Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,482 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13.

Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies Friday and two ceremonies Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (GMC). All graduates will be recognized in two virtual ceremonies Saturday afternoon.

The ceremonies will begin Friday for undergraduate, master's, and Ed.S. candidates in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at 8:30 a.m. Central time, followed by the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at 11 a.m. Central time.

Saturday’s ceremonies will begin for undergraduate, master’s, and Ed.S. candidates in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics at 8:30 a.m., followed by the College of Education at 11 a.m.

Saturday’s virtual ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. for the Ed.S. and master’s students. The undergraduate virtual ceremony will follow at 4 p.m.

All ceremonies – in-person and virtual – will be broadcast on the Tiger Media Network YouTube channel and the TMN Facebook page. Individuals are not required to sign up for a Facebook account to view the ceremonies.

Recordings of the virtual ceremonies will be archived on the FHSU YouTube channel, with the link provided on the commencement website on the “Programs and Videos” tab.

Doors to GMC and the adjoining Cunningham Hall will open at 7:45 a.m. daily. Graduates will check in at Gate 2 or Gate 3. The graduates will enter the area that says, “Graduate Entrance Only,” and guests will be asked to enter the door labeled guest door entrance (located at both gates).

Students are asked to wear their regalia to GMC. Graduates may arrange to pick up their regalia before May 11 at Victor E. Apparel &amp; Gift Co. in the Memorial Union by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:victore_co@fhsu.edu" target="_blank">victore_co@fhsu.edu</a>.&nbsp;Regalia will also be available before Friday and Saturday’s ceremonies at the Robbins Center (directly north of the GMC parking lot) from 7 to 11 a.m.

Graduates and faculty will be seated on the main floor of GMC. Guests will be seated on the balcony. The elevator is accessible by Gate 3. Seating for persons with mobility impairment and patrons in wheelchairs is available on the main floor; a commencement staff member will escort the individual(s) and one guest to the seating area on the GMC floor. There are no reservations for this area, and seating is limited. Drivers will find Gates 2 and 3, at the northwest and northeast corners, most convenient for dropping off passengers with disabilities.

An ASL interpreter will be shown on screen, visible from any seating area.

Traffic in the GMC area is anticipated to be high during the transition periods between each commencement ceremony. Parking lots adjacent to the coliseum typically fill up quickly, but parking is available on the main campus. In inclement weather, unpaved lots near GMC will be closed, making it necessary to park on the main campus.

Here are a few suggestions from the University Police to help ease the congestion:

Graduates, families, and friends are encouraged to sign and write a message on the&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtL7F3Y6gAACH2hXHFu5O9j7YiSGdvjlLeJLHBPo0d9485VDTJ1k4Tc261IGTJ1ZoEXPVuKvbirQvT9JQxWswAeU-3DJrIq_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBV5CJKlK0RJyhCv3xN6THWstsWckP8RYqMD1cfcuhIf-2FJWDpy-2B0wQAEoFJuhwfmRFEPWL69rBD-2BhJNP0yFcMdoVDl9GWwPIKeRV0WRWu8rMtJEL417yUI-2F-2B-2FRYRqxOWnAOl4enMMt7bUb-2B4egcEJJAKpXcVhpyGf9jbFIyB1m59n" target="_blank">Kudoboard</a>:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtL7F3Y6gAACH2hXHFu5O9j7YiSGdvjlLeJLHBPo0d948Qizz-2FWuNtJ0XpyqEO21RXA-3D-3DSU7T_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBWC5eE3gpNPaUjcwliF7P-2FxgLCB17BW9R6HeAJUXWm9g45-2BgOaTBYr5FApVwF0zH3t37yA-2FoYNCeCsnZYaEqJDYZGty5Fk7dD-2F8RwkIIShq39Eqbdv8YVyBOPutpjhZosrAuChy5QmdXx3otykEesT4nlqoG4Cwm5UHD0FwZdWJw" target="_blank">https://fhsutigers.kudoboard.com/boards/wsSOkQKp</a>&nbsp;Share photos and messages on Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook using the hashtag #tigergrad.

