It's time for <a href="https://haysartscouncil.org/summer-classes">Sizzlin' Summer 2025 </a>at the Hays Arts Council. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Brenda Meder, executive director, about the variety of classes for children.

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🎙Post Podcast: It's a Sizzlin' Summer at the Hays Arts Council

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

The city of Hays is facing a potential 50% cut to the Essential Air Service federal funds awarded to its commercial airline carrier, SkyWest/United, Mayor Sandy Jacobs announced during Thursday's city commission meeting.&nbsp;

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal includes a 50% cut to the program, which began in 1978.

"That would absolutely wipe us out in this community. I don't know how we would move forward," Jacobs said. "Without it, we would not have commercial service in Hays."

"For us, to make that up, we would have to increase our mill levy from 25 to 44. That's almost double the mills just to cover that annual subsidy," said Mason Ruder, vice-mayor.&nbsp;

Jacobs and the other commissioners have contacted Hays' congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., encouraging them to oppose the proposed cut.&nbsp;

"The airport is a huge economic impact for Hays and the region," Ruder said. "Without commercial air service, you would have to drive four hours to get to Kansas City, Wichita or Denver for a commercial flight."

Commissioners also encouraged local residents and business leaders to contact national leaders with their concerns.

"This is huge for all of us, and it's important to take our time to contact all our representatives," said Reese Barrick, commissioner, who read off office phone numbers for Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracy Mann.

Sen. Jerry Moran, Hays office:&nbsp;785-628-6401 Sen. Roger Marshall, Garden City office: 620-765-7800 Rep. Tracy Mann, Dodge City office: 620-682-7340

"I think it's important for the Trump administration to find ways to cut wasteful spending," said Commissioner Shaun Musil, "but this is not wasteful, kind of like our water (federal BRIC grant) that got cut. 

"... This keeps Hays relevant. We have doctors that fly in to perform services. We have international students at Fort Hays State University."

SkyWest receives an annual $6.5 million subsidy for commercial flight service in Hays.&nbsp;

Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal and Salina airports also utilize the&nbsp;U.S. Department of Transportation Essential Air Service program.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 22-year-old deteriorating crosswind runway at Hays Regional Airport will be reconstructed next spring. 

The crosswind runway&nbsp;4-22 and the main runway 16-34 will both have to be shut down for three weeks as the work is done. Major users of the airport have been notified, although the start date is not yet finalized. Helicopter operations will still be allowed.

City commissioners unanimously approved a low bid of $6,676,180 to&nbsp;Smoky Hill, Salina, for the project during their meeting Thursday. They also approved a construction engineer services agreement with Lochner, Lenexa, for $445,800.

The Federal Aviation Administration will pay for 95% of the $7.5 million project. The city's cost share will be 5%, or $356,000.

Hays is eligible for the FAA funding thanks to record airport boardings and participation by its commercial carrier, SkyWest/United, in the Essential Air Service program.&nbsp;

In other business, commissioners approved a rezoning request, final plat and annexation for Covenant Estates 1st Addition. The 20-acre housing project is in northwest Hays&nbsp;west of Thunderbird between 33rd and 41st streets.

The plat is comprised of three city blocks with 54 lots. 

The developer, Covenant Land &amp; Developing, Inc., plans to plat, rezone and annex the remaining 55 acres of property lying to the north of Phase 1 in phases from south to north during the next few years. 

The following board appointments recommended by the mayor were approved:

A 20-minute executive session was declared at the end of the meeting for matters covered under attorney/client privilege. No action was taken.

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostThe city of Hays is facing a potential 50% cut to the Essential Air Service federal funds awarded to its commercial airline carrier, SkyWest/United, Mayor Sandy Jacobs announced during Thursday's city commission meeting.&nbsp;The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal includes a 50% cut to the program, which began in 1978."That would absolutely wipe us out in this community. I don't know how we would move forward," Jacobs said. "Without it, we would not have commercial service in Hays.""For us, to make that up, we would have to increase our mill levy from 25 to 44. That's almost double the mills just to cover that annual subsidy," said Mason Ruder, vice-mayor.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Hays City Commission" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=2eup8-18b8a55-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
</div>Jacobs and the other commissioners have contacted Hays' congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., encouraging them to oppose the proposed cut.&nbsp;"The airport is a huge economic impact for Hays and the region," Ruder said. "Without commercial air service, you would have to drive four hours to get to Kansas City, Wichita or Denver for a commercial flight."Commissioners also encouraged local residents and business leaders to contact national leaders with their concerns."This is huge for all of us, and it's important to take our time to contact all our representatives," said Reese Barrick, commissioner, who read off office phone numbers for Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracy Mann.The field office contact numbers areSen. Jerry Moran, Hays office:&nbsp;785-628-6401 Sen. Roger Marshall, Garden City office: 620-765-7800 Rep. Tracy Mann, Dodge City office: 620-682-7340"I think it's important for the Trump administration to find ways to cut wasteful spending," said Commissioner Shaun Musil, "but this is not wasteful, kind of like our water (federal BRIC grant) that got cut. "... This keeps Hays relevant. We have doctors that fly in to perform services. We have international students at Fort Hays State University."SkyWest receives an annual $6.5 million subsidy for commercial flight service in Hays.&nbsp;Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal and Salina airports also utilize the&nbsp;U.S. Department of Transportation Essential Air Service program.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Crosswind Runway Reconstruction</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747411320330.png" alt="Hays Regional Airport" />
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 </figure>The 22-year-old deteriorating crosswind runway at Hays Regional Airport will be reconstructed next spring. The crosswind runway&nbsp;4-22 and the main runway 16-34 will both have to be shut down for three weeks as the work is done. Major users of the airport have been notified, although the start date is not yet finalized. Helicopter operations will still be allowed.City commissioners unanimously approved a low bid of $6,676,180 to&nbsp;Smoky Hill, Salina, for the project during their meeting Thursday. They also approved a construction engineer services agreement with Lochner, Lenexa, for $445,800.The Federal Aviation Administration will pay for 95% of the $7.5 million project. The city's cost share will be 5%, or $356,000.Hays is eligible for the FAA funding thanks to record airport boardings and participation by its commercial carrier, SkyWest/United, in the Essential Air Service program.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Covenant Estates 1st Addition</h2>In other business, commissioners approved a rezoning request, final plat and annexation for Covenant Estates 1st Addition. The 20-acre housing project is in northwest Hays&nbsp;west of Thunderbird between 33rd and 41st streets.The plat is comprised of three city blocks with 54 lots. The developer, Covenant Land &amp; Developing, Inc., plans to plat, rezone and annex the remaining 55 acres of property lying to the north of Phase 1 in phases from south to north during the next few years. <h2>Mayoral Appointments Approved</h2>The following board appointments recommended by the mayor were approved:<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Executive session</h2>A 20-minute executive session was declared at the end of the meeting for matters covered under attorney/client privilege. No action was taken.

🎙Hays faces loss of federal air funds

By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension

The Department of Agronomy and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will host several winter wheat variety plot tours in different regions of the state. Please make plans to attend a plot tour near you to see and learn about the newest available and upcoming wheat varieties, their agronomics, and their disease reactions. 

Below is a preliminary list of plot tour dates, times, and locations with directions. 

This list will be continuously added to and updated in the K-State Agronomy eUpdates in the coming weeks. To subscribe to the <a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/extension/eupdates/">K-State Agronomy eUpdates</a>, simply google it in your internet browser. It only takes seconds to do and your email is never shared with anyone.

