University in Kansas fires debate coach over mooning incident ... Aug 23, 2008
(AP) _ Fort Hays State University has fired its debate coach for losing his temper at a tournament, engaging in a videotaped shouting match that included pulling down his shorts to expose his underwear ... The argument between Fort Hays State debate coach William Shanahan and another coach following a tournament match at Cross Examination Debate Association event at Wichita State University in March received nationwide attention after it was posted on YouTube on Aug. 2. (amNewYork)
MCC President Announces Retirement Aug 20, 2008
Hes a Kansas native who graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965, earned a master of arts degree in English from Fort Hays State University in Kansas in 1970 and a doctorate in higher education from Kansas State University in 1979. He served as president of Paris Junior College from 1983 to 1988. (KWTX.com, TX)
Debate coaches lose cool, one pulls down his pants Aug 17, 2008
In the video, Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan is shown arguing with Shanara Reid-Brinkley, debate coach at the University of Pittsburgh, during the competition's quarterfinals ... Officials at Pitt and Fort Hays State, a university of about 9,000 students in western Kansas, said they were investigating. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Equity Bank closes deal with western Kansas bank Aug 16, 2008
Ellis state bank had $69 million in assets with locations in Hays and the city of Ellis. Equity CEO Brad Elliott says the merger "is very exciting in terms of expanding our franchise into central Kansas.". (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Bloomberg TV Covers the Fed with a Week of Exclusive Interviews Aug 16, 2008
Kathleen Hays Talks with Three Fed Presidents, Covers Jackson Hole Symposium ... Starting today on the Bloomberg Television show "On the Economy," anchor Kathleen Hays explores these and other questions in exclusive one-on-one interviews with members of the Federal Open Market Committee ... Then join BLOOMBERG TELEVISION on Thursday and Friday, August 21st and 22nd, as Hays along with Paul McCulley, PIMCO chief economist, head to Jackson Hole for coverage of the Kansas City Federal Reserve... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kansas Professor in Trouble for Mooning Incident Aug 15, 2008
Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan is shown on the video in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from the University of Pittsburgh during a debate in March at Emory University in Atlanta ... "We're sure that there's probably some facts and information that's just not available," Fort Hays State Provost Larry Gould said ... Gould said the Pittsburgh professor, Shanara Reid-Brinkley, had accused the Fort Hays team of dropping her as a judge because she's... (Fox News)
Debatable standards Aug 15, 2008
Consider the case of the screaming, foul-mouthed, lose-the-pants debate coach from Fort Hays State University in Kansas ... Larry Gould, the chief academic officer at Fort Hays State, says the behavior is inappropriate -- but also defends both Shanahan and his style and actually says what he saw on the video is "not out of character" for Shanahan ... Fort Hays isn't the only institution of higher learning giving Shanahan a pass: The Star reported he was unavailable to comment for the story... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kansas prof moons Pitt prof during debate competition Aug 14, 2008
The video shows Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from Pitt, Shanara Reid-Brinkley ... Fort Hays academic officer Larry Gould said Ms. Reid-Brinkley accused the Fort Hays team of dropping her as a judge because she is black ... Mr. Gould told the Star that the argument between the professors began after Fort Hays debaters eliminated two judges, including Ms. Reid-Brinkley, because both had given the team low scores... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kansas Debate Coach Loses Cool, Moons Room Aug 14, 2008
This photo, taken from the Fort Hays State University Web Site, shows debate and forensics coach William "Bill" Shanahan. (Fort Hays State University) ... The video shows Fort Hays State University debate coach in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from the University of Pittsburgh. (CBS News -- US)
Professor Moons Students During Heated Debate Aug 14, 2008
Fort Hays State University debate coach William Shanahan is shown on the video in a profane, in-your-face argument with his counterpart from the University of Pittsburgh ... A Fort Hays academic officer says the Pittsburgh professor had accused the Fort Hays team of dropping her as a judge because she's black. (W-USA News, DC)
Pros, cons in UG’s budget Aug 6, 2008
The original budget proposed by County Administrator Dennis Hays called for a reduction in the mill levy for Kansas City, Kan ... Hays said that although UG staff are still working out the details for code enforcements, the revised traffic fine schedule will mirror that of Overland Park, forcing double-digit percentage increases for many traffic violations ... The overall increase in revenue is projected at 351,429, a figure that Hays said is conservative and is something staff is comfortable... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