The in-person commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtI3zIckflvbZurtB1Fa58GlxQUYoxm12qH5cYe27yK4-2FR4FRwlLrVqkzazlTfvVj6rPP8fsCprttOADntaoYeAc-3D-qFi_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBQAUrMhIZANwmFqkh70UdtZKuhF9WLoWiTP6RoIzeOk46vdk4gZdSgsiX7fliF-2F5yKo06pwn56OPLNB7x-2F0Nc6V01T2NWx-2FXrbt748-2F3x0juh-2FLyE2G7ONCuVJsUOoGYw-2BNWYJ6XE2GkXNJCJaWkDWFjuv-2BwkNgHNJccJv9LbDhZ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIXUNR_XQP7TX183o_vxCw&nbsp;</a>and the Tiger Media Network Facebook page at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtCrpoyDrUwFCFG4KbhtETYQbc2Q2FMQAfD3-2FBJaUcoC9ucjlIT-2Bw-2BiXJx9NsTIlVDA-3D-3DzTzp_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBfOPMPducJ5d2ojKXrH4RVyoifzBp7K51ZSxtLs64FnilXbmacXQQ7CyrROoRz7Q8-2BcMojNkgnGpZOu-2FAgPeIJ9yhGr9l0ABCB0yo5VttwSkGgUDl7Q8nyJ7ysiyMJSPbGUOrxVIqdnXtlBRBJy1uXFcYEv4hv-2B5ivhreSfyo3ZD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tigermedianet/.</a>