Some of the upcoming wheat plot tours in our area are:

May 28: 7:30 a.m. - Phillipsburg 1:00 p.m. - Plainville. For more information, contact Cody Miller at 785-543-6845. 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Ellis County, at the Agricultural Research Center in Hays across from the main buildings on the west side of 240th Avenue. RSVP is greatly appreciated for the meal count at&nbsp; <a href="https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brT0WxfHCBxXZJk">bit.ly/KSRECottonwoodDistrictWheatPlotTours</a> or by calling our office 785-628-9430 or email Theresa tam3@ksu.edu.

May 29: 9:30 a.m. Rush County 2:00 p.m. Ness County 6:00 p.m. Lane County. For more information contact Lacey Noterman at 785-798-3921.

Plots tours scheduled after May 29 are being finalized, and details will be updated soon. Stay tuned to the eUpdate for any changes to this schedule.

If you would like to start receiving the Cottonwood Extension District monthly newsletter, send us your email to receive an email notification and link when it comes out each month. Send your email to Theresa Meis tam3@ksu.edu.

 The newsletter can contain information on lawn, garden, and tree care, agronomic and livestock production information for producers, family and community health information, 4-H &amp; Youth Development and upcoming Cottonwood District events.

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 ExtensionThe Department of Agronomy and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will host several winter wheat variety plot tours in different regions of the state. Please make plans to attend a plot tour near you to see and learn about the newest available and upcoming wheat varieties, their agronomics, and their disease reactions. Below is a preliminary list of plot tour dates, times, and locations with directions. This list will be continuously added to and updated in the K-State Agronomy eUpdates in the coming weeks. To subscribe to the <a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/extension/eupdates/">K-State Agronomy eUpdates</a>, simply google it in your internet browser. It only takes seconds to do and your email is never shared with anyone.Some of the upcoming wheat plot tours in our area are:May 28: 7:30 a.m. - Phillipsburg 1:00 p.m. - Plainville. For more information, contact Cody Miller at 785-543-6845. 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Ellis County, at the Agricultural Research Center in Hays across from the main buildings on the west side of 240th Avenue. RSVP is greatly appreciated for the meal count at&nbsp; <a href="https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brT0WxfHCBxXZJk">bit.ly/KSRECottonwoodDistrictWheatPlotTours</a> or by calling our office 785-628-9430 or email Theresa tam3@ksu.edu.May 29: 9:30 a.m. Rush County 2:00 p.m. Ness County 6:00 p.m. Lane County. For more information contact Lacey Noterman at 785-798-3921.Plots tours scheduled after May 29 are being finalized, and details will be updated soon. Stay tuned to the eUpdate for any changes to this schedule.<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Wheat variety plots and the wheat streak mosaic virus" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=rtpzc-18b71f1-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>If you would like to start receiving the Cottonwood Extension District monthly newsletter, send us your email to receive an email notification and link when it comes out each month. Send your email to Theresa Meis tam3@ksu.edu. The newsletter can contain information on lawn, garden, and tree care, agronomic and livestock production information for producers, family and community health information, 4-H &amp; Youth Development and upcoming Cottonwood District events.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.

🎙CAMPBELL: 2025 Kansas wheat plot tours

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/df55f42f-849b-4bde-a72b-318953725ac4">Click here for more.&nbsp;</a>

It's 5 p.m., and you can't decide where in Hays to eat. The family needs a fun activity for the weekend or you need a new stylist or someone to look at your brakes.

The Hays Post is launching an exciting new product to help you find businesses in your community.

The Hays Place tab, which can be found as a dropdown menu on the Hays Post, is a new video directory of places to shop, play and find services in Hays and the surrounding area.

See videos on featured businesses, find links to websites and Facebook pages for your favorite Hays haunts, and find hours and other key information to connect with businesses.

Hays businesses who wish to purchase a listing on the directory can contact Jordan Schaeffer at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=aebc663c531febdd&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AHTn8zrmZbrAzvKjxVChGRNtowTajxHLQA:1741210424019&amp;q=eagle+media+hays+phone+number&amp;spell=1&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj587Wm8vOLAxX6HDQIHU-zKIkQBSgAegQICxAB&amp;biw=1750&amp;bih=918&amp;dpr=1#">785-301-2211</a>&nbsp;or your local Eagle marketing representative.

<h2>Precision Valley Golf &amp; Bike Center</h2><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WyrQ7qfNSiM?si=XfA-hUPUEa0EvJrP" 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><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/df55f42f-849b-4bde-a72b-318953725ac4">Click here for more.&nbsp;</a>----It's 5 p.m., and you can't decide where in Hays to eat. The family needs a fun activity for the weekend or you need a new stylist or someone to look at your brakes.The Hays Post is launching an exciting new product to help you find businesses in your community.The Hays Place tab, which can be found as a dropdown menu on the Hays Post, is a new video directory of places to shop, play and find services in Hays and the surrounding area.See videos on featured businesses, find links to websites and Facebook pages for your favorite Hays haunts, and find hours and other key information to connect with businesses.The directory is free for our readers.Hays businesses who wish to purchase a listing on the directory can contact Jordan Schaeffer at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=aebc663c531febdd&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AHTn8zrmZbrAzvKjxVChGRNtowTajxHLQA:1741210424019&amp;q=eagle+media+hays+phone+number&amp;spell=1&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj587Wm8vOLAxX6HDQIHU-zKIkQBSgAegQICxAB&amp;biw=1750&amp;bih=918&amp;dpr=1#">785-301-2211</a>&nbsp;or your local Eagle marketing representative.<figure>
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👟 Monarchs qualify four more for state

PUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams saw another school record go down Friday on day two of the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

Nolan Churchman broke his own school record in the decathlon by 139 points with a 10-event total of 7,360, finishing in fifth place to earn a spot on the All-American podium. After compiling a personal-best 4,035 points on day one, the senior wrapped up his career with three outdoor personal bests on Friday. He opened the day with a personal-best 15.19 in the 110m hurdles to collect 827 points before adding a personal best in the discus (128-9, 649 points) and an outdoor PR in the pole vault (15-1, 790 points). Churchman then accumulated 1,059 points across the final two events (javelin throw - 150-10 - 529 points, 1,500m run - 5:05.30 - 530 points).

The performance helped Churchman earn his eighth All-American trophy, including seven in multi-events (four heptathlon, three decathlon) and one in a relay. The Saint George, Kan. native posted outdoor or wind legal personal bests in five of the 10 events, including the 100m dash, high jump, 110m hurdles, discus and pole vault.

After breaking the school record in the discus throw earlier this season (160-2, 48.81m), Emma Slade placed 13th at the national meet with a top heave of 153-2. The freshman recorded that mark on her first attempt before adding a toss of 144-11 on her third attempt. She was one of only two freshman in the field of 22 competitors at the championship event.

Toby Wahlmeier concluded the day in the prelims of the 200m dash. Running in the third and final heat, the junior finished in 20th place with a time of 21.39.

The Tigers will wrap things up at the national meet with day three on Saturday (May 24) beginning at noon CT when Annabeth Baalmann competes in the women's pole vault. Wahlmeier will then team up with Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright and Drew Tolar in the 4x100m relay finals at 6:20 p.m. CT.

Full FHSU Results Day Two Women Discus 13th - Emma Slade - 153-2

Men 200m Dash Prelims 20th - Toby Wahlmeier - 21.39

Decathlon 5th - Nolan Churchman - 7,360 points @ ! - 4 team points 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 110mH - 15.19 - 827 DT - 128-9 - 649 PV - 15-1 - 790 JT - 150-10 - 529 1,500m - 5:05.30 - 530

Day One Women 10,000m Run 9th - Emily Diercks - 35:37.29 %

Men 4x100m Prelims 5th - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar - 39.71 q !

