Heads up Hays residents! Main St. between 3rd and Elm will be closed during Wild West Fest setup through July 5.

💧 Great news, Hays! Recent rainfall has officially moved Ellis County out of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Thank you for your continued water conservation efforts! 👇

#TBT to the old St. Anthony Hospital! 🏥 In 1991, it merged with Hadley Regional Medical Center to create HaysMed. While medical care moved, part of the 1931 red-brick building is still very active today! What are your memories of St. Anthony? Can you guess its current use? 👇 #HaysKS

A packed house for our local heroes! ⚾️🚓🚒🚑 We had a blast honoring our area first responders at the Hays Larks game. Thank you to the Larks for hosting, and a massive thank you to all the personnel who keep Hays safe every single day! 👇 #HaysKS #FirstRespondersNight

Touchpoint Tuesday: Shoutout to our Parks crews keeping spots like Frontier Park & ARC Park beautiful year-round! 🙌 With recent rains, the grass is flying up! Keeping up with mowing is a challenge right now, but we’ll never complain about rain. 🌧️🌾 Favorite Hays park? 👇 #HaysKS

🚦 TRAFFIC ALERT: Starting Wed 6/24, crews will repair lightning damage to signals at 22nd & Vine St. Expect flashing red lights, dark signals, or temporary stop signs through Thurs 6/25. Expect delays & use caution, or avoid the area! Questions? Public Works: 785-628-7350.

🏛️ PUBLIC MEETING: Join the Hays City Commission this Thursday, June 25 at 4 PM at City Hall (1507 Main). On the agenda: ▪️ $6M bond resolution for Tallgrass Phase 4 infra ▪️ Lincoln School housing RHID hearing setup ▪️ City liability insurance renewal 👇 Link in reply!

The Ellis County wheat harvest is kicking off! 🌾 For #ThrowbackThursday, check out this scene of early mechanical farm equipment. Trivia time: This was a mural inside a local business that is no longer around! Can you guess which former Hays spot featured it? Drop your guesses! 👇🚜 #TBT

Skip the trip to the compost site! 🚚 City of Hays refuse customers can use our Yard Waste Collection Program. Buy tags at the Clerk's Office ($5.25 for 5), attach to your bagged yard waste, and set it 3ft from your polycart.

🚧 Hays Public Works will be working in these approx. areas this week: 📍27th & Sherman (Concrete panels) 📍36th & Hall (Crack sealing) 📍33rd & Willow (Alley maint.) 📍16th & Main (Road repair) Please drive safe! Questions? Call 785-628-7350. #HaysKS #PublicWorks

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews are hard at work at 13th & Haney today. Here's a look at the progress! 📸 Please use caution, slow down, and be mindful of workers if you are traveling through the area. 🚧🚗 #HaysKS #TrafficAlert

The City of Hays is excited to partner with Jana’s Campaign to enhance safety at Frontier Park! 🌳💡 They purchased a new solar light for the steppingstone water crossing, and our City Parks staff proudly installed it. #CityOfHays #FrontierPark #JanasCampaign #CommunitySafety

Happy Father’s Day! ☀️ Looking for weekend plans? The Hays Aquatic Park is offering FREE admission for Dads this Sunday, June 21, when accompanied by a paid child! 🏊‍♂️🎟️ A great way to beat the heat and celebrate locally. 🌊 #HaysKS #FathersDay #CityOfHays

🚰 WATER SHUTOFF NOTICE: On Tues 6/16, water will be temporarily shut off in the 13th & Haney area for hydrant & valve repairs. Affected properties received door tags Mon afternoon. Questions? Call Water Resources at 785-628-7380. See map in reply👇 #HaysKS

Throwback Thursday! 🕰️ The Haffemeier Building was built ~1919. With its red brick, stone designs & arched roof, it once housed an auto shop & Oliver Farm Equipment. 🚜 Can you guess what iconic Hays spot is here now? Drop your guess below! 👇 #HaysKS

Help keep the Hays Compost Site clean! ♻️ If you use plastic bags to transport your yard waste, you MUST empty the bags at the site and take them back home with you or place in dumpster. Leaving bags behind contaminates the compost.

