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    The Hays Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 pm ET  

    All comments are subject to approval before being posted. Please keep comments constructive and relevant. Opinions certainly can be expressed, but comments that are rude, abusive, slanderous, threatening, sexually oriented, contain profanity or are vulgar will not be tolerated. Full Story »

  • Wreaths to adorn graves in veterans cemetery

    The Hays Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 pm ET  

    WaKEENEY -- Nearly 150 wreaths will adorn the graves of Kansas veterans Saturday during the fourth annual Wreaths Across America event at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. Full Story »

  • City to consider cap on health insurance

    The Hays Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 pm ET  

    With the cost of health insurance coverage rising, the Hays City Commission will be asked to limit the amount it contributes to insurance for city employees. Full Story »

  • FHSU Foundation gets $2 million gift

    The Hays Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 1:41 pm ET  

    The Fort Hays State University Foundation has received a $2 million gift from the estates of sisters Marva Lange and Dorothy Lange. Full Story »

  • A world of white

    The Hays Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 12:11 pm ET  

    Virtually every school in the area is closed today, with the exception of Fort Hays State University. But youngsters might not be able to enjoy the snow for a few days because of the bitter cold. Full Story »

  • No school for Hays USD 489

    The Hays Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 7:56 am ET  

    Hays USD 489 will not have school Wednesday. All comments are subject to approval before being posted. Please keep comments constructive and relevant. Full Story »

  • City Hall closed

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 2:11 pm ET  

    Hays City Hall closed at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday due to the weather. All comments are subject to approval before being posted. Please keep comments constructive and relevant. Full Story »

  • FHSU, Sternberg closing early

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 2:11 pm ET  

    Fort Hays State University President Edward Hammond announced the university campus and Sternberg Museum of Natural History will close at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday so people can travel home safely. Full Story »

  • Photography anchors Winter Gallery Walk

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 12:26 pm ET  

    As in years past, photography will be the anchor of the Hays Arts Council's annual Winter Gallery Walk. The council will feature more than 170 pieces submitted for entry in the 26th annual Five State Photography competition. Full Story »

  • Consultants working on administrator proposal

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 12:26 pm ET  

    An Overland Park consulting firm soon will put together a proposal for the Ellis County Commission to further pursue the idea of hiring a county administrator. Full Story »

  • H1N1 vaccine expected to be more available

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 12:26 pm ET  

    As local health care providers continue to vaccinate high-risk populations, it's hoped the H1N1 vaccine soon could be available to the general public. Full Story »

  • Hays USD 489 stays a member of fair funding group

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 11:56 am ET  

    The Board of Education for Hays USD 489 will continue to keep a close eye on ways to deal with the decreasing state budget. One of those, they decided at Monday's regular meeting, is to remain a member of the Schools for Fair Funding lobbying group. Full Story »

  • Snow strikes area

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 11:26 am ET  

    ELLIS -- When the forecast Monday started calling for as much as a foot of snow, Chris and Michele Kingsley decided it was time to start rounding up their cows, and especially the young calves at their side. Full Story »

  • Fierce snowstorm gains strength after hitting West

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 11:26 am ET  

    FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- A howling winter storm barreled through the West, hitting the mountain states with snow and fierce winds as it headed toward the country's midsection today. Full Story »

  • Osborne blood drive is open

    The Hays Daily News – Tue Dec 8, 10:26 am ET  

    The need for blood is constant, so the American Red Cross Blood Services are at the Osborne Veteran’s Building on Main Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The Central Plains Region serves the hospitals of Kansas. Full Story »

  • Mental health funding forum postponed

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 5:11 pm ET  

    A public forum discussing mental health funding has been postponed due to a winter storm warning. The event, hosted by the Hays Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union’s trails room. Full Story »

  • Sternberg party postponed

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 2:26 pm ET  

    The Sternberg Museum of Natural History has postponed tonight's annual party for museum members to Dec. 14, according to Mark Kellerman, museum public relations director. Full Story »

  • FHSU sees growth in teacher education

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 1:26 pm ET  

    Debbie Mercer believes the economy at least has something to do with the steady increase of students enrolling in education programs at Fort Hays State University. Full Story »

  • Pool revenue down, attendance up

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 1:26 pm ET  

    Results from the 2009 swim season are in, and while revenue was down slightly compared to last year, attendance remained high. Full Story »

  • Weather takes aim at area

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 1:11 pm ET  

    Today would be a good day to play like Santa, making a list and checking it twice, because it's going to be slow -- if not impossible -- going Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Weaving away

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 1:11 pm ET  

    As a widow moving to town from the farm back in the 1980s, Hazel Dick knew the only way to feel at home in a new community was to get out and meet people. Full Story »

  • Weather postpones parade

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 1:11 pm ET  

    They didn't want FrostFest to become AccidentFest. So organizers of the annual lighted parade in Hays decided to postpone it. Full Story »

  • Hays Symphony Orchestra pops concert rocks

    The Hays Daily News – Mon Dec 7, 12:41 pm ET  

    With some help from their friends, the Hays Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Terry Crull, crowned the weekend with a sparkling Saturday evening concert. Full Story »

  • Cedar Bluff light display drawing near

    The Hays Daily News – Sun Dec 6, 3:12 am ET  

    CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR -- It's almost that time of year. The hot chocolate has been mixed, the lights are going up and the stage is set for the annual lighting of Cedar Bluff State Park. Full Story »

  • Fort offers thrills, chills at Christmas Past

    The Hays Daily News – Sun Dec 6, 3:11 am ET  

    Always trying to find educational opportunities for her children, Amy Glover decided to check out Christmas Past at Historic Fort Hays this year. Neither Glover, nor her three children, were disappointed. Full Story »

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