Long Jump 20th - Nolan Churchman - 23-1.25

Pole Vault 18th - Josiah Ball - 15-9.75

Decathlon 3rd - Nolan Churchman - 4,035 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913

! - indicates school record @ - indicates first team All-American % - indicates second team All-American

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams saw another school record go down Friday on day two of the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.Nolan Churchman broke his own school record in the decathlon by 139 points with a 10-event total of 7,360, finishing in fifth place to earn a spot on the All-American podium. After compiling a personal-best 4,035 points on day one, the senior wrapped up his career with three outdoor personal bests on Friday. He opened the day with a personal-best 15.19 in the 110m hurdles to collect 827 points before adding a personal best in the discus (128-9, 649 points) and an outdoor PR in the pole vault (15-1, 790 points). Churchman then accumulated 1,059 points across the final two events (javelin throw - 150-10 - 529 points, 1,500m run - 5:05.30 - 530 points).The performance helped Churchman earn his eighth All-American trophy, including seven in multi-events (four heptathlon, three decathlon) and one in a relay. The Saint George, Kan. native posted outdoor or wind legal personal bests in five of the 10 events, including the 100m dash, high jump, 110m hurdles, discus and pole vault.After breaking the school record in the discus throw earlier this season (160-2, 48.81m), Emma Slade placed 13th at the national meet with a top heave of 153-2. The freshman recorded that mark on her first attempt before adding a toss of 144-11 on her third attempt. She was one of only two freshman in the field of 22 competitors at the championship event.Toby Wahlmeier concluded the day in the prelims of the 200m dash. Running in the third and final heat, the junior finished in 20th place with a time of 21.39.The Tigers will wrap things up at the national meet with day three on Saturday (May 24) beginning at noon CT when Annabeth Baalmann competes in the women's pole vault. Wahlmeier will then team up with Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright and Drew Tolar in the 4x100m relay finals at 6:20 p.m. CT.Full FHSU Results Day Two Women Discus 13th - Emma Slade - 153-2Men 200m Dash Prelims 20th - Toby Wahlmeier - 21.39Decathlon 5th - Nolan Churchman - 7,360 points @ ! - 4 team points 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 110mH - 15.19 - 827 DT - 128-9 - 649 PV - 15-1 - 790 JT - 150-10 - 529 1,500m - 5:05.30 - 530Day One Women 10,000m Run 9th - Emily Diercks - 35:37.29 % Men 4x100m Prelims 5th - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar - 39.71 q !Long Jump 20th - Nolan Churchman - 23-1.25 Pole Vault 18th - Josiah Ball - 15-9.75Decathlon 3rd - Nolan Churchman - 4,035 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 ! - indicates school record @ - indicates first team All-American % - indicates second team All-Americanq - qualified for finals

👟 Churchman shatters FHSU decathlon record at D2 Outdoor Championships

PAWNEE COUNTY– Rhonda Hudson-McNutt, 47, appeared in the Pawnee County District Court in custody Thursday afternoon for sentencing on two separate felony cases, according to Pawnee&nbsp; County Attorney Doug McNett.

In July of 2024, Hudson-McNutt was arrested on probable cause without incident following an investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department. 

She was charged with Blackmail, Breach of Privacy, to wit: disseminating nude images, Identity Theft,&nbsp; Interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: falsely reporting a felony crime,&nbsp; Interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: falsely reporting information in a felony investigation, and Criminal False Communication. She was also charged in a separate criminal complaint with misdemeanor Trespass.

Hudson-McNutt subsequently posted bond and was released. However, on August 9, 2024, the defendant was arrested for violating the no contact conditions of her bond. Incident to that arrest, she was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.

On November 19, 2024, the she entered no contest pleas in the first case to&nbsp; Breach of Privacy, to wit: disseminating nude images, Identity Theft, and&nbsp; Interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: falsely reporting a felony crime. She also entered a no contest plea to Possession of Methamphetamine. In exchange for the pleas, the State dismiss remain charges. Following the plea hearing, the defendant was release on bond but was re-arrested the following day for violating the no contact condition.

In support of the plea, Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett advised the Court that in July of 2024 Hudson-McNutt threatened an individual that she would contact law enforcement to falsely claim he sexually assaulted her if that individual didn’t disclose the whereabouts of her estranged husband. The investigation revealed that she also distributed without permission nude images of the individual that she’d gained access to. During this same timeframe Hudson-McNutt also accessed her estranged husband’s email account and sent an email to the Kansas Department of Children and Families claiming to confess to child sex crimes.

Following an extended sentencing hearing which included testimony from the victims, District Judge Bruce Gatterman denied her request for probation citing her behavior on bond and sentenced Hudson-McNutt to an aggregated sentence of 47 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY– Rhonda Hudson-McNutt, 47, appeared in the Pawnee County District Court in custody Thursday afternoon for sentencing on two separate felony cases, according to Pawnee&nbsp; County Attorney Doug McNett.In July of 2024, Hudson-McNutt was arrested on probable cause without incident following an investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department. She was charged with Blackmail, Breach of Privacy, to wit: disseminating nude images, Identity Theft,&nbsp; Interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: falsely reporting a felony crime,&nbsp; Interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: falsely reporting information in a felony investigation, and Criminal False Communication. She was also charged in a separate criminal complaint with misdemeanor Trespass.Hudson-McNutt subsequently posted bond and was released. However, on August 9, 2024, the defendant was arrested for violating the no contact conditions of her bond. Incident to that arrest, she was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.On November 19, 2024, the she entered no contest pleas in the first case to&nbsp; Breach of Privacy, to wit: disseminating nude images, Identity Theft, and&nbsp; Interference with Law Enforcement, to wit: falsely reporting a felony crime. She also entered a no contest plea to Possession of Methamphetamine. In exchange for the pleas, the State dismiss remain charges. Following the plea hearing, the defendant was release on bond but was re-arrested the following day for violating the no contact condition.In support of the plea, Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett advised the Court that in July of 2024 Hudson-McNutt threatened an individual that she would contact law enforcement to falsely claim he sexually assaulted her if that individual didn’t disclose the whereabouts of her estranged husband. The investigation revealed that she also distributed without permission nude images of the individual that she’d gained access to. During this same timeframe Hudson-McNutt also accessed her estranged husband’s email account and sent an email to the Kansas Department of Children and Families claiming to confess to child sex crimes.Following an extended sentencing hearing which included testimony from the victims, District Judge Bruce Gatterman denied her request for probation citing her behavior on bond and sentenced Hudson-McNutt to an aggregated sentence of 47 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kansas woman gets plea deal for blackmail, ID theft

TOPEKA – Hays High will be the No. 5 seed at the KSHSAA Class 5A State Baseball Championship and open with Shawnee Heights at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at Eck Stadium in Wichita.

The Indians (18-8) are coming off a pair of one-run victories over Salina South and Andover to win their own regional this past Wednesday at Leo-Harper Field. 

This will be HHS’ 14th state tournament appearance and first since 2021 when they finished third.

The Thunderbirds (21-7) are the No. 4 seed and defeated Highland Park and De Soto in regionals. Shawnee Heights lost to 5-2 to Spring Hill in last year's state quarterfinals.

5A State Baseball Eck Stadium Wichita, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] St. Thomas Aquinas (24-4) vs. [8] Valley Center (17-11), 11:00 a.m. [4] Shawnee Heights (21-7) vs. Hays (18-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Great Bend (23-5) vs. [7] Kansas City-Piper (17-10, 3:30 p.m. [3] Blue Valley Southwest (21-6) vs. [6] Goddard-Eisenhower (18-10), 5:45 p.m.

