New Executive Director for the Northwest Kansas Planning and Development Committee (NWKP&DC) Deb Minkler appeared before the Ellis County Commission on October 7, 2025. Executive Director Minkler opened her remarks by stating that the former NWKP&DC Director Randy Hrabe continues to work with the organization parttime to “transfer some of his 37 years of knowledge” to her.
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On Tuesday, October 7, 2025 the Ellis County Commission Meeting opened with “ a moment of silence and reflection” over the recent heart-breaking events in the community and the tragic loss of Hays Police Department (HPD) Seargeant Scott Heimann. Chair Michael Berges made an emotional call for the moment of silence and reflection.
With the November 4th Fall Election approaching, The Hays Daily News is continuing to provide voters with opportunities to hear directly from candidates. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision at the ballot box.
Hays City Commissioners will hold their first meeting this month with a work session at 4 pm on Thursday, October 16th. No votes or formal decisions are made during work sessions.
TOPEKA — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of pre-rolled joints, THC vapes and edibles during raids last week at 18 retail stores across Kansas. KBI director Tony Mattivi and Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the raids while the first wave were in progress during a news conference with reporters in Topeka.
With the November 4th Fall Election approaching, The Hays Daily News is continuing to provide voters with opportunities to hear directly from candidates. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision at the ballot box.
Sarah Wasinger, President / CEO of The Chamber confirmed for Ellis County Commissioners last week that 17 home child care providers have been lost over the last four years. She noted that the Child Care Task Force of Ellis County will hold it’s last event for the year, a free Child Care Provider Workshop at 6 p.m.
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The following are responses to a questionnaire sent to each candidate running for Hays City Commission.