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Ellis USD 388 showed off the work for its completed $4.55 million bond projects during an open house on Tuesday night.

Work was completed on Washington Elementary School and Ellis Jr./Sr. High School.

Work at the high school included renovations to the junior high and high school science rooms.

The fixed tables were replaced by tables on wheels so the teachers could rearrange the space as needed for activities and experiments. Both rooms also have additional storage.

The main office at the junior high/high school was remodeled to include a secure entrance. Other exterior doors and part of the roof were replaced.&nbsp;

The flooring throughout Washington Elementary School was replaced. The new floors will not require waxing.

About $2.38 million of the bond was budgeted to replace the HVAC system at the elementary school.

The school was being cooled by window air-conditioning units, which Principal John Befort said were noisy.&nbsp;

He said the boiler system was more than 25 years old, well beyond its lifespan.

He anticipates the new system will be more energy efficient and provide a more comfortable climate for students and staff in the classrooms.

About 60 percent of Washington Elementary School's roof was replaced, but Befort said the district hopes to replace the rest of the roof within the next year through insurance funds from hail damage and capital outlay money.

Superintendent&nbsp;Janice Wilson said she was grateful to the Ellis community for supporting the bond.

&nbsp;"We want to thank the Ellis community for seeing the need. That's really the big thing. It's been a great process. I feel we got done what the community expected," Wilson said. "Hopefully, there's a bond in the future to address some more of the maintenance things."

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/8cb680b9-fc70-4c82-aef8-3bcdba44fd07">SEE RELATED STORY: Voters to decide Ellis USD 388 bond issue Thursday</a> <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/27984c56-7fed-4153-931e-320c33ca5a32">SEE RELATED STORY: Ellis USD 388 bond issue proposal passes by wide margin</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725468500719.jpeg" alt="The flooring and HVAC system were replaced throughout Washington Elementary School as part of a $4.55 million bond project. The circle on the ceiling in this photo is the new vent in one of the elementary school classrooms. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The flooring and HVAC system were replaced throughout Washington Elementary School as part of a $4.55 million bond project. The circle on the ceiling in this photo is the new vent in one of the elementary school classrooms. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostEllis USD 388 showed off the work for its completed $4.55 million bond projects during an open house on Tuesday night.Work was completed on Washington Elementary School and Ellis Jr./Sr. High School.Work at the high school included renovations to the junior high and high school science rooms.The fixed tables were replaced by tables on wheels so the teachers could rearrange the space as needed for activities and experiments. Both rooms also have additional storage.The main office at the junior high/high school was remodeled to include a secure entrance. Other exterior doors and part of the roof were replaced.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725468827131.jpeg" alt="The remodeled Ellis Junior High science classroom. Both the junior high and high school classrooms now have tables on wheels so the seating can be reconfigured for activities and experiments. The classrooms also have additional storage. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The remodeled Ellis Junior High science classroom. Both the junior high and high school classrooms now have tables on wheels so the seating can be reconfigured for activities and experiments. The classrooms also have additional storage. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>The flooring throughout Washington Elementary School was replaced. The new floors will not require waxing.About $2.38 million of the bond was budgeted to replace the HVAC system at the elementary school.The school was being cooled by window air-conditioning units, which Principal John Befort said were noisy.&nbsp;He said the boiler system was more than 25 years old, well beyond its lifespan.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725469107733.jpeg" alt="The Ellis Jr./Sr. High School office was renovated, and a new secure entrance was added. During the school day, office staff will buzz visitors into the building. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The Ellis Jr./Sr. High School office was renovated, and a new secure entrance was added. During the school day, office staff will buzz visitors into the building. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>He anticipates the new system will be more energy efficient and provide a more comfortable climate for students and staff in the classrooms.About 60 percent of Washington Elementary School's roof was replaced, but Befort said the district hopes to replace the rest of the roof within the next year through insurance funds from hail damage and capital outlay money.Superintendent&nbsp;Janice Wilson said she was grateful to the Ellis community for supporting the bond.&nbsp;"We want to thank the Ellis community for seeing the need. That's really the big thing. It's been a great process. I feel we got done what the community expected," Wilson said. "Hopefully, there's a bond in the future to address some more of the maintenance things."<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/8cb680b9-fc70-4c82-aef8-3bcdba44fd07">SEE RELATED STORY: Voters to decide Ellis USD 388 bond issue Thursday</a> <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/27984c56-7fed-4153-931e-320c33ca5a32">SEE RELATED STORY: Ellis USD 388 bond issue proposal passes by wide margin</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725469710024.jpeg" alt="The new secure entrance at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The new secure entrance at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <figcaption>New flooring in the hallways of Washington Elementary School in Ellis. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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 <figcaption>The new power supply and HVAC units at Washington Elementary School. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
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Ellis USD 388 shows off completed bond projects

Our annual Pioneer Day will be held on October 12th with a focus on the history of Nicodemus through a bike tour over gravel roads throughout the historic Nicodemus Township and neighboring Wild Horse Township, and town of Damar. For the serious bikers the 33.5mile tour is recommended. You’ll see the entire area with stops at 14 historic signs along the way. For a shorter trek we recommend the 21.5-mile tour. It will include 11 sign stops, if you trek only within the historic Nicodemus township, 13 signs if you go into Bogue and see 2 other signs then return to Nicodemus. 4 SAGS stops will provide riders with water, snacks and fruit. The SAGS are sponsored by Walmart of Hays, The Kansas Black Farmers Association, The Citizens of Bogue, and the Switzer/KSU Ag Camp for Youth. Registration can be done on line at nicodemushistoricalsociety.org. Register before Sept. 27th to ensure that you get a t-shirt!

