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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

SkyWest Airlines to Open Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Salina

US' largest regional carrier will create high-paying jobs at Salina Regional Airport by spring 2026.

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9 takeaways from Hays USD 489 school board meeting

December 15 2025

High Winds, Fire Danger Threaten Central Kansas

Gusts up to 60 mph expected through Thursday evening with extreme grassland fire risk.

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Hays local news summary

Week of December 14 2025

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Ellis County Unemployment Holds Steady at 3 Percent in September

Hays area jobless rate remains below state and national averages as labor market stays strong

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Hays Welcomes FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock Through December

Touring display tracks time until 2026 matches begin in Kansas City.

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Hays Police joins county program to better serve residents with special needs

Ellis County CARE Alert Program allows voluntary registration of critical information for emergency responders.

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Hays Symphony to Present Free Holiday Concert with Toy Drive

The annual "Poinsettia Pops" performance will feature orchestral holiday arrangements and support local Toys For Tots efforts.