The 2023 WaKeeney Buzzard Bash will be celebrated Saturday, April 22, in downtown WaKeeney.

Due to the forecasted low temperatures, the Wes Cossman Band performance has been moved to the Trego County fairgrounds commercial building.

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 </figure>The 2023 WaKeeney Buzzard Bash will be celebrated Saturday, April 22, in downtown WaKeeney.Due to the forecasted low temperatures, the Wes Cossman Band performance has been moved to the Trego County fairgrounds commercial building.

WaKeeney Buzzard Bash is Saturday

Western Plains USD 106 The Western Plains FACS department is looking for donations of the following items:

Sewing supplies, scrap material, embroidery hoops, floss, cross stitching materials, felt, buttons, etc. 

Any donations can be dropped off at either Bazine or Ransom Schools. Please keep us in mind as you do your spring cleaning. We would be happy to accept donations at any time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Western Plains USD 106 The Western Plains FACS department is looking for donations of the following items:Sewing supplies, scrap material, embroidery hoops, floss, cross stitching materials, felt, buttons, etc. Any donations can be dropped off at either Bazine or Ransom Schools. Please keep us in mind as you do your spring cleaning. We would be happy to accept donations at any time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Western Plains USD 106 looking for donations of sewing supplies

On Saturday morning, the Hays Fire Department and Ellis County Fire Department will be conducting live fire training of grass for USD 489 located at O’Loughlin Elementary School, 1401 Hall. This burn will provide local firefighters with training and knowledge of how to combat grass fires. With firefighters on site, they can ensure that the burn mitigation of the grass plots will be conducted safely.

The O’Loughlin School prairie plots were established in 1993 as an educational tool for USD 489, as well as for the general public. This is a designated Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS) similar to other such sites established on school grounds across Kansas. These burns have been previously done in April or May since 1995. Stand of prairie grasses and wildflowers require occasional burning to remove excess litter, stimulate vigorous new growth and reduce the fire danger. Without burning litter accumulation suppresses new growth and the vegetation in the stand becomes decadent and cannot be duplicated by mowing or haying the grasses.

News releaseOn Saturday morning, the Hays Fire Department and Ellis County Fire Department will be conducting live fire training of grass for USD 489 located at O’Loughlin Elementary School, 1401 Hall. This burn will provide local firefighters with training and knowledge of how to combat grass fires. With firefighters on site, they can ensure that the burn mitigation of the grass plots will be conducted safely.The O’Loughlin School prairie plots were established in 1993 as an educational tool for USD 489, as well as for the general public. This is a designated Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS) similar to other such sites established on school grounds across Kansas. These burns have been previously done in April or May since 1995. Stand of prairie grasses and wildflowers require occasional burning to remove excess litter, stimulate vigorous new growth and reduce the fire danger. Without burning litter accumulation suppresses new growth and the vegetation in the stand becomes decadent and cannot be duplicated by mowing or haying the grasses.

Controlled burn scheduled at O'Loughlin Elementary

The Kansas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting and open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1, to provide information on three upcoming bridge reconstruction projects along K-9 in Norton and Phillips counties.

The event will be held at the Logan Community Building, located at 107 N Mill Street in Logan.&nbsp;KDOT and project representatives will provide a project overview starting at 5:30 p.m. Design plans and detour information will also be available for review.

Construction on the bridges will take place in 2023 and 2024. In Norton County, the bridge being replaced is located approximately 4 miles east of the K-173 junction. The Phillips County bridges are located 3.5 and 7.5 miles east of the Norton County line.