The commencement schedule, maps, directions, links to accommodations in Hays, and general information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtKwGCSEfb6-2Fx37KuxE5mpJcnq3UXO20ENBhx-2B1UVzGlSa6rZ_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBXuKTFpD227fnVxk03dODYjSYnFo3h78WRlnPzBOXn7mDyY7FbqPwdcJ3ERUjy59EVg-2B-2ByRow-2Fn6umBkFdmcVWen1reXzyiNTTj5raDHGuJKMm8PnO3yOCVMWeKiBZIB4CahdO60BhyMNnB28RcAO-2BfowdqC2sUy2f7fY8SinNbX" target="_blank">www.fhsu.edu/commencement/</a>.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsFort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,482 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13.Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies Friday and two ceremonies Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum (GMC). All graduates will be recognized in two virtual ceremonies Saturday afternoon.The ceremonies will begin Friday for undergraduate, master's, and Ed.S. candidates in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at 8:30 a.m. Central time, followed by the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at 11 a.m. Central time.Saturday’s ceremonies will begin for undergraduate, master’s, and Ed.S. candidates in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics at 8:30 a.m., followed by the College of Education at 11 a.m.Saturday’s virtual ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. for the Ed.S. and master’s students. The undergraduate virtual ceremony will follow at 4 p.m.All ceremonies – in-person and virtual – will be broadcast on the Tiger Media Network YouTube channel and the TMN Facebook page. Individuals are not required to sign up for a Facebook account to view the ceremonies.Recordings of the virtual ceremonies will be archived on the FHSU YouTube channel, with the link provided on the commencement website on the “Programs and Videos” tab.Doors to GMC and the adjoining Cunningham Hall will open at 7:45 a.m. daily. Graduates will check in at Gate 2 or Gate 3. The graduates will enter the area that says, “Graduate Entrance Only,” and guests will be asked to enter the door labeled guest door entrance (located at both gates).Students are asked to wear their regalia to GMC. Graduates may arrange to pick up their regalia before May 11 at Victor E. Apparel &amp; Gift Co. in the Memorial Union by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:victore_co@fhsu.edu" target="_blank">victore_co@fhsu.edu</a>.&nbsp;Regalia will also be available before Friday and Saturday’s ceremonies at the Robbins Center (directly north of the GMC parking lot) from 7 to 11 a.m.Graduates and faculty will be seated on the main floor of GMC. Guests will be seated on the balcony. The elevator is accessible by Gate 3. Seating for persons with mobility impairment and patrons in wheelchairs is available on the main floor; a commencement staff member will escort the individual(s) and one guest to the seating area on the GMC floor. There are no reservations for this area, and seating is limited. Drivers will find Gates 2 and 3, at the northwest and northeast corners, most convenient for dropping off passengers with disabilities.An ASL interpreter will be shown on screen, visible from any seating area.Traffic in the GMC area is anticipated to be high during the transition periods between each commencement ceremony. Parking lots adjacent to the coliseum typically fill up quickly, but parking is available on the main campus. In inclement weather, unpaved lots near GMC will be closed, making it necessary to park on the main campus.Here are a few suggestions from the University Police to help ease the congestion:<ul>
 <li>Guests arriving for the second ceremony are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 9:45 a.m. Arriving too early will result in guests being forced to park farther away or face departing traffic from the first ceremony. Delaying arrival will also allow time for departing guests from the first ceremony to clear the area in preparation for the second ceremony.</li><li>Graduates driving themselves are encouraged to arrive early and park on the main part of campus and walk or take the shuttles to GMC. This will better ensure they avoid traffic congestion, get a parking spot, and arrive on time for their ceremony. Shuttles will be available both days before and after both ceremonies, with the drop-off station at Gate 3.</li><li>Faculty and staff attending are also encouraged to park on the main part of campus and walk or take the shuttles to the ceremonies.</li><li>All guests are encouraged to carpool when possible. Fewer cars will ease traffic congestion.</li><li>VIP parking is available on the west side of GMC, with handicapped parking on the east side.</li>
 </ul>Graduates, families, and friends are encouraged to sign and write a message on the&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtL7F3Y6gAACH2hXHFu5O9j7YiSGdvjlLeJLHBPo0d9485VDTJ1k4Tc261IGTJ1ZoEXPVuKvbirQvT9JQxWswAeU-3DJrIq_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBV5CJKlK0RJyhCv3xN6THWstsWckP8RYqMD1cfcuhIf-2FJWDpy-2B0wQAEoFJuhwfmRFEPWL69rBD-2BhJNP0yFcMdoVDl9GWwPIKeRV0WRWu8rMtJEL417yUI-2F-2B-2FRYRqxOWnAOl4enMMt7bUb-2B4egcEJJAKpXcVhpyGf9jbFIyB1m59n" target="_blank">Kudoboard</a>:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtL7F3Y6gAACH2hXHFu5O9j7YiSGdvjlLeJLHBPo0d948Qizz-2FWuNtJ0XpyqEO21RXA-3D-3DSU7T_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBWC5eE3gpNPaUjcwliF7P-2FxgLCB17BW9R6HeAJUXWm9g45-2BgOaTBYr5FApVwF0zH3t37yA-2FoYNCeCsnZYaEqJDYZGty5Fk7dD-2F8RwkIIShq39Eqbdv8YVyBOPutpjhZosrAuChy5QmdXx3otykEesT4nlqoG4Cwm5UHD0FwZdWJw" target="_blank">https://fhsutigers.kudoboard.com/boards/wsSOkQKp</a>&nbsp;Share photos and messages on Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook using the hashtag #tigergrad.The in-person commencement ceremonies will be broadcast live at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtI3zIckflvbZurtB1Fa58GlxQUYoxm12qH5cYe27yK4-2FR4FRwlLrVqkzazlTfvVj6rPP8fsCprttOADntaoYeAc-3D-qFi_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBQAUrMhIZANwmFqkh70UdtZKuhF9WLoWiTP6RoIzeOk46vdk4gZdSgsiX7fliF-2F5yKo06pwn56OPLNB7x-2F0Nc6V01T2NWx-2FXrbt748-2F3x0juh-2FLyE2G7ONCuVJsUOoGYw-2BNWYJ6XE2GkXNJCJaWkDWFjuv-2BwkNgHNJccJv9LbDhZ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIXUNR_XQP7TX183o_vxCw&nbsp;</a>and the Tiger Media Network Facebook page at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtCrpoyDrUwFCFG4KbhtETYQbc2Q2FMQAfD3-2FBJaUcoC9ucjlIT-2Bw-2BiXJx9NsTIlVDA-3D-3DzTzp_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBfOPMPducJ5d2ojKXrH4RVyoifzBp7K51ZSxtLs64FnilXbmacXQQ7CyrROoRz7Q8-2BcMojNkgnGpZOu-2FAgPeIJ9yhGr9l0ABCB0yo5VttwSkGgUDl7Q8nyJ7ysiyMJSPbGUOrxVIqdnXtlBRBJy1uXFcYEv4hv-2B5ivhreSfyo3ZD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tigermedianet/.</a>The commencement schedule, maps, directions, links to accommodations in Hays, and general information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtKwGCSEfb6-2Fx37KuxE5mpJcnq3UXO20ENBhx-2B1UVzGlSa6rZ_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BeBzJKkctXxfrgqK1eQjsoHPJwgfsKtfY-2FgANpHZ-2FJZz6t9mG8tqDriKVuwylcWRJ7mjIoOQh-2Bkp9wkPIvFHHBXuKTFpD227fnVxk03dODYjSYnFo3h78WRlnPzBOXn7mDyY7FbqPwdcJ3ERUjy59EVg-2B-2ByRow-2Fn6umBkFdmcVWen1reXzyiNTTj5raDHGuJKMm8PnO3yOCVMWeKiBZIB4CahdO60BhyMNnB28RcAO-2BfowdqC2sUy2f7fY8SinNbX" target="_blank">www.fhsu.edu/commencement/</a>.