Friday, May 30 Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11:00 a.m. Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 1:15 p.m. Third Place, 3:30 p.m. Championship, 5:45 p.m.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsTOPEKA – Hays High will be the No. 5 seed at the KSHSAA Class 5A State Baseball Championship and open with Shawnee Heights at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at Eck Stadium in Wichita.The Indians (18-8) are coming off a pair of one-run victories over Salina South and Andover to win their own regional this past Wednesday at Leo-Harper Field. This will be HHS’ 14th state tournament appearance and first since 2021 when they finished third.The Thunderbirds (21-7) are the No. 4 seed and defeated Highland Park and De Soto in regionals. Shawnee Heights lost to 5-2 to Spring Hill in last year's state quarterfinals.5A State Baseball Eck Stadium Wichita, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] St. Thomas Aquinas (24-4) vs. [8] Valley Center (17-11), 11:00 a.m. [4] Shawnee Heights (21-7) vs. Hays (18-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Great Bend (23-5) vs. [7] Kansas City-Piper (17-10, 3:30 p.m. [3] Blue Valley Southwest (21-6) vs. [6] Goddard-Eisenhower (18-10), 5:45 p.m. Friday, May 30 Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11:00 a.m. Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 1:15 p.m. Third Place, 3:30 p.m. Championship, 5:45 p.m.

⚾ Indians five-seed at 5A state, open with Shawnee Heights

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rewarded top investors in one of his cryptocurrency projects with a swanky dinner on Thursday night, an event that showed the ascendance of an emerging financial industry — and also the president’s willingness to mix public office with personal profit.

Some 220 of the biggest investors in the $TRUMP&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-crypto-meme-coin-token-75bf67ef9e6e54bf455f2f9f03470be3">meme coin</a>&nbsp;were invited to Trump’s luxury golf club in Northern Virginia, where they dined on filet mignon and halibut. According to participants’ posts on social media, Trump spoke for about half an hour before dancing to the song “YMCA.”

Despite the White House insisting that Trump would be attending the event “in his personal time,” he stood behind a lectern with the presidential seal as he touted an industry that’s generating profits for his family business.

After feeling unfairly targeted under President Joe Biden, the crypto industry has quickly become a powerful political force, donating huge sums to help Trump and friendly lawmakers. The U.S. Senate is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/senate-stablecoins-cryptocurrency-coin-trump-5b551cf99c288c4f6059ed1689d6fcb4">advancing</a>&nbsp;key pro-crypto legislation while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-trump-meme-coins-price-high-2bdb8db9bfea9acc5d0f88a99759c855">bitcoin prices soar</a>.

However, even some pro-Trump crypto enthusiasts worry that the president’s personal involvement may be undermining their efforts to establish credibility and stability for the industry.

“It’s distasteful and an unnecessary distraction,” said Nic Carter, a Trump supporter and partner at the crypto investment firm Castle Island Ventures, who said the president is “hugging us to death” with his private crypto businesses. “We would much rather that he passes common sense legislation and leave it at that.”

As the president uses crypto as a platform to make money for his brand in unprecedented ways, it’s also creating an opportunity for potentially shadowy buyers to use the anonymity of the internet to buy access to the president. The lack of transparency was evident on a poster board at the dinner, where participants signed a ranking of top investors. Some used their real names; others used pseudonyms.

No media was allowed into the dinner, and the president was at his golf club for only about an hour. Protesters gathered outside the club holding signs that said “stop crypto corruption” and “no corrupt fools.”

Trump said the event was “good, very good” as he returned to the White House.

Concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures predate Inauguration Day

Three days before Trump took office on Jan. 20, he announced the creation of the $TRUMP meme coin at the fancy Crypto Ball held down the street from the White House. He described it as a way for his supporters to “have fun.”

Meme coins are the crypto sector’s black sheep. They are often created as a joke, with no real utility and prone to extremely wild price swings that tend to enrich a small group of insiders at the expense of less sophisticated investors.

The president’s meme coin is different, however, and has a clear utility: access to Trump. In addition to Thursday’s dinner, the top 25 were invited to a private reception with the president, with the top four getting $100,000 crypto-themed and Trump-branded watches.

Trump’s meme coin saw an initial spike in value, followed by a steep drop. Its creators, which include an entity controlled by the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-qatar-deal-conflicts-saudi-arabia-emoluments-7379bee2e307d39bd43b534a05ae3207">Trump Organization</a>, have made hundreds of millions of dollars by collecting fees on trades.

First lady&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/melania-trump">Melania Trump</a>&nbsp;has her own meme coin, and Trump’s sons, Eric and Don Jr. — who are running the Trump Organization while their father is president — announced they are partnering with an existing firm to create a crypto mining company.

The Trump family also holds about a 60% stake in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-crypto-digital-assets-a08456edc5947451f3f23b184ed9fb29">World Liberty Financial</a>, a crypto project that provides yet another avenue where investors are buying in and enriching the president’s relatives. World Liberty has launched its own stablecoin, USD1. The project got a boost recently when World Liberty announced an investment fund in the United Arab Emirates would be using $2 billion worth of USD1 to purchase a stake in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Stablecoins have values pegged to fixed assets like the U.S. dollar. Issuers profit by collecting the interest on the Treasury bonds and other assets used to back the stablecoins.

Crypto is now one of the most significant sources of the Trump family’s wealth.

“He’s becoming a salesman-in-chief,” said James Thurber, an American University professor emeritus who has long studied and taught about corruption around the world. “It allows for huge conflicts of interest.”

“I’m a big crypto fan,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One during last week’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-mideast-trip-uae-qatar-russia-ukraine-963b695c94b908a2f9c76271ea9d131b">trip to the Middle East</a>. “I’ve been that from the beginning, right from the campaign.”

That wasn’t always true. During his first term, Trump posted in July 2019 that cryptocurrencies were “not money” and had value that was “highly volatile and based on thin air.”

“Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade,” he added then. Even after leaving office in 2021, Trump told Fox Business Network that bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, “seems like a scam.”

Trump began to shift during a crypto event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida in May 2024, receiving assurances that industry backers would spend lavishly to get him reelected. Another major milestone came last June, when Trump attended a high-dollar fundraiser at the San Francisco home of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/david-sacks">David Sacks</a>.

Those close to Trump, including his sons and billionaire&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>, helped further push his embrace of the industry. Sacks is now the Trump administration’s crypto czar, and many Cabinet members — including Commerce Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/howard-lutnick-trump-tariffs-commerce-department-9788590bbee10d09d3cb91822b0c9687">Howard Lutnick</a>&nbsp;and Defense Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/pete-hegseth">Pete Hegseth</a>&nbsp;— have long been enthusiastic crypto boosters.

“I don’t have faith in the dollar,” Transportation Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/sean-duffy">Sean Duffy</a>&nbsp;said in a 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6319141888112" target="_blank">interview</a>. “I’m bullish on bitcoin.”

Trump + crypto: A political marriage of convenience

Many top crypto backers were naturally wary of traditional politics, but gravitated toward Trump last year. They bristled at how Biden’s Securities and Exchange Commission aggressively brought civil suits against several major crypto companies.

Since Trump took office, many such cases have been dropped or paused, including one alleging that Justin Sun, a China-born crypto entrepreneur, and his company engaged in market manipulation and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023-59" target="_blank">paid celebrities</a>&nbsp;for undisclosed promotions.

Sun, who once paid $6.2 million for a piece of art involving a banana taped to a wall, and then ate the banana, helped the Trumps start World Liberty Financial with an early $75 million investment.

Sun has&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/justinsuntron/status/1924676460461310008" target="_blank">disclosed</a>&nbsp;on social media that he is the biggest holder of $TRUMP meme coins and is attending Thursday’s dinner.

“I’m excited to connect with everyone, talk crypto, and discuss the future of our industry,” Sun said in advance.

He posted a video of Trump entering the private reception.

“Did you get to see the helicopter?” Trump said.

Are Trump family profits hurting other crypto investors?

Trump has signed executive orders promoting the industry, including calls to create a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-reserve-trump-crypto-sacks-5c91a1ab3dab9a8c86d4bc42b8db3f8f">government bitcoin reserve</a>. In March, Trump convened the first&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-crypto-summit-bitcoin-sacks-c87505c8cf0aaef3398bf0bb1139b420">cryptocurrency summit</a>&nbsp;at the White House.

