Monarchs open 2025 season with first practice
When Monarch coach Grant Stephenson was in high school, the football team held two-a-day practices. Now, it’s just once daily, as the Thomas More Prep-Marian football team opened fall practice on Monday.
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County locks in natural gas pricing at $5.10 or better for two years
Ellis County Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with WoodRiver Energy to provide natural gas for the next two years at a price of $5.10 MMBtu or better. The new contract saves the County $.55 MMBTU than the existing price ($5.65) under the County’s contract with WoodRiver set to expire this Oct..
"Very Conservative" 2026 City Budget moves forward
Last week, Hays City Commissioners described the draft 2026 City Budget, with a flat mill levy and no large prospects, “very conservative.”
Maughlin Grabs Household Victory
The racers and teams funneled into the legendary RPM Speedway in Hays on Saturday Night, for another exciting night of IMCA action, along with the local cruisers class. Fifty-six race teams checked into the legendary RPM Speedway.
FHSU Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees – Ashley Adorante, Shane DeWald, Chelsey Ladd, and Dr. Ryan Ruda.
NBC Roundup
The Hays Larks became the first team in the National Baseball Congress World Series to finish pool play 3-0 with a 7-4 win over the Lonestar Kraken in a game that ended early Tuesday morning at Eck Stadium in Wichita.
Hannah Lee Receives Hill City High's 2025 Edna Dean Harrell Family Scholarship
The Hill City, Kansas, High School Alumni Scholarship Program (HCHSASP) has announced that this year’s winner of the annual Edna Dean Harrell Family Scholarship is Hannah Lee. She is a 2025 graduate of Hill City High and was awarded $5,000 to support her continuing education.
33rd St Reconstruction completed, 13th opened up to two-way traffic
Residents impacted over the last several months by the 33rd St Reconstruction project have no doubt noticed that the project recently wrapped up. As Deputy City Manager Collin Bielser reported the completion of the project to Hays City Commissioners on July 24, 2025, he noted that the 33rd St Reconstruction projected finished nearly three months ahead of its September 30th deadline.
Phillipsburg man has made a point of volunteering, donating at Kansas Biggest Rodeo
When you sit down at the Phillipsburg rodeo, you can thank Cliff VanKooten.
Hays players seek repeat after first championship
Kaleb Duncan likes the feeling of winning it all.