FHSU spring 2023 commencement is this week

The contractor hired by the city of Hays will be performing street patching in various locations beginning today.

 This construction should not impede the flow of traffic. 

For more infromation, contact Stripe and Seal at 785-623-7446 or the office of project management with the city of Hays at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe contractor hired by the city of Hays will be performing street patching in various locations beginning today. This construction should not impede the flow of traffic. For more infromation, contact Stripe and Seal at 785-623-7446 or the office of project management with the city of Hays at 785-628-7350.

Street patching in various Hays locations starts today

TOPEKA - The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) 12th&nbsp;annual photography contest opened on May 1. The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. Photographs entered will showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas ranching.

Photos submitted to the contest should express the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” Participants may enter up to five photos. The contest will be open through the summer and close on August 31.

Photo contest entries will be judged by representatives of RTK, Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), and special guest judge, Jim Richardson.

Kansas native, Jim Richardson, has traveled the world as a National Geographic photographer for over 35 years. He also speaks nationally and internationally. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Lindsborg where his work is featured in their store, Small World Gallery.

Photo contest judges will select one winner in each of the following categories: grand prize, landscape, livestock, people, wildflowers or other wildlife, sunrise/sunset, youth (ages 5-17), KLA member, fan favorite via Facebook voting and one honorable mention.

L’image in Wichita will sponsor the photography contest this year with prizes for the winning photographers. All category winners will be awarded an 8” x 10” plaque mount of their winning photo. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of an 11”x 14” canvas or metal print of their winning photo.

L’image is locally owned, specializing in their ready-to-hang plaque mount. They also offer image mounting, metal prints, laminating, canvas gallery wraps and traditional framing. They are in the business of making the artist or photographer look their best.

For full contest rules and to enter, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org/" target="_blank">www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org</a>&nbsp;and find&nbsp;Photo Contest&nbsp;on the Events/News page.

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 </figure>RTKTOPEKA - The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) 12th&nbsp;annual photography contest opened on May 1. The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. Photographs entered will showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas ranching.Photos submitted to the contest should express the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” Participants may enter up to five photos. The contest will be open through the summer and close on August 31.Photo contest entries will be judged by representatives of RTK, Kansas Livestock Association (KLA), and special guest judge, Jim Richardson.Kansas native, Jim Richardson, has traveled the world as a National Geographic photographer for over 35 years. He also speaks nationally and internationally. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Lindsborg where his work is featured in their store, Small World Gallery.Photo contest judges will select one winner in each of the following categories: grand prize, landscape, livestock, people, wildflowers or other wildlife, sunrise/sunset, youth (ages 5-17), KLA member, fan favorite via Facebook voting and one honorable mention.L’image in Wichita will sponsor the photography contest this year with prizes for the winning photographers. All category winners will be awarded an 8” x 10” plaque mount of their winning photo. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of an 11”x 14” canvas or metal print of their winning photo.L’image is locally owned, specializing in their ready-to-hang plaque mount. They also offer image mounting, metal prints, laminating, canvas gallery wraps and traditional framing. They are in the business of making the artist or photographer look their best.For full contest rules and to enter, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org/" target="_blank">www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org</a>&nbsp;and find&nbsp;Photo Contest&nbsp;on the Events/News page.

