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Hays Post reporter Tony Guerreo chats with Ellis Co Health Director, Melissa Miller Full Article Here

It's summer time at the Hays Arts Council and enrollment is open for youth and adult classes. The summer exhibit "Seasons of Summer" will also be on display June 18-July 18. Becky Kiser, new reporter, talks with Chandler Reich on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser chats with Hays City Commissioner Shaun Musil and Deputy City Manager Collin Bielser Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance about historical changes in public health education. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Karissa Frasier, Cottonwood Extension community health worker, about two upcoming adult health programs in Hays. "Stay Strong, Stay Healthy" is a strength training program for older adults with classes starting Monday, May 18. Hypertension Awareness and Prevention program (HAPp) offers a lunch and learn session Tuesday, June 9. Enrollment information is available by calling 785-628-9430 or emailing krfrasier@ksu.edu. Listen Here

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Tony Guerrero speaks with Jessica Younker, USD 489 director of nutrition services, about the Summer Food Program. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Doug Williams, Grow Hays executive director, about his upcoming new podcast series "Growth Matters" with co-host Kris Munsch, a Hays entrepreneur. Topics will include property taxes, economic incentives ,affordable housing and retail development. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Tamara Lynn, chair of the criminal justice program, Jessica Heronemus-Claiborn, lecturer of accounting, and Tisa Mason, university president, about the program which is the first of its kind in Kansas. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Lee Ann June, executive director of The Bricks, with a review of the recent Hays Science Festival and Sticks on the Bricks. They also look ahead to the Saturday, May 23 opening of the Downtown Hays Market. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser chats with Hays City Manager, Toby Dougherty and City Commissioner, Shaun Musil. Read Full Article Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Stacy Campbell, Cottonwood Extension District crop production specialist, about the upcoming Wheat Field Day on May 13 in Barton and Ellis counties. They also discuss spring lawn care. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Early Childhood Connections Director Dawn Bush and Education Coordinator Sharon Beougher Listen Here

Jeff Leiker with eagle radio chats with cast members Jerri Leiker and Linda Becker, along with writer, director, and HCT board member, Bill Gasper

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Read Full Article Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance. The topic is BMI, or Body Mass Index, and a look at original research about body composition that's been performed by Phelan's students and those in the department of psychology. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks about spring events at the Hays Arts Council with Chandler Reich, executive director, and Brittney Squire, board president. The Spring Art Walk is Saturday, April 25, anchored by the 57th annual Smoky Hill Art Competition and Exhibition. Art walk details will be posted online the week before the event. Summer arts classes for children will also be offered. Listen Here

Reporter Tony Guerrero speaks with Ellis County Fire Chief Darin Myers about the Munjor fire station's volunteer shortage and its future. Listen Here

The "Country Classic" fundraiser for A Different Mindset Association is 5:30-10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Micki Armstrong, board member, about "A Night to Remember," featuring the Wes Cossman Band. Proceeds go toward local dementia respite and caregiver support programs. Read Full Article Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Sarah Meitner, Heartland Community Foundation executive director, with the results of Match Month and details of how to apply for monies in the current spring grant cycle. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

As soon as the ordinances for two economic development incentives approved Thursday for the planned 24/7 Travel Store in Hays are published, the Salina-based company can begin its construction process. Public hearings were held followed by ordinances to adopt a requested Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) and a requested Community Improvement District (CID) levying a 2% sales tax. Listen Here

The Week of the Young Child is April 11-17 and Ellis County is celebrating with special programs through the K-State Cottonwood Extension District. On this episode of the Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Monique Koerner, Family and Community Wellness Agent, along with Susan Boles, speech language pathologist for KidsLINK and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks about special upcoming spring events on The Bricks, with Lee Ann June, executive director. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

Fort Hays State University has a new religious education and community engagement program. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Carl Miller, professor of philosophy and Tisa Mason, university president, about the interdisciplinary degree program. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser chats with Hays City Commissioner, Sandy Jacobs and Hays City Manager, Toby Dougherty. Full Article Here

The status of the winter wheat crop in Ellis County is moving backward, and needs rain, said Stacy Campbell, Cottonwood Extension crop production agent. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Campbell about the dry conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures effects on the wheat and alfalfa crops. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with USD 489 Superintendent, Ron Wilson Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Tony Guerrero visits with Fort Hays State University Alumni Director Kim Cebula, Director of Annual Giving Dane Dreiling and student Jenna Schlyer about FHSU Giving Day. Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Chandler Reich, Hays Arts Council executive director and Brittney Squier, board president. The Field & Forms dual exhibit is open until April 11 and will be followed by the annual Smoky Hils Art Competition and Exhibition debuting at the Spring Art Walk on April 25. Renovation work continues at the Hays Arts Council and the annex with a grand opening target of early 2027. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Director of Recruitment & Retention, David Clingan Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance, about the five "Blue Zones" around the world and the "Plant Slant" in healthy diets of long-lived people. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Nancy Jeter with Women Who Lead Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Tamara Robertson, the 4-H Youth Development agent for the Cottonwood Extension District. Upcoming 4-H events and activities include World Water Day, Super Fantastic Judging Day, and day camps for home-schooled 4-H members. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Director of Business Development & Special Projects, James Robben Listen Here

There's a new partnership between Fort Hays State University teacher interns and Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Rachel Wentling, FHSU College of Education director of field experience, Amy Mayo, Roosevelt third-grade teacher, and Heidi Wamser, Roosevelt kindergarten teacher about the specialized classrooms in Roosevelt. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with the directors and members of the cast of HHS 'The Sound of Music' Full Article Here

It's almost spring and that means the Downtown Hays Market opens soon. On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Lee Ann June, executive director of The Bricks, about how to become a vendor, or even apply for the market manager position. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser chats with Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty and Mayor Mason Ruder Read Full Article Here

Jeff Leiker with Eagle Radio chats with FHSU Assistant Professor of the Department of Health and Human Performance Jessica Phelan Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Read Full Article Here

Prescribed burning for rural homeowners is the topic of this Hays Post Podcast with Stacy Campbell, Cottonwood Extension agent, and Becky Kiser, news reporter. A program will be offered Feb. 26 in Hays. A look at the "Crop Talk" online serminar series is also reviewed. Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Hays Arts Council Executive Director, Chandler Reich and Board of Directors President, Brittney Squire Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with Grow Hays Executive Director, Doug Williams Listen Here

Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser chats with Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty and Vice Mayor Shaun Musil Full Article Here

Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney chats with USD 489 Director of Technology, Scott Summers Listen Here

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, Becky Kiser, news reporter, talks with Tamara Robertson, Cottonwood Extension District 4-H youth development agent, about the upcoming Food Challege, 4-H Club Day and the support of the Hays Lions Club. Listen Here