Public hearing today on Hays Unified Development Code proposed changes

NESS COUNTY - K-96 traffic will be reduced to one lane starting on Monday, May 15, from the U.S. 283/K-96 junction east 12 miles to the Ness/Rush county line. 

This K-96 resurfacing project consists of a shoulder widening and mill and overlay. Motorists should be aware of delays of up to 15 minutes as one-lane traffic will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car through the work zone. The lane reduction will be marked by signs and cones. 

K-96 will be open to normal traffic when construction is not taking place. 

 The map shows the approximate location of the project outlined in yellow.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>KDOTNESS COUNTY - K-96 traffic will be reduced to one lane starting on Monday, May 15, from the U.S. 283/K-96 junction east 12 miles to the Ness/Rush county line. This K-96 resurfacing project consists of a shoulder widening and mill and overlay. Motorists should be aware of delays of up to 15 minutes as one-lane traffic will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car through the work zone. The lane reduction will be marked by signs and cones. K-96 will be open to normal traffic when construction is not taking place. The map shows the approximate location of the project outlined in yellow.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Resurfacing project to start Monday in Ness County

BARTON COUNTY - Even though we are in a severe drought, the date has been set for the Barton County Wheat Demonstration Plot Field Day. “Sometimes we can learn more in periods of drought than in wetter years” says Stacy Campbell, crop production agent for the Cottonwood Extension District.

The Barton County Wheat Plot Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. It is located from Highway 281 north of Hoisington on the Galatia blacktop, NW 190 Road, go 1 mile west, turn south onto NW 50 Avenue, go 1/8 mile. 

Tim Maier is the cooperator and K-State has an intensive management test trail looking as well looking at different practices of planting populations, fungicides, and fertility, along with many varieties to view and discuss.

No RSVP necessary to attend. Coffee, juice, water and donuts will be provided courtesy of American Ag Credit and Ed Junior Farm.

In case of inclement weather, it will be held indoors at Tim Maier’s farm shed, 525 NW 190 Road.

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 </figure>KSRE BARTON COUNTY - Even though we are in a severe drought, the date has been set for the Barton County Wheat Demonstration Plot Field Day. “Sometimes we can learn more in periods of drought than in wetter years” says Stacy Campbell, crop production agent for the Cottonwood Extension District.The Barton County Wheat Plot Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. It is located from Highway 281 north of Hoisington on the Galatia blacktop, NW 190 Road, go 1 mile west, turn south onto NW 50 Avenue, go 1/8 mile. Tim Maier is the cooperator and K-State has an intensive management test trail looking as well looking at different practices of planting populations, fungicides, and fertility, along with many varieties to view and discuss.No RSVP necessary to attend. Coffee, juice, water and donuts will be provided courtesy of American Ag Credit and Ed Junior Farm.In case of inclement weather, it will be held indoors at Tim Maier’s farm shed, 525 NW 190 Road.

Barton County Wheat Demonstration Plot Field Day is May 18th

WAKEENEY - Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney,&nbsp;403 South 13th, will host its&nbsp;18th annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m.&nbsp; Monday, May 29.

Guest speaker is retired U.S. Army veterinarian Fr. Richard Daise, Hays.&nbsp;

* Marine Corps League E.A. Schumacher Detachment * WaKeeney VFW * Cavalry Re-enactment Troop (under the direction of Jake Bauer) * American Legion Riders * Punishers M.C. * Hays High Plains Chapter Barbershop Chorus * WaKeeney VFW Auxiliary (Peggy White &amp; MaDonna Richeson)

Taps will be played by Trego Community High School Band member Gage Hilmes.&nbsp;Bagpipes will be played by Rev. Randy Gibbs.

Seating is limited. Lawn chairs are welcome.&nbsp;

North gates will be open for additional parking.&nbsp;Handicapped parking available near the shelter area.

For more information contact&nbsp;Charlene Lix, cemetery manager at 785-743-5685.

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 </figure>News release WAKEENEY - Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney,&nbsp;403 South 13th, will host its&nbsp;18th annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m.&nbsp; Monday, May 29.Guest speaker is retired U.S. Army veterinarian Fr. Richard Daise, Hays.&nbsp;The service will feature:* Marine Corps League E.A. Schumacher Detachment * WaKeeney VFW * Cavalry Re-enactment Troop (under the direction of Jake Bauer) * American Legion Riders * Punishers M.C. * Hays High Plains Chapter Barbershop Chorus * WaKeeney VFW Auxiliary (Peggy White &amp; MaDonna Richeson) Taps will be played by Trego Community High School Band member Gage Hilmes.&nbsp;Bagpipes will be played by Rev. Randy Gibbs.Seating is limited. Lawn chairs are welcome.&nbsp; North gates will be open for additional parking.&nbsp;Handicapped parking available near the shelter area.All are invited.For more information contact&nbsp;Charlene Lix, cemetery manager at 785-743-5685.

Memorial Day tribute at WaKeeney Kansas Veterans Cemetery

Reel them in at the July 15 Norton Carp Derby

Due to the weather forecast, we are starting the event at 7 p.m. tonight and will run until 8:30 p.m. Please contact The Chamber office if you have any questions! Thank you for your cooperation, and we can't wait to see you at the event tonight!

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Child Care Provider Appreciation dinner delayed to 7 p.m. for weather

BUNKER HILL - The Kansas Legislature, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature State Representatives Troy Waymaster (Dist. 109 - Bunker Hill) and Rui Xu (Dist. 25-Westwood) at 7 p.m. Friday.

The Kansas Legislature&nbsp;is a program that takes place during the legislative session and gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.&nbsp; During the program, viewers can call 1-800-337-4788 with their legislative questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Legislature&nbsp;is hosted by Becky Kiser, news reporter for Hays Post and Eagle Radio.&nbsp;

Streaming access is also available for each episode on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>.&nbsp;

The 2023 Kansas Legislature is made possible by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itc-holdings.com/itc-great-plains" target="_blank">ITC Great Plains</a>&nbsp;and through a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/" target="_blank">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

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 </figure>SHPBSBUNKER HILL - The Kansas Legislature, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature State Representatives Troy Waymaster (Dist. 109 - Bunker Hill) and Rui Xu (Dist. 25-Westwood) at 7 p.m. Friday.The Kansas Legislature&nbsp;is a program that takes place during the legislative session and gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.&nbsp; During the program, viewers can call 1-800-337-4788 with their legislative questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Legislature&nbsp;is hosted by Becky Kiser, news reporter for Hays Post and Eagle Radio.&nbsp;Streaming access is also available for each episode on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>.&nbsp;The 2023 Kansas Legislature is made possible by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itc-holdings.com/itc-great-plains" target="_blank">ITC Great Plains</a>&nbsp;and through a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/" target="_blank">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

Rep. Troy Waymaster to appear on 'The Kansas Legislature' season finale

Hays Baseball Club second annual golf tourney scheduled for May 19

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

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