Virus numbers improving in some areas; county to be short of CDC-phased COVID vaccinations

BY JUSTIN SABATA The COVID-19 situation in Ellis County has improved greatly from a month ago. COVID vaccines were administered this week to medical staff…

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County COVID numbers improving; health director advises precautions and vaccine education

BY JUSTIN SABATA COVID Currently While the COVID-19 virus is still present in the county, there have been improvements. Hospitalizations have decreased from 18 to…

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COVID still present in Ellis County, health director discusses new quarantine guidelines and vaccine distribution

BY JUSTIN SABATA Trends Continue COVID cases are rising nationwide to record numbers in some areas. Just recently, the U.S. reached 15 million total cases…

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FHSU men’s basketball hits the road while women are sidelined again due to COVID-19

BY MAKENNA ALLEN Tiger basketball is back this weekend but it won’t be in Hays.  Instead, the men’s team will hit the road, headed for…

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Tiger women’s basketball set to open season tonight after COVID-realted delay

BY MAKENNA ALLEN It’s nearly two weeks later than originally planned but the women’s basketball team will finally tip off the 2020-2021 season at Gross…

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ICYMI: New mask mandate in Ellis County caps off hectic COVID week in Kansas

BY JUSTIN SABATA It first began with yet another rise of COVID cases across the country that did not spare the state of Kansas. Just…

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COVID-19 alters Black Friday preparation in Hays

BY KERISA BROWN With COVID-19 reaching peaks both nationally and globally this week, it’s no surprise that holiday shopping is going to look quite different…

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How to have a safe Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic

BY CORIE LYNN The months of November and December are typically times for loved ones to gather together, to share meals with one another and…

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Hays community comes together planning adjusted Thanksgiving community meal

BY CORIE LYNN The holidays are times of gathering with friends and family, of showing gratitude and love toward one another, and of quality time…

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Over 280 active COVID cases in Ellis County, increases in all categories but deaths

BY JUSTIN SABATA Ellis County Health Department The steep rise in COVID-19 cases across the nation is also affecting Ellis County. The Ellis County Health…

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