An all-day event with activities for all ages! Come out to WaKeeney, KS this Saturday to enjoy the Annual Buzzard Bash!

NOTE: STREET DANCE WITH LAZY WAYNE BAND HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE TREGO COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS – COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 7 PM. BEER GARDEN WILL MOVE TO THIS BUILDING AS WELL AT 6 PM.

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What kind of music do planets like? Neptunes.

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 04/16/24

Tiger fans around the world will come together to support Fort Hays State University for Giving Day today.

Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsugivingday.com/">FHSUGivingDay.com</a>&nbsp;to make a gift to the area of FHSU that means the most to you.

This year, the 24-hour fundraising effort features 15 projects across academic departments, organizations and teams.

Making a gift to the area of campus that you’re most connected to is one way you can make a difference this Giving Day.

If you’re not sure where you’d like your support to go, consider giving to projects like the new Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex or the upcoming Forsyth Library renovation.

If there’s a scholarship, student organization, or club you’d like to support that isn’t highlighted on the website, simply click the “Write-In Projects” option and specify where you’d like your gift to go.

Based on your overall gift size, the FHSU Foundation will mail you exclusive Fort Hays State merchandise to thank you for participating in Giving Day. Donors who give:

More than 1,200 Tiger fans came together for last year’s third-annual Giving Day to raise more than $200,000.

“Each year, Giving Day reminds me how much the Tiger family values giving back to our students and Fort Hays State,” said Erica Fisher, director of Annual Giving for the FHSU Foundation, “Please help make this Giving Day our best yet on Tuesday, April 16, by supporting students and projects across campus.”

Along with making a gift, Tiger fans can help spread the word by talking about Giving Day with friends, family, classmates and colleagues.

<a href="https://fhsugivingday.com/">FHSUGivingDay.com</a>&nbsp;makes sharing your support of FHSU’s Giving Day on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) easy by providing sample text and graphics in a digital resource hub.

Don’t want to wait until April 16 to make your gift?

Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsugivingday.com/">FHSUGivingDay.com</a>&nbsp;to make your gift online today.

If you’d prefer, you can drop your gift by the FHSU Foundation office in the Robbins Center or make a gift over the phone at 785-628-5620.

You may also mail your gift to the FHSU Foundation at PO Box 1060 in Hays, KS 67601.

If you have questions, contact Erica Fisher with the FHSU Foundation at 785-628-5070 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eafisher@fhsu.edu">eafisher@fhsu.edu</a>.

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 </figure>By FHSU FoundationTiger fans around the world will come together to support Fort Hays State University for Giving Day today. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsugivingday.com/">FHSUGivingDay.com</a>&nbsp;to make a gift to the area of FHSU that means the most to you.This year, the 24-hour fundraising effort features 15 projects across academic departments, organizations and teams.<div><iframe title="FHSU counting on Tiger fans’ support this Giving Day" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=66xp4-15e1da8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Making a gift to the area of campus that you’re most connected to is one way you can make a difference this Giving Day.If you’re not sure where you’d like your support to go, consider giving to projects like the new Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex or the upcoming Forsyth Library renovation.If there’s a scholarship, student organization, or club you’d like to support that isn’t highlighted on the website, simply click the “Write-In Projects” option and specify where you’d like your gift to go.Based on your overall gift size, the FHSU Foundation will mail you exclusive Fort Hays State merchandise to thank you for participating in Giving Day. Donors who give:<ul>
 <li>$10+ will receive a premium FHSU sticker</li><li>$50+ will receive an FHSU koozie and a sticker</li><li>$100+ will receive an FHSU license plate, koozie, and sticker</li>
 </ul>More than 1,200 Tiger fans came together for last year’s third-annual Giving Day to raise more than $200,000.“Each year, Giving Day reminds me how much the Tiger family values giving back to our students and Fort Hays State,” said Erica Fisher, director of Annual Giving for the FHSU Foundation, “Please help make this Giving Day our best yet on Tuesday, April 16, by supporting students and projects across campus.”Along with making a gift, Tiger fans can help spread the word by talking about Giving Day with friends, family, classmates and colleagues.<a href="https://fhsugivingday.com/">FHSUGivingDay.com</a>&nbsp;makes sharing your support of FHSU’s Giving Day on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) easy by providing sample text and graphics in a digital resource hub.Don’t want to wait until April 16 to make your gift?Head to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsugivingday.com/">FHSUGivingDay.com</a>&nbsp;to make your gift online today.If you’d prefer, you can drop your gift by the FHSU Foundation office in the Robbins Center or make a gift over the phone at 785-628-5620.You may also mail your gift to the FHSU Foundation at PO Box 1060 in Hays, KS 67601.Thank you in advance, and Go Tigers!If you have questions, contact Erica Fisher with the FHSU Foundation at 785-628-5070 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eafisher@fhsu.edu">eafisher@fhsu.edu</a>.