RTK launches 12th annual photo contest

The 2023 Prairie Garden Club Plant Giveaway/ Fundraising Plant Sale will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at Municipal Park, 104 Main St. Hays.

Houseplants, large perennials, garden tools and miscellaneous garden items will be available for purchase.

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 </figure>The 2023 Prairie Garden Club Plant Giveaway/ Fundraising Plant Sale will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at Municipal Park, 104 Main St. Hays.Free plants will be given to the public.Houseplants, large perennials, garden tools and miscellaneous garden items will be available for purchase.Donations will be accepted.Cover photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Hays plant giveaway set for Thursday

Barbed Wire Festival this weekend in LaCrosse

As Fort Hays State University wraps up the academic year, they are pleased to recognize the following recipients of tenure and promotions:

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50th anniversary of 'Paper Moon' film to be celebrated in June in Hays

May 19&nbsp; – Regionals @ Johnson-Stanton Co.

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 </figure>SubmittedRemaining Track Schedule:Today – VictoriaMay 11– MCL @ PhillipsburgMay 19&nbsp; – Regionals @ Johnson-Stanton Co.May 26 and 27 – State @ WSU

Ellis High honors track seniors

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Hays Public Library 

The Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday, May 10 at 8:15 a.m. in Hays City Hall.

Agenda items include a public hearing for a electronic sign request by Great Plains Campus Ministry and discussion of a request by Midwest Energy to install a microwave tower at 600 E. 11th.

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Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals to consider microwave tower request by Midwest Energy

Ellis Co. Historical Society kicks off Volunteer Tuesdays

The United Way of Ellis County is pleased to announce our 6th Annual Golf Tournament four-person scramble&nbsp;and our first at Smoky Hill Country Club on Friday, June 16th, 2023.

This tournament helps us raise funds for our&nbsp;upcoming campaign and our 14 partner agencies. 

The agencies that United Way supports help those that are&nbsp;most vulnerable in the community. From infants to senior citizens, these agencies help thousands of people in&nbsp;Ellis County every year.

We are inviting you to help support the United Way by entering a team or becoming a sponsor. 

There are several sponsorship levels available on our website along with registration for your team. Your business name&nbsp;will get recognition on signage at the event, our Facebook page and website.

To learn more visit www.liveunited.us/golf.

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 </figure>United Ways of Ellis CountyThe United Way of Ellis County is pleased to announce our 6th Annual Golf Tournament four-person scramble&nbsp;and our first at Smoky Hill Country Club on Friday, June 16th, 2023. This tournament helps us raise funds for our&nbsp;upcoming campaign and our 14 partner agencies. The agencies that United Way supports help those that are&nbsp;most vulnerable in the community. From infants to senior citizens, these agencies help thousands of people in&nbsp;Ellis County every year.We are inviting you to help support the United Way by entering a team or becoming a sponsor. There are several sponsorship levels available on our website along with registration for your team. Your business name&nbsp;will get recognition on signage at the event, our Facebook page and website.To learn more visit www.liveunited.us/golf.

Ellis Co. United Way golf tourney moves to Smoky Hill Country Club on June 16

WAKEENEY - Join us on May 16th in WaKeeney for the ag partnership meeting. 

We will begin at 5:30 p.m., and supper will be provided.

Please register by Wednesday, May 10th, at the Trego County Extension office by calling 785-743-6361 to be included in the meal count.

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 </figure>KSREWAKEENEY - Join us on May 16th in WaKeeney for the ag partnership meeting. We will begin at 5:30 p.m., and supper will be provided.Please register by Wednesday, May 10th, at the Trego County Extension office by calling 785-743-6361 to be included in the meal count.

