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Top 5 Kansas news stories

November 3 2025

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Hays CVB Wins State Marketing Award for Digital Newsletter

Bureau's monthly e-newsletter reaches more than 4,400 recipients statewide

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Kelly Hears from 150 Western Kansas Residents on Budget Priorities

Governor's listening tour includes food drives, discussions on education and healthcare funding.

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Hays local news summary

Week of October 25 2025

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Hays Annual Fall Cleanup Set to Begin Monday Morning

City crews will make single pass through neighborhoods with 10-minute time limit per residence.

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Hays Symphony to Present Free Halloween Concert Featuring 'Peter and the Wolf'

Fort Hays State University performance includes costume parade and hands-on activities for children

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5 takeaways from Hays USD 489 school board meeting

October 13 2025

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6 takeaways from Hays USD 489 school board meeting

September 22 2025

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Hays Police Officer Killed Responding to Domestic Violence Call

Officer dies after being shot by suspect who was also killed in Saturday night incident.

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Hays local news summary

Week of September 27 2025

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Oktoberfest Hays Returns Sept. 26-27 With New Bierock Competition

The two-day festival in Municipal Park will feature traditional German contests, live music, and the inaugural "Battle of the Bierock" vendor competition.

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City of Hays Sets October 20 Start Date for Annual Fall Cleanup

Residents must sort waste into four categories and place items curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day.

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Hays Groom Will Be Featured on TLC Reality Show

Local wedding professional provides behind-the-scenes details for upcoming episode.

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Hays Symphony to showcase string orchestra in free concert

The performance will feature works spanning from Baroque to contemporary composers at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Hays local news summary

Week of September 14 2025

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Hays local news summary

Week of August 30 2025

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Hays local news summary

Week of August 23 2025

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5 takeaways from Hays USD 489 school board meeting

August 18, 2025

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Hays – Week of July 31, 2025

Housing Study Debate; Housing Incentives Scrutinized; County Considers Bond; City Finances Healthy; Sheriff Secures Funding

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5 takeaways from USD 489 school board meeting

July 14, 2025

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Hays City Commission Candidate Arrested on Blackmail Charge

Samuel Allen, 23, allegedly threatened to share intimate photos to extort $50 from dating app contact

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Hays – Week of July 12 2025

Tax Increase Debate; Airport Growth; City Bond Issuances; Governor's Visit; New Emergency Notification System

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Ellis County delays tax rate decision to allow more budget discussion

Administrator postpones Revenue Neutral Rate notification to give commissioners time for detailed budget deliberation.

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Hays – Week of June 29 2025

Commission Debates Downtown Revitalization; County Grapples With Road Maintenance Strategy; Commission Approves Rezoning; Hays Eases Regulations; Munger Road Dispute