When riders, guests, and spectators arrive at the Visitor Center for registration, they will be treated to a FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at ERNESTINE’S BBQ MUSEUM. The free breakfast is sponsored by the Kansas Black Farmers Association and The Land Institute and will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.

Riders will leave on tours starting at 9:00 and are expected to return between noon-3:00. Food will be provided for a nominal cost for those not registered to ride and who want to enjoy the park with live music (bring your lawn chairs). For those who missed our history documentary, a free showing of the Ellis Trail to Nicodemus will be featured at 2:00 in the Visitor Center.

The day is expected to be great fun day for all. Everyone is welcome to ride and/or enjoy the free breakfast and a day of history with us. We encourage even the youth that have bikes to take a shorter route that will tour around the historic town of Nicodemus to various silhouettes and historic building sites. A longer ‘short’ tour will take you around to some of the historic tour signs, like the original baseball diamond and location of the early Emancipation Celebrations just south of Nicodemus. Pick the tour or the mileage you’d like to travel and be our guest to learn more about this history of one the nation’s most iconic African American national sites in the West.

The 14 large historic signs were made possible with funding from the Sunflower Foundation.

For More Information Contact: Angela Bates (785) 839-8200.

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 </figure>SubmittedOur annual Pioneer Day will be held on October 12th with a focus on the history of Nicodemus through a bike tour over gravel roads throughout the historic Nicodemus Township and neighboring Wild Horse Township, and town of Damar. For the serious bikers the 33.5mile tour is recommended. You’ll see the entire area with stops at 14 historic signs along the way. For a shorter trek we recommend the 21.5-mile tour. It will include 11 sign stops, if you trek only within the historic Nicodemus township, 13 signs if you go into Bogue and see 2 other signs then return to Nicodemus. 4 SAGS stops will provide riders with water, snacks and fruit. The SAGS are sponsored by Walmart of Hays, The Kansas Black Farmers Association, The Citizens of Bogue, and the Switzer/KSU Ag Camp for Youth. Registration can be done on line at nicodemushistoricalsociety.org. Register before Sept. 27th to ensure that you get a t-shirt!When riders, guests, and spectators arrive at the Visitor Center for registration, they will be treated to a FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at ERNESTINE’S BBQ MUSEUM. The free breakfast is sponsored by the Kansas Black Farmers Association and The Land Institute and will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.Riders will leave on tours starting at 9:00 and are expected to return between noon-3:00. Food will be provided for a nominal cost for those not registered to ride and who want to enjoy the park with live music (bring your lawn chairs). For those who missed our history documentary, a free showing of the Ellis Trail to Nicodemus will be featured at 2:00 in the Visitor Center.The day is expected to be great fun day for all. Everyone is welcome to ride and/or enjoy the free breakfast and a day of history with us. We encourage even the youth that have bikes to take a shorter route that will tour around the historic town of Nicodemus to various silhouettes and historic building sites. A longer ‘short’ tour will take you around to some of the historic tour signs, like the original baseball diamond and location of the early Emancipation Celebrations just south of Nicodemus. Pick the tour or the mileage you’d like to travel and be our guest to learn more about this history of one the nation’s most iconic African American national sites in the West.The 14 large historic signs were made possible with funding from the Sunflower Foundation.For More Information Contact: Angela Bates (785) 839-8200.

Historic Nicodemus Township Bike Tour scheduled

Fort Hays Tech | North Central (formerly known as NCK Tech) is proud to announce a significant increase in fall enrollment for the 2024 academic year. The overall headcount has risen by 3.10%, a testament to the college’s ongoing commitment to providing quality education and fostering student success. Additionally, the full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment saw a 2.7% increase, demonstrating a sustained demand for full-time coursework and academic programs.

One of the most notable achievements this fall is the substantial growth in high school concurrent and dual enrollment programs. High school concurrent headcount soared by 29.36%, while dual enrollment for high school students increased by an impressive 30.5%. This surge reflects the college’s expanding partnerships with area high schools and its dedication to providing early access to college-level coursework, helping students accelerate their academic journeys.

“We are thrilled to see this growth in both our traditional and high school student populations,” said Eric Burks, President of Fort Hays Tech | North Central College. “These numbers reflect the trust and enthusiasm our students, families, and educational partners have in our programs. To support our students and ensure their success, we are expanding our capacity with a state-of-the-art new building. This exciting development reflects our commitment to providing the best possible learning environment as we continue to grow."

Fort Hays Tech | North Central College remains committed to its mission of providing accessible, affordable, and relevant education to students from all walks of life. The college’s diverse academic offerings, supportive learning environment, and innovative partnerships will continue to drive student success and community growth.

For more information about enrollment and academic programs at Fort Hays Tech | North Central College, please visit www.fhtechnc.edu or contact Tricia Cline, Dean of Enrollment, at 785.623-6198.

