BY CORIE LYNN For the past week, Kansas, like many surrounding states, has dealt with below-freezing temperatures. Monday saw a daily high of 4 degrees…
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COVID fatigue overpowering safety protocols
BY PRESTON BURROWS HAYS: The mass return of students to Fort Hays State University and Hays’ community has brought concerns there might be another COVID-19…
View More COVID fatigue overpowering safety protocolsOPINION: In the wrong parade, clashing ideologies reveal sad reality of political disagreements
BY PRESTON BURROWS “Go back to Mexico!” was shouted at two of my friends on Friday afternoon as they switched seats so the other could…
View More OPINION: In the wrong parade, clashing ideologies reveal sad reality of political disagreementsOPINION: Best places to eat in Hays for newcomers and residents alike
BY PRESTON BURROWS Imagine you pull into Hays after driving hours on the slow ride across Kansas — a ride which takes even longer when…
View More OPINION: Best places to eat in Hays for newcomers and residents alikeHays City Commission approves stormwater retention project
BY CORIE LYNN The Hays City Commission had a single item of business during their meeting on Thursday. City of Hays Director of Public Works…
View More Hays City Commission approves stormwater retention projectICYMI: Hays City Commission votes to extend mask mandate
BY CORIE LYNN Attended by supporters and opponents alike, the Hays City Commission met Thursday evening with the goal of considering an extension for the…
View More ICYMI: Hays City Commission votes to extend mask mandateEllis County reports 8 new COVID cases, percent-of-positives rises
BY JUSTIN SABATA During Monday’s Ellis County Commission meeting, county health director Jason Kennedy reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County over the…
View More Ellis County reports 8 new COVID cases, percent-of-positives risesHays residents describe their experience with recent COVID-19 diagnosis
BY ANNISTON WEBER A week ago, Becky, a resident of Hays who is recently retired, woke up with a dry cough and a sore throat.…
View More Hays residents describe their experience with recent COVID-19 diagnosisPetitions surrounding Hays High mascot create community-wide discussion
BY ANNISTON WEBER In 2005, the American Psychological Association called for the “immediate retirement of all American Indian mascots, symbols, images and personalities by schools,…
View More Petitions surrounding Hays High mascot create community-wide discussionNoose Road to be changed to Rome Avenue after commission discussion
BY JUSTIN SABATA A portion of road in Hays has been under recent scrutiny given its controversial namesake. Noose Road, which stretches west of town,…
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