Look at that crowd! 🤯 Throwing it back to the 1950 Gala Opening of the Fox Theatre in downtown Hays. This Art Deco masterpiece, with its iconic neon marquee, evolved from a premier movie house into a beloved live event venue. A true icon! 🍿✨ #TBT #HaysKS #DowntownHays

The City of Hays bison herd has grown! 🦬 We’ve introduced new members to Frontier Historical Park to ensure a healthy, genetically diverse population. We invite the community to come say hello. #HaysKS #Bison #KsNews

Join the team at Hays Regional Airport as a Part-Time Maintenance Worker! 🔧 Maintain safety and grounds. 🔹 Flexible, year-round hours. 🔹 Starting $16.68-$19.93/hr. 🔹 Apply: www.haysusa.com/employment  #HaysAirport #NowHiring #HaysKS #JobOpening

It's #TouchpointTuesday! ✈️ You’re waiting at your gate at Hays Regional Airport with a one-way ticket to anywhere. Where is your final destination? Reply with a GIF of where you're landing! 🌍👇 #FlyHays #HaysKS

We are hiring a Police Officer! 🚓 Join the Hays PD and make a difference. 🔹 ~ $60,000* starting pay. 🔹 Lateral transfers encouraged. 🔹 Apply online: www.haysusa.com/employment  #HaysPolice #NowHiring #HaysKS

Join us for the next Hays City Commission meeting on Thurs, April 9 at 4:00 P.M.! Key agenda items: ▪️ Mayoral Appointments ▪️ 2025 Audit ▪️ Public Hearings & Ordinances regarding the Exit 157 24-7 TIF and CID Full Agenda: https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter

Before 1984, the Madden Elevator was an icon of Hays, marking the intersection of city life and our agricultural at 9th & Fort. If you remember seeing this massive landmark standing tall, you're a real one. RT if you saw it before it was gone! 🔄 #HaysKS #TBT #ThrowbackThursday

It’s #TouchpointTuesday, and we’re tackling the most important debate in Hays: Bierocks. 🥟 Traditional (Meat & Cabbage) or the "Hays Style" (with Cheese)? 🧀 Cast your vote below and let’s settle this Volga German legacy once and for all! #HaysKS #BierockWatch #KansasEats

Sunrise Park is looking better than ever! Come enjoy the brand-new basketball court and refreshed ball fields today. Huge thanks to Women Who Lead for making these upgrades possible. Community partners make Hays amazing! #HaysKS #SunrisePark #WomenWhoLead

#ThrowbackThursday to 1960s Vine St! 🚗 Looking south from 25th at the Centennial Center. It's amazing how this road grew into the busy regional shopping hub we rely on today. What retro detail do you miss most? 👇 The Tastee-Freez! The classic cars The retro signage

Finding your way is now better at Hays Disc Golf Courses! Choose your adventure today: 🌲 Frontier: 18 holes of historic tree/water challenges 🌅 Sunrise: Fast & fun 9-hole for beginners ⛰️ Rolling Hills: Open-area 9-hole 🎯 Kiwanis: 6-basket practice field #HaysKS #DiscGolf

Winter weather is gone for good! ☀️ The City of Hays is reopening restrooms throughout our parks system. All should be open soon! 🚪💦 Get outside and enjoy our 20+ parks! And make sure to visit Massey Park, the new playground is already a big hit! 🛝✨ #HaysKS #HaysParks

🚒 Hays residents! The Fire Dept is flow-testing hydrants tomorrow, Mar 25 in areas near Woodrow-Vine, Hall-Thunderbird, Enersys-Feedlot & Creek Side. You may see slight, harmless water discoloration. Please avoid driving through discharging water! ☎️ 785-628-7330

Join us for a powerful evening: "Surviving the I-70 Rapist: A Story of Strength & Healing." Hear from Stacie Edgett-Minson, Sedgwick Co. DA Marc Bennett & former KBI agent Mark Kendrick. A panel discussion with the Hays Police Department follows. #HaysKS #FHSU #Justice

Proactive > Reactive. ⛈️ We’re completing our biannual flood gate inspections to ensure total operational readiness for public safety. Shoutout to Devante, Craig, Eric, and Wyatt for the hard work! 👊 #PublicSafety #Infrastructure #Maintenance

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: The intersection at 8th & Fort St is now a temporary 3-way stop due to traffic signal repairs. No current timeline for completion. Please drive safely! 🛑 Follow us here for the latest updates. #Traffic #Safety

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: The intersection of Schwaller Ave & 26th St will close for pavement repairs starting Tuesday, 3/24 at 8AM. Work is expected to finish by 3/31. Please plan alternate routes! 🚗 Questions? Call Public Works: (785) 628-7350. #HaysKS #Traffic

