Mountain View
Hays Post
Fire Marshal determines cause of explosion at State Fair food trailer
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More details were released Wednesday afternoon on the incident at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Just after 6p.m. Tuesday, Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at the “Fry Shack”, located at 500 20th Avenue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Crews...
🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (September 11, 2024)
We're joined by Fort Hays State cross country coach Jason McCullough, men's golf coach Seth Kincaid and football coach Chris Brown. Tiger Talk airs live from the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus Wednesday's at 12:15 p.m. on KAYS (1400-AM/94.3-FM).
Trump responds to Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taylor Swift, one of the music industry's biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the presidential debate ended. “I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift wrote late Tuesday in an Instagram post, which included a link to a voter registration website.
Kan. teacher placed on leave after student injured in weight room
SALINE COUNTY —USD 305 Salina is actively investigating a report of a student injury that occurred during class in a weight room within Salina Public Schools, according to a statement from the school district. "The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. In accordance with district...
US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Fed prepares to cut interest rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and likely shaping the economic debate in the final weeks of the presidential race. Wednesday’s report from...
Hays parents get year of probation in 4-month-old's death
The parents of a young child killed as a result of child abuse in May 2015 in Hays will both serve a year of probation. According to court documents, the 4-month-old child of Ahmed Keita and Kassie Day was hospitalized on May 16, 2015, with retinal hemorrhages and bruises on her cheek. The child was pronounced brain dead two days later and died at a Wichita hospital.
Kansas jail deputy held in jail where she worked
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a detention deputy after a weekend arrest. On Saturday, Maize Police arrested Off-duty Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy 28-year-old Nieka Rasberry on on a requested charge of of Domestic Battery, according to a statement from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office. Rasberry...
Hays Area Bicyclists makes donations to local organizations
The Hays Area Bicyclists recently distributed the proceeds from their Tour die Kapellen (TourDieKapellen.com/) bike ride and bus tour, held on July 13th, to the following Ellis County organizations:. $13,000 to the Hays Symphony. $3,750 to Cathedral of Plains in Victoria. $2,000 to St. Catharine Catholic Church in Catherine. $750...
🎥Morning after: Harris, Trump meet at 9/11 Ceremony in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. is remembering the lives taken and those reshaped by 9/11, marking an anniversary laced with presidential campaign politics as President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stood together in the plaza where the twin towers once stood. Sept....
Police, FBI make arrest after threat toward KC area middle school
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating an alleged school threat in a Kansas City area school district have made an arrest. On Monday, police in Lee's Summit were made aware of a threatening post on social media that contained a detailed threat towards the East Trails Middle School, 1001 SE Bailey Road, in Lee’s Summit, according to a media release.
Sheriff: New extortion phone scam reported in Kansas
BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a new scam circulating in Kansas. According to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, residents are being threatened through an e-mail on their smartphone by someone who is telling the resident that they have installed spyware called Pegasus on their device and are watching them remotely.
FHSU offers student resources on artificial intelligence
Fort Hays State University has unveiled a new website that provides resources on artificial intelligence for staff and students as it seeks to be at the forefront of AI in Kansas. Andrew Feldstein, FHSU assistant provost of teaching innovation and learning technologies, said AI has had a greater impact than...
🎥 Highlights from Harris, Trump Presidential debate
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris pressed a forceful case against Donald Trump on Tuesday in their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, repeatedly goading him in an event that showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy. The Democratic vice...
Hays USD 489 board scrutinizes bond budget
The Hays USD 489 school board voted to table a motion to accept the maximum guaranteed price for renovations and additions to O'Loughlin Elementary School at its meeting on Monday. Nabholz Construction has bid the project, and the board was set to approve the maximum price of $14.49 million at...
Hays sets 2025 budget hearing for Thursday
As part of the governing body reorganization, a new mayor and vice mayor will be elected for Hays at Thursday's city commission meeting. Shaun Musil currently serves as mayor, while Sandy Jacobs is the vice mayor. Three public hearings will be conducted, including two regarding the 2025 budget. A public...
WINKEL: A surplus of squash, get creative in the kitchen
Early last spring, I was giddy to plant the garden. We picked out a variety of crops from watermelon, okra, and yellow squash, to tomatoes, and cauliflower. However, the ever-changing Kansas weather seemed to get the best of it. From the start, high winds, hail, and heat made it difficult for the garden to get established. By June, the only plant producing was the hearty yellow squash. And when I say hearty, I mean it. The squash didn’t seem to mind the harsh weather. In fact, it overtook half of the garden and we are still pawning off dozens of the bright yellow vegetables weekly.
US formally accuses Iran of supplying Russia with missiles
LONDON (AP) — The United States and Britain formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use against Ukraine, announcing new sanctions on Moscow and Tehran before a joint visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside...
🏐 HHS goes 1-1 at Smoky Valley triangular
LINDSBORG - In their first action since hosting their own Maroon and Gold Invitational at the end of August, the Hays High volleyball team went 1-1 at a triangular hosted by Smoky Valley high school Tuesday. The Indians lost their opener to the host Vikings 25-20, 13-25, 25-27 then came...
Hays Post
36K+
Posts
35M+
Views
Hays, Kansas Online News Source: News, Opinion, Video, Sports, Entertainment, Obituaries, Weather, Cancellations. The most-read news website in northwest Kansas. Member: Associated Press. Member: Kansas Press Association. Member: Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Member: LION Publishers.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.