🎙FHSU counting on Tiger fans’ support this Giving Day, today

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

A short Hays City Commission meeting Thursday resulted in funding approvals for two projects.

Commissioners approved a low bid of $148,386 from Mid-America Sports Construction, Lee's Summit, Missouri, for a 50% match request from Fort Hays State University to replace the aging turf at Larks Park.

FHSU and the Hays Larks will pay the other half of the cost.&nbsp;Larks Park is owned by the city and managed by FHSU.

The turf was installed in 2012 and has a life expectancy of eight to 10 years.

Also approved by the city commission was a bid by Commercial Builders, Hays, of $1,337,700 to construct a larger hangar for the Kansas Highway Patrol at Hays Regional Airport.

KHP is acquiring a second, larger airplane with thermal imaging and mapping capabilities.

The city is responsible for building the new hangar and KHP will purchase it from the city when construction is completed. KHP will reimburse the city 100% of the construction costs and also pay the city a total of $350,155 for project services rendered. 

The new hangar building will be 85x80 feet, with dedicated office space, a conference/kitchen area and full bathroom, and employee parking.&nbsp;

A utility easement on the city-owned Braun property, 27th and Commerce Parkway, was approved for a Midwest Energy gas pipeline.&nbsp;

It will provide redundant gas service to Hays north of Interstate 70.

The commission also approved the mayor's nominations of new members to several city boards, including:

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 </figure><div><iframe title="Larks Park to sport new turf before 2025 baseball season starts in Hays" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ydfxv-15e1dd4-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By BECKY KISER Hays PostA short Hays City Commission meeting Thursday resulted in funding approvals for two projects.<figure>
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 </figure>Commissioners approved a low bid of $148,386 from Mid-America Sports Construction, Lee's Summit, Missouri, for a 50% match request from Fort Hays State University to replace the aging turf at Larks Park.FHSU and the Hays Larks will pay the other half of the cost.&nbsp;Larks Park is owned by the city and managed by FHSU.The turf was installed in 2012 and has a life expectancy of eight to 10 years.<figure>
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 </figure>Also approved by the city commission was a bid by Commercial Builders, Hays, of $1,337,700 to construct a larger hangar for the Kansas Highway Patrol at Hays Regional Airport.KHP is acquiring a second, larger airplane with thermal imaging and mapping capabilities.The city is responsible for building the new hangar and KHP will purchase it from the city when construction is completed. KHP will reimburse the city 100% of the construction costs and also pay the city a total of $350,155 for project services rendered. The new hangar building will be 85x80 feet, with dedicated office space, a conference/kitchen area and full bathroom, and employee parking.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>A utility easement on the city-owned Braun property, 27th and Commerce Parkway, was approved for a Midwest Energy gas pipeline.&nbsp;It will provide redundant gas service to Hays north of Interstate 70.The commission also approved the mayor's nominations of new members to several city boards, including:<figure>
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🎙Larks Park to sport new turf before 2025 baseball season starts in Hays

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FHSU, KSU ask residents to complete Need for Local Produce survey

Congrats to today's Cash Grab Winner, Don Burlison of Palco!

He heard the code word on 99.5 KZ Country

Congrats to today's Cash Grab Winner, Don Burlison of Palco!He heard the code word on 99.5 KZ CountryListen in at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. of 3 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX, 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull, 99.5 KZ Country, or 94.3 KAYS Monday through Friday during the month of April for your chance to win.&nbsp;<div><div data-ss-embed="promotion" data-opguid="e1ea4cb2-9620-4c74-ac8f-f273ced42be9" data-routing="hash" data-script="woeegm"></div>
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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 04/15/24

The Hays Symphony will be combining with FHSU choirs for its spring finale concert on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The concert, themed “Tragedy and Triumph,” celebrates and bids farewell to another season of majestic music.