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 </figure>SubmittedFort Hays Tech | North Central (formerly known as NCK Tech) is proud to announce a significant increase in fall enrollment for the 2024 academic year. The overall headcount has risen by 3.10%, a testament to the college’s ongoing commitment to providing quality education and fostering student success. Additionally, the full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment saw a 2.7% increase, demonstrating a sustained demand for full-time coursework and academic programs.One of the most notable achievements this fall is the substantial growth in high school concurrent and dual enrollment programs. High school concurrent headcount soared by 29.36%, while dual enrollment for high school students increased by an impressive 30.5%. This surge reflects the college’s expanding partnerships with area high schools and its dedication to providing early access to college-level coursework, helping students accelerate their academic journeys.“We are thrilled to see this growth in both our traditional and high school student populations,” said Eric Burks, President of Fort Hays Tech | North Central College. “These numbers reflect the trust and enthusiasm our students, families, and educational partners have in our programs. To support our students and ensure their success, we are expanding our capacity with a state-of-the-art new building. This exciting development reflects our commitment to providing the best possible learning environment as we continue to grow."Fort Hays Tech | North Central College remains committed to its mission of providing accessible, affordable, and relevant education to students from all walks of life. The college’s diverse academic offerings, supportive learning environment, and innovative partnerships will continue to drive student success and community growth.For more information about enrollment and academic programs at Fort Hays Tech | North Central College, please visit www.fhtechnc.edu or contact Tricia Cline, Dean of Enrollment, at 785.623-6198.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central College announces increase in fall enrollment

24/7 Travel Store is excited to kick off our 7th annual Food Bank Fill-Up campaign, “Driving Out Hunger. Together.” This month-long effort, which runs through September, will help local food banks across Kansas by matching donations up to $3,000 per store.

“At 24/7 Travel Store, giving back is a big part of who we are,” said Ted Augustine, President of 24/7 Travel Store. “Our Food Bank Fill-Up is a powerful way for us to team up with our customers and help those in need right here in our local communities. We’re grateful for the support we see each year and are proud to continue this tradition.”

The highlight of this year’s campaign is our “Hunger Action Day” event on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Food Bank representatives will be on-site at each of our stores, with times varying by location, to engage with customers and educate them on the available food bank services. They will also explain how the funds raised will be used and encourage individuals to give. On this day, we’ll also be accepting food donations in addition to monetary contributions.

The campaign has garnered strong support year after year, and Jackie Hynes, Director of Marketing at 24/7 Travel Store, is looking forward to this year’s efforts. "This will be my third year coordinating the Food Bank Fill-Up, and I’m continually inspired by the dedication of our team and the generosity of our community," Hynes said. "Through this campaign, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about the incredible work our Kansas food banks do, often relying solely on community support without access to state or grant funding. I’m proud of the efforts we all put in to support such a tremendous need and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most."

We invite everyone to join us on September 21 and throughout the month to support this important cause. Whether by donating or simply spreading the word, every action counts. For more information, including event details and how to get involved, visit 24-7stores.com/news or check out our Facebook page.

Proudly Supporting These Kansas Food Banks Abilene Area Food &amp; Clothing Bank (Abilene) • Community Care Ministries (Maple Hill) • Genesis Food Pantry of Sherman County (Goodland) • Genesis Food Pantry of Thomas County (Colby) • McPherson County Food Bank (McPherson) • Russell County Food Pantry (Russell) • Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank (Salina) • Trego County Food Pantry (WaKeeney)

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 </figure>Submitted24/7 Travel Store is excited to kick off our 7th annual Food Bank Fill-Up campaign, “Driving Out Hunger. Together.” This month-long effort, which runs through September, will help local food banks across Kansas by matching donations up to $3,000 per store.“At 24/7 Travel Store, giving back is a big part of who we are,” said Ted Augustine, President of 24/7 Travel Store. “Our Food Bank Fill-Up is a powerful way for us to team up with our customers and help those in need right here in our local communities. We’re grateful for the support we see each year and are proud to continue this tradition.”The highlight of this year’s campaign is our “Hunger Action Day” event on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Food Bank representatives will be on-site at each of our stores, with times varying by location, to engage with customers and educate them on the available food bank services. They will also explain how the funds raised will be used and encourage individuals to give. On this day, we’ll also be accepting food donations in addition to monetary contributions.The campaign has garnered strong support year after year, and Jackie Hynes, Director of Marketing at 24/7 Travel Store, is looking forward to this year’s efforts. "This will be my third year coordinating the Food Bank Fill-Up, and I’m continually inspired by the dedication of our team and the generosity of our community," Hynes said. "Through this campaign, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about the incredible work our Kansas food banks do, often relying solely on community support without access to state or grant funding. I’m proud of the efforts we all put in to support such a tremendous need and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most."We invite everyone to join us on September 21 and throughout the month to support this important cause. Whether by donating or simply spreading the word, every action counts. For more information, including event details and how to get involved, visit 24-7stores.com/news or check out our Facebook page.Proudly Supporting These Kansas Food Banks Abilene Area Food &amp; Clothing Bank (Abilene) • Community Care Ministries (Maple Hill) • Genesis Food Pantry of Sherman County (Goodland) • Genesis Food Pantry of Thomas County (Colby) • McPherson County Food Bank (McPherson) • Russell County Food Pantry (Russell) • Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank (Salina) • Trego County Food Pantry (WaKeeney)

24/7 Travel Store launches 7th-annual food bank fill-up

Late summer has arrived, depositing ripe tomatoes on my window ledge. Just as I rely on moon cycles and flipping calendar pages, I expect a moment during the last days of August and beginning of September when I wake up every morning to see red-orange fruits standing sentinel-like above our kitchen sink.

I’ve already canned or frozen the first heavy tomato harvest, adding onions, peppers, garlic, and seasonings to turn them into salsa that dresses potato and corn chips and well as salads and casseroles throughout the upcoming months. Once that initial picking and canning ends, our vines take a breather every summer, due, perhaps, to scorching heat that prevents them from pollinating.

No matter how diligently I water or mulch, triple digit temps force those vines to kick back and rest. I get it. I want to do the same when just walking out the door produces drenching sweat. Once evenings and early mornings turn cooler, little yellow blossoms once again morph into ballooning green fruits. However, it takes a while for the plants to catch up to earlier production mode. Once fruits start turning orange, I pick em and put em on the window sill to prevent birds and grasshoppers from nibbling them. This strategy results in a couple of tomatoes every day or two for a couple of weeks--not enough to freeze or can.

