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Hays, Ellis County leaders lobby federal lawmakers on local water, mental health priorities

11-person delegation travels to Washington to seek funding for emergency communications and regional projects

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - Apr 28, 2026 edition

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Lightning strike disables traffic signal at 22nd and Vine streets

Intersection converted to four-way stop until control cabinet is replaced

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - Apr 27, 2026 edition

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Takeaways from Hays USD 489 Education Board Meeting

Week of April 26, 2026

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Hays City Commission Summary

Week of April 24, 2026

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Two rural Kansas elementary schools receive national health and safety grants

Harper and Oakley schools awarded physical education and CPR resources from American Heart Association, NFL

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Mobility Is the Missing Piece Most People Skip at the Gym McPherson gym owner

Shelly Prescott walks through the case for making mobility as routine as strength or cardio training

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Gov. Kelly announces nearly $19M for local airport infrastructure

State funding leverages federal and local matches for $95 million in total aviation improvements.

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Hays Symphony to close season with free percussion concert and lily fundraiser

Guest ensemble Arx Duo and university choirs to join the orchestra for its May finale

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City of Hays Issues Statement on Prescribed Burn in Edwards County

A fire in the Arkansas River bottom adjacent to city-owned property remains under investigation after the burn earlier this week

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ARC Park playground to close for safety surface maintenance

City crews will reseal rubber fall zone to maintain safety standards and extend surface life.

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Moran Visits Goodland Weather Office, Announces Fort Hays Tech NW Lab Funding

Senator met with NWS staff and announced federal support for a new manufacturing lab

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of April 15, 2026

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Hays Sister Cities Marks Golden Anniversary of Paraguay Partnership

Local organization celebrates 50-year relationship with Santa María de Fe through special events and cultural displays.

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Citizen Journal to Livestream McPherson College Law Day Forum

Free press panel featuring Kansas Reflector, Citizen Journal and The Spectator streams live at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday from Mingenback Theatre

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of April 8, 2026

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Hays City Commission Summary

Week of April 10, 2026

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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