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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

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Hays Water Crews Fix North Side System Issue

City resolves pressure problems affecting residents, warns of cold weather risks to infrastructure.

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Takeaways from Hays USD 489 school board meeting

Week of January 23, 2026

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Hays local news summary

Week of January 23, 2026

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Hays Storm Center

Your Source for Live Local Storm Updates and Community Information

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Hays Named 2025 Community of the Year by National Media Platform

Recognition highlights city's balanced approach to growth, sustainability and quality of life improvements.

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Hays Public Works Prepares for Winter Storm with Pre-Treatment Operations

City urges residents to check emergency snow route maps and plan for off-street parking ahead of incoming weather system.

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Kansas Braces for Heavy Snow, Dangerous Cold

Winter storm threatens up to 8 inches of snow; wind chills could reach 22 below zero

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Ellis County Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.5%

Local rate remains well below state average of 3.8% and national rate of 4.6%

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Hays Regional Airport Sets Passenger Record in 2025

Airport reports nearly 20% increase in boardings, reaching 17,345 passengers for the year.

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 12, 2026 edition

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Hays local news summary

Week of January 10 2025

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Solar farm faces higher approval hurdle as protest petition forces unanimous vote

Ellis County commissioners to decide on 175-megawatt Tallgrass project amid neighbor opposition

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Snow to Follow Thursday Rain Across Southwest Kansas

Light to moderate accumulations expected Friday; travel impacts possible in far southwest

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Hays pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle while crossing street

82-year-old man was hit in crosswalk on Hall Street and died during medical transport to Wichita trauma center.

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Strong Winds Sweep Kansas

Bitter Cold Monday

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KNOWN ISSUE WITH ANDROID APP

Issue was introduced with our 12/23 software update

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Hays local news summary

Week of December 24 2025