🚧 UPDATE: Wilson Pool is temporarily closed for maintenance. Our crews are working hard to get it back open for you soon! In the meantime, don't let the heat win. Come cool off at the Hays Aquatic Park, it’s open and ready for swimmers! 🏊‍♂️☀️ #HaysKS #HaysParks

The City of Hays welcomes the community to the next City Commission meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at City Hall (1507 Main St). The agenda includes FF&E purchases for the new Police Station. Watch live on YouTube! #HaysKS #CityCommission

🚧 REMINDER: Road replacement is ongoing on Oak St between 6th & 5th! Work began June 1 and is expected to wrap up by June 30 (weather permitting). The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience to your commute. 📞 Questions? Call Public Works at 628-7350. #HaysKS #TrafficUpdate

🗓️ NEW DATE: Our free ice cream & baseball pre-game event is now July 6! ⚾️🍦 Join us at Larks Park at 6:00 PM before the Hays Larks take on the Liberal BJ's. Get giveaways, swag & ice cream before WaterSmart Wally's 7:00 PM first pitch! 💧🧢

Where did the Sunrise Park playground go?! 👀 Don't worry, we're just making room for a major upgrade! 🚧✨ A brand-new playground is coming soon, thanks to a generous donation from Women Who Lead. Stay tuned for installation updates! 🛝 #HaysKS #SunrisePark

#ThrowbackThursday to 1895! 🕰️ This photo shows downtown Hays after a fire leveled 60+ businesses. Because the early frontier town was made of wood, it burned like tinder. The tragedy forced Hays to rebuild in permanent brick & stone, creating the historic downtown we love today! #HaysKS

At 4 PM, HPD received a bomb threat targeting our HQ . It was determined to be a fake "swatting" call. The library evacuated out of caution, but all is safe and children were reunited with families. Normal ops resumed at 4:45 PM.

Huge congrats to Hays Firefighters Dylan Scheibler & Zane Stipe! 🚒🚑 They’ve officially completed all requirements to earn their EMT-B certifications. Thank you for your dedication to advancing your life-saving skills and serving our community! 👏 #HaysKS #FirstResponders

Free ice cream & baseball! ⚾️🍦 Join us Wednesday, June 10 at Larks Park for the Hays Larks vs. Topeka Capitals! Fun starts at 6:00 PM with Cold Stone ice cream, giveaways, & swag from the Hays CVB, Water Conservation, Stormwater & KSU Watersheds. First pitch at 7:00

Prepping your yard for summer? 🌱 The City of Hays Compost & Yard Waste site is and open 7 days a week, dawn to dark! Drop off grass, leaves, & garden waste. 📍 South of E 13th on General Custer Rd.

It’s #TouchpointTuesday! ☀️ Summer water conservation rules are in effect in Hays from June 1 - Sept 30. Please remember: No outdoor watering from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM (including private wells). Let's work together to conserve! 💧🌾 #HaysKS

We're hiring! 💧 The Water Resources Department needs a Part Time Maintenance Worker. 🛠️ Up to 20 hours per week 💵 $16.68-$19.93 per hour ✅ Must be 18+, have a valid Driver's License, & work outside in all weather. Link to apply below! 👇 #HaysKS #Hiring

🎣 Free Fishing Days in Kansas are this weekend, June 6-7! No state fishing license is required. Stay local and cast a line at the Vineyard Park pond right here in Hays.🌳🐟 #HaysKS #FreeFishingDays

The Seven Hills Park Splash Pad is officially open for the season! ☀️💦 To keep it fun & safe for everyone: ✅ Adult supervision is required ✅ Bare feet or water shoes only ✅ Swim diapers required if needed 🚫 No running, roughhousing, pets, bikes, or glass

