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City Commission gets first look at design for new Police Station/Municipal Court

City Commission gets first look at design for new Police Station/Municipal Court

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Hays Deputy City Manager Collin Bielser presented City Commission with PWC’s initial interior design and preliminary exterior renderings to renovate the existing Astra Bank facility at 1100 Fort Street into the new Police Station / Municipal Court Facility as he submitted PWC’s $5,991,250 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Design-Build Agreement for Phase II services for acceptance. Bielser reminded the Commission that in Nov., 2024, the Commiss…See the Story

City's Property/Liability Coverage Jumps 30% W/ "Perfect Storm"

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City's Property/Liability Coverage Jumps 30% W/ "Perfect Storm"

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The Hays City Commission on June 12, 2025, authorized a $590,944 property/liability insurance package renewal for effective July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. Finance Director Kim Rupp, who presented the renewal for approval, stated that the renewal cost was increased 30% increased ($136,723) more than the prior period, the result of he called “a perfect storm.” Rupp stated that the three factors which contributed to the rate increase did include overa…See the Story

General burial to cost $1040 with Cemetery Fee increases

General burial to cost $1040 with Cemetery Fee increases

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Parks Director Jeff Boyle confirmed for Commissioner Reese Barrick that a general burial will now cost a family $1040 for a full space (total cost for space, opening burial and monument setting fees.) during the June 12, 2025, Hays City Commission meeting. Boyle, who presented the fee increase and Ordinance updates, reminded the Commission that no fee increases have been implemented in over 20 years for the city-owned cemeteries, Fort Hays Memor…Read Article

Newberry Leads Host of PCHS Athletes on All-Region Lists

Staff Report Pulaski County third baseman Andrew Newberry led a host of Pulaski County spring sports athletes among Class 3D All-Region honorees, announced this week. Newberry was the lone Cougar to make first team on four spring sports All-Region teams. A senior, Newberry was a leader on the Cougars’ baseball […]Hays · Hays See the Story

New CVB Welcome Center marquee bid awarded to Commercial Sign

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The $47,773 purchase of a new Welcome Center marquee from Commercial Sign, the lowest of two bids received by the City of Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau was approved by the Hays City Commission on June 12, 2025. The sign will replace the LED video board and static panels on the Welcome Center marquee sign currently on Vine Street.Hays · Hays Read Article

Tour of the Chapels early registration deadline is approaching

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By Linn Ann HuntingtonSpecial to the Hays Daily News The early registration deadline is approaching for the Sixth Annual Tour Die Kapellen—Tour of the Chapels—either… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseHays · Hays Read Article

Larks sweep Denver in home series

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By Hailey Chapman Hays Daily News The Hays Larks used a pair of late contest innings to put up 12 runs in a 15-0 win… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseHays · Hays Read Article

Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Jim Sipes, Sipes Seed

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By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University “We need to fight so that it is… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseHays · Hays Read Article

Prickett Receives More National Recognition from CSC for Creative and Digital Design

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Fort Hays State Sports Information Director Ryan Prickett received more national recognition from College Sports Communicators (CSC) in 2024-25, receiving three Citations of Excellence from the organization in its recent release of yearly Creative and Digital Design Awards. His most recent accolades are for poster design and game notes.Hays · Hays Read Article

The story of a simple gift and the impact that it had

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By Linn Ann Huntington The little girl waited breathlessly that Christmas Eve as the pastor at her church in central Romania distributed boxes of brightly… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseChristmas · Hays Read Article

22nd & MacArthur Intersection Closed June 16th – 20th

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On June 12, 2025, the City announced that MacArthur Road will be closed to traffic at the 22nd Street intersection beginning Monday, June 16, 2025 for pavement repairs. Work is expected to be completed by end of the workday day Friday, June 20th, weather permitting.Hays · Hays Read Article

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