Concert-goers will get to hear the rare sound of a full concert orchestra and choir through the opening performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The program will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.

“Our final concert of the season, Tragedy and Triumph, will bring together the Hays Symphony and FHSU Choirs for Mozart’s elegant and sublime Coronation Mass,” stated Music Director Brian Buckstead earlier in the season. “We will bring the season to an exciting close with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a bold, expressive, and thrilling masterpiece by the beloved composer.”

The two immense pieces comprising the concert program reinforce the dual themes proposed by Director Buckstead, “Tragedy” and “Triumph.” In Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, hammering brass repeatedly clash against blissful melodies that imitate daydreams. The master composer echoes the way fate can cruelly intrude upon happiness through the sudden blasting of his signature trumpet rhythms.

Meanwhile, Mozart’s Mass in C Major offers triumphant rejoice for festive occasions. Originally reserved for royal coronations and religious holidays, the piece is now regularly revived for annual celebrations both sacred and symphonic.

These two pieces, each grand yet produced almost exactly a century apart from one another, will be staged together for a truly unique concert experience.

The “Tragedy and Triumph” concert closes out a season of crowd favorites ranging from the fall’s Outdoor and Holiday Pops Concerts to Holst’s sounds of space with the annual Children’s Halloween Concert. The spring gave spotlight to the student musical talent at Fort Hays State University through its Arias and Concertos Concert. Now, the Hays Symphony invites the community to its gripping season finale of monumental masterpieces by Mozart and Tchaikovsky.

As far as finale concerts go, Director Buckstead expresses his sincerity that those in attendance will be moved by the symphony’s efforts. “Nothing beats the experience of live music, performed with passion by the wonderful members of our orchestra.”

Like with all Hays Symphony concerts, attendance is free and open to the public. After the concert, attendees are invited to the hall’s lobby to meet the musicians at the post-concert reception sponsored by Auto World.

Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance on the symphony’s website at https://www.hayssymphony.org where they can also make donations to sustain free classical music in the Hays community.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Hays Symphony will be combining with FHSU choirs for its spring finale concert on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The concert, themed “Tragedy and Triumph,” celebrates and bids farewell to another season of majestic music.Concert-goers will get to hear the rare sound of a full concert orchestra and choir through the opening performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The program will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.“Our final concert of the season, Tragedy and Triumph, will bring together the Hays Symphony and FHSU Choirs for Mozart’s elegant and sublime Coronation Mass,” stated Music Director Brian Buckstead earlier in the season. “We will bring the season to an exciting close with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, a bold, expressive, and thrilling masterpiece by the beloved composer.”The two immense pieces comprising the concert program reinforce the dual themes proposed by Director Buckstead, “Tragedy” and “Triumph.” In Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, hammering brass repeatedly clash against blissful melodies that imitate daydreams. The master composer echoes the way fate can cruelly intrude upon happiness through the sudden blasting of his signature trumpet rhythms.Meanwhile, Mozart’s Mass in C Major offers triumphant rejoice for festive occasions. Originally reserved for royal coronations and religious holidays, the piece is now regularly revived for annual celebrations both sacred and symphonic.These two pieces, each grand yet produced almost exactly a century apart from one another, will be staged together for a truly unique concert experience.The “Tragedy and Triumph” concert closes out a season of crowd favorites ranging from the fall’s Outdoor and Holiday Pops Concerts to Holst’s sounds of space with the annual Children’s Halloween Concert. The spring gave spotlight to the student musical talent at Fort Hays State University through its Arias and Concertos Concert. Now, the Hays Symphony invites the community to its gripping season finale of monumental masterpieces by Mozart and Tchaikovsky.As far as finale concerts go, Director Buckstead expresses his sincerity that those in attendance will be moved by the symphony’s efforts. “Nothing beats the experience of live music, performed with passion by the wonderful members of our orchestra.”Like with all Hays Symphony concerts, attendance is free and open to the public. After the concert, attendees are invited to the hall’s lobby to meet the musicians at the post-concert reception sponsored by Auto World.Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance on the symphony’s website at https://www.hayssymphony.org where they can also make donations to sustain free classical music in the Hays community.

