Justin Sabata Ellis County has seen a decrease in active COVID-19 cases with 145, contrasting the more than 180 cases last week. According to the…
View More Heavy COVID presence in local care facilities, residents still encouraged to take precautions
BY JUSTIN SABATA A day off on Monday could be considered bittersweet for some Ellis County residents. On Labor Day, the Ellis County Health Department…
View More Ellis County reports 229 active COVID cases, county commission discusses virus with health director
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…
View More Board of Canvassers holds special meeting; Ellis County Commission discusses updates on small business relief
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…
View More COVID numbers decrease in Ellis County, health director still recommends caution
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…
View More Commission votes to reopen fairground buildings amid virus concerns
BY JUSTIN SABATA The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported Monday the state saw an increase of more than 1,300 cases during the weekend.…
View More County health director provides COVID update; commissioners uncomfortable with mask mandates
BY JUSTIN SABATA Thursday was one of Kansas’ busiest days of the year regarding COVID-19, beginning when Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order requiring…
View More ICYMI: Ellis County Commission vetoes governor’s mask order; Kennedy addresses mask concerns
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,…
View More Noose Road to be changed to Rome Avenue after commission discussion
BY JUSTIN SABATA The Ellis County commissioners decided on which hiring consultant to pursue to assist in the process of finding a new county administrator. …
View More County Commission makes decision on hiring consultant for administrator job