Join the Hays Fire Dept! No certifications? No problem. We will PAY for your training. 🚒 💰 Avg Starting Pay: $58,000* ⏰ 24 hrs ON / 48 hrs OFF 🏥 KP&F Pension + great health benefits! Apply online today: www.haysusa.com/employment  #HaysKS #Hiring #FirefighterJobs #Kansas

Hays City Commission meets Thurs, 3/26 at 4 PM! 🏛️ Agenda highlights: 🚧 Infrastructure bids 📜 New safety codes 🚗 Carport changes 🐔 Chick-fil-A bonds 📄 Agenda: https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter  📺 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/@NexTechChannel #HaysKS

The Hays Fire Dept will continue inspecting & flow testing fire hydrants TOMORROW (March 24). 📍 Areas: • Felten-Canterbury (13th-Hwy 40) • Canterbury-Commerce (Along Hwy 40) • Elm-Ash (6th-1st) 💧 Expect temporary (but 100% safe) water discoloration.

🚨 The Hays Fire Dept is inspecting & flow testing fire hydrants on March 23. 📍 Areas: • Vine-Canterbury (22nd-27th) • Vine-Indian Trail (27th-33rd) • Ash-Oak (11th-17th) • Hall-Augusta (12th-27th) 💧 You may see slight water discoloration, but it is 100% safe!

#TBT to the original Hays Municipal Swimming Pool! 🌊📸 Before the site was transformed into the Hays Aquatic Park, this was the ultimate spot to beat the Kansas heat. This unseasonably warm weather has us dreaming of summer! ☀️ #HaysKS #HaysAquaticPark #ThrowbackThursday

🚒 ADVISORY: Hays Fire Dept will inspect/test hydrants on March 20 in areas including Vine St, Ash St, & Hall St. Testing ensures emergency readiness & water quality. You may see temporary water discoloration (no health risk). Please avoid driving through water. 💦 Questions? Call 785-628-7330.

🚒 NOTICE: Hays Fire Dept. will be testing hydrants tomorrow, March 19, in the areas of Hall St, Willow St, and near Home Depot. Expect temporary water flushing and possible slight discoloration (no health risk). 💦 📞 Info: 785-628-7330

🚒 HYDRANT TESTING: MARCH 18 🚒 The HFD will be inspecting hydrants near FHSU & Hays High School tomorrow to ensure emergency readiness and flush water mains. 💧 Expect possible slight water discoloration (no health risks!). #HaysKS #HaysFireDept #FHSU

Join our Public Works team! 🚧 We're hiring a Maintenance Worker to help maintain streets, operate equipment, and tackle construction projects. 🛠️ $18.40-$27.34/hr 🛠️ Willing to train the right person! Apply here to help build a better Hays: www.haysusa.com/employment 

Every drop counts in Hays! 💧 What's your best everyday tip for conserving water? Drop it below! 👇 #TouchpointTuesday Plus, join us this Thursday, March 19 (10 AM - 12 PM) at the Sternberg Museum for the FREE World Water Day Fun Fest! Enjoy hands-on activities, door prizes, and more! 🌊

The Hays Police Department is hiring! 🚔 Step up and protect our community as a Police Officer. 🔹 Starting Pay: ~$60,000 (Adjusted for lateral transfers!) 🔹 12-Hour Shifts 🔹 Excellent benefits Start your law enforcement career with us: www.haysusa.com/employment 

🚒 Hays residents: The Fire Dept will be inspecting & flow testing hydrants tomorrow, March 17! 📍 WHERE: • Hall St to Augusta Ln (15th-27th St, incl TMP Campus) • Walnut St to FHSU (5th-14th St, incl Gross Memorial & Bickle Schmidt)

Join the Hays Fire Department! 🚒 We are now hiring Firefighters to protect our community. 🔥 Avg Starting Pay: $58,000 🔥 HFD pays for EMT-B & Firefighter I/II training 🔥 24-hr shifts / 48-hrs off Apply today to make a difference: www.haysusa.com/employment 

Want to lead tourism and marketing for Hays? 🌻 We're hiring a Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau! 💼 $86k - $96k + excellent benefits 📅 Priority Deadline: March 22 Apply online today to help us promote our amazing city: haysusa.com/cvb 

It's officially #FixALeakWeek! 💧 Take a little extra time this week to check for leaks around your home or business. Those little drips add up fast, but fixing them leads to BIG water savings. Don't let your money go down the drain! 🚰🔧 #WaterConservation #SaveWat

Enjoying the nice weather in our parks? ☀️ Wondering why the restrooms are still closed? It’s all about protecting city facilities! Spring weather fluctuates, and a sudden cold snap (Sunday's forecasted lows in the 20s!) can cause expensive, time-consuming freeze damage. 🥶🛠️

🚒 ALERT: Hays Fire Dept will be flow testing hydrants & flushing mains on March 13.📍 Areas: Vine to Hillcrest, Indian Trail, & Columbine/Thunderbird neighborhoods. ⚠️ Slight water discoloration may occur (no health risk). Please avoid driving through discharged water! Questions? Call 785-628-7330.