Hays Symphony joins with FHSU Choirs for Mozart, Tchaikovsky finale concert

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

On this episode of the <a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with <a href="https://www.growhays.com/" target="_blank">Grow Hays</a> Executive Director Doug Williams about the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Ellis County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Grow Hays director discusses benefits of Medicaid expansion" allowtransparency="true" height="450" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:450px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=86etq-15e00db-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=450" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the <a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with <a href="https://www.growhays.com/" target="_blank">Grow Hays</a> Executive Director Doug Williams about the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in Ellis County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Grow Hays director discusses benefits of Medicaid expansion

BUNKER HILL, KS – Smoky Hills PBS is excited to announce that they will bring Clifford The Big Red Dog to the Hays ARC Park on Saturday, April 27th from 9 AM to 11 AM.&nbsp; Our friends from the Hays Police Department, Hays Fire Department, Hays EMS, Sternberg Museum, and the Hays Public Library will also have free activities for the kids.&nbsp;

The Family Fun Day event gives kids a chance to meet Clifford The Big Red Dog in person and take pictures with him. The first 500 kids that come to meet Clifford will receive a FREE gift from Smoky Hills PBS.&nbsp;

“We’re thrilled to announce that Clifford The Big Red Dog will be making a special appearance at the Hays ARC Park,” said Haley Gagnon, event coordinator for Smoky Hills PBS.&nbsp; “This is an exciting opportunity for families to meet Clifford in person, capture memories with photos, and enjoy a day filled with fun activities!”

Family Fun Day is an educational and entertaining event that Smoky Hills PBS puts on approximately 4 times a year across Central and Western Kansas.&nbsp; Smoky Hills PBS brings a special PBS character to visit and FREE books and educational gifts are distributed to those children in attendance.

SubmittedBUNKER HILL, KS – Smoky Hills PBS is excited to announce that they will bring Clifford The Big Red Dog to the Hays ARC Park on Saturday, April 27th from 9 AM to 11 AM.&nbsp; Our friends from the Hays Police Department, Hays Fire Department, Hays EMS, Sternberg Museum, and the Hays Public Library will also have free activities for the kids.&nbsp;The Family Fun Day event gives kids a chance to meet Clifford The Big Red Dog in person and take pictures with him. The first 500 kids that come to meet Clifford will receive a FREE gift from Smoky Hills PBS.&nbsp;“We’re thrilled to announce that Clifford The Big Red Dog will be making a special appearance at the Hays ARC Park,” said Haley Gagnon, event coordinator for Smoky Hills PBS.&nbsp; “This is an exciting opportunity for families to meet Clifford in person, capture memories with photos, and enjoy a day filled with fun activities!”Family Fun Day is an educational and entertaining event that Smoky Hills PBS puts on approximately 4 times a year across Central and Western Kansas.&nbsp; Smoky Hills PBS brings a special PBS character to visit and FREE books and educational gifts are distributed to those children in attendance.

Clifford The Big Red Dog and Smoky Hills PBS are coming to Hays

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By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension District

Did you know that approximately 666,500 youth up to 20 years old annually work on farms operated by persons other than their guardians? That 22,600 farm injuries occur to these youth each year, more than in any profession employing youth? And that 100 youth die each year in farming-related incidents.

In an effort to mitigate agricultural injuries and fatalities to young workers in agriculture. Several K-State Research &amp; Extension Districts will be offering a Hazardous Occupation Safety Training in Agriculture (HOSTA) or Tractor and Farm Safety Course for youth on Saturday, April 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will be held at Hoxie Implement, 933 Oak Ave. Hoxie, Kansas. Many thanks to Outdoor Bank for providing the lunch and refreshments and to Thunder Linner Memorial Fund for helping sponsor the training manuals.

In a collaboration with businesses, state and county agencies. K-State Research &amp; Extension Agents will teach this course covering farm and machinery safety, including proper tractor operation and maintenance, grain safety, implement use safety, livestock safety and more. The United States Department of Labor requires youth 14 – 15 years of age attend this safety training in order to work on a farm for someone other than their parents, and in some instances even when working on the family farm.

