Kansas Klips

ELLIS—Ellis Hometown Food Center, the town's only grocery store, is expected to close in the coming weeks. Jeff Geschwentner said the store does not have a set closing date and will remain open until the inventory is sold.

HAYS—It’s now official that Chick-fil-A is coming to Hays. Construction of the $6.2 million project is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026, following the city commission's approval of the requested incentive.

ALLEN COUNTY—The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Humboldt Police Department, and the Allen County Sheriff's Office are investigating a homicide that occurred in Humboldt, Kansas. Just after 5:00 p.m.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—The Textron Aviation team is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Russell W. 'Russ' Meyer, Jr., the longtime chairman and CEO, and Chairman Emeritus of Cessna Aircraft Company.

HAYS—“Two economic development incentives requested from the City of Hays for a planned full-service 24/7 Travel Plaza and convenience store north of Interstate 70 are a good investment,” said Mayor Mason Ruder at the City's Commission work session.

On Tuesday, February 17th, Rolling Hills Zoo announced the birth of a male southern white rhinoceros calf on February 8th. The calf and his mother, Evey, are doing well and are being monitored by animal care staff from a respectful distance.

HAYS—Fellow artist and friend Bruce Burkholder announced that Hays artist Pete Felton had passed away on Wednesday, February 4th.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—Two horses were shot and killed from the road by an unknown assailant in the vicinity of Bradford and Mission Valley Road northeast of Eskridge in rural Wabaunsee County over the February 1st weekend, according to Wabaunsee County Sheriff Eric Kirsch.

WICHITA—Wichita State University announced a transformative $1 million gift from an anonymous 1958 graduate of the University of Wichita to support need-based scholarships in the W. Frank Barton School of Business, according to a media release from the University.

WINFIELD—USD 465 celebrated an extraordinary act of generosity that made a meaningful difference for students and families across the District.