Who knows how, but I learned not to keep whole tomatoes in the fridge. As a result, these loners sunbathe in the window as they ripen and end up chopped into salads or sliced with bacon or ham on sandwiches. Eventually, more collect than we eat in a day, but not enough to freeze or can so there they sit, looking forlorn. Left to their own devices, they invite fruit flies to get to know one another so well that we soon have a swarm of progeny acting like our kitchen is Dulles Airport. Yikes.

That event requires either eating the tomatoes faster or constructing traps to control those miniscule flies high school biology classes study. It also begs the question. Are fresh tomatoes worth inviting fruit flies into the kitchen? Absolutely!

Once you conquer the fruit fly invasion, summer’s great pleasure involves fresh from the vine tomatoes. Devour the first standing in the garden with juices dribbling down your chin. After that, satisfaction requires a straight week of BLT sandwiches once, twice, or thrice a day. Once those sammies get boring, it’s time to slice those orbs thick to make tomato/mayo sandwiches for another feast or three. Follow that with a week-long barrage of thick tomato slices topped with fresh mozzarella and broiled til golden cheese drizzles over the edges. As harvest escalates, add chopped tomatoes to creamy cottage cheese or stuff hollowed-out tomatoes with cottage cheese or tuna salad to add variety. The possibilities are limitless.

Enough time has passed that that line of tomatoes on the window sill will soon overflow the space. In short time, fruits ripening two at time will shift to harvest overload. Fire up the canner or make room in the freezer!

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 </figure>By KAREN MADORINLate summer has arrived, depositing ripe tomatoes on my window ledge. Just as I rely on moon cycles and flipping calendar pages, I expect a moment during the last days of August and beginning of September when I wake up every morning to see red-orange fruits standing sentinel-like above our kitchen sink.I’ve already canned or frozen the first heavy tomato harvest, adding onions, peppers, garlic, and seasonings to turn them into salsa that dresses potato and corn chips and well as salads and casseroles throughout the upcoming months. Once that initial picking and canning ends, our vines take a breather every summer, due, perhaps, to scorching heat that prevents them from pollinating.No matter how diligently I water or mulch, triple digit temps force those vines to kick back and rest. I get it. I want to do the same when just walking out the door produces drenching sweat. Once evenings and early mornings turn cooler, little yellow blossoms once again morph into ballooning green fruits. However, it takes a while for the plants to catch up to earlier production mode. Once fruits start turning orange, I pick em and put em on the window sill to prevent birds and grasshoppers from nibbling them. This strategy results in a couple of tomatoes every day or two for a couple of weeks--not enough to freeze or can.Who knows how, but I learned not to keep whole tomatoes in the fridge. As a result, these loners sunbathe in the window as they ripen and end up chopped into salads or sliced with bacon or ham on sandwiches. Eventually, more collect than we eat in a day, but not enough to freeze or can so there they sit, looking forlorn. Left to their own devices, they invite fruit flies to get to know one another so well that we soon have a swarm of progeny acting like our kitchen is Dulles Airport. Yikes.That event requires either eating the tomatoes faster or constructing traps to control those miniscule flies high school biology classes study. It also begs the question. Are fresh tomatoes worth inviting fruit flies into the kitchen? Absolutely!Once you conquer the fruit fly invasion, summer’s great pleasure involves fresh from the vine tomatoes. Devour the first standing in the garden with juices dribbling down your chin. After that, satisfaction requires a straight week of BLT sandwiches once, twice, or thrice a day. Once those sammies get boring, it’s time to slice those orbs thick to make tomato/mayo sandwiches for another feast or three. Follow that with a week-long barrage of thick tomato slices topped with fresh mozzarella and broiled til golden cheese drizzles over the edges. As harvest escalates, add chopped tomatoes to creamy cottage cheese or stuff hollowed-out tomatoes with cottage cheese or tuna salad to add variety. The possibilities are limitless.Enough time has passed that that line of tomatoes on the window sill will soon overflow the space. In short time, fruits ripening two at time will shift to harvest overload. Fire up the canner or make room in the freezer!

MADORIN: Maters in the window

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<a>The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened the westbound lanes of I-70 from Exit 128 at WaKeeney to the Colorado state line.</a>

Eastbound lanes remain closed between Exit 95 at Grainfield and Exit 128. Construction crews are continuing to remove debris from the 150 Avenue bridge demolition earlier today near mile marker 117. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution for workers in the area.

<a>For the latest information on road closures, conditions, construction and detours, visit&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kandrive.gov/">www.kandrive.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

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 </figure><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I-70 is back open both directions. Thankfully, we did not have any major problems throughout the day! <a href="https://t.co/YKQBFHarqm">pic.twitter.com/YKQBFHarqm</a>&mdash; Trooper Tod (@TrooperTodKHP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrooperTodKHP/status/1831482415543722274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>KDOT<a>The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened the westbound lanes of I-70 from Exit 128 at WaKeeney to the Colorado state line.</a>Eastbound lanes remain closed between Exit 95 at Grainfield and Exit 128. Construction crews are continuing to remove debris from the 150 Avenue bridge demolition earlier today near mile marker 117. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution for workers in the area.<a>For the latest information on road closures, conditions, construction and detours, visit&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kandrive.gov/">www.kandrive.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

KHP: I-70 reopened in both directions after bridge removal

The next chance you have to become a finalist for the COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE UTV GIVEAWAY is coming Friday, August 30.

