A salary increase for County Commissioners are included in 3rd draft of the 2026 Budget while no wage increase is included for County Administrator Darin Myers.
After an extensive search process, the Hays Arts Council is excited to announce the hiring of Chandler A. Reich (pronounced Rich) as its next Executive Director.
Variety selection is one of the most important decisions that a grower can make to ensure success on their farm. Now is the time when wheat producers across Kansas are reviewing yield data and making decisions about the varieties they will plant in the fall.
The furniture is beautiful. The construction is excellent. The design is unique – or maybe, Uneak.
Flooding and water damage in the Ellis County Administrative Center basement, resulting from the recent water main break, have necessitated the temporary relocation of County Commission Meetings as well as the County’s Human Resources (HR) and Information Technology (IT) departments. The Aug.
Hays Police Department (HPD) issued a public safety alert regarding a significant rise in scams that coerce residents into sending money through Bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (BTMS.)
On Aug. 5, 2025, Ellis County Commissioners revamped funding, once again, to Outside Agencies next year (proposed 2026 County Budget.)
On Monday, August 11, 2025, he Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to begin work on series of improvement projects along portions of US 183 and K-18 in Ellis and Rooks Counties.
Ellis County Commissioners’ last opportunity to make changes to next year’s County budget is Tuesday, August 12th, when the Commission is scheduled to review the fourth draft of the 2026 Budget. A Final Budget presentation and vote to authorize publication is scheduled for August 19, 2025.
August has many “don’t miss” events said Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director Melissa Dixon as she highlighted some of the activities available this month at the August 5, 2025 Hays City Press Briefing.