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Hays adjusts trash collection schedule for Memorial Day

Monday and Tuesday routes will both be collected on Tuesday following the holiday.

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 18, 2026 edition

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Wildfire threat very high Monday across southwest Kansas amid critical weather conditions

State officials deploy hundreds of firefighters as high winds and dry air threaten to rapidly spread new and existing blazes

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 15, 2026 edition

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Seven Hills Park splash pad opens for the summer

The free facility will operate daily through early fall

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Fort Hays State official named new director of Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau

Michelle "Nikki" Brown will take over the city's tourism and marketing efforts on June 15

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Hays City Commission Summary

Week of May 15, 2026

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 14, 2026 edition

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Kansas awards more than $1.3 million in grants to revitalize rural downtowns

McPherson, Great Bend and Russell among 15 communities receiving HEAL funds to drive local economic growth

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Skip the Excuses: Lean on Your Favorite Exercises

McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott offers a practical reset for days when motivation runs low

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 13, 2026 edition

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Hays commission to weigh affordable housing bonds, street design contract

Thursday's agenda also features an update on Sunrise Park improvements

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of May 13, 2026

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Takeaways from Hays USD 489 Education Board Meeting

Week of May 13, 2026

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Hays daily brief

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

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 11, 2026 edition

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Marshall touts rural tax relief, business capital during southwest Kansas tour

The senator kicked off National Small Business Week by highlighting legislation aimed at expanding rural investments and lowering health care costs

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Stolen handgun suspect found dead after standoff in Hays

Police deployed an armored vehicle and drones before discovering the barricaded man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 8, 2026 edition

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Hays residents urged to close toilet lids during two-month sewer cleaning

City contractor begins clearing lines in northeastern neighborhoods Friday

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Kansas Honors 4 Fallen Officers, Local Heroes at 2026 Valor Awards

McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden presides over annual ceremony as president of KACP

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 7, 2026 edition

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Hays daily brief

Hays, Kansas and US news for busy people - May 6, 2026 edition

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Hays Commission to Weigh IRBs for Two Affordable Housing Projects at May 7 Work Session

Willow Grove and Wheatland Commons would add 84 units if developers win 2026 Kansas tax credits

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Ellis County Commission Summary

Week of May 6, 2026