But some of the industry’s biggest names, often brash and outspoken, have kept mostly mum on Trump’s meme coins and other projects.

“It’s not my place to really comment on President Trump’s activity,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said at a recent public event.

Meanwhile, a top legislative priority for crypto-backers, a bill clarifying how digital assets are to be regulated, has advanced in the Senate. But some Democrats have tried to stall other pro-crypto legislation over the president’s personal dealings — and see the dinner as a particularly egregious case.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, said the gathering was “in effect, putting a ‘for sale’ sign on the White House.”

“It’s auctioning off access,” Blumenthal said on a Thursday press call.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is attending “in his personal time.” The White House has also said it has nothing to do with Trump’s meme coin.

<figure>
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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rewarded top investors in one of his cryptocurrency projects with a swanky dinner on Thursday night, an event that showed the ascendance of an emerging financial industry — and also the president’s willingness to mix public office with personal profit.Some 220 of the biggest investors in the $TRUMP&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-crypto-meme-coin-token-75bf67ef9e6e54bf455f2f9f03470be3">meme coin</a>&nbsp;were invited to Trump’s luxury golf club in Northern Virginia, where they dined on filet mignon and halibut. According to participants’ posts on social media, Trump spoke for about half an hour before dancing to the song “YMCA.”Despite the White House insisting that Trump would be attending the event “in his personal time,” he stood behind a lectern with the presidential seal as he touted an industry that’s generating profits for his family business.After feeling unfairly targeted under President Joe Biden, the crypto industry has quickly become a powerful political force, donating huge sums to help Trump and friendly lawmakers. The U.S. Senate is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/senate-stablecoins-cryptocurrency-coin-trump-5b551cf99c288c4f6059ed1689d6fcb4">advancing</a>&nbsp;key pro-crypto legislation while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-trump-meme-coins-price-high-2bdb8db9bfea9acc5d0f88a99759c855">bitcoin prices soar</a>.However, even some pro-Trump crypto enthusiasts worry that the president’s personal involvement may be undermining their efforts to establish credibility and stability for the industry.“It’s distasteful and an unnecessary distraction,” said Nic Carter, a Trump supporter and partner at the crypto investment firm Castle Island Ventures, who said the president is “hugging us to death” with his private crypto businesses. “We would much rather that he passes common sense legislation and leave it at that.”As the president uses crypto as a platform to make money for his brand in unprecedented ways, it’s also creating an opportunity for potentially shadowy buyers to use the anonymity of the internet to buy access to the president. The lack of transparency was evident on a poster board at the dinner, where participants signed a ranking of top investors. Some used their real names; others used pseudonyms.No media was allowed into the dinner, and the president was at his golf club for only about an hour. Protesters gathered outside the club holding signs that said “stop crypto corruption” and “no corrupt fools.”Trump said the event was “good, very good” as he returned to the White House.<h2>Concerns about Trump’s crypto ventures predate Inauguration Day</h2>Three days before Trump took office on Jan. 20, he announced the creation of the $TRUMP meme coin at the fancy Crypto Ball held down the street from the White House. He described it as a way for his supporters to “have fun.”Meme coins are the crypto sector’s black sheep. They are often created as a joke, with no real utility and prone to extremely wild price swings that tend to enrich a small group of insiders at the expense of less sophisticated investors.The president’s meme coin is different, however, and has a clear utility: access to Trump. In addition to Thursday’s dinner, the top 25 were invited to a private reception with the president, with the top four getting $100,000 crypto-themed and Trump-branded watches.Trump’s meme coin saw an initial spike in value, followed by a steep drop. Its creators, which include an entity controlled by the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-qatar-deal-conflicts-saudi-arabia-emoluments-7379bee2e307d39bd43b534a05ae3207">Trump Organization</a>, have made hundreds of millions of dollars by collecting fees on trades.First lady&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/melania-trump">Melania Trump</a>&nbsp;has her own meme coin, and Trump’s sons, Eric and Don Jr. — who are running the Trump Organization while their father is president — announced they are partnering with an existing firm to create a crypto mining company.The Trump family also holds about a 60% stake in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-crypto-digital-assets-a08456edc5947451f3f23b184ed9fb29">World Liberty Financial</a>, a crypto project that provides yet another avenue where investors are buying in and enriching the president’s relatives. World Liberty has launched its own stablecoin, USD1. The project got a boost recently when World Liberty announced an investment fund in the United Arab Emirates would be using $2 billion worth of USD1 to purchase a stake in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.Stablecoins have values pegged to fixed assets like the U.S. dollar. Issuers profit by collecting the interest on the Treasury bonds and other assets used to back the stablecoins.Crypto is now one of the most significant sources of the Trump family’s wealth.“He’s becoming a salesman-in-chief,” said James Thurber, an American University professor emeritus who has long studied and taught about corruption around the world. “It allows for huge conflicts of interest.”<h2>How Trump changed his mind on crypto</h2>“I’m a big crypto fan,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One during last week’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-mideast-trip-uae-qatar-russia-ukraine-963b695c94b908a2f9c76271ea9d131b">trip to the Middle East</a>. “I’ve been that from the beginning, right from the campaign.”That wasn’t always true. During his first term, Trump posted in July 2019 that cryptocurrencies were “not money” and had value that was “highly volatile and based on thin air.”“Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade,” he added then. Even after leaving office in 2021, Trump told Fox Business Network that bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, “seems like a scam.”Trump began to shift during a crypto event at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida in May 2024, receiving assurances that industry backers would spend lavishly to get him reelected. Another major milestone came last June, when Trump attended a high-dollar fundraiser at the San Francisco home of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/david-sacks">David Sacks</a>.Those close to Trump, including his sons and billionaire&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>, helped further push his embrace of the industry. Sacks is now the Trump administration’s crypto czar, and many Cabinet members — including Commerce Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/howard-lutnick-trump-tariffs-commerce-department-9788590bbee10d09d3cb91822b0c9687">Howard Lutnick</a>&nbsp;and Defense Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/pete-hegseth">Pete Hegseth</a>&nbsp;— have long been enthusiastic crypto boosters.“I don’t have faith in the dollar,” Transportation Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/sean-duffy">Sean Duffy</a>&nbsp;said in a 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6319141888112" target="_blank">interview</a>. “I’m bullish on bitcoin.”<h2>Trump + crypto: A political marriage of convenience</h2>Many top crypto backers were naturally wary of traditional politics, but gravitated toward Trump last year. They bristled at how Biden’s Securities and Exchange Commission aggressively brought civil suits against several major crypto companies.Since Trump took office, many such cases have been dropped or paused, including one alleging that Justin Sun, a China-born crypto entrepreneur, and his company engaged in market manipulation and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023-59" target="_blank">paid celebrities</a>&nbsp;for undisclosed promotions.Sun, who once paid $6.2 million for a piece of art involving a banana taped to a wall, and then ate the banana, helped the Trumps start World Liberty Financial with an early $75 million investment.Sun has&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/justinsuntron/status/1924676460461310008" target="_blank">disclosed</a>&nbsp;on social media that he is the biggest holder of $TRUMP meme coins and is attending Thursday’s dinner.“I’m excited to connect with everyone, talk crypto, and discuss the future of our industry,” Sun said in advance.He posted a video of Trump entering the private reception.“Did you get to see the helicopter?” Trump said.“Yeah! Super cool,” Sun responded.<h2>Are Trump family profits hurting other crypto investors?</h2>Trump has signed executive orders promoting the industry, including calls to create a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bitcoin-reserve-trump-crypto-sacks-5c91a1ab3dab9a8c86d4bc42b8db3f8f">government bitcoin reserve</a>. In March, Trump convened the first&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-crypto-summit-bitcoin-sacks-c87505c8cf0aaef3398bf0bb1139b420">cryptocurrency summit</a>&nbsp;at the White House.But some of the industry’s biggest names, often brash and outspoken, have kept mostly mum on Trump’s meme coins and other projects.“It’s not my place to really comment on President Trump’s activity,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said at a recent public event.Meanwhile, a top legislative priority for crypto-backers, a bill clarifying how digital assets are to be regulated, has advanced in the Senate. But some Democrats have tried to stall other pro-crypto legislation over the president’s personal dealings — and see the dinner as a particularly egregious case.Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, said the gathering was “in effect, putting a ‘for sale’ sign on the White House.”“It’s auctioning off access,” Blumenthal said on a Thursday press call.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is attending “in his personal time.” The White House has also said it has nothing to do with Trump’s meme coin.___

Trump hosts top crypto investors as some fear he’s putting personal profits first

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

The National Weather Service in Dodge City reports a slight risk of severe storms today across western Kansas, with the potential for hail 2 inches in diameter.