LeMaire hired as softball coach at Fort Hays State Aug 6, 2008
Julie LeMaire, a 2000 graduate of Warsaw High School, was hired as the new head softball coach at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas ... She is also teaching at Fort Hays ... Fort Hays State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association with an enrollment of more than 9,000 students. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
BPU, UG discuss 2% PILOT increase Aug 1, 2008
But that move also largely forced the commission to accept County Administrator Dennis Hays recommendation to increase the PILOT from 7 ... Earlier this month, Hays said his request to increase the PILOT rate was a result of attempting to balance the UG s budget during a period of decreased revenues and increased expenses in light of a broader economic slowdown ... Hays and others responded, saying that the two-percent PILOT increase wouldn t create as much financial harm on homeowners because... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
33 Cardinals dot NFL rosters Aug 1, 2008
Joining Sims and Smith were Antonio Cromartie, Craphonso Thorpe, Geno Hays, Travis Fisher and FSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher. Proceeds from the weekend go to Sims' foundation and to the Winning America's Youth Ministries of Tallahassee, a non-profit organization run by Sims' parents. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alston & Bird makes a move into California Jul 31, 2008
Alston & Bird s continued growth is the result of our increasing national and international client base for whom our strategic approach is simple -- We will be where our clients are and need us to be, said Richard R. Hays, Alston & Bird s managing partner, in a prepared statement. While Alston & Bird has been representing clients on the West Coast for years, teaming up with some of the best talent in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley gives us stronger footing in a number of key practice areas that... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Golf, cycling, local golf Jul 26, 2008
AMATEUR BASEBALLTaylor Business 000 000 1- 1 2 1All American Coach 400 000 x- 4 6 1WP: Hays ... Hays (AAC) 2-3, 2 RBI.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
KCK residents get ‘symbolic’ mill reduction Jul 23, 2008
Commissioners spent much of Thursday night reviewing the revenue increases called for by County Administrator Dennis Hays budget. The proposed 2009 budget calls for the increase in the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) levied against the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities from the current 7. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
My Hopes and Dreams for Big 12 Media Day Jul 23, 2008
Wildcat coach says he s resigning after this season to spend more time with fans in Hays. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy announces his declaration of his age and sex has earned him a lucrative deal with America Online. (Phog.net)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jul 19, 2008
After dinner at Coyote Canyon in Salina, Kansas, the group "turned in" at the Holiday Inn in Hays, Kansas ... The night was spent in Hays, Kansas. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Edville asks UG to keep CiFi ... Max gets a vest ... Bonner Springs, Basehor Lutheran churches to merge ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, July 18, 2008 It's already been 20 years since the cleanup and rededication of the Rosedale Memorial Arch. July 23, 1988 was the ceremonial rededication of the arch, and Camille Parker Helmrich placed a wreath at the base of the memorial. Photo courtesy the Wyandotte County Museum Edville asks UG to keep CiFi Jul 18, 2008
Last week, Unified Government County Administrator Dennis Hays proposed the UG s 2009 budget eliminate a key funding source for Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and Lake Quivira capital improvement projects. On Monday night, the Edwardsville City Council responded to Hays proposed budget, unanimously passing a resolution asking the UG to maintain the revenue, referred to as the Countywide Initiative for Funding Infrastructure fund, or CiFi ... Hays budget doesn t completely turn off the funding... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Clark comes back to take the title at KWGA tourney Jul 18, 2008
Kiley Johansen *, Hays - 88-85-86--259. Taylor Fagan*, Topeka - 83-94-82--259. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Goedeken take sole possession of lead after Day 2 Jul 17, 2008
Kiley Johansen *, Hays - 88-85--173. Lee Ann Penick, Hutchinson - 85-88--173. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Equity Bank building branch in KC Jul 16, 2008
The deal would boost Equity's assets to $353 million and give it branches in Ellis and Hays -- its first in western Kansas. Equity Bank. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Jennifer Clark, Tara Goedeken share lead after day 1 at KWGA tourney Jul 16, 2008
Kiley Johansen *, Hays - 41-47--88. Alyssa Rainbolt, Lawrence - 46-43--89. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
UG administrator calls for drastic budget cuts Jul 15, 2008