Anyone who requires language translation, special assistance or accommodation to attend the meeting should contact KDOT public affairs manager Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mussman@ks.gov">lisa.mussman@ks.gov</a>one week before the meeting date.&nbsp;

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting and open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1, to provide information on three upcoming bridge reconstruction projects along K-9 in Norton and Phillips counties.The event will be held at the Logan Community Building, located at 107 N Mill Street in Logan.&nbsp;KDOT and project representatives will provide a project overview starting at 5:30 p.m. Design plans and detour information will also be available for review.Construction on the bridges will take place in 2023 and 2024. In Norton County, the bridge being replaced is located approximately 4 miles east of the K-173 junction. The Phillips County bridges are located 3.5 and 7.5 miles east of the Norton County line.Anyone who requires language translation, special assistance or accommodation to attend the meeting should contact KDOT public affairs manager Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mussman@ks.gov">lisa.mussman@ks.gov</a>one week before the meeting date.&nbsp;

Public meeting set for upcoming Norton, Phillips Co. bridge project

Veterans' Connection event scheduled for April 29 in Hays

RUSSELL - A household hazardous waste drop-off day will be held in Russell on Saturday, April 22.

Get rid of old paint, stains, varnishes, indoor and outdoor insecticides, weed killers and drain cleaners along with e-waste like cellphones, computers and TVs. This is for household waste only.

No commercial hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil or mercury.

Please take your household waste items to the Noxious Weed Office at 205 South Front Street in Russell between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 22.

Also, the Noxious Weed Office is accepting household batteries throughout the year during normal business hours. Batteries accepted are ones that are used for radios, flashlights, hearing aids, watches, cameras and small hand tools. No truck or car batteries will be accepted.

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 </figure>City of RussellRUSSELL - A household hazardous waste drop-off day will be held in Russell on Saturday, April 22.Get rid of old paint, stains, varnishes, indoor and outdoor insecticides, weed killers and drain cleaners along with e-waste like cellphones, computers and TVs. This is for household waste only.No commercial hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil or mercury.Please take your household waste items to the Noxious Weed Office at 205 South Front Street in Russell between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 22.Also, the Noxious Weed Office is accepting household batteries throughout the year during normal business hours. Batteries accepted are ones that are used for radios, flashlights, hearing aids, watches, cameras and small hand tools. No truck or car batteries will be accepted.

Russell to host hazardous waste drop-off day Saturday morning

The Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the&nbsp;LaCrosse City Auditorium in LaCrosse.

The Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the&nbsp;LaCrosse City Auditorium in LaCrosse.

LaCrosse blood drive set for Friday

Calling all Commercial and Food Vendors for the 2023 fair. Our indoor vendors will be open one less day this year, compared to previous years. Indoor vendors will be closing Friday evening to allow for another fair event to take place inside of the building on Saturday. Exhibits will remain open through Saturday as usual. 

If you would like a vendor contract or have questions, please message our page or visit our website. <a href="https://www.ellisco.net/681/Ellis-County-Fair?fbclid=IwAR3ILxydqvXxFlHCmCVWdHRfP_yApIXrTJh1UkBWzwt2i14Az4RPTKU5qek" target="_blank">https://www.ellisco.net/681/Ellis-County-Fair</a>

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Commercial and food vendors wanted for Ellis County Fair in July

This presentation by Jessica Rockhold, executive director of the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, explores the history and evolution of denial and identifies contemporary distortions and misuses of the Holocaust. Her presentation will be on April 25 at 6 p.m.

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 </figure>This presentation by Jessica Rockhold, executive director of the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, explores the history and evolution of denial and identifies contemporary distortions and misuses of the Holocaust. Her presentation will be on April 25 at 6 p.m.

Holocaust educator to discuss denial and distortion April 25 at Hays Public Library

Is YOUR pet the cutest? Goodland library contest to benefit NWKS Animal Shelter

Cornhole tourney April 29 to benefit WeKan Center in Hays

'An Absence of Silence' world premiere April 29 at FHSU New Music Festival

Dorrance Decoration Day coming up May 27

'Golden Agers' to be honored at Quinter banquet April 27

Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for Monday, April 24.