Visit the&nbsp;8th&nbsp;Street Liquor&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;for your chance to enter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE UTV GIVEAWAY is courtesy of A &amp; A Coors, Briney Motorsports, Advantage Glass Plus, and Commercial Sign Company all of Hays.

The winner of the COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE&nbsp;UTV will be announced at the FHSU football game on Sept. 7.

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 </figure>The next chance you have to become a finalist for the COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE UTV GIVEAWAY is coming Friday, August 30.Visit the&nbsp;8th&nbsp;Street Liquor&nbsp;from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.&nbsp;for your chance to enter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div></div>The COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE UTV GIVEAWAY is courtesy of A &amp; A Coors, Briney Motorsports, Advantage Glass Plus, and Commercial Sign Company all of Hays.The winner of the COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE&nbsp;UTV will be announced at the FHSU football game on Sept. 7.

Next chance to enter to win Coors Light Chill Ride UTV Sept. 7

Beginning Thursday at approximately 8 a.m., part of Ash Street between 19th and 20th Streets in Hays will be closed for a sewer line replacement. 

Any residents affected by this project will be notified for any interruption of services and traffic control will be set in areas of work being completed.&nbsp;

The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. 

If there are any questions, please call the contractor, M&amp;D Excavating at 785-259-2383 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning Thursday at approximately 8 a.m., part of Ash Street between 19th and 20th Streets in Hays will be closed for a sewer line replacement. Any residents affected by this project will be notified for any interruption of services and traffic control will be set in areas of work being completed.&nbsp;The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the contractor, M&amp;D Excavating at 785-259-2383 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.

Partial road closure in Hays Thursday on Ash between 19th, 20th 

Crews with the Kansas Department of Transportation are
working to remove the 150th Ave. bridge over Interstate 70 in
Trego County.

The Northwest Kansas KDOT Facebook page shared video of the
demolition and said now the cleanup process is underway.

Traffic is being detoured around the bridge location off of
I-70. 

Work began at 4 a.m. Wednesday and is expected to take less
than 24 hours to complete.

Hays PostCrews with the Kansas Department of Transportation are
working to remove the 150th Ave. bridge over Interstate 70 in
Trego County.The Northwest Kansas KDOT Facebook page shared video of the
demolition and said now the cleanup process is underway.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNWKansasKDOT%2Fvideos%2F823413066529716%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Traffic is being detoured around the bridge location off of
I-70. Work began at 4 a.m. Wednesday and is expected to take less
than 24 hours to complete.

🎥WATCH: KDOT implodes bridge over I-70

What’s happening?&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing portions of I-70 in Gove and Trego counties starting at&nbsp;4 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4.&nbsp;Crews will be removing the bridge carrying 150 Avenue over I-70 in Trego County. The closure will be in place until the work is completed and will not exceed a period of 24 hours.

Why is the bridge being removed?&nbsp;KDOT has safety concerns about structural deficiencies caused by strikes to the bridge from above-height loads. The bridge has been hit several times since it was closed to traffic in March, and plans for its replacement are currently in development.

Where will I-70 be closed?&nbsp;Westbound lanes will be closed from Exits 115 and 128 between Collyer and WaKeeney. Eastbound lanes will be closed from Exits 95 and 120 between Grainfield and Voda Road.

How will traffic be detoured?&nbsp;The signed detour will be on K-23, U.S. 24 and U.S. 283. Note: construction on U.S. 283 in Graham County will be suspended on Sept. 4. These routes were selected to minimize the length of the closed section on I-70.&nbsp;Motorists may follow the signed detour or use other routes.

What should travelers expect?&nbsp;Increased traffic volume should be expected in the communities along the detour route. Drivers should plan for delays and consider using other alternative routes if possible. KDOT crews will assist with directing traffic, and law enforcement has indicated plans to increase patrols along the detour route. KDOT has also enacted a 12-foot width restriction and 100-foot length restriction on the entirety of the detour route for the duration of the closure.

For more information, please contact KDOT Area Engineer Kevin Zimmer at 785-626-6132 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kevin.zimmer@ks.gov">kevin.zimmer@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or Public Information Officer Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mussman@ks.gov">lisa.mussman@ks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>KDOTWhat’s happening?&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing portions of I-70 in Gove and Trego counties starting at&nbsp;4 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4.&nbsp;Crews will be removing the bridge carrying 150 Avenue over I-70 in Trego County. The closure will be in place until the work is completed and will not exceed a period of 24 hours.Why is the bridge being removed?&nbsp;KDOT has safety concerns about structural deficiencies caused by strikes to the bridge from above-height loads. The bridge has been hit several times since it was closed to traffic in March, and plans for its replacement are currently in development.Where will I-70 be closed?&nbsp;Westbound lanes will be closed from Exits 115 and 128 between Collyer and WaKeeney. Eastbound lanes will be closed from Exits 95 and 120 between Grainfield and Voda Road.How will traffic be detoured?&nbsp;The signed detour will be on K-23, U.S. 24 and U.S. 283. Note: construction on U.S. 283 in Graham County will be suspended on Sept. 4. These routes were selected to minimize the length of the closed section on I-70.&nbsp;Motorists may follow the signed detour or use other routes.What should travelers expect?&nbsp;Increased traffic volume should be expected in the communities along the detour route. Drivers should plan for delays and consider using other alternative routes if possible. KDOT crews will assist with directing traffic, and law enforcement has indicated plans to increase patrols along the detour route. KDOT has also enacted a 12-foot width restriction and 100-foot length restriction on the entirety of the detour route for the duration of the closure.For more information, please contact KDOT Area Engineer Kevin Zimmer at 785-626-6132 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kevin.zimmer@ks.gov">kevin.zimmer@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or Public Information Officer Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lisa.mussman@ks.gov">lisa.mussman@ks.gov</a>.