Did you know Main St in Hays was actually Chestnut Street until 1929? 🧱 From opera houses to the modern "Chestnut Street District," our downtown has always been the city's heartbeat. The cars changed, but the bricks remain! #HaysKS #TBT #History #Kansas

We set a record! ♻️ The nation’s largest paper mill randomly inspected a 1,343 lb. recycling bale from Hays and found only 0.05% contamination, the lowest they've EVER seen. Huge thanks to our Solid Waste staff and to Hays residents! 👏📦 #HaysKS #Recycling

🚨 HFD ADVISORY: Hydrant testing & water main flushing tomorrow, March 12, in areas of Felten, Canterbury, Commerce Pkwy, Elm, & Ash. ⚠️ Drivers: Please avoid driving through discharging water. 🚰 Residents: Slight water discoloration is safe. 📞 Info: 785-628-7330 #HaysKS

🚒 Hays Fire Dept is flow-testing hydrants tomorrow, March 11! Testing will occur in various neighborhoods between 21st & 33rd St. 💧 You may see temporary, harmless water discoloration. 🚗 Please do not drive through discharging water. 📞 Questions? 785-628-7330 #HaysKS

It’s #TouchpointTuesday! 🛍️ We’re taking a trip down memory lane today. From the old Mall to historic Downtown, what defunct Hays business do you miss the most? Drop your favorites below! 👇 #HaysKS

🚨 HAYS FIRE DEPT NOTICE: Annual hydrant testing & flushing begins March 10 in these areas: 📍 41st-48th St (Mopar to Sherman) 📍 33rd-41st St (Post to Willow) Expect minor water discoloration (no health risk) & please avoid driving through standing water. 🚒💦 #HaysKS

Huge thanks to Eric & the team at Tryyaki Asian Cuisine! 🍱 They recently donated $1,600 to the Heartland Community Foundation ($800 each for the Hays Police & Fire Department funds) AND treated our first responders to lunch. We appreciate your incredible support! 🚓🚒 #HaysKS

🚨 We’re hiring! The City of Hays is looking for our next Firefighter. Why join our crew? 📅 Typically work just 2-3 days a week 💰 Average starting pay of $58,581 (includes base, overtime, holiday & recall pay) Apply now: HaysUSA.com  #HaysKS #Hiring

🚧 We’re hiring! The City of Hays Public Works Dept. needs a Maintenance Worker. Why apply? 🛠️ Street maintenance, equipment operation & more 🤝 Willing to train the right attitude! 💰 Pay: $18.40-$27.34/hr + full benefits Apply online: www.haysusa.com/employment  #HaysKS #Hiring

🚨 HYDRANT TESTING TODAY (3/9) 🚨 The Hays Fire Dept is inspecting hydrants & flushing mains today. 📍 Areas: Donald Dr to Commerce Pkwy (13th-22nd), Vine St to Commerce Pkwy (Hwy 40-13th), Countryside Estates & KSU Ag Research Center.

Wrapping up Severe Weather Awareness Week by remembering the Great Flood of May 22, 1951. 11 inches of rain in 2 hours caused Big Creek to overflow, claiming 6 lives & causing $2.5M in damages. Learn from history & prepare: https://www.haysusa.com/775/Floodplain-Management  #HaysHistory

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flood Safety Tips! BEFORE: Pack a go-bag. DURING: Move to higher ground & never walk/drive in floodwaters. AFTER: Avoid contaminated water. Get FEMA Brochures in English & Spanish: https://www.haysusa.com/775/Floodplain-Management  #FloodSafety

This unbelievable shot of the 1907 Hays City flood is our #TBT today. As we continue Severe Weather Awareness Week, let this historic photo be your reminder to get weather-ready. #CityOfHays #SWAW #WeatherReady #HaysHistory #KSwx

Why change our water treatment Mar 9? To deep clean the system! 🚰 Fire crews are already flushing hydrants. Monday, we switch to free chlorine to clear organic buildup. Temporary taste/odor changes are normal. Info: https://www.haysusa.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/1779  #CityOfHays

Hydrant testing tomorrow (March 6): Agnes to Commerce Pkwy (13th-22nd St) & Main to Gen Custer (US Hwy 183-13th St). This annual maintenance preps us for emergencies. Water may temporarily discolor but is safe to use. Please do not drive through street water! 🚒💧 #HaysKS

It might be dry right now, but spring storms are coming! Use Severe Weather Awareness Week to prepare: make an emergency kit, know evacuation routes, & move valuables up. Check the Big Creek Real Time Gage & FEMA info here: https://www.haysusa.com/775/Floodplain-Management  #WeatherReady #HaysKS