This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Victor E. Bot goes to school,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

Dr. Jerrie Brooks, program coordinator high incidence special education and assistant professor in the department of advanced education programs at FHSU, will will present FHSU’s Victor E. Bot. Victor E. Bot is an NAO, an autonomous, programable humanoid robot made by Aldebaran United Robotics Group.

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsFort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for Monday, April 24.This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Victor E. Bot goes to school,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.Dr. Jerrie Brooks, program coordinator high incidence special education and assistant professor in the department of advanced education programs at FHSU, will will present FHSU’s Victor E. Bot. Victor E. Bot is an NAO, an autonomous, programable humanoid robot made by Aldebaran United Robotics Group.Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIbWkKLWq-2BAH9EOMnpKiWtF21cgruX7hnOpjSWWak0MVFQ71_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemiTAuhxEsolK0t0LezOM0XZxmIHz1i4FjErLAzeosDsJOmkyxXY-2Bs8brJnBIgCxYhyh9023CtPJcpOLXbSAETnutZBUKq2FuUEYGcHZ34wkvZUV6D5rDmf422QqMWlqPIhyUJZ6c6g6LOR4ynSFBm-2BioYk4CVYgq7k11EIalVOorwzHgtinO5Wvns-2BjVF9HJhtC8vtfyCbJp989ttk-2F2co0PvYu-2B5syu-2FZY4OzDXARKt21kgijZuAZUcn8YmTHqkxZ-2FI8lEKCUEFAtzqwjOiv5A-3D-3D">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJN6YW3ahiFh3u1xso6sQsiDE6GJ06bOQIjYgX8RETmmTky5v_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemiTAuhxEsolK0t0LezOM0XZxmIHz1i4FjErLAzeosDsJOmkyxXY-2Bs8brJnBIgCxYhyh9023CtPJcpOLXbSAETnp8hVP8PLzUMGR2vNZbNOIj7PXDhhEpbJLAsVGuJ7gyYPIPUFB7WsLyMuShfcB5nHX1kK8Q4CJD9l9TBCuItriWt9nfdjIoAJZEjr1ZitNS3UHyD9aDbG3t-2Foa1qnmz9icNwXS-2BWrz1vJlKXfrY2L5XgpkwSYnUx4x2SrsYIC575yOsTMNPm0lLS7EyUXjdelA-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJM9yMLtcQHFVzIgvo7vtXsa2lh-2FFmlw1B0utYEX-2F-2BAl65ttfmJSIa8vOh5ZwyxplYg-3D-3DOCqv_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemiTAuhxEsolK0t0LezOM0XZxmIHz1i4FjErLAzeosDsJOmkyxXY-2Bs8brJnBIgCxYhyh9023CtPJcpOLXbSAETnlvHOrJXjOpnK2lk75Y5T61jIH67PQKwzoeMVKacgPa3b8aExeeNJHaYO2x8nwNml7JYiVXNTr3ZKY15JQbLSpq-2FTZJ3YqkWpwSA-2Ffewd-2FIcXg5EWdgBGqSF3Eb4RxDxK85u9c518kXgzYESY3vrixYzoIYyCuN9bwgcLRD7yjVpkgNpGUKwKIxq0zYvVFtYzA-3D-3D">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

'Victor E. Bot': Next Science Café set for April 24

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the “WaterSmart Environmental Tour” on&nbsp;Tuesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Hays. Come see where the water comes&nbsp;into our community, how it is treated, how it leaves our community, and how it is&nbsp;recycled for beneficial uses to water the golf course and ball parks.

Take the tour in&nbsp;air conditioned buses while learning how locals are conserving, protecting, and&nbsp;improving our community’s water supply in the Hays area.

Educational stops include: Drinking Water Treatment Plant; Contamination&nbsp;Treatment Units – Pack Tower &amp; Pre-Treatment; Water Reclamation &amp; Reuse&nbsp;Facility; and Pleasant View Farms, LLC.

Attendees will see first hand the processes&nbsp;used on a daily basis to protect our water.

Dinner will be provided to all attending. 