If low stratus clouds persist across a larger area of western Kansas this afternoon, the slight risk area may be adjusted to a smaller region than the current forecast.

Today's high is expected to reach 67, with a low of 52. Showers are likely Saturday through the night, with a high of 62 and a low of 51. Rain is also likely Sunday during the day, with a high near 61 and a low of 48.

Showers are expected to continue through Memorial Day, with a chance of nighttime thunderstorms. The high is forecast to be 61 and the low 46.

Tuesday will see a short break from the rain with mostly cloudy skies. It will be followed by a possible chance of showers and thunderstorms at night, with a high of 68 and a low of 50.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1748018667811.jpeg" alt="National Weather Service, Dodge City" />
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 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostThe National Weather Service in Dodge City reports a slight risk of severe storms today across western Kansas, with the potential for hail 2 inches in diameter.If low stratus clouds persist across a larger area of western Kansas this afternoon, the slight risk area may be adjusted to a smaller region than the current forecast.Today's high is expected to reach 67, with a low of 52. Showers are likely Saturday through the night, with a high of 62 and a low of 51. Rain is also likely Sunday during the day, with a high near 61 and a low of 48.Showers are expected to continue through Memorial Day, with a chance of nighttime thunderstorms. The high is forecast to be 61 and the low 46.Tuesday will see a short break from the rain with mostly cloudy skies. It will be followed by a possible chance of showers and thunderstorms at night, with a high of 68 and a low of 50.

Ellis County under slight risk of severe thunderstorms today; rain through weekend

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF3 tornado hit Grinnell Sunday night, with peak winds of 140 mph and a damage path 230 yards wide.

The storm damaged or destroyed over a dozen homes, downed 15 power poles, and hit electric and gas systems. Despite the destruction and displaced families, no injuries were reported.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/b233f4c3-9f80-4891-95b2-d2dfad95a9fe">SEE RELATED STORY: NWS says Grinnell tornado winds peaked at 140 mph</a>

The following is a list of organizations and community efforts offering support to those affected by the storm and ways you can help.

Relief fund for Grinnell tornado set up by Gove County Community Foundation

Many families and businesses are beginning cleanup after Sunday night’s tornado. The Heartland Community Foundation donated $1,000 to the new Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoveCountyCommunityFoundation">Gove County Community Foundation</a>, which will offer immediate and long-term support.

Donations can be made to the fund&nbsp;<a href="https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1236&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbjgwMHZmcnBKb3ZWVnRqcwEe6rknPltkkqnC-smII-zht71bQeHufeT9OExWb9-ypjmqfsjQKm1pK4g6Dac_aem__VHp5jEN0t-3A5rwNJ-fHA">online</a> or by mailing a check to GNWKCF, 103 W. Fourth St., Bird City, KS 67731.

You can learn more <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/001ad226-c5bf-4baa-8594-5abd6ad60c82">here</a>.

Red Cross Kansas helping out in Grinnell tornado aftermath

<a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/kansas.html">The American Red Cross</a> is in Grinnell to provide assistance and supplies to those affected. A spokesperson said the Red Cross is coordinating with local officials to meet community needs for shelter, food, health services and other support.

Residents needing assistance or information can call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767), 24 hours a day.

You can learn more <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/16205a20-d1b5-4000-a24d-674d86403f42">here</a>.

Catholic Charities responds to Grinnell tornado, shares how public can help

Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas is providing emergency and long-term support after the tornado that hit Grinnell. Backed by donor support and a $25,000 grant from Catholic Charities USA, the group is helping families access aid and begin recovery.

Donations, supplies and volunteers are still needed and can be made&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ccnks.org/disaster">here</a>.

You can learn more <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1df04840-4c6e-4514-a1d5-b1ac6194a77d">here</a>.

Grinnell tornado relief - Russell Sale Barn

<a href="https://russellsalebarn.com/">Russell Sale Barn LLC</a> will be donating a butcher steer to the Grinnell Locker. This hamburger will be made available to those who suffered from the tornado on May 18.

If you would like to contribute toward processing costs, stop by the Sale Barn today or call the office. 785-483-2961 (barn)

Thomsen Customs, a laser engraving business, is raising funds for tornado relief in Grinnell. The business donating 25% of all orders to the city or accepting direct donations.

You can find the GoFundMe here and place an order through the business's&nbsp;<a href="https://thomsencustoms.com/">website</a>.

The Hays Recreation Commission will accept free-will monetary donations for Grinnell tornado relief from May 27 to 30 during their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1194730799062756?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D">11th-Annual Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball Opening Day</a> at the HRC office.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747852169415.jpeg" alt="Damage in Grinnell from Sunday's EF-3 tornado. Photo by Kansas Highway Patrol" />
 <figcaption>Damage in Grinnell from Sunday's EF-3 tornado. Photo by Kansas Highway Patrol</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostThe National Weather Service confirmed an EF3 tornado hit Grinnell Sunday night, with peak winds of 140 mph and a damage path 230 yards wide.The storm damaged or destroyed over a dozen homes, downed 15 power poles, and hit electric and gas systems. Despite the destruction and displaced families, no injuries were reported.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/b233f4c3-9f80-4891-95b2-d2dfad95a9fe">SEE RELATED STORY: NWS says Grinnell tornado winds peaked at 140 mph</a>The following is a list of organizations and community efforts offering support to those affected by the storm and ways you can help.<h2>Relief fund for Grinnell tornado set up by Gove County Community Foundation</h2>Many families and businesses are beginning cleanup after Sunday night’s tornado. The Heartland Community Foundation donated $1,000 to the new Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoveCountyCommunityFoundation">Gove County Community Foundation</a>, which will offer immediate and long-term support.Donations can be made to the fund&nbsp;<a href="https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1236&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbjgwMHZmcnBKb3ZWVnRqcwEe6rknPltkkqnC-smII-zht71bQeHufeT9OExWb9-ypjmqfsjQKm1pK4g6Dac_aem__VHp5jEN0t-3A5rwNJ-fHA">online</a> or by mailing a check to GNWKCF, 103 W. Fourth St., Bird City, KS 67731.You can learn more <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/001ad226-c5bf-4baa-8594-5abd6ad60c82">here</a>.<h2>Red Cross Kansas helping out in Grinnell tornado aftermath</h2><a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/kansas.html">The American Red Cross</a> is in Grinnell to provide assistance and supplies to those affected. A spokesperson said the Red Cross is coordinating with local officials to meet community needs for shelter, food, health services and other support.Residents needing assistance or information can call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767), 24 hours a day.You can learn more <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/16205a20-d1b5-4000-a24d-674d86403f42">here</a>.<h2>Catholic Charities responds to Grinnell tornado, shares how public can help</h2>Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas is providing emergency and long-term support after the tornado that hit Grinnell. Backed by donor support and a $25,000 grant from Catholic Charities USA, the group is helping families access aid and begin recovery. Donations, supplies and volunteers are still needed and can be made&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ccnks.org/disaster">here</a>.You can learn more <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1df04840-4c6e-4514-a1d5-b1ac6194a77d">here</a>.<h2>Grinnell tornado relief - Russell Sale Barn</h2><a href="https://russellsalebarn.com/">Russell Sale Barn LLC</a> will be donating a butcher steer to the Grinnell Locker. This hamburger will be made available to those who suffered from the tornado on May 18.If you would like to contribute toward processing costs, stop by the Sale Barn today or call the office. 785-483-2961 (barn)<h2>GoFundMe - Thomsen Customs</h2>Thomsen Customs, a laser engraving business, is raising funds for tornado relief in Grinnell. The business donating 25% of all orders to the city or accepting direct donations.You can find the GoFundMe here and place an order through the business's&nbsp;<a href="https://thomsencustoms.com/">website</a>.<h2>Hays Recreation Commission Opening Day</h2>The Hays Recreation Commission will accept free-will monetary donations for Grinnell tornado relief from May 27 to 30 during their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1194730799062756?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D">11th-Annual Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball Opening Day</a> at the HRC office.