Participants must complete some assignments before attending the training on the 27th. To obtain this information and to pay the $10 registration fee by Friday, April 19th. You will need to visit one of the following K-State Research &amp; Extension Offices – Twin Creeks 785-421-3411, Golden Prairie 785-673-4805, Phillips-Rooks 785-425-6851 and Cottonwood District 785-628-9430.

Some Extension Offices may provide transportation to the training, don’t delay and register by Friday, April 19th for the Tractor &amp; Farm Machinery Safety Course for youth 14 - 15 years of age to be held in Hoxie on Saturday, April 27th.

Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

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 </figure>By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension DistrictDid you know that approximately 666,500 youth up to 20 years old annually work on farms operated by persons other than their guardians? That 22,600 farm injuries occur to these youth each year, more than in any profession employing youth? And that 100 youth die each year in farming-related incidents.In an effort to mitigate agricultural injuries and fatalities to young workers in agriculture. Several K-State Research &amp; Extension Districts will be offering a Hazardous Occupation Safety Training in Agriculture (HOSTA) or Tractor and Farm Safety Course for youth on Saturday, April 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will be held at Hoxie Implement, 933 Oak Ave. Hoxie, Kansas. Many thanks to Outdoor Bank for providing the lunch and refreshments and to Thunder Linner Memorial Fund for helping sponsor the training manuals.In a collaboration with businesses, state and county agencies. K-State Research &amp; Extension Agents will teach this course covering farm and machinery safety, including proper tractor operation and maintenance, grain safety, implement use safety, livestock safety and more. The United States Department of Labor requires youth 14 – 15 years of age attend this safety training in order to work on a farm for someone other than their parents, and in some instances even when working on the family farm.Participants must complete some assignments before attending the training on the 27th. To obtain this information and to pay the $10 registration fee by Friday, April 19th. You will need to visit one of the following K-State Research &amp; Extension Offices – Twin Creeks 785-421-3411, Golden Prairie 785-673-4805, Phillips-Rooks 785-425-6851 and Cottonwood District 785-628-9430.Some Extension Offices may provide transportation to the training, don’t delay and register by Friday, April 19th for the Tractor &amp; Farm Machinery Safety Course for youth 14 - 15 years of age to be held in Hoxie on Saturday, April 27th.Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

Agriculture safety training schedule for April 27 in Hoxie

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On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;High Plains Mental Health director Craig Poe..

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cbi3gCJDv0Q?si=e66NsstphQYH_QC0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;High Plains Mental Health director Craig Poe..

🎤Forward Ever: High Plains Mental Health director Craig Poe

The Kansas Legislature, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature State&nbsp;Representative Troy Waymaster&nbsp;(Dist. # 109 – Bunker Hill), and State Representative Ken Rahjes (Dist. #110 – Agra) on&nbsp;Friday, April 12 at 7 PM.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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. During the program, viewers can call 1-800-337-4788 with their legislative questions.&nbsp;

Becky Kiser, News Reporter for Hays Post/Eagle Radio, has been named the moderator for the 2024 season of&nbsp;The Kansas Legislature.&nbsp; She will be joined by two or three legislators during each show.

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

To find a list of legislators that might be on the show each week, go to our website,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;where you will find the 2024 season schedule.&nbsp;

The 2024 Kansas Legislature is made possible by a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

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This Week on The Kansas Legislature: Waymaster, Rahjes

Congrats to today's Cash Grab Winner, Tony Herman of WaKeeney!

Congrats to today's Cash Grab Winner, Tony Herman of WaKeeney!She heard the code word on 96.9 KFIX.Listen in at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. of 3 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX, 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull, 99.5 KZ Country, or 94.3 KAYS Monday through Friday during the month of April for your chance to win.&nbsp;<div><div data-ss-embed="promotion" data-opguid="2ce72f85-3abc-4792-b71d-d13ba6d50c0e" data-routing="hash" data-script="p2q5ns"></div>
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In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun placed a note in front of a pile of apples, "only take one. God is watching." Further down the line in front of a pile of cookies, a little boy makes his own note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun placed a note in front of a pile of apples, "only take one. God is watching." Further down the line in front of a pile of cookies, a little boy makes his own note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."Join fans of KZ Country on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 04/12/24

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Congrats to today's Cash Grab Winner, Jennie Christensen of Phillipsburg!