NW Ag Partnership meeting in WaKeeney is May 16

Get ready for the Ellis Citywide Garage Sale on June 3

Luxury linens fundraiser for RCHC Thursday in Plainville

Hays Community Theatre gun fighters part of Dorrance Decoration Day

VICTORIA
CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE – SAT. MAY 6,2023 
RAIN OR SHINE!

2511 Victoria Road – Friday 3
pm-8 pm and Saturday 9 am-3 pm. Multifamily garage sale

1201 Cedar – MOVING Sale, lots of home
décor and kid items

1004 Elm – Sports cards, lots of gently
used books for all ages, youth boy clothing .50 cents each, youth cowboy boots
&amp; shoes. Holiday &amp; home décor, purses, handmade barn wood boxes and
photo frames, light fixtures, Green Mountain Grill, puzzles &amp; misc.

1216 Elm – Estate whole house sale

1211 Fern - Multifamily – home items,
baby/kid items, furniture, clothing, misc.

1004 Hickory – 3 families 8 am- Men and
women’s clothing, junior girls clothing and formals.&nbsp; Household misc. and lots of extras.

1212 Squires Ave - 4 family
garage sale. Household items, home décor, base speaker, adult &amp; junior
clothing (men &amp; women)

1106 10th – Curio
Cabinet, gardening items, home items &amp; misc.

701 7th Street – Former St.
John’s Rest home

<a>504 Jefferson</a> – kids
clothing, men and women’s clothes, toys &amp; misc.

625 Jefferson - MOVING SALE! Furniture,
clothes, household items, décor

611 Kansas – 8 am-12 pm.&nbsp; Women’s and kids (girls size 8-12, boys
14-16) clothes, shoes, booster seats, toys, kids games, Air Strider Dual Action
Exercise Machine, indoor grill, Danielle Steel Hardback Books, misc.

207 E Main – North Shop - 8 am. HUGE
Downsizing sale- furniture, books, home décor, kitchen items, collectibles,
toys, boy clothes, vintage items, tons of stuff

104 Ballpark Road – ONLY
Friday 9 am – 4 pm. Exercise equipment, full mattress set

2569 Springhill Road – (follow the curve around
the ball park) household, clothing, baby items, furniture,
Longaberger items &amp; misc.

705 Pfeifer Ave – Friday
3-6 pm &amp; Saturday 8-12 pm. (4 miles south) &nbsp;Large multifamily garage sale.&nbsp; Furniture, women clothing, home décor,
kitchen items, baby clothes newborn-3 months, baby accessories and so much
more!

VICTORIA
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 </figure>2511 Victoria Road – Friday 3
pm-8 pm and Saturday 9 am-3 pm. Multifamily garage sale 1005 Ash - Variety of items1201 Cedar – MOVING Sale, lots of home
décor and kid items 1004 Elm – Sports cards, lots of gently
used books for all ages, youth boy clothing .50 cents each, youth cowboy boots
&amp; shoes. Holiday &amp; home décor, purses, handmade barn wood boxes and
photo frames, light fixtures, Green Mountain Grill, puzzles &amp; misc.1216 Elm – Estate whole house sale1103 Fern 1211 Fern - Multifamily – home items,
baby/kid items, furniture, clothing, misc. 1004 Hickory – 3 families 8 am- Men and
women’s clothing, junior girls clothing and formals.&nbsp; Household misc. and lots of extras. 1212 Squires Ave - 4 family
garage sale. Household items, home décor, base speaker, adult &amp; junior
clothing (men &amp; women)1106 10th – Curio
Cabinet, gardening items, home items &amp; misc.813 Main – 3 family garage sale701 7th Street – Former St.
John’s Rest home<a>504 Jefferson</a> – kids
clothing, men and women’s clothes, toys &amp; misc.625 Jefferson - MOVING SALE! Furniture,
clothes, household items, décor611 Kansas – 8 am-12 pm.&nbsp; Women’s and kids (girls size 8-12, boys
14-16) clothes, shoes, booster seats, toys, kids games, Air Strider Dual Action
Exercise Machine, indoor grill, Danielle Steel Hardback Books, misc.207 E Main – North Shop - 8 am. HUGE
Downsizing sale- furniture, books, home décor, kitchen items, collectibles,
toys, boy clothes, vintage items, tons of stuff104 Ballpark Road – ONLY
Friday 9 am – 4 pm. Exercise equipment, full mattress set 2569 Springhill Road – (follow the curve around
the ball park) household, clothing, baby items, furniture,
Longaberger items &amp; misc.705 Pfeifer Ave – Friday
3-6 pm &amp; Saturday 8-12 pm. (4 miles south) &nbsp;Large multifamily garage sale.&nbsp; Furniture, women clothing, home décor,
kitchen items, baby clothes newborn-3 months, baby accessories and so much
more!