Ways to support Grinnell tornado relief efforts

TOPEKA
– The TMP-Marian baseball team will be the three-seed at next week’s 2-1A State
Baseball Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend. The
Monarchs will open with Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan in the fourth and final
state quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 29.

TMP
brings a 24-5 record into their second straight state tournament appearance and
18th overall. They defeated Ell-Saline, Ellinwood and Ellis at their own regional to advance.

The
Panthers are 16-9 and defeated Pleasanton, Marmaton Valley and Arma-Northeast
in the Humboldt regional, outscoring the three opponents 37-1. They are
making their fifth straight state tournament appearance. They won the state
title in 2023. 

The Monarchs and Panthers met in last year's third place game with SMC winning 10-0.

2-1A State Baseball Great Bend Sports Complex Great Bend, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] Valley Falls (22-4) vs. [8] Medicine Lodge (11-10), 11:00 a.m. [4] Rossville (16-7) vs. [5] Whitewater-Remington (16-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Central Heights (21-4) vs. [7] Douglass (14-10), 3:30 p.m. [3] TMP-Marian (24-5) vs. [6] St. Mary’s Colgan (16-9), 5:45 p.m.

Hays Post SportsTOPEKA
– The TMP-Marian baseball team will be the three-seed at next week’s 2-1A State
Baseball Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend. The
Monarchs will open with Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan in the fourth and final
state quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 29.TMP
brings a 24-5 record into their second straight state tournament appearance and
18th overall. They defeated Ell-Saline, Ellinwood and Ellis at their own regional to advance.The
Panthers are 16-9 and defeated Pleasanton, Marmaton Valley and Arma-Northeast
in the Humboldt regional, outscoring the three opponents 37-1. They are
making their fifth straight state tournament appearance. They won the state
title in 2023. The Monarchs and Panthers met in last year's third place game with SMC winning 10-0.2-1A State Baseball Great Bend Sports Complex Great Bend, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] Valley Falls (22-4) vs. [8] Medicine Lodge (11-10), 11:00 a.m. [4] Rossville (16-7) vs. [5] Whitewater-Remington (16-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Central Heights (21-4) vs. [7] Douglass (14-10), 3:30 p.m. [3] TMP-Marian (24-5) vs. [6] St. Mary’s Colgan (16-9), 5:45 p.m.Friday, May 30 Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11:00 a.m. Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 1:15 p.m. Third Place, 3:30 p.m. Championship, 5:45 p.m.

⚾ Monarchs 3-seed at 2-1A state, open with Colgan

Start your Saturday with the fresh flavors of the Downtown Hays Market, where local goods and small-town charm come together under one roof.

The market will take place from 7:30 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from May 24 through Oct. 18 at the Downtown Hays Pavilion, 117 E. 10th St.

Andrew Taylor, board president of the Bricks in Downtown Hays, said the market will feature about 50 vendors selling produce, meats, baked goods and artwork.

"It started as a farmers market, but it has expanded into incorporating those staples and other types of vendors like DIY and crafts," Taylor said.

The market, organized by the Bricks in Downtown Hays, will accept SNAP and provide Double Up Food Bucks, helping low-income families stretch their food budgets while supporting local farmers and producers.

All reserved vendor spots are filled, but non-reserved spaces are still available for $50 for those interested in joining the market. Vendors ready to sell include:

Alysia's Creations Bella Rose Designs Clucking Hen Five Heart Connected Pastries Homegrown Creations Little Greenhaus on the Prairie Scorched Stone Farm Sunflour Dog Bakery

"While it takes place in the heart of downtown Hays, it is a collaboration of many different individuals across western Kansas that bring some of this produce to our community," Taylor said.

Customers can expect homegrown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, plants and fresh honey.

The pavilion can accommodate 22 reserved vendor spots, while larger trailers and food trucks will be along 10th Street. Local musicians occasionally perform at the market but are not scheduled at set times.

Taylor said vendor turnout varies throughout the season. Every vendor is present some weeks, while others may see fewer vendors, depending on the time of year.

Special events will take place during the market, including <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/bazaar-on-the-bricks">Bazaar on the Bricks</a> on July 26 and the Thunder on the Plains Car Show on June 14, which, while not an official market event, coincides with it.

Additional events include <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/wines-steins">Wines and Steins on the Bricks in Downtown Hays</a> on Sept. 14 and the <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/farm-to-fork-dinner">Farm to Fork Dinner</a>, the date of which has yet to be announced.

"It is a fantastic way to start the weekend," Taylor said. "A great way to bring people downtown and spend time in what I consider one of the biggest assets our community has to offer."

You can find a complete list of vendors and learn more about the Downtown Hays Market <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/downtown-hays-market">here</a>. You can also follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DowntownHaysMarket">Facebook</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747927882591.jpeg" alt="Vegetables from vendors at the Downtown Hays Market. Courtesy photo" />
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 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostStart your Saturday with the fresh flavors of the Downtown Hays Market, where local goods and small-town charm come together under one roof.The market will take place from 7:30 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from May 24 through Oct. 18 at the Downtown Hays Pavilion, 117 E. 10th St.Andrew Taylor, board president of the Bricks in Downtown Hays, said the market will feature about 50 vendors selling produce, meats, baked goods and artwork."It started as a farmers market, but it has expanded into incorporating those staples and other types of vendors like DIY and crafts," Taylor said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747927928436.jpeg" alt="A vendor underneath the&nbsp;Downtown Hays Pavilion at the Hays Downtown Market. Courtesy photo" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747927949862.jpeg" alt="Crocheted crafts from a vendor at the Hays Downtown Market. Courtesy photo" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747927983220.jpeg" alt="Fruits and vegetables at the Hays Downtown Market. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Fruits and vegetables at the Hays Downtown Market. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The market, organized by the Bricks in Downtown Hays, will accept SNAP and provide Double Up Food Bucks, helping low-income families stretch their food budgets while supporting local farmers and producers.All reserved vendor spots are filled, but non-reserved spaces are still available for $50 for those interested in joining the market. Vendors ready to sell include:Alysia's Creations Bella Rose Designs Clucking Hen Five Heart Connected Pastries Homegrown Creations Little Greenhaus on the Prairie Scorched Stone Farm Sunflour Dog Bakery"While it takes place in the heart of downtown Hays, it is a collaboration of many different individuals across western Kansas that bring some of this produce to our community," Taylor said.Customers can expect homegrown fruits and vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, plants and fresh honey.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747928122470.jpeg" alt="Green vegetables at the Hays Downtown Market. Courtesy photo" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747928045532.jpeg" alt="Baked treats and cookies from the Downtown Hays Market. Courtesy photo" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747928082443.jpeg" alt="Wax melts from the Downtown Hays Market. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Wax melts from the Downtown Hays Market. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The pavilion can accommodate 22 reserved vendor spots, while larger trailers and food trucks will be along 10th Street. Local musicians occasionally perform at the market but are not scheduled at set times.Taylor said vendor turnout varies throughout the season. Every vendor is present some weeks, while others may see fewer vendors, depending on the time of year.Special events will take place during the market, including <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/bazaar-on-the-bricks">Bazaar on the Bricks</a> on July 26 and the Thunder on the Plains Car Show on June 14, which, while not an official market event, coincides with it.Additional events include <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/wines-steins">Wines and Steins on the Bricks in Downtown Hays</a> on Sept. 14 and the <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/farm-to-fork-dinner">Farm to Fork Dinner</a>, the date of which has yet to be announced."It is a fantastic way to start the weekend," Taylor said. "A great way to bring people downtown and spend time in what I consider one of the biggest assets our community has to offer."You can find a complete list of vendors and learn more about the Downtown Hays Market <a href="https://www.downtownhays.com/downtown-hays-market">here</a>. You can also follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DowntownHaysMarket">Facebook</a>.

