BY ELLINOR COUCHMAN In January, a provocative poster greeted the Hays community for an event hosted by the Ellis County Patriots which promised to deride…
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Category: Area News
FHSU Bands preparing for busy spring semester
BY NOAH PARKER This spring semester is shaping up to be a busy one, especially for FHSU Bands. The Pep Band just wrapped up its…
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Examining enrollment trends both nation-wide and at FHSU
BY CAITLIN LEIKER Higher education is constantly evolving, and attracting and retaining students has always been a key goal. But in light of the current…
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HPL to host “Blind Date with a Book”
BY JESSALYN KIRCHHOFF Don’t have a date for this Valentine’s Day? Then Hays Public Library can be of assistance, setting you up with a blind…
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Former FHSU student relishing time with Chiefs ahead of Superbowl appearance
Photo courtesy of Brandon Wolfe BY NICK McCOY Many students who graduated from Fort Hays State University go on to have flourishing careers. One of…
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Commissioners discuss developing land near I-70
By ALICIA FEYERHERM During Thursday’s meeting, the Hays City Commission reviewed a conceptual plan for the 90 acres of property by the interstate that the…
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Public members address Indian mascot at HHS at board meeting
By ALICIA FEYERHERM The Hays USD 489 Board of Education met Monday for a regular meeting. During public comment, Cheryl Duffy addressed the board regarding…
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College students set to visit Capitol on Feb. 15
BY RAEGAN NEUFELD Affordability, accessibility, sustainability and food insecurity are the four main topics for this year’s Higher Education Day, a day where college students…
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The return of ‘A Night to Shine’
STORY BY CALLY ANDERSONAUDIO BY NICK McCOY Photos courtesy A Night to Shine After two years of the annual Night to Shine taking place in…
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Community members spend morning with legislators at HPL
President/CEO of The Chamber in Hays Sarah Wasinger introduces the legislators at Saturday’s Legislative Coffee event. Left to right: Rep. Barbara Wasinger, Rep. Ken Rahjes,…
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