2026 News Archive

October election forums to feature congressional, Kansas House candidates

October 2, 2026

By Gaille PikeSpecial to the Hays Daily NewsVoters from Ellis County and surrounding communities will have two opportunities to hear from candidates for federal and…

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FHSU awards more than $388,000 in scholarships at annual RCOBE ceremony

October 2, 2026

By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications

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Dougherty: Hays, Russell Held to Different Standard on Water Use

October 2, 2026

By Gaille PikeSpecial to the Hays Daily NewsHays City Manager Toby Dougherty told City Commissioners on Sept. 24 that he sent what he described as…

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10.3 TALLGRASS AND TUMBLEWEEDS-Wind

October 2, 2026

A web too farDear Readers,Kansas is home to 500 types of spiders. I’ve seen less than ten different kinds around here. None of them are…

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Tigers face Lions on Homecoming

October 2, 2026

By Randy GonzalesSpecial to Hays Daily NewsAfter a 46-29 loss at Missouri Western, the Fort Hays State University football team worked on areas to improve…

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10.3 LTE Policy

October 2, 2026

The Hays Daily news welcomes your opinion. You can submit Letters to the Editor by email at [email protected]. Letters should be no longer than 300…

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Riley County to stop accepting business hazardous waste in 2027

October 1, 2026

Riley County will stop accepting hazardous waste from businesses at its household hazardous waste facility beginning Jan. 1, Michael Boller told county commissioners during a staff update Thursday.

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Riley County moves forward with Health Department reorganization

October 1, 2026

Riley County is moving forward with plans to reorganize its Health Department, with the goal of bringing services together rather than operating them as separate divisions.

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Brittany Phillips appointed Riley County clerk

October 1, 2026

Riley County has appointed Brittany Phillips as its next county clerk, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of longtime county clerk Rich Vargo.

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City to host Autumn Harvest Festival at South Park

October 1, 2026

The City of Lawrence invites the community to celebrate the harvest season at Sunday's Autumn Harvest Festival at South Park.

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