Congrats to today's Cash Grab Winner, Jennie Christensen of Phillipsburg!She heard the code word on 96.9 KFIX.Listen in at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. of 3 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX, 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull, 99.5 KZ Country, or 94.3 KAYS Monday through Friday during the month of April for your chance to win.&nbsp;<div><div data-ss-embed="promotion" data-opguid="61391767-f6d1-40c7-ab2a-1c94f616564e" data-routing="hash" data-script="5vi8p7"></div>
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A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie! The genie says, “Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant you three wishes.” The man says “Great! I always dreamed of this and I know exactly what I want. First, I want one billion dollars in a Swiss bank account.” Poof! There is a flash of light and a piece of paper with account numbers appears in his hand! He continues, “Next, I want a brand new red Ferrari right here.” Poof! There is a flash of light and a bright red, brand-new Ferrari appears right next to him! He continues, “Finally, I want to be irresistible to women.” Poof! There is a flash of light and he turns into a box of chocolates.

Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie! The genie says, “Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant you three wishes.” The man says “Great! I always dreamed of this and I know exactly what I want. First, I want one billion dollars in a Swiss bank account.” Poof! There is a flash of light and a piece of paper with account numbers appears in his hand! He continues, “Next, I want a brand new red Ferrari right here.” Poof! There is a flash of light and a bright red, brand-new Ferrari appears right next to him! He continues, “Finally, I want to be irresistible to women.” Poof! There is a flash of light and he turns into a box of chocolates.Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry">http://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry</a>

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 04/11/24

Since 2005, the John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days have been an annual celebration of the scholarly work of Fort Hays State University students, faculty and staff. The work is shared among colleagues and with the public.

This year's event is April 29-May 3 at several locations on campus. <a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/research/events-and-opportunities/sacad/">Online content</a> will be available the entire week.

&nbsp;A special open house will be May 1 for on-campus exhibitions, including:

The event is open to all academic disciplines.

Included in the presentations are traditional posters, art and creative works, musical performances, applied technology projects, and an opportunity to meet published authors, which is new this year.&nbsp;

Morgan Steele, criminal justice program assistant professor, said  scholarly and creative activity encourages critical thinking, innovation, collaboration and leadership.

"We have so many outstanding researchers — faculty members and students — who are doing really fascinating, impactful work in their areas," Steele said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Research is important, he said, because there are so many things we don't know.

Students doing research come from different backgrounds and experiences, while many faculty come from around the world. All have a unique perspective.

"There are things we are learning just now. It's always a good thing to keep pushing, not just yourself as an individual but in your field as a whole," he said.

Poster information will be archived permanently in the&nbsp;<a href="https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/" target="_blank">FHSU Scholars Repository.</a>

The <a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/John-Heinrichs">late John Heinrichs </a>was a popular FHSU geosciences professor, department chairman, and internationally known Arctic researcher who launched the original Research and Creative Activities Week.&nbsp;

Research and creative activities are 20% of the job requirements for FHSU faculty.

"A lot of people don't know what we do at Fort Hays. Being able to see why we do what we do and how we go about doing it is really just going to be such an important thing for everyone in the Hays community to see," Steele said.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostSince 2005, the John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days have been an annual celebration of the scholarly work of Fort Hays State University students, faculty and staff. The work is shared among colleagues and with the public.<div><iframe title="FHSU to showcase 'meaningful, impactful research' during community open house" allowtransparency="true" height="450" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:450px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=pevhc-15d8d63-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=450" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>This year's event is April 29-May 3 at several locations on campus. <a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/research/events-and-opportunities/sacad/">Online content</a> will be available the entire week.&nbsp;A special open house will be May 1 for on-campus exhibitions, including:<figure>
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 </figure>The <a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/obituary/John-Heinrichs">late John Heinrichs </a>was a popular FHSU geosciences professor, department chairman, and internationally known Arctic researcher who launched the original Research and Creative Activities Week.&nbsp;Research and creative activities are 20% of the job requirements for FHSU faculty."A lot of people don't know what we do at Fort Hays. Being able to see why we do what we do and how we go about doing it is really just going to be such an important thing for everyone in the Hays community to see," Steele said.&nbsp;

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