Kansas Klips

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.

HAYS—Fort Hays State University marked a historic milestone on Friday, December 12th, when Jackson Piper became the university's first graduate of its Officer Candidate School (OCS) program to cross the commencement stage at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

WICHITA—A Kansas school is shelving Chromebooks in favor of pencil and paper. McPherson Middle School announced in a letter to families that students will be turning in their Chromebooks at the end of the semester.

ELLIS COUNTY—Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is pleased to announce that the Esther McMurtrie Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $16,900.00. The four-person scramble tournament was held on Friday, September 12th, at the Ellis Golf Club.

SALINE COUNTY—On Wednesday, November 19th, it was ruled that the City of Salina violated the First Amendment by ordering The Cozy Inn to stop painting its UFO-themed mural, marking a major legal victory for the century-old burger restaurant and free speech advocates, according to a media release...