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City of Hays Adds New Bison to Historic Frontier Park Herd

Strategic breeding initiative aims to maintain genetic diversity and long-term health of animals that have called the park home since 1953.

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Takeaways from Hays USD 489 Education Board Meeting

Week of April 7, 2026

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KFB Insights: Spring surprises

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher

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KFB Insights: The voices that carry

Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

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Hays City Commission Summary

Week of March 27, 2026

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KFB Insights: Spring cleaning and safety

Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

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Governor Kelly Signs Batch of Bipartisan Bills on Law Enforcement, Child Welfare, Transparency and Local Government

Measures honor fallen officers, update interstate child placement rules, expand open records and address rural health

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Governor Kelly Signs Bill Reaffirming State Authority Over Water Transfers

House Bill 2433 resolves jurisdictional questions at the center of an 11-year dispute over the R9 Ranch water transfer near Hays

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Top 5 Kansas news stories

March 19 2026

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of March 18, 2026

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High Wind Warning Issued for Central Kansas Through Sunday Evening

Gusts up to 65 mph expected with blowing dust reducing visibility across the region

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of March 11, 2026

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Takeaways from Hays USD 489 Education Board Meeting

Week of March 10, 2026

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of March 3, 2026

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Hays City Commission Summary

Week of February 27, 2026

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Citizen Journal Is Sending More Emails — Here's Why

We're splitting our local government summaries to get you the news faster.

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Hays Fire Department Launches Annual Hydrant Testing Program

Department will inspect and flush all city hydrants starting March 2 to ensure emergency readiness and water quality.

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Hays Pet Owners Face March 1 Registration Deadline

City officials urge residents to license dogs, cats and large snakes before late fees kick in.

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New playground opens at Hays' Massey Park after equipment replacement

City completes upgrade to 20-year-old playground structures as part of ongoing park safety initiative.

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Hays Fire Department Sends Crews to Battle Southern Kansas Wildfires

Local firefighters join statewide response to wind-driven grass fires in Clark and Comanche counties.

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Wildfires Scorch Hundreds of Thousands of Acres Across Southwest Kansas

Extreme winds hampered aerial firefighting as agricultural communities rally to support displaced ranchers

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Hays local news summary

Week of February 18, 2026

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Hays Fire Department Earns National Recognition for Cancer Research Participation

Department achieves "Gold Helmet" status by enrolling majority of firefighters in national cancer registry study.

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McPherson Journalism Startup Earns State Innovation Grant

Citizen Journal among 16 Kansas companies receiving proof-of-concept funding through ACCEL-KS program