High Plains Mental Health presents obstacles at Commission meeting
STORY BY JUSTIN SABATA Walter Hill, executive director of High Plains Mental Health, presented challenges he and his staff have had to face so far…
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Stockers should be an easy decision
By Kendell Braden Born Hill City senior It’s the beginning of August, and for most people bulls are needing pulled and cows are Nature and…
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ICYMI: Ellis County given all clear with no COVID business restrictions, will meet tonight
BY JUSTIN SABATA The Ellis County Health Department announced early Wednesday morning that they will not enforce any resident or business restrictions regarding COVID-19. This…
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Hays holds peaceful demonstration in response to death of George Floyd
STORY BY LAURA KRUGPHOTOS BY LAURA KRUG AND JUSTIN SABATA On Sunday afternoon, a large gathering of protestors with signs lined the intersection of Vine…
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Collegiate sports re-opening plans continue to adapt amid COVID-19
BY MAKENNA ALLEN As communities and states begin to reopen in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions regarding sports of all levels from pee-wee…
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Father, son continue family tradition, graduate from Fort Hays State together
By Diane Gasper-O’BrienUniversity Relations and Marketing HAYS, Kan. – To some, Breathe Coffee House might seem like a quiet getaway from the rest of the…
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Baby Alma and the Spanish Flu
By DAWNE LEIKER Four years ago, I asked my friend, Janet Stramel, about her Memorial Day plans for the upcoming weekend. She said she and…
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Local hero Linda Penner’s custom masks meet needs in a wide area
By Carmen FanningFort Hays State University HAYS, Kan. – Heroes all over are making an impact in light of the present COVID-19 pandemic. Linda Penner,…
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Rural reporter, farm advocate Larry Dreiling files for 40th District Kansas Senate
TOPEKA, Kan.—Longtime rural reporter and farm advocate Larry Dreiling of Hays filed papers May 21 with the Kansas Secretary of State to officially place his…
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Distance doesn’t dim graduates’ joy of achievement
This past weekend should have been our commencement ceremonies. During the weekend I took the opportunity to pause and reflect – to silently express my…
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