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Second-half surge sends 20th ranked Barton men to road loss at Fort Hays Tech Northwest

Thursday, December 11

The 20th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team saw a double-digit road lead get away Tuesday night in Goodland, building a 15-point cushion midway through the second half before falling in the waning seconds 74–71 to Fort Hays Tech Northwest inside the Max... Read More.

Dominant Start Fuels Barton Women to 40-Point Road Victory at Fort Hays Tech Northwest

Thursday, December 11

A blistering start set the tone for the Barton Community College women's basketball team Tuesday night in Goodland, opening on a 14–2 run and leading wire-to-wire in an 83–43 victory over Fort Hays Tech Northwest inside the Max L. Jones Fieldhouse.The Cougars held the... Read More.

Hays Stops Salthawks Offense in 5A Playoff

Saturday, November 8

Hutchinson High couldn't get its offense on track Friday, as the Salthawks managed just 195 yards and turned it over three times in a 27-6 loss to Hays in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs at Gowans Stadium.It's the second straight year... Read More.

Kansas Dominates Fort Hays State 71-35 In 2025-26 Allen Fieldhouse Opener

Wednesday, October 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Melvin Council Jr. scored 16 points, Tre White added 12 and Bryson Tiller 10 as Kansas defeated Fort Hays State on 71-35 inside Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday night in the KU's final exhibition match of the 2025-26 season.BOX SCOREThe Jayhawks got off... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann

Tuesday, September 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, October 3, 2025, in honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann,... Read More.

Hays Police Officer Killed Responding to Domestic Violence Call

Sunday, September 28

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Hays, Kansas, resulting in the death of an officer with the Hays Police Department.On Saturday, Sept. 27, just before midnight, Hays Police Department (HPD) received... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Athletics Announces Heartland Credit Union as Official Financial Wellness Partner

Tuesday, September 23

Pictured: (left to right) Matt Cook, Assistant Athletic Director/External Operations, Victor E. Tiger, Kaleb Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union Branch Manager.HAYS, KS — Fort Hays State University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Heartland Credit Union (HCU), naming HCU the Official Financial... Read More.

Salthawk Runners Compete at Hays High Cross Country Meet

Friday, September 19

Four Hutchinson High School athletes competed in the Hays High School Invitational cross country meet Thursday morning.Cristian Medina finished sixth in the boys 5K with a time of 17:10.7. Lalo Rodriguez was 37th in 19:39.5 and Aiden Koontz was 39th in 19:40.4.Avery Tecklenburg placed... Read More.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) New Hays Office

Monday, September 15

HAYS, Kan. — "The DAV Department of Kansas is now offering services in Western Kansas and surrounding areas through their new office at 302 W. 8th St., Room 205, in Hays (First United Methodist Church) and is now seeing clients. Chris Deitering, Department Service... Read More.

Volleyball Roundup: Nickerson 1-1 at Hays Triangular

Wednesday, September 10

The Nickerson High School varsity volleyball team went 1-1 Tuesday night in a triangular at the Hays High School gymnasium. The Panthers lost to Hays and defeated Smoky Valley 25-20, 25-23.The Nickerson varsity competes at the Ellsworth Invitational and the Panther junior varsity competes... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Countryside Estates MHP, Hays KS, LLC, Ellis County

Wednesday, August 20

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Countryside Estates MHP, Hays KS public water supply system located in Ellis County.This advisory does not affect customers who receive water from the City of Hays or the... Read More.

Death Investigation Underway in Hays Following Standoff

Sunday, August 17

HAYS, Kan. — Hays Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating a late Saturday night domestic violence incident that left one person dead and another hospitalized.The incident was initially reported about 11:40 PM by a minor inside the home who said a... Read More.