Plan to join us on Tuesday, April 25th, at&nbsp;5:30 p.m. (5:15 p.m. registration and load buses at FHSU Gross Memorial Coliseum,&nbsp;north side). 

To learn more about water conservation, storm water, or water quality, visit www.watersmarthays.com , www.haysusa.com, or&nbsp;www.MyKansasWatershed.com (special events tab). 

For questions and to RSVP for&nbsp;the meal, call or text Stacie Minson, KSU Watershed Specialist, at 785-769-3297.

This event is sponsored by the City of Hays and KSU Watersheds.

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 </figure>News releaseMark your calendars and plan to attend the “WaterSmart Environmental Tour” on&nbsp;Tuesday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m. in Hays. Come see where the water comes&nbsp;into our community, how it is treated, how it leaves our community, and how it is&nbsp;recycled for beneficial uses to water the golf course and ball parks.Take the tour in&nbsp;air conditioned buses while learning how locals are conserving, protecting, and&nbsp;improving our community’s water supply in the Hays area.Educational stops include: Drinking Water Treatment Plant; Contamination&nbsp;Treatment Units – Pack Tower &amp; Pre-Treatment; Water Reclamation &amp; Reuse&nbsp;Facility; and Pleasant View Farms, LLC.Attendees will see first hand the processes&nbsp;used on a daily basis to protect our water.Dinner will be provided to all attending. Plan to join us on Tuesday, April 25th, at&nbsp;5:30 p.m. (5:15 p.m. registration and load buses at FHSU Gross Memorial Coliseum,&nbsp;north side). To learn more about water conservation, storm water, or water quality, visit www.watersmarthays.com , www.haysusa.com, or&nbsp;www.MyKansasWatershed.com (special events tab). For questions and to RSVP for&nbsp;the meal, call or text Stacie Minson, KSU Watershed Specialist, at 785-769-3297.This event is sponsored by the City of Hays and KSU Watersheds.&nbsp;

Free tour features where Hays' water comes from and goes

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Potential changes to the Unified Development Code will be discussed by the Hays Area Planning Commission at their meeting today.

 Commissioners will talk about self-storage units, planned unit developments and cul-de-sacs.

Currently, self-storage uses are only allowed in light-industrial zoning districts.

The proposed changes in planned developments would give developers flexibility and choice on how a development will be laid out. The intent is to reduce the required setbacks and reduce the minimum lot sizes so developers can&nbsp; can propose a variety of different residential uses and densities.

The current regulation restricts cul-de-sacs to 150 ft. or&nbsp;less, which is typically three to four lots. The older regulation was up to 650 ft. 

The most&nbsp;common lengths in various other cities are between 600-700 ft. with some&nbsp;exceptions up to 1,000 ft.

The complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04172023-1405">here</a>.&nbsp;

The meeting starts at 4 p.m. today in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

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 </figure>City of HaysPotential changes to the Unified Development Code will be discussed by the Hays Area Planning Commission at their meeting today. Commissioners will talk about self-storage units, planned unit developments and cul-de-sacs.Currently, self-storage uses are only allowed in light-industrial zoning districts.The proposed changes in planned developments would give developers flexibility and choice on how a development will be laid out. The intent is to reduce the required setbacks and reduce the minimum lot sizes so developers can&nbsp; can propose a variety of different residential uses and densities.The current regulation restricts cul-de-sacs to 150 ft. or&nbsp;less, which is typically three to four lots. The older regulation was up to 650 ft. The most&nbsp;common lengths in various other cities are between 600-700 ft. with some&nbsp;exceptions up to 1,000 ft.The complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04172023-1405">here</a>.&nbsp;The meeting starts at 4 p.m. today in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

Possible changes in planned developments, cul-de-sacs to be discussed by Hays Area Planning Commission 

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a bridge replacement project along Kansas 27 in Cheyenne County.

