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Hansen Foundation Grant to FHSU Nursing Program »

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The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has awarded the Department of Nursing at Fort Hays State University a $50,000 grant to provide scholarship support for undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. “This scholarship will help students afford a higher education from the Department of Nursing,” said Dr. [...]

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Few Go Without Power from Storm Damage »

Fire crews respond during Saturday's storm, to report of a tree falling on a power pole in the 2500 block of Ash Street. (photo courtesy of Andrew Clark)

Saturday night’s storm did some damage to power lines across the region. However, few customers were without power for long. There was report of a tree falling on a power pole in the 2500 block of Ash Street in Hays. “According to our online outage viewer, we only had 50 to 100 customers at a [...]

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Local Students Set for Graduation at KU today »

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The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring – representing 95 Kansas counties, 41 other states and the District of Columbia, and 42 other countries – have been announced by the University Registrar. The Class of 2013 includes more than 1,440 students who completed degree work in [...]

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Heavy Rain in Portions of Ellis County (Video) »

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The City of Ellis had minor street flooding on Saturday evening after receiving 1.45 inches of rain. The video shows the heavy rain that fell just after 6 p.m. You can also hear the tornado sirens. According  to Ellis Police Chief Taft Yates, “The minor street flooding was at 10th and Monroe and 10th and [...]

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Saturday Night Storm Video »

Tornado Warning Saturday May 18, 2013

The storm that rolled across Ellis County on just after 6 p.m. on Saturday brought heavy rain, high winds, funnel clouds, and hail. This video was taken as the first of many tornado warnings was issued.

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View of the Storm »

Storm that rolled through Ellis County toward Hays on Saturday, May 18. Photo courtesy of Jordan Schaefer was taken just after 6:20 p.m.

  Click on the photos for a closer look. Law enforcement officials reported seeing rotation in the clouds and possible funnel clouds along 160th and Butterfield trail, near Ellis Ave and Spring Hill Road, near 140th Avenue and Grants Villa Road, and other locations in Ellis County. A funnel cloud may have also contributed to power [...]

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Chance of Showers Tonight & Sunday »

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Temperatures this weekend will be above normal, with most locations experiencing highs in the 80′s over the weekend, with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. A deep upper level trough will move into the area late today. A surface low will deepen in eastern Colorado. A dryline will mix east to near [...]

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Troop 101 Car Wash Might Bring Rain »

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A month from now, the members of Hays Boy Scout Troop 101 will be at Camp Laramie Peak, Wyoming, for their summer camping trip. Today, they’re raising money to help fund the annual event. About half of the 50-member troop, along with several adult volunteers, are busy washing cars this morning at Hays Chevrolet. Dirty [...]

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FHSU Commencement Parking Update with Kent Steward ((Audio)) »

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Parking Lots are full at Gross Memorial Coliseum. There is parking on Campus and shuttles are available to take people to the Coliseum. Hear Mike Cooper Talking To Kent Steward about FHSU Commencement by clicking the link: kent stewart    

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Hays Community Theatre Auditions for Fun Musical »

9 to 5 the Musical

Hays Community Theatre Auditions for the Musical “9 to 5” are scheduled for May 28th and 29th, 6-9 PM. Callbacks on May 30th, 6-9 PM To audition, please have 1) 32 bar cut of a song, your choice. (accomp. provided) 2) No background tracks or a cappella 3) Headshot or photo if available (not required) There [...]

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