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🌱 How will a $1.37M runway overhaul change flying in and out of Hays?

Hays, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Hays! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will a $1.37M runway overhaul change flying in and out of Hays?
  • When will the elder fraud prevention tour stop in Hays?
  • Can Fort Hays State finally turn winning seasons into a playoff run?

Also on today's calendar: Moore's Greater Shows Carnival.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 18 Kansas Communities Receive $13.7M for Airport and Energy Grid Improvements (kclyradio.com) — Hays is set to receive more than $1.37 million to reconstruct the city’s airport runway, combining federal Infrastructure Act dollars, Build Kansas Fund support, and a small local match. The project is part of a broader $13.7 million package improving airports and electric grids in 18 Kansas communities, aimed at boosting transportation reliability, safety, and long-term economic growth statewide.
   

2. State agencies and Private Businesses Unite Services for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month (sentineltimes.com) — Hays seniors and caregivers will soon have an in-person chance to learn how to spot and prevent financial fraud and abuse during a statewide World Elder Abuse Awareness Month tour. Kansas agencies and banks are teaming up to offer free presentations on powers of attorney, scams, and exploitation, with details and dates available online for anyone planning to attend from Ellis County.
   

3. 2026 Regional College Football Preview #43: Fort Hays State University (kmaland.com) — Fort Hays State University’s football program, a major point of pride in Hays, is gearing up for the 2026 season under longtime head coach Chris Brown, aiming to turn recent winning records into a playoff return. With a wide-open quarterback competition, strong leadership from tight end Cade Evans, and high expectations in the MIAA, the Tigers open August 27 against Angelo State.
   

4. Kansas political battles await after 5 Republicans decline to seek reelection to Board of Education (hppr.org) — Hays residents may notice local Republican Cathy Hopkins stepping away from the Kansas Board of Education race, opening the door for new contenders. Another Hays Republican, business owner Kelly Ancar, is running for the Fifth District seat, promising to bring business-minded oversight to statewide K‑12 policy. The article outlines crowded primaries and contrasting views on reading scores, school choice, and curriculum across Kansas.
   

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Other local events
    Sunday June 14
  • Moore's Greater Shows Carnival →
    Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine St, Hays
    6:00 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • BOE Meeting
    Hays USD 489 323 W 12th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA
    6:30 pm

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Ok Hays! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hays

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hays

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.