Tag: Hays

The 41st Annual Orange and Black Classic in Colby, KS, concluded with Hays High School winning championships in both the boys' and girls' brackets. The girls triumphed over Standley Lake 56-53, while the boys dominated Beloit 52-29. Individual honors included MVPs Jenna Schmeidler and Jordan Jones. The tournament also celebrated academic excellence among student-athletes.

HAYS, Kan. (Jan. 5, 2026) — At 5:46 p.m. Jan. 3, the Hays Police Department was notified of an injury accident in the 1400...

Hays, KS – A 37-year-old WaKeeney man, identified as Julio Caesar Villarreal, was tragically killed Sunday after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 70 west of Hays.

HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Hays, Kansas, resulting in the death of an officer with the Hays Police Department.

HAYS, Kan. (Sept. 28, 2025) — On Sept. 27 at 10:58 p.m., Hays Police Department responded to a domestic...

The Hays City Commission and Russell City Council will hold a joint meeting on August 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the R9 Water Supply Project. This initiative aims to secure a sustainable water source for both communities, addressing drought vulnerability, while also reviewing litigation and project updates. The public is invited.

HAYS, KS – A domestic disturbance call Saturday night escalated into a prolonged standoff that ended with a man’s death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Hays Police Department. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has been called in to assist with the investigation.

Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172, establishing a water program task force aimed at creating a long-term investment strategy for Kansas' water resources. The bipartisan task force will assess current funding and planning statutes, providing reports to the governor and Legislature in 2026 and 2027 to ensure a sustainable water supply.

Kansas State University is hosting the Know Your Water Summit on May 2, focusing on local water resource issues. The event includes a $25 registration fee and an optional tour highlighting municipal water quality efforts. Local experts will discuss water conservation and management relevant to western Kansas communities.

Brandon L. Frick, a 40-year-old man from Hays, died in a car accident on U.S. Highway 183 near Munjor Road on Tuesday evening. He collided with a semi-truck driven by Jesse W. Crum while crossing the center line. Frick, wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene; Crum was unharmed.

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector December 20, 2021 PARADISE — There’s almost nothing left of Deb Maupin’s home near Paradise in north-central...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, along with local public health, is encouraging people who are attending sporting...