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Beginning Monday, June 1, Oak St. will be closed between 5th & 6th for road replacement. The project is expected to wrap up by June 30, weather permitting. Questions? 📞 Call Public Works at 628-7350. #HaysKS #TrafficAlert

The Hays City Commission meets this Thursday, May 28, at 4:00 P.M. Agenda highlights: ▪️ Water Line & Mag Meter bids ▪️ 1375 E. 41st St rezoning & annexation ▪️ Grove Community Center & CERVS IRBs ▪️ CDBG Grant public hearing

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Repairs on the Hall St bridge over I-70 near Hays begin May 26. Expect: 🚦 Traffic down to one lane via temp signals 📏 11-ft width restriction ⏱️ Minor delays (<5 mins) Work lasts through early August. Drive safe! #HaysKS #KDOT #Traffic

Wishing the #HaysKS community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. Reminder: City offices are closed today. Monday and Tuesday refuse routes will be collected tomorrow, May 26. Have a great holiday!

Reminder: City of Hays offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. This will affect the refuse collection schedule. For more information on the full holiday calendar for 2026 and refuse collection, visit HaysUSA.com  . #HaysKS #MemorialDay

💧 Water Conservation Alert for Hays, KS! 💧 From June 1–Sept 30, 2026, lawn watering from private wells is restricted from Noon–7 PM to prevent evaporation waste. Year-round rules (fix leaks, no street runoff) still apply. Learn more: HaysUSA.com  🌍💧 #HaysKS

It’s National Public Works Week! 🚜🛠️ From May 17-23, we’re celebrating the City of Hays crews who keep our city running. This year’s theme: "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community." Thank you to the men and women who build and maintain our great city! #NPWW2026 #HaysKS

The City of Hays is proud to name Michelle “Nikki” Brown as the new Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau! 📣 With 17+ years of experience at @forthaysstate, Nikki brings a wealth of expertise in outreach & promotion. She starts June 15! Full story: www.haysusa.com  #HaysKS #Tourism

The Seven Hills Park Splash Pad is officially OPEN for the season! ☀️💦 Come cool off and enjoy our free community water park at 33rd St. & Hillcrest Dr. 🕒 Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM daily. 🔘 Press the sensor button to activate the water! Have fun and stay safe, Hays! #HaysKS

Spring is calling! ☀️🌳 Huge thanks to the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks for helping us stock fresh Channel Catfish at Vineyard Park this week! 🐟 Come cast a line for catfish, bass, bluegill, or crappie, or just enjoy a sunny stroll in the park.

The next Hays City Commission meeting is this Thursday, May 14, at 4:00 PM. 🏛️ Agenda highlights: ▪️ Sunrise Park updates 🌳 ▪️ Willow Grove & Wheatland Commons IRBs 🏗️ ▪️ Street reconstruction design (22nd/Gen Hays/Oak) 🚧 Full agenda: https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter 

🚧 SEWER CLEANING NOTICE: Starting Friday, May 8, contractors will begin sewer line cleaning & inspections in NE Hays. Work moves north to south over the next 2 months. Watch for door hangers if your home is in the project area! 🧵

Downtown Hays was buzzing this weekend for the Kansas Science Festival! 🧬🚀 We had an amazing turnout, proving just how much STEM events elevate our local culture. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made it happen! What was your favorite part? Drop a reply! 👇📸 #HaysKS

The Hays Fire Department had a blast at the Science Festival this weekend! 🚒💦 Showing these future firefighters the science behind the hose was the highlight of our week. #HaysKS #HaysFire #CommunityEngagement #ScienceFestival

Hays Regional Airport is upgrading its crosswind runway to meet the latest FAA safety standards and prepare for future aviation needs. ✈️ SkyWest commercial air service will be temporarily paused from Aug 3 - Aug 23. Flights will be unavailable for booking during those dates.

🚨 Water Main Break: City