Ellis County reports 72 new COVID cases, majority aged 18-24

BY JUSTIN SABATA On Monday, the Ellis County Health Department reported 72 new COVID-19 cases, the highest spike the county has seen. This brings current…

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Ellis County Health Department and Fort Hays State University Joint Release on a Recent Rise in COVID-19 Cases

HAYS, Kan-Ellis County Health Department is currently monitoring a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in our county. Several people who have recently tested positive…

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Board of Canvassers holds special meeting; Ellis County Commission discusses updates on small business relief

BY CORIE LYNN Following primary elections in Ellis County, all cast votes must be certified through the process of canvassing. Due to concerns involving the…

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Ellis 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…

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Bollier hosting virtual town hall with FHSU students

Fort Hays State University students will get a chance to meet U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Barbara Bollier at 5 p.m. Sept. 2. Bollier will host…

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New and returning students face updates on Vine Street

BY CORIE LYNN As new and returning Fort Hays State University students arrive in Hays for the fall semester, many will notice the construction taking…

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COVID numbers decrease in Ellis County, health director still recommends caution

BY JUSTIN SABATA The pandemic situation in Ellis County appears to be improving. According to county health director, Jason Kennedy, reported COVID-19 numbers have returned…

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Ellis County primary election results

By CORIE LYNN Across the state of Kansas, voters converged on local polling places to cast ballots for federal and state House and Senate seats.…

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Commission votes to reopen fairground buildings amid virus concerns

BY JUSTIN SABATA The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has grinded many institutions in America to a halt, and in some cases, forced a difficult time for…

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Online COVID-19 resources for Ellis County residents

BY JUSTIN SABATA With 35 current active cases of COVID-19 in the county and both USD489 and FHSU classes right around the corner, it is…

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