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Special thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

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Cover photo courtesy PixabaySpecial thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

Community Calendar

A man was getting his hair cut at a neighborhood barbershop, and asked the barber when would be the best time to bring in his two-year-old son. Without hesitation, the barber answered, “When he’s four.”

A man was getting his hair cut at a neighborhood barbershop, and asked the barber when would be the best time to bring in his two-year-old son. Without hesitation, the barber answered, “When he’s four.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/27/26

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

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Three-day weather outlook

What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato.

What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? A pouch potato.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/26/26

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The Wild West Festival announced on Facebook Wednesday that Steel Skarecrow will open for Jackson Dean on Thursday, July 2, during this year's festival.

The festival said on Facebook: Thursday night just got louder!

Joining <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonDean?__cft__[0]=AZa9l3cgEV0fFJ6zJAXHfLz-8N06q7Wza-QL8Af7vyLLi_sVmWJY6-D6NmF94zXVa9Cyt2V8xUX5HzMTwtVGnHAd3fbHnCZJclHPllNV-gUkxpUg8gF5jZIpEZ-p4RxAVHI3Qjx-rmLn8vR4M5bM0htj&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Jackson Dean</a>on July 2, please welcome <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SteelSkarecrow1?__cft__[0]=AZa9l3cgEV0fFJ6zJAXHfLz-8N06q7Wza-QL8Af7vyLLi_sVmWJY6-D6NmF94zXVa9Cyt2V8xUX5HzMTwtVGnHAd3fbHnCZJclHPllNV-gUkxpUg8gF5jZIpEZ-p4RxAVHI3Qjx-rmLn8vR4M5bM0htj&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Steel Skarecrow</a> to the Wild West Festival stage! They’ll be kicking things into high gear at 7:30 p.m., right before our headliner takes the mic. Get your boots ready, this is going to be a party!

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Wild West Festival announces another act for 2026

What did one plate say to the other plate? Dinner’s on me tonight.

What did one plate say to the other plate? Dinner’s on me tonight.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/23/26

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“I’m sorry,” said the clerk in the flower shop, “we don’t have potted geraniums. Could you use African violets instead?” The customer replied sadly, “No, it was geraniums my wife told me to water while she was gone.”

“I’m sorry,” said the clerk in the flower shop, “we don’t have potted geraniums. Could you use African violets instead?” The customer replied sadly, “No, it was geraniums my wife told me to water while she was gone.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/22/26

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The <a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/">Wild West Festival</a> announced on Facebook Tuesday that Jackson Dean will be one of its headliners for this year's festival, July 1-3.

Hays, let’s get a little wild!

We are thrilled to announce our first headliner for Wild West Festival 2026! Bringing that gritty, outlaw country sound to the stage, Jackson Dean is headlining Thursday night, July 2!

Mark your calendars and get ready to sing along under the stars. You do not want to miss this show!

Keep your eyes peeled, we’re announcing his special guests tomorrow and Thursday!

You can also follow the festival on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival">Facebook</a>.

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Wild West Festival announces 1st headliner for 2026

A lady asked her three-year old grand daughter what she liked to eat. “Nuts,” the grand daughter replied. “Great,” said the lady.  “What Kind?  Pecans?  Walnuts?  Peanuts?” “Donuts.”  replied her granddaughter.

A lady asked her three-year old grand daughter what she liked to eat. “Nuts,” the grand daughter replied. “Great,” said the lady. “What Kind? Pecans? Walnuts? Peanuts?” “Donuts.” replied her granddaughter.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/21/26

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When the Jones family moved into their new house, a visiting relative asked five-year-old Sammy how he liked the new place. “It’s terrific,” he said. “I have my own room, Mike has his own room, and Jamie has her own room. But poor Mom is still in with Dad.”

When the Jones family moved into their new house, a visiting relative asked five-year-old Sammy how he liked the new place. “It’s terrific,” he said. “I have my own room, Mike has his own room, and Jamie has her own room. But poor Mom is still in with Dad.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/20/26

Q: Why was the broom late? A: It over swept!

Q: Why was the broom late? A: It over swept!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/19/26

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Two regulars are sitting at a bar when one of them casually points to a couple of drunks across from them. "That's us in ten years," he says. His friend takes a sip from his beer, sets it down on the bar, turns to his friend and slurs, "That's a mirror."

Two regulars are sitting at a bar when one of them casually points to a couple of drunks across from them. "That's us in ten years," he says. His friend takes a sip from his beer, sets it down on the bar, turns to his friend and slurs, "That's a mirror."

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/16/26

Hays Regional Airport reported its highest annual passenger traffic on record for 2025, according to the 2025 Year-To-Date Enplanement Report released this week.

HYS recorded 17,345 total SkyWest Airlines (SkyWest) outbound enplanements, representing a 19.49% increase over the previous year of 14,516.

An additional 217 boardings from various charter and air ambulance operations were also recorded.

SkyWest provides commercial jet airline service at HYS and has experienced steady growth since boarding 8,102 passengers in its first full year of service in 2015.

City Manager Toby Dougherty credited the operational results to the management of the facility.

"The Airport’s performance reflects the specific management strategies employed by Airport Director Jamie Salter," Dougherty said. "Her oversight of daily operations and long-term planning has been a primary factor in this growth. We credit her leadership for maximizing the Airport's utility and maintaining high standards."

The report outlines passenger volume fluctuations throughout the year.

January 2025 recorded 1,314 outbound enplanements, an 82% increase over the 721 recorded in January 2024.

March saw a 93% year-over-year increase, rising from 758 passengers in 2024 to 1,464 in 2025.

December proved to be the highest volume month of the year, with 1,723 outbound enplanements.

In addition to volume, the report detailed operational metrics for SkyWest.

During the fourth quarter, the airline reported on-time performance (defined as arriving or departing within 15 minutes of schedule) of 85% in October and 92% in November.

September also recorded an 86% on-time rate.

Salter noted the role of external partnerships in achieving these figures.

"This record result is shared by SkyWest Airlines and the passengers utilizing our facility," she said. "We have also relied on the expertise provided by our airline consultant, the ArkStar Group, for the past eight years to meet our goal of establishing one of the best regional airport experiences for our community.”

“Of course, none of this could be done without the local employees to make it happen,” Salter said. “I would like to personally thank the local SkyWest and TSA crews, our Fixed Based Operator, Hays Aircraft, and my Airport team who ensure we are the gold standard when it comes to customer service, quality, and safety. The work of the CVB staff to help with our marketing ventures is also greatly appreciated.”

Historical data included in the report shows an overall upward trend in passenger traffic following 2020, which were recorded at 5,474.

Total outbound enplanements for 2021 were 11,150, 9,473 for 2022, and 10,074 for 2023.

"Our sincere appreciation goes to the nearly 35,000 travelers who flew in and out with us this year," Salter said. "Your loyalty drives us to keep improving. Alongside SkyWest and the ArkStar Group, we are committed to continuing to provide our community with the very best in commercial air service travel for years to come.”

"This record proves the Hays Regional Airport remains not just a convenience, but the first choice for Western Kansas travelers."

For more information on flight times, booking details, and additional services, visit <a href="https://flyhays.com/">FlyHays.com</a>.

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Hays Regional Airport reports record boardings in 2025

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