I-70 closure Wednesday in Trego County: Important information to know

With the support of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-KS, Fort Hays State University has recently received Congressionally Directed Community Project Funds (CDCPF) through&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.EWtdXdo3nx3t8ZlvSfKX0e5Cm3NoOAoEdPdO-2FjeBkcQtrcQUPOuiI9bKwgcka2WoQdpvqB0MjhFoJyFNqFBDatGQOFF7tGDR6GrDRbxcRFI-3D3bqO_1ix3pnygukYWZfKiCJpm8BsHsayWXlw0ucteiDEo46fRc0p9DVWJmv2prlqkbHR6S2dsrJiXPEopagJAn55fgrGOya21Ubchf288oY8AFP4iYaBJwhylwdd5l9F7UOfOcK8s-2FDnyVF9FLfU9s8XN-2BFANIflb52Lpomc8tc9LkGzTwstuTJKZU0uB1sv60SHIXYcqGGfF2iHvRh1cGSJvb55YoLDj7jXvCy2I7K7SR42uGM1-2FkA39FwqErU1UeC78XrY70HUhJ6PAgZJfzFnnPiPgpEeoNnrIcwRpi-2Blai7GQOQqVcV-2Bdn7N9hQ-2FUoLnkkPqOfQmZbBo8ydq6gqtlykk2kGaPOBVTWaf-2FDLU2PpWAdCGnjLOZpHp4qOBBX3N8">The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024</a>, in the amount of $3 million.&nbsp;Beginning on September 1, 2024, these funds will be available for use within various health-related programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Awarded through the U.S. Department of Education, the funds are designated to support the purchase of advanced technology and simulation equipment associated with the instructional demands of Fort Hays State programs, which focus on preparation and continuing education in the allied health professions.&nbsp;

To prepare students to serve in a variety of allied health professions, access to advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment during academic preparation is imperative.

In addition to enhancing experiences for traditionally enrolled students, the university routinely provides continuing education opportunities for regional partners and their current employees and healthcare providers.

Academic areas benefiting from the award include nursing, medical diagnostic imaging, health and human performance/exercise science, and speech language pathology/audiology.&nbsp;

Department chairs from academic units in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences have been integrally involved in the development of the proposal:

• Brenda Hoopingarner and Christa Beiker, Medical Diagnostic Imaging • Steve Sedbrook, Health and Human Performance/Exercise Science • Jenny Manry, Nursing. Karmen Porter, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology

“The use of simulation and enhanced laboratory and clinical experiences enable our academic programs to better prepare students for the important professional roles they will fill in our rural communities and expand the skills of professionals in their field seeking continuing education and professional development,” said Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.&nbsp;

“These enriched training experiences are considered best practice because they provide participants and faculty a safe environment for teaching and learning the knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with quality and effective health-care team services.”&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsWith the support of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-KS, Fort Hays State University has recently received Congressionally Directed Community Project Funds (CDCPF) through&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.EWtdXdo3nx3t8ZlvSfKX0e5Cm3NoOAoEdPdO-2FjeBkcQtrcQUPOuiI9bKwgcka2WoQdpvqB0MjhFoJyFNqFBDatGQOFF7tGDR6GrDRbxcRFI-3D3bqO_1ix3pnygukYWZfKiCJpm8BsHsayWXlw0ucteiDEo46fRc0p9DVWJmv2prlqkbHR6S2dsrJiXPEopagJAn55fgrGOya21Ubchf288oY8AFP4iYaBJwhylwdd5l9F7UOfOcK8s-2FDnyVF9FLfU9s8XN-2BFANIflb52Lpomc8tc9LkGzTwstuTJKZU0uB1sv60SHIXYcqGGfF2iHvRh1cGSJvb55YoLDj7jXvCy2I7K7SR42uGM1-2FkA39FwqErU1UeC78XrY70HUhJ6PAgZJfzFnnPiPgpEeoNnrIcwRpi-2Blai7GQOQqVcV-2Bdn7N9hQ-2FUoLnkkPqOfQmZbBo8ydq6gqtlykk2kGaPOBVTWaf-2FDLU2PpWAdCGnjLOZpHp4qOBBX3N8">The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024</a>, in the amount of $3 million.&nbsp;Beginning on September 1, 2024, these funds will be available for use within various health-related programs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Awarded through the U.S. Department of Education, the funds are designated to support the purchase of advanced technology and simulation equipment associated with the instructional demands of Fort Hays State programs, which focus on preparation and continuing education in the allied health professions.&nbsp;To prepare students to serve in a variety of allied health professions, access to advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment during academic preparation is imperative.In addition to enhancing experiences for traditionally enrolled students, the university routinely provides continuing education opportunities for regional partners and their current employees and healthcare providers.Academic areas benefiting from the award include nursing, medical diagnostic imaging, health and human performance/exercise science, and speech language pathology/audiology.&nbsp;Department chairs from academic units in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences have been integrally involved in the development of the proposal:• Brenda Hoopingarner and Christa Beiker, Medical Diagnostic Imaging • Steve Sedbrook, Health and Human Performance/Exercise Science • Jenny Manry, Nursing. Karmen Porter, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology “The use of simulation and enhanced laboratory and clinical experiences enable our academic programs to better prepare students for the important professional roles they will fill in our rural communities and expand the skills of professionals in their field seeking continuing education and professional development,” said Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.&nbsp;“These enriched training experiences are considered best practice because they provide participants and faculty a safe environment for teaching and learning the knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with quality and effective health-care team services.”&nbsp;

FHSU awarded $3M in congressionally directed funds for health programs   

The Society of Friends of Historic Fort
Hays invites the public to a free historical presentation titled “Swords into Plowshares: A History of
Frontier Army Gardens” on Saturday, September 7th at 2:00 PM at the Fort
Hays State Historic Site, 1472 US Highway 183 Alt.

