting to Subdivision Road Infrastructure and included Mr. Ty Wilson (from Stonewood Estates North Addition) in 20 minutes of this discussion as the previously scheduled “Ongoing Subdevelopment Conversation” with residents.
Herd headed back to State after run-rule win in Regional Championship
It was almost deja vu for the Monarchs after downing Ellinwood in game two of their home Regional. After earning a spot in the championship, they awaited the winner of Ellis and Salina-Sacred Heart, the latter last year’s No.
Indians punch ticket to state tournament
Wednesday afternoon, the Hays High Indians hosted Salina South, Andover Central and Maize South in Regional competition, using two wins to punch their ticket to the 5A State Tournament starting Thursday afternoon.
City Commission seeks more community input on backyard chickens
Following a 20-minute discussion during the May 15, 2025, Hays City Commission Work Session, Commissioners directed City Staff to conduct an online poll in an effort to gather more community input regarding a proposed ordinance permitting up to five hens (no roosters) city-wide, within a fenced back or side yard, fenced-in coop, with no registration required. The one-question online survey asks if residents support, oppose, or have no opinion regarding the proposed new ordinance.