12th-annual Downtown Hays Market kicks off Saturday

The American Legion Post 173 in Hays will host a Memorial Day service at Veterans' Park, 13th and Haney, on Monday, May 26.

The program begins at 10 a.m. and will feature music by Trilogy, a keynote address by the Department Commander of the Kansas American Legion with the color guard provided by local VFW members.

Some seating will be provided. You can also bring your own chair.

Memorial Day is a day that we pay our respect to all veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to those who have "gone before." Help us pay homage to those who have paid the ultimate price.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe American Legion Post 173 in Hays will host a Memorial Day service at Veterans' Park, 13th and Haney, on Monday, May 26.The program begins at 10 a.m. and will feature music by Trilogy, a keynote address by the Department Commander of the Kansas American Legion with the color guard provided by local VFW members.Some seating will be provided. You can also bring your own chair.Memorial Day is a day that we pay our respect to all veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to those who have "gone before." Help us pay homage to those who have paid the ultimate price.

Memorial Day service hosted by Hays American Legion Post 173

GREAT
BEND – The Hays High boys finished second and the girls third at the Great Bend
5A Regional Track and Field Meet Thursday at Memorial Stadium.

The Indians boys had three individual first place finishes. The girls had two incividuals and a relay place first.

For
the boys, Parker McGuire won the discus (154-3), Dalton Meyers the javelin (189-4)
and Jaxson Chartier the shot put (53-2.75).

Lyndi
Zimmerman won the 100 hurdles (14.91), Rylen Harrington the javelin (132-8) and
the 4x100 relay finished first (49.4) to pace the girls.

The
Indian boys had nine individuals qualify for the state meet along with a relay.
The girls had five individuals and a relay.

Kamryn McCall qualified for two individual events after a second place finish in the 200 (25.73) and third in the 100 (12.45).

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsGREAT
BEND – The Hays High boys finished second and the girls third at the Great Bend
5A Regional Track and Field Meet Thursday at Memorial Stadium.The Indians boys had three individual first place finishes. The girls had two incividuals and a relay place first.For
the boys, Parker McGuire won the discus (154-3), Dalton Meyers the javelin (189-4)
and Jaxson Chartier the shot put (53-2.75).Lyndi
Zimmerman won the 100 hurdles (14.91), Rylen Harrington the javelin (132-8) and
the 4x100 relay finished first (49.4) to pace the girls.The
Indian boys had nine individuals qualify for the state meet along with a relay.
The girls had five individuals and a relay.Kamryn McCall qualified for two individual events after a second place finish in the 200 (25.73) and third in the 100 (12.45).Lynsi Kanak placed second in the long jump (17-6).Caira Augustine also qualified for state with a third place finish in the high jump (5-0).More
could be added to the state qualifying list on Friday. The top three places in each event along with the top four performances in each event from around the
state.HHS Girls Results 100 Meter Dash 3rd - Kamryn McCall - 12.45 4th - Lyndi Zimmerman - 12.46200 Meter Dash 2nd -&nbsp;Kamryn McCall - 25.73 3rd -&nbsp;Lyndi Zimmerman - 26.00400 Meter Dash 4th -&nbsp;Aralen Maupin - 1:00.14100 Meter Hurdles 1st - Lyndi Zimmerman - 14.91 300 Meter Hurdles 4th - Cara Cunningham - 48.294x100 Meter Relay 1st - 49.404x400 Meter Relay 4th - 4:13.454x800 Meter Relay 6th - 11:20.08High Jump 3rd -&nbsp;Caira Augustine - 5-0 4th - Caleah Sanders - 5-0 8th - Katie Linenberger - 4-10Long Jump 2nd -&nbsp;Lynsi Kanak - 17-6 4th -&nbsp;Kamryn McCall - 16-9.5 8th -&nbsp;Jaci Schmidt - 15-3.25Triple Jump 4th -&nbsp;Brooke Bieker - 35-0.5 6th -&nbsp;Caleah Sanders - 34-8 10th -&nbsp;Jaci Schmidt - 31-6.5Pole Vault 11th - Kenlee Vehige - 8-6Discus 10th -&nbsp;Maddie Lohmeyer - 95-6 18th -&nbsp;Cassidy Smith - 83-6 21st -&nbsp;Zoe Winter - 81-6Javelin 1st - Rylen Harrington - 132-8 4tj - Brooke Bieker - 119-0Shot Put 4th -&nbsp;Zoe Winter - 35-11 12th -&nbsp;Cassidy Smith - 29-8HHS Boys Results 100 Meter Dash 4th -&nbsp;Holden Lind - 11.19 5th -&nbsp;Jarek Purdy - 11.21400 Meter Dash 3rd -&nbsp;Taevian Maupin-Dabney - 51.44 4th -&nbsp;Chase Zadina - 51.751600 Meter Run 19th -&nbsp;&nbsp; Logan Leiker - 5:14.16 21st -&nbsp;Kasdan Green - 5:22.023200 Meter Run 12th - Bladyn Werth - 10:58.23110 Meter Hurdles 4th - Bryce Steffan - 15.14 8th -&nbsp;Brogan Albers - 16.01 300 Meter Hurdles 4th -&nbsp;Bryce Steffan - 39.59 10th - Brecken Otte - 45.194x100 Meter Relay 5th - 43.084x400 Meter Relay 3rd -&nbsp;3:24.004x800 Meter Relay 5th - 9:15.32High Jump 3rd -&nbsp;Kamani Jones - 6-0&nbsp;Long Jump 4th -&nbsp;Kamani Jones - 21-4.5&nbsp; 8th -&nbsp;Andre Pfeifer - 20-10.25&nbsp; 16th - Gus Peine - 18-10.5&nbsp;Triple Jump 2nd - Kamani Jones - 42-11&nbsp; 6th -&nbsp;Andre Pfeifer - 40-1&nbsp;Pole Vault 3rd -&nbsp;Jace Myers - 12-0&nbsp;Discus 1st - Parker McGuire - 154-3&nbsp; 2nd - Gus Corsair - 153-6 3rd - Jack Zeller - 147-5Javelin 1st -&nbsp;Dalton Meyers - 189-4&nbsp; 4rh - Wyatt Kirkpatrick - 171-9&nbsp;Shot Put 1st - Jaxson Chartier - 53-2.75&nbsp; 3rd - Tanner Geist - 51-2.5&nbsp; 5th - Caleb Englert - 50-2.5&nbsp;