Presented by board member and Extension
Master Gardener Jeremy Gill, the talk will explore the unique role that
gardening played at the 19th-century post. Attendees will learn
about why soldiers grew gardens and the many challenges they faced on the
Kansas prairie to provide their own food supply.

Following the presentation, guests are
welcome to tour and ask questions about the Fort Hays Heirloom Garden, which is
maintained by the hard work and dedication of the Ellis County Extension Master
Gardeners.

For more information, please contact
Historic Fort Hays staff at (785) 625-6812 or Jeremy Gill at
jgill@hayslibrary.org

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Society of Friends of Historic Fort
Hays invites the public to a free historical presentation titled “Swords into Plowshares: A History of
Frontier Army Gardens” on Saturday, September 7th at 2:00 PM at the Fort
Hays State Historic Site, 1472 US Highway 183 Alt.Presented by board member and Extension
Master Gardener Jeremy Gill, the talk will explore the unique role that
gardening played at the 19th-century post. Attendees will learn
about why soldiers grew gardens and the many challenges they faced on the
Kansas prairie to provide their own food supply.Following the presentation, guests are
welcome to tour and ask questions about the Fort Hays Heirloom Garden, which is
maintained by the hard work and dedication of the Ellis County Extension Master
Gardeners.For more information, please contact
Historic Fort Hays staff at (785) 625-6812 or Jeremy Gill at
jgill@hayslibrary.org

Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays to a host presentation on frontier gardens

Skyler Tebo CRPCTM with Privian Wealth a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has become an Ameriprise Financial Private Wealth Advisor. Tebo with offices in Hays and Hoxie, Kansas, is among the 20 percent of approximately 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status.1

Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors provide personalized client service and are dedicated to meeting the complex and unique financial needs of their clients. To become eligible for this status, advisors must be experienced in providing a comprehensive approach to financial planning and advice, complete specialized training and achieve exceptional business results.

As a private wealth advisory practice, Privian Wealth provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact Skyler Tebo at (785) 621-4522, visit the Ameriprise office at 1105 E 30th St, Hays or visit his website www.ameripriseadvisors.com/Skyler.Tebo.

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 </figure>SubmittedSkyler Tebo CRPCTM with Privian Wealth a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has become an Ameriprise Financial Private Wealth Advisor. Tebo with offices in Hays and Hoxie, Kansas, is among the 20 percent of approximately 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status.1Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors provide personalized client service and are dedicated to meeting the complex and unique financial needs of their clients. To become eligible for this status, advisors must be experienced in providing a comprehensive approach to financial planning and advice, complete specialized training and achieve exceptional business results.As a private wealth advisory practice, Privian Wealth provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact Skyler Tebo at (785) 621-4522, visit the Ameriprise office at 1105 E 30th St, Hays or visit his website www.ameripriseadvisors.com/Skyler.Tebo.

Tebo achieves Ameriprise  Private Wealth Advisor status

Ellis Art Walk set for Sept. 7

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NORTON, Kansas. –&nbsp;Norton Correctional Facility inmate Joshua Wilburn, 46, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections. He was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday afternoon. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful.

Wilburn was serving an 18-month sentence for five counts of violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act stemming from convictions in Wisconsin. In 2009 he was convicted of repeated acts of sexual assault against the same child, according to the Kansas Sex Offender Registry.

The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy.

Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

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 </figure>NORTON, Kansas. –&nbsp;Norton Correctional Facility inmate Joshua Wilburn, 46, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections. He was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday afternoon. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful.Wilburn was serving an 18-month sentence for five counts of violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act stemming from convictions in Wisconsin. In 2009 he was convicted of repeated acts of sexual assault against the same child, according to the Kansas Sex Offender Registry.The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy.Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

Sex offender found dead in his NW Kansas prison cell

Two more finalists were chosen Friday from entries at&nbsp;Doghouse Liquor&nbsp;for the Coors Light Chill Ride UTV Giveaway.&nbsp;

The finalists are Bart Lunsford and Brian Lacy from Hays.

Watch the Hays Post and listen to Eagle Radio for your next chance to enter to win.

The Coors Light Chill Ride UTV Giveaway is courtesy of A &amp; A Coors, Briney Motorsports, Advantage Glass Plus, and Commercial Sign Company all of Hays.

The winner of the Coors Light Chill Ride UTV will be announced at the Fort Hays State University football game on Sept. 7.

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brianne Sultzer from Hays – Briney Motorsports – 6/14

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greg Beougher from Quinter – Briney Motorsports – 6/14

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doug Pfannenstiel from Hays – Ellis Co Community Fair – 6/21

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tawnya Rohr from Hays – Ellis Co Community Fair – 6/21

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rene Meyers from Hays – WWF / High Plains Roofing – 7/3

6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doug Kutina from Ellis – WWF / High Plains Roofing – 7/3

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amy Schoenberger from Hays – Auto Collision Specialists 7/12

8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve Dreiling from Hays – Auto Collision Specialists 7/12

9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dan Wynn from WaKeeney – Trego Co Fair 7/12

10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek Walt from Collyer – Trego Co Fair 7/12

11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jeff Ridgway from Hays – Larks Game/A &amp; A Coors 7-13