The bridge, which spans Little Beaver Creek, is located approximately 18 miles north of Goodland. Initial work will consist of constructing a shoofly detour to carry traffic around the bridge. Impacts to traffic are expected to be minimal during this phase; however, motorists should remain alert and use caution when traveling through work zones.

Upon completion of the shoofly detour, traffic will be routed around the work zone while demolition and reconstruction take place. KDOT expects the project to be completed in November, conditions permitting.

King Construction of Hesston is the primary contractor with a total contract cost of approximately $2.4 million.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a bridge replacement project along Kansas 27 in Cheyenne County.The bridge, which spans Little Beaver Creek, is located approximately 18 miles north of Goodland. Initial work will consist of constructing a shoofly detour to carry traffic around the bridge. Impacts to traffic are expected to be minimal during this phase; however, motorists should remain alert and use caution when traveling through work zones.Upon completion of the shoofly detour, traffic will be routed around the work zone while demolition and reconstruction take place. KDOT expects the project to be completed in November, conditions permitting.King Construction of Hesston is the primary contractor with a total contract cost of approximately $2.4 million.

K-27 bridge to be replaced in Cheyenne County

TOPEKA - It’s never too late to participate in the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program. New groups can always join to make a difference in communities and help the environment at the same time.

In addition, KDOT created an incentive stipend last year for groups that actively participate in the program to help with increased amounts of trash along highways and limited staff.

The stipend is $190 per highway section, which is generally two miles long. Adopt-A-Highway groups receiving $600 or more in payments in a calendar year will be issued a 1099 tax form. New and existing groups will be able to submit a request for payment after their group completes a highway cleanup. The group will submit forms identifying the location, date, number of volunteers and number of bags as well as before and after photos of the site.

&nbsp;Any non-profit group that does not discriminate upon the basis of race, religion or gender can join and there is no cost to the group. Members must be at least 11 years old and have adequate adult supervision. Groups have clean ups three times a year and are recognized for their efforts with signs marking their sections of highway.

Adopt-A-Highway groups are gearing up for the annual Clean Up Kansas Campaign, which takes place during the month of April. All Adopt-A-Highway groups are encouraged, but not required, to participate in the statewide event.

Groups clean their sections of roadway three times a year at their convenience. For more information or to sign up, contact the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator at the closest KDOT Area Office.

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Spring Shootout Demo Derby set for Saturday in Stockton


Grow Hays Inc. has announced its first Pitch It event for 2023. 

The event will be a competition for prospective startups or existing business owners to present their business idea to three judges and an audience. The "pitch(s)" will consist of 5-minute oral presentation followed by 3 minutes of Q&amp;A similar to a "Shark Tank" presentation. 

Upon the conclusion of all five presentations, the judges will determine the winner who will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize. A second place prize of $500 will also be awarded The competition is open to anyone but will be limited to five participants per event. 


"We are excited to bring back these events in 2023. We had some great business ideas previously presented and look forward to hearing new ideas. Whether it is someone starting a brand new business, an existing owner looking to expand, or develop a new product, this series gives the presenter the opportunity to reach an audience they might not otherwise be able to," said Doug Williams, Executive Director of Grow Hays Inc. 
"Developing an environment that fosters entrepreneurship in Ellis County is critical to the long term financial stability of our community. These events offer an opportunity for prospective or existing entrepreneurs to present their idea to not only a group of judges but also to an audience of potential lenders, investors and mentors. People who can help the entrepreneur make their dream a reality." 


The events will be open to the public and held at BriefSpace located at 219 West 10th Street, Hays. The first event is set for Wednesday, April 26, beginning with a social gathering at 6:30pm. The presentations will being promptly at 7pm. 

