A $136,483.72 bid from Morgan Brothers Construction Inc. was unanimously accepted by the Hays City Commission on April 24 for the installation of a new concrete parking lot and entrance between the Water Plant (1000 Vine Street) and the Water Resources Maintenance Facility (1004 Vine Street) to be completed by August 31, 2025.
Kansas Senate Bill (SB) 199 (recently enacted by the legislature and approved by Governor Kelly) which defines the fireworks sales season for seasonal vendors and provides for year-round sales by permanent retailer of consumer fireworks became law on April 24, 2025, with its publication in the Kansas Register. Also on Apr.
The Ellis County Commission will hold a Special Meeting/Retreat on May 8, 2025, for strategic planning and setting of priorities and goals for Ellis County (facilitated by the Kansas Association of Counties.) The May 8, 2025, Special Meeting/Retreat Agenda states that no actions will be taken during the day-long event, which will be held at the Candlewood Suites in Salina. According to County Administrator Darin Myers, Commissioners and staff will be attend the retreat, which will include training provided by the Kansas Association of Counties.
Sue Ann Tebo will be inducted into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Dodge City along with nine other outstanding teachers from across the state of Kansas.
The location has changed but the caliber of competition remains the same.
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The Monarchs bounced back from their first loss of the season, downing Sacred Heart in a pair of Monday afternoon games 18-0 and 18-1. Brooke Koenigsman went 3-for-4 at the plate with three doubles and three RBIs to lead Thomas More Prep-Marian to a game one win, Brynn Schoepf led game two, 3-for-4 with three RBIs.
The 19th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team will play in next week's MIAA Championship Tournament as the No. 3 seed after finishing third in the 2025 conference standings.
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