37th Annual Education Appreciation Sponsorships Open Now
The 37th Annual Education Appreciation sponsored by Heartland Credit Union is fast approaching on August 26th. The event will be held at Rose Garden Banquet Hall & Catering from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Albright Named to CSC Academic All-America Team for Third-Straight Year
Hayden Albright of Fort Hays State track and field was named to the CSC Academic All-America Men's Track & Field/Cross Country Team for 2024-25. He is now a three-time CSC Academic All-America selection after being named to the first team in 2022-23 and the second team in 2023-24.
New HHS move-in begun, ribbon cutting set
A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony will be held for the new Hays High School (HHS) on 5 p.m. Aug. 29th, prior to the HHS Maroon and Gold scrimmages.
HaysMed Welcomes Sarah Powers, APRN, to the DeBakey Heart Institute
HaysMed is pleased to welcome Sarah Powers, APRN, to the DeBakey Heart Institute cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team. Sarah has been a valued member of the HaysMed team since 2010, serving in a variety of clinical roles across the organization.
Democratic governors demand Trump administration release $6.8 billion in education funds
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and 17 other democratic governors signed a letter addressed to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, demanding the relinquishment of nearly $7 billion in school funds.
US House votes to yank funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid, sending bill to Trump's desk
The U.S. House cleared legislation just after midnight Friday that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending for public broadcasting and foreign aid, marking only the second time in more than three decades Congress has approved a presidential rescissions request.
Heart of a Tiger: Meet a barrel racing champion in the making
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has a new reason to celebrate as Hailey Witte makes her mark in the world of rodeo. Hailing from Crookston, Nebraska, Hailey is not just an aspiring athlete but a true hometown hero who recently qualified to compete at the National Rodeo.
Diercks Named to CSC Academic All-America Team
Emily Diercks of Fort Hays State cross country/track and field was named to the CSC Academic All-America Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Team for 2024-25, released on Tuesday (July 15). She was a third-team selection.
Grill and Hammeke Named to NABC Honors Court
The Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team had two individuals receive NABC academic recognition for the 2024-25 season. Kyle Grill and Kaleb Hammeke were named to the NABC Honors Court on Thursday (July 17).
Shane Watts Signed by CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Former Fort Hays State running back Shane Watts was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), announced on July 16, 2025. Watts played four years at Fort Hays State and wrapped his collegiate career with All-America honors as one of the top running backs in NCAA Division II in 2024.