Those interested in making presentations should contact Grow Hays at 785.628.3102 or emailing james@growhays.com. An application form will be sent to those interested in presenting.&nbsp;

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Grow Hays Inc. has announced its first Pitch It event for 2023. The event will be a competition for prospective startups or existing business owners to present their business idea to three judges and an audience. The "pitch(s)" will consist of 5-minute oral presentation followed by 3 minutes of Q&amp;A similar to a "Shark Tank" presentation. Upon the conclusion of all five presentations, the judges will determine the winner who will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize. A second place prize of $500 will also be awarded The competition is open to anyone but will be limited to five participants per event. 
"We are excited to bring back these events in 2023. We had some great business ideas previously presented and look forward to hearing new ideas. Whether it is someone starting a brand new business, an existing owner looking to expand, or develop a new product, this series gives the presenter the opportunity to reach an audience they might not otherwise be able to," said Doug Williams, Executive Director of Grow Hays Inc. 
"Developing an environment that fosters entrepreneurship in Ellis County is critical to the long term financial stability of our community. These events offer an opportunity for prospective or existing entrepreneurs to present their idea to not only a group of judges but also to an audience of potential lenders, investors and mentors. People who can help the entrepreneur make their dream a reality." 
The events will be open to the public and held at BriefSpace located at 219 West 10th Street, Hays. The first event is set for Wednesday, April 26, beginning with a social gathering at 6:30pm. The presentations will being promptly at 7pm. Those interested in making presentations should contact Grow Hays at 785.628.3102 or emailing james@growhays.com. An application form will be sent to those interested in presenting.&nbsp;

Grow Hays schedules first Pitch It competition of 2023

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey for a proposed bridge replacement project along K-9 in Norton County starting the week of April 17.

Crews will be surveying the North Fork Solomon drainage bridge, located approximately 1.5 miles east of the K-173 junction. Activities will include the use of survey instruments on the ground to determine locations of existing features within the survey corridor. KDOT expects work to be complete in mid-July.

A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed. John Sommers of JEO will oversee the survey for KDOT.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey for a proposed bridge replacement project along K-9 in Norton County starting the week of April 17.Crews will be surveying the North Fork Solomon drainage bridge, located approximately 1.5 miles east of the K-173 junction. Activities will include the use of survey instruments on the ground to determine locations of existing features within the survey corridor. KDOT expects work to be complete in mid-July.A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property if access is needed. John Sommers of JEO will oversee the survey for KDOT.

Field survey planned on K-9 bridge in Norton County

DODGE CITY—United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks LLC, is excited to announce the official 2023 Dodge City Days Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, featuring Billboard Country Artist chart-topper Chris Young and special guest, Tenille Arts.

 Multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, over 5 billion on-demand streams, 13 career No. 1 singles, 24 R.I.A.A. certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and Grammy nominations, as well as wins for Performance of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.

These accomplishments and more landed the RCA Records Nashville artist among Billboard’s top country artists of the decade. 

Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by&nbsp; the Associated Press, Young is an international ambassador&nbsp; for country music, performing to capacity crowds around&nbsp; the world.

With a hit-packed set that highlights his 13 chart-toppers — including back-to-back No. 1s “Famous Friends” and “At The End Of A Bar” — the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalist’s most recent headlining tour played to over 400,000 fans in three countries.

In a world of dreams, Tenille Arts has seen more come true in the last couple of years than even she could have imagined, and the latest of which is the release of her new full-length album "Girl To Girl."

Born and raised in the small Canadian prairie town of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Tenille Arts’ dream of performing took root at the tender age of 8.

A neighbor overheard her singing a Shania Twain song in her backyard and encouraged her mom to help her pursue music. After years of honing her craft and touring across Canada, Arts began making the long trip to Nashville to advance her songwriting skills.

Arts released her full-length album Rebel Child in October 2017, having written 10 of the 11 songs. It debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Canada Top Country Album Chart, No. 12 on the All-Genres Chart and reached No. 17 in the United States. 

The last 18 months have been a whirlwind for Arts. She was inducted into the prestigious CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2021 and named one of the five 2021 CRS New Faces of Country Music.