Victoria city wide garage sale set for May 6

Western Kansas Veteran's Vintage Bike Show set for May 20

The Ellis Railroader golf team has a busy two weeks ahead. The Railroaders are competing today in Plainville&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Ellis Railroader golf team has a busy two weeks ahead. The Railroaders are competing today in Plainville&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;5-4 – JV Golf @ Plainville5-5 - Golf @ Hill City5-9 - Golf @ Phillipsburg5-11 - MCL Golf @ Hays/TMP5-15 - Regional Golf @ Hoxie5-22/23 - State Golf @ Hesston

⛳ Ellis High golf seeks to finish season strong

There will be a county-wide fire emergency training exercise tonight in the 600 block of St. Mary Street in Ellis. This is only training.

There will be a county-wide fire emergency training exercise tonight in the 600 block of St. Mary Street in Ellis. This is only training.

Fire emergency training tonight in Ellis

WAKEENEY -&nbsp;Trego County residents, join us on Tuesday, May 9, at the WaKeeney Public Library for a short presentation and free donuts to learn about demand rates, their impacts on bills and how you have more ways to save.

A full list of our scheduled events can be found on our <a href="https://www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand-rates">website</a> under Residential &gt; Demand Rates.

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 </figure>MWEWAKEENEY -&nbsp;Trego County residents, join us on Tuesday, May 9, at the WaKeeney Public Library for a short presentation and free donuts to learn about demand rates, their impacts on bills and how you have more ways to save. RSVP is not necessary for this event. A full list of our scheduled events can be found on our <a href="https://www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand-rates">website</a> under Residential &gt; Demand Rates.

Midwest Energy to discuss new demand rates in WaKeeney

Red Line Cruisers car show in Plainville this weekend

Oakley, Sharon Springs and surrounding area residents, join us on Tuesday, May 2, for short presentations in Oakley and Sharon Springs to learn about demand rates, their impacts on bills and how you have more ways to save. 

Midwest Energy will provide donuts for Oakley and sub sandwiches for Sharon Springs. 

RSVP is not necessary for this event. We look forward to seeing you there.

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MWE to offer demand rates presentations in Oakley, Sharon Springs

The Morning Blend's Summer Music Showdown is underway! Listen in Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KAYS">94.3 FM/1400 AM KAYS</a> to hear today's selections

Each Friday through the month of July one lucky voter will win a Date Night package, including an appetizer, two dinners and a dessert to share from the&nbsp;<a href="https://paisleypear.net/">Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market.</a>

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 </figure><h2>Which song is best!?</h2>The Morning Blend's Summer Music Showdown is underway! Listen in Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KAYS">94.3 FM/1400 AM KAYS</a> to hear today's selections <h2>Vote for your favorites below</h2><div>  <script src="https://embed-993054.secondstreetapp.com/Scripts/dist/embed.js" data-ss-embed="promotion" data-opguid="7140962f-d435-45e1-a0a3-c69919170210" data-routing="hash">/**/</script></div>Each Friday through the month of July one lucky voter will win a Date Night package, including an appetizer, two dinners and a dessert to share from the&nbsp;<a href="https://paisleypear.net/">Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market.</a> <figure>
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KAYS Summer Music Showdown underway

Tune into your favorite Eagle Radio-Hays/Hull Broadcasting station at 9 a.m. Monday to find out if you are the lucky winner of the Cash Grab GRAND PRIZE!

The winner of $1,000 will be drawn from all the Cash Grab entrants. The winner will be broadcast on all Eagle stations.

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