Hays Daily News

08/17/2026

“For three sun-soaked days in early August, the shores of Wilson Lake once again filled with the sound of banjos, fiddles, and conversation,” said Aimee Riegel, Executive Director of the Lovegrass Music Festival Association and a member of 80 Proof Alice.

08/15/2026

On August 3, the Ellis City Council unanimously voted to hire Sebastian Footh as the City’s Public Works (PW) Director, effective August 24.

HomeNewsFooth named Ellis City PW Director Footh named Ellis City PW DirectorAugust 14, 2026News By Gaille PikeSpecial to The Hays Daily News On August 3, the Ellis City Council unanimously voted to hire Sebastian Footh as the City’s Public… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for compliment...

08/15/2026

As ACCESS Transportation faces an imminent funding crisis, the Ellis County Public Transportation Task Force is calling for community and rider input.

HomeNewsPublic Transportation Task Force calls for community and rider input Public Transportation Task Force calls for community and rider inputAugust 11, 2026News, Newsletter-Mid-Week By Gaille PikeSpecial to The Hays Daily News As ACCESS Transportation faces an imminent funding crisis, the Ellis....

08/13/2026

Sunrise Disc Golf Course, located at Sunrise Park, has officially been named one of the Top 50 Short Disc Golf Courses in the World by the UDisc organization.

HomeNewsSunrise Disc Golf earns world-class recognition Sunrise Disc Golf earns world-class recognitionAugust 11, 2026News, Newsletter-Mid-Week By Gaille PikeSpecial to The Hays Daily News Sunrise Disc Golf Course, located at Sunrise Park, has officially been named one of the Top 50… Login to cont...

08/12/2026

At the invitation of the Fort Hays Chapter, the Board of Governors for the Kansas State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (KS-SAR) held their August 1 meeting at Hays Public Library.

HomeNewsHays Chapter welcomes KS-SAR Board of Governors Hays Chapter welcomes KS-SAR Board of GovernorsAugust 7, 2026News, Newsletter-Early-Week August 1 KS-SAR Board of Governors meeting, Hays Public Library Courtesy Kansas State Society of Sons of the American Revolution (KS-SAR) By Gaille PikeSpe...

08/11/2026

The KS-SAR Color Guard is scheduled to lead the opening parade for the Kansas State Fair on September 11 and staff a booth throughout the fair, which runs through September 20.

HomeNewsBringing History to Life: The KS-SAR Color Guard Bringing History to Life: The KS-SAR Color GuardAugust 7, 2026News, Newsletter-Early-Week By Gaille PikeSpecial to the McPherson Sentinel The Kansas State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (KS-SAR) Color Guard does not just preser...

08/10/2026

The 41st Street multi-use path from Hall Street to Vine Street opened this week for public use.

HomeNews41st Street Multi-Use Path (Hall Street to Vine Street) Now Open 41st Street Multi-Use Path (Hall Street to Vine Street) Now OpenAugust 7, 2026News Courtesy the City of Hays By Gaille PikeSpecial to the McPherson Sentinel The 41st Street multi-use path from Hall Street to Vine Street opened....

08/09/2026

The Kansas Department of Transportation, or KDOT, announced that that repairs have begun on the bridge carrying U.S. 183 in Ellis County over the Saline River. Motorists travelling in the area, approximately 14 miles north of Hays, are advised to expect minor delays of up to five minutes during the repair project.

HomeNewsExpect minor delays with U.S. 183 bridge repair underway Expect minor delays with U.S. 183 bridge repair underwayAugust 7, 2026News By Gaille PikeSpecial to the McPherson Sentinel The Kansas Department of Transportation, or KDOT, announced that that repairs have begun on the bridge carrying....

08/08/2026

On July 30, the Hays Arts Council (HAC) opened a new art show, “By Seed & Spirit.” The free fall exhibition featuring the work of Fort Hays State University (FHSU) alumni Taylor Wiens and Justin Miller will remain on view through September 5.

HomeNewsHAC opens new art show HAC opens new art showAugust 5, 2026News, Newsletter-Mid-Week “Seeds” by Justin Miller By Gaille PikeSpecial to the Hays Daily News On July 30, the Hays Arts Council (HAC) opened a new art show, “By Seed & Spirit.”… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

08/07/2026

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