This year, she was nominated for the ACM New Female Artist of the Year, iHeart Radio Music Awards Best New Country Artist. Her “Back Then, Right Now” single led to CMT Music Awards nominations for Female Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video of the Year. Media has also caught on to Tenille Arts. She performed 

“Back Then, Right Now” on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" in January and has appeared on "The TODAY Show" and has been featured in People, Bustle, Entertainment Tonight, Hollywood Life, Forbes and Extra.

Rolling Stone named her one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know,” calling her “An edgy, Fearless-era Taylor Swift with crystalline vocals; ideal for hopeless romantics who are fire signs.” 


Tickets for Chris Young with Tenille Arts are on sale now. Prices for tickets are $49, $69, or $89 depending on location, plus applicable fees and taxes.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the United Wireless Arena Ticket Office or online through <a href="http://TicketMaster.com">TicketMaster.com</a>. Handicapped seating needs to be requested directly through the Arena Ticket Office. United Wireless Arena is an exclusive Ticketmaster facility and cannot guarantee validity of tickets purchased through a third-party.

SubmittedDODGE CITY—United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks LLC, is excited to announce the official 2023 Dodge City Days Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, featuring Billboard Country Artist chart-topper Chris Young and special guest, Tenille Arts. Multi-platinum global entertainer Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, over 5 billion on-demand streams, 13 career No. 1 singles, 24 R.I.A.A. certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and Grammy nominations, as well as wins for Performance of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.These accomplishments and more landed the RCA Records Nashville artist among Billboard’s top country artists of the decade. Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by&nbsp; the Associated Press, Young is an international ambassador&nbsp; for country music, performing to capacity crowds around&nbsp; the world.With a hit-packed set that highlights his 13 chart-toppers — including back-to-back No. 1s “Famous Friends” and “At The End Of A Bar” — the Grammy and ACM nominated vocalist’s most recent headlining tour played to over 400,000 fans in three countries.In a world of dreams, Tenille Arts has seen more come true in the last couple of years than even she could have imagined, and the latest of which is the release of her new full-length album "Girl To Girl."Born and raised in the small Canadian prairie town of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Tenille Arts’ dream of performing took root at the tender age of 8.A neighbor overheard her singing a Shania Twain song in her backyard and encouraged her mom to help her pursue music. After years of honing her craft and touring across Canada, Arts began making the long trip to Nashville to advance her songwriting skills.Arts released her full-length album Rebel Child in October 2017, having written 10 of the 11 songs. It debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Canada Top Country Album Chart, No. 12 on the All-Genres Chart and reached No. 17 in the United States. The last 18 months have been a whirlwind for Arts. She was inducted into the prestigious CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2021 and named one of the five 2021 CRS New Faces of Country Music.This year, she was nominated for the ACM New Female Artist of the Year, iHeart Radio Music Awards Best New Country Artist. Her “Back Then, Right Now” single led to CMT Music Awards nominations for Female Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video of the Year. Media has also caught on to Tenille Arts. She performed “Back Then, Right Now” on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" in January and has appeared on "The TODAY Show" and has been featured in People, Bustle, Entertainment Tonight, Hollywood Life, Forbes and Extra.Rolling Stone named her one of their “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know,” calling her “An edgy, Fearless-era Taylor Swift with crystalline vocals; ideal for hopeless romantics who are fire signs.” 
Tickets for Chris Young with Tenille Arts are on sale now. Prices for tickets are $49, $69, or $89 depending on location, plus applicable fees and taxes.Tickets can be purchased by visiting the United Wireless Arena Ticket Office or online through <a href="http://TicketMaster.com">TicketMaster.com</a>. Handicapped seating needs to be requested directly through the Arena Ticket Office. United Wireless Arena is an exclusive Ticketmaster facility and cannot guarantee validity of tickets purchased through a third-party. Cover image courtesy of Pixabay.

Dodge City Days concert to feature Chris Young

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