12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Koerner from Hays – Larks Game/A &amp; A Coors 7-13

13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tom Fross from Hays – Ellis Co Fair 7/20

14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dean Haselhorst from Gorham – Ellis Co Fair 7/20

15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brenda Linenberger from Russell – Bottlenecks Liquor 7/26

16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard Kerr from Russell – Bottlenecks Liquor 7/26

17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Bobek from Plainville – Mr. K’s Foodtown 8/1

18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay Hrabe from Plainville – Mr. K’s Foodtown 8/1

19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mark Coomes from Phillipsburg – Phillipsburg Rodeo 8/2

20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Becky Dougherty from Phillipsburg – Phillipsburg Rodeo 8/2

21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lori Schmidt from Hays – Ole 40 Express 8/3

22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary Hammersmith from Hays – Ole 40 Express 8/3

23.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Duane Lang from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8/9

24.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris Chrisler from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8/9

25.&nbsp; &nbsp; Alan Wahrman from Hays – Hays Chevrolet 8/16

26.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Schmeidler from Hays – Hays Chevrolet 8/16

27.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chuck White from Hays – Discount Smokes 8/23

28.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yvonne Mattheyer from Ellis – Discount Smokes 8/23

29.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bart Lunsford from Hays – Doghouse Liquor 8/30

30.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian Lacy from Hays – Doghouse Liquor 8/30

<figure>
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 </figure>Two more finalists were chosen Friday from entries at&nbsp;Doghouse Liquor&nbsp;for the Coors Light Chill Ride UTV Giveaway.&nbsp;The finalists are Bart Lunsford and Brian Lacy from Hays.Watch the Hays Post and listen to Eagle Radio for your next chance to enter to win.The Coors Light Chill Ride UTV Giveaway is courtesy of A &amp; A Coors, Briney Motorsports, Advantage Glass Plus, and Commercial Sign Company all of Hays.The winner of the Coors Light Chill Ride UTV will be announced at the Fort Hays State University football game on Sept. 7.All finalists to date:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brianne Sultzer from Hays – Briney Motorsports – 6/142.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greg Beougher from Quinter – Briney Motorsports – 6/143.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doug Pfannenstiel from Hays – Ellis Co Community Fair – 6/214.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tawnya Rohr from Hays – Ellis Co Community Fair – 6/215.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rene Meyers from Hays – WWF / High Plains Roofing – 7/36.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doug Kutina from Ellis – WWF / High Plains Roofing – 7/37.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amy Schoenberger from Hays – Auto Collision Specialists 7/128.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve Dreiling from Hays – Auto Collision Specialists 7/129.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dan Wynn from WaKeeney – Trego Co Fair 7/1210.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek Walt from Collyer – Trego Co Fair 7/1211.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jeff Ridgway from Hays – Larks Game/A &amp; A Coors 7-1312.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Koerner from Hays – Larks Game/A &amp; A Coors 7-1313.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tom Fross from Hays – Ellis Co Fair 7/2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dean Haselhorst from Gorham – Ellis Co Fair 7/2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brenda Linenberger from Russell – Bottlenecks Liquor 7/2616.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard Kerr from Russell – Bottlenecks Liquor 7/2617.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kevin Bobek from Plainville – Mr. K’s Foodtown 8/118.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jay Hrabe from Plainville – Mr. K’s Foodtown 8/119.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mark Coomes from Phillipsburg – Phillipsburg Rodeo 8/220.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Becky Dougherty from Phillipsburg – Phillipsburg Rodeo 8/221.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lori Schmidt from Hays – Ole 40 Express 8/322.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary Hammersmith from Hays – Ole 40 Express 8/323.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Duane Lang from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8/924.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris Chrisler from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8/925.&nbsp; &nbsp; Alan Wahrman from Hays – Hays Chevrolet 8/1626.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Schmeidler from Hays – Hays Chevrolet 8/1627.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chuck White from Hays – Discount Smokes 8/2328.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yvonne Mattheyer from Ellis – Discount Smokes 8/2329.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bart Lunsford from Hays – Doghouse Liquor 8/3030.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian Lacy from Hays – Doghouse Liquor 8/30

Latest Coors Light Chill Ride UTV finalists announced

<a>A project to remove the railroad crossing on K-25 near Atwood is expected to start Wednesday, Sept. 4.</a>

The Kansas Department of Transportation will be working in coordination with the Nebraska, Kansas &amp; Colorado Railway on the removal of the cantilever flashing-light signals located on K-25 approximately 0.7 mile north of the U.S. 36 junction. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at the crossing and directed by flaggers.

Work to remove the signals expected to be complete in a day. KDOT plans to resurface the crossing area at a later date.

For more information, contact KDOT Area Engineer Eric Oelschlager at 785-443-1266 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eric.oelschlager@ks.gov">eric.oelschlager@ks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>KDOT<a>A project to remove the railroad crossing on K-25 near Atwood is expected to start Wednesday, Sept. 4.</a>The Kansas Department of Transportation will be working in coordination with the Nebraska, Kansas &amp; Colorado Railway on the removal of the cantilever flashing-light signals located on K-25 approximately 0.7 mile north of the U.S. 36 junction. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at the crossing and directed by flaggers.Work to remove the signals expected to be complete in a day. KDOT plans to resurface the crossing area at a later date.For more information, contact KDOT Area Engineer Eric Oelschlager at 785-443-1266 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eric.oelschlager@ks.gov">eric.oelschlager@ks.gov</a>.

Crews to remove railroad crossing on K-25 near Atwood starting Wednesday

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office responded to 246&nbsp; incidents Aug. 25-31, 2024, according to the activity report.

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