Unified Government County Administrator Dennis Hays released the 2009 proposed budget to the UG s Board of Commissioners on Thursday, a document that calls for large cuts in services and increases in fees and revenues to offset what Hays calls a challenging economy. The 2009 proposed Unified Government budget is without a doubt, difficult and challenging, Hays wrote in his budget message ... Other components of Hays proposed budget. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
CiFi funding eliminated for 2009 Jul 15, 2008
In his 2008 amended and 2009 proposed budget message presented Thursday afternoon, Unified Government County Administrator Dennis Hays told the UG s Board of Commissioners that a challenging economic outlook forced his staff to eliminate funding CiFi in 2009. Though Hays says Bonner and Edwardsville will each receive 49,000 from the remaining balance of the fund, the cities will not receive any funding beyond that ... This distribution will end the Countywide Initiative for Funding... (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Hargrove embraces rougher cut of diamond Jul 13, 2008
Heading into the second weekend in July, they were 9-8, in third place behind Hays and Derby. "Our goal is to get into the National Baseball Congress tournament, and to have them be better players when they go back to the college than they were when they left," Hargrove said. (Boston Globe)
Pioneering heart surgeon Michael DeBakey dead at 99 Jul 13, 2008
In the late 1990s, he took an active role in creating the Michael E. DeBakey Heart Institute at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. DeBakey was born Sept. 7, 1908, in Lake Charles, Lousiana. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
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County Administrator Dennis Hays said last Thursday that the UG would halt such enforcement efforts for 120 days to allow further review of the ordinance ... No actions to address the ordinance were scheduled from that meeting, but the outcry led to UG County Administrator Dennis Hays to announce that he would direct his staff to implement a 120-day moratorium on enforcing the ordinance ... Hays made the announcement during a special session last Thursday of the UG s Board of Commissioners. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Close finishes highlight 27th Balls Charity golf Jun 26, 2008
Larry Carnes, David Hays, Tom Riffle, Chris Wright and pro Matthew Dillman, 62; 2. Gregg Beck, Darren Carter, Mike Kempton, Jeff Lober, Bill Smith and pro Shawn Freman, 62. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
UG reviews performance measures prior to 2008 budgeting process Jun 24, 2008
Dennis Hays, UG county administrator, cautioned commissioners from reading too much into the report, adding that the first round of performance goals in some cases may not have been realistic. This is just a starting point, Hays said. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Save $2,000 a Year: Take the Train Jun 14, 2008
LeeAnne Hays, who lives in suburban Kansas outside Kansas City, is one of the new converts to public transit ... Hays now drives three miles to the nearest bus stop and takes the bus the rest of the way ... "Usually, I rest, or read or do something much more pleasant than fighting traffic," Hays said. (ABC News -- Business)
Robic reaches halfway point in Race Across America Jun 13, 2008
23 mph) is about to go up the last big climb in the Rocky Mountains after which he should find his groove on the Great Plains through Kansas (one of his hometowns is Hays, Kan. . (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
McBride merger Jun 11, 2008
Purple Wave also merged with an auction company in Hays and has locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and Nevada. Bob McBride, owner of McBride Auctioneers, says the expansion came out of two years of talks with Purple Wave owner Aaron McKee. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Hays buys local Wachovia employee benefits practice Jun 8, 2008
The acquisition resulted in the transfer of nearly 30 clients from Wachovia to Hays. In addition, four employees -- Gwen Snyder, Greg Hubley, Dan Robinson and Michael Sebastian -- joined the employee benefits team at Hays' Milwaukee office ... Established in 1999, the Milwaukee office of Hays provides employee benefits services, risk management and commercial insurance services, personal home and auto insurance, customized insurance and affinity programs. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Principal named to nat’l board Jun 7, 2008
Ayers-Geist received her bachelor s degree from Emporia State University, a master s degree from Pittsburg State University and district-level certification from Fort Hays State University. Comments. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Salmonella In Tomatoes Reported In Houston Area Jun 4, 2008
Texas Department of State Health Services officials said 21 cases of the Saintpaul strain of have been reported in Texas since mid-April, including cases in Harris, Fort Bend, Dallas, Tarrant, Hays and Cameron counties. have reported that 31 people in seven counties have also been infected with the same strain of salmonella since May 6. (Click2Houston, TX)
Three from area earn all-Okaw Valley Conference softball honors May 28, 2008
Meridian; Jenna Harshbarger, jr., Monticello; Rachel Hays, jr., Central A&M; Rachel Austin, so, Clinton; Raeshal Braden, fr. Decatur St. Teresa; Rebecca Swaney, jr., Tuscola; Amanda Rice, sr., Unity; Kayti Loudin, fr. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State Track: Class 3 results May 28, 2008
Paul Hays, sr., Pleasant Hill, 11. 43; 8. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Herington making 5th state appearance in 8 years May 23, 2008
McLouth (20-0) is No. 2 while Hays Thomas More Prep-Marian (21-1) and Riverton (16-4) is No. 4 ... With a win in the opener Herington will meet up with the winner of the Hays-TMP (21-1)/Silver Lake (18-6) in the semifinal round Saturday morning at 10 a.m.. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Calaveras sophmore is a natural-born hitter May 21, 2008
Her father Guido Bindi was a highly-regarded slowpitch softball player when Tanna was growing up, playing in many national tournaments with traveling teams from around Northern California, and her older sister Terra Fraser was a standout at Tokay High in Lodi and now plays for Division II Fort Hays State in Kansas. Tanna started playing softball about the time she was 8 years old. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Cal Travels to Gainesville for a Super Regional Showdown with the No. 1 Gators May 20, 2008
referenced by Graham Hays of ESPN.com on his "new faces poised to make instant impacts". has been one of the brightest young stars in the Pac-10 at the plate and in the circle. (Calbears.com)
Rankin signs letter of intent with Tigers May 16, 2008
Abilene High School senior has signed a letter of intent to become a pole vaulter for the Fort Hays State University track and field team. Kyle Rankin, one of the top vaulters in northcentral Kansas, plans to study physics and engineering at Fort Hays State ... "Fort Hays State is a good school," Rankin said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Baseball Preview: Bears at Texas Tech May 16, 2008
TEXAS TECH: Larry Hays. Alma Mater: Eastern New Mexico, 1966. (Baylorbears.com)
Kansas Wheat Alliance to explain new license agreement May 14, 2008
On May 21, Wheat Day will be held at the KSU Hays Research Center. A presentation will be made at 1 p.m., followed by the variety plot tour with wheat breeder Joe Martin at 3:30. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Medical offices planned near Seton May 13, 2008
BremnerDuke will build the first of two planned medical office buildings for the ' Medical Center Hays in Kyle, a 100,000-square-foot project that will be attached to the hospital ... The 205-acre, $438 million project that Seton and Co. are teaming up on in Kyle will include nearly 1 million square feet of retail and provide Hays County with its second hospital. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Lansing boys fall short of medals at state tennis May 12, 2008
Buogo fell 6-0, 6-3 in the first round and continued his struggle in the first set of his second match, falling 6-4 to a player from Hays before turning it around and winning 6-1, 6-4. The glory was short-lived for Buogo though, when he was once again met with a fierce competitor in the next round. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
4 Blue Devils earn post-season softball honors May 8, 2008
The Blue Devils will lose five sophomores to graduation Alison Sax, Allison Kaminski, Stephanie Garcia, Patti Hays and Rachel Oswald along with Simanowitz, a freshman who will also be graduating. It wasn t what we had hoped for but with a lot of freshmen returning and some very promising recruits, I look for us to be much improved next season, said Coach Kacy Tillery. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Democrats divide by race, gender, class May 8, 2008
"I think it is merely an accident of history that Obama's rhetoric -- which was meant to appeal to all -- had greatest resonance with those thirstiest for change. And they happened to be the liberal elites frustrated with eight years of the Bush administration," said Chapman Rackaway, a political science professor at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. SIMILAR POLICIES. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
PSU wins by pitching, loses by it in split at Hays May 5, 2008
Sports Pittsburg State pitcher Darrel Dinger flustered Fort Hays State most of the day during the first game of their doubleheader at Larks Park Sunday afternoon. 050508 SPORTS 2 THE MORNING SUN Pittsburg State pitcher Darrel Dinger flustered Fort Hays State most of the day during the first game of their doubleheader at Larks Park Sunday afternoon ... Pittsburg State freshman Taylor Sibala dives into home plate as Ford Hays junior catcher A.J. Levanduski waits for the throw to tag him out during... (SunOnline)
Outlook not brilliant for UG budget May 4, 2008
On July 7, County Administrator Dennis Hays and Reardon will formally present the budget to the commission, followed by a series of budget workshops. Though the workshop dates are still being finalized, the schedule tentatively calls for a second public hearing on the proposed budget on Aug. 4, with the commission adopting the budget on Aug. 7. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Wind, Storms batter Wyandotte County ... Outlook not brilliant for UG budget ... ‘John Brown’ - immortalized with KCK statue - on stage at Lyric Opera ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Sunday, May 04, 2008 Landscape crews took to the streets of Wyandotte County Friday after a severe line of storms rolled through the area, knocking out power to at least 3,500 homes. One Kansas City, Kan., resident at 84th Terrace just north of State Avenue said she arrived home Friday morning to find tree limbs sprawled across her driveway. Kansan photo by SAM HARTLE Wind, Storms batter Wyandotte County May 4, 2008
County Administrator Dennis Hays directed people to the basement of City Hall, where they gathered for approximately 30 minutes to wait out the storm. Hays, Deputy Administrator Doug Bach and UG Mayor/CEO Joe Reardon convened in the emergency operations center to monitor the storm s progress. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Century-old turtle at home with KDWP; Alligator snapper matches years with pounds May 3, 2008
Formerly stored but not displayed at the Sternberg Museum at Fort Hays State University, the turtle was confiscated from a turtle collected in Arkansas that made improper reports and through some connections was sent to the Sternberg Museum, said Ken Brunson, wildlife diversity coordinator. The turtle was at the Sternberg for a year and was used for lectures but not displayed. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
No. 19/21 Aztec Softball Plays Host to MWC Foes Colorado State, New Mexico May 2, 2008
The article, written by Graham Hays, talks about SDSU's surprising victories over two-time defending NCAA champion Arizona and No. 3/2 Northwestern, and playing arguably the toughest schedule among all the 24 teams at the Palm Springs Classic ... columnist=hays_graham3570. (Goaztecs.com)
CPR class teaches lifesaving lessons May 2, 2008
The program is modeled after one at Hays, which has "grown and grown," according to Hager, and now reaches about 100 people. "We would like to see Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, the Pilot Club, church groups...." Hager said. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Buda Cabela's to pay back $173,000 in incentives Apr 23, 2008
Cabela's Inc.'s Buda store will pay back a total of $173,000 to the city, Hays County and the Corporation after missing job targets for a third year in a row ... Cabela's (NYSE: CAB) will pay back $77,521 to the city of Buda, $56,830 to the Buda EDC and $38,648 to Hays County. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Baseball Set To Face New Mexico State Apr 22, 2008
Tech's eight-game losing skid was its longest since the 1987 season, Larry Hays' first as head coach. Tech was one strike away from winning the series against KSU as the Tech watched a 4-3 lead disappear with a full count and two outs in the top of the ninth inning. (Texastech.com)
MHS JV thinclads capture crowns Apr 19, 2008
McPherson 151, Maize 93 2/3, Newton 83, Kapaun 69 1/3, El Dorado 62, Hays 54, Goddard 53 1/3, Buhler 14, Salina South 14, Valley Center 11 ... McPherson 105, Kapaun 99, Newton 89, Goddard 84, Salina South 84, Buhler 47, Maize 31, El Dorado 30, Hays 9, Valley Center 8. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Commission OKs purchase storage sheds to help in recycling effort Apr 19, 2008
Commissioners approved the purchase of software from Infinitec of Hays for $6,235 for the county treasurer's office. Approved the purchase of a used Grade All, a special grading and excavating machine, from Cummings Paving Co., Blanco, Texas, for $10,000 plus estimated transportation costs of $500-$600. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Golden Bears Resume Pac-10 Play vs. Bay Area Rival Stanford Apr 19, 2008
Local celebrity Referenced by Graham Hays of ESPN.com on his "new faces poised to make instant impacts," is one of the brightest young stars in the Pac-10 at the plate and in the circle. the freshman product of Pleasanton, Calif. (Calbears.com)
Eagle begins new fiber project Apr 18, 2008
HAYS -- Construction that will bring high-speed telecommunications fiber to communities in portions of North Central Kansas begins next week. Eagle Communications will start phase one of a project that will place approximately 100 miles of fiber, connecting Milford, Riley, Wakefield and Solomon to Junction City and ultimately connect Abilene and Chapman. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
PSU eyes MIAA golf tourney Apr 18, 2008
Web Results powered by yahoo. Sports The 2007-08 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association men's golf schedule will conclude with the MIAA Tournament Championship April 21-22 at the Branson Creek Golf Club in Hollister, Mo. (SunOnline)
Wind plays havoc with Invitational Apr 17, 2008
Hays won the title with 117 points, while the Crusaders had 100 and MHS totaled 94 ... The Newton boys dominated on the other side with 163 points, finishing well ahead of Hays (87 1/4). (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
T-Bones to have “Welcome to the Neighborhood” night for Mike Vick Apr 17, 2008
All fans can benefit by bringing a picture of themselves with their dog to get a buy one get one free Fort Hays State Bleacher or berm ticket. The photos will be displayed on the dog display board which will be in a prominent location in the stadium. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Fawl, Wehrman take title Apr 15, 2008
Salina Central 92, Independence 85, Hutchinson 73, Winfield 65, McPherson 60, Salina South 49, Arkansas City 41, Derby 36, Buhler 34, Garden City 29, Maize 27, Hays 22, McPherson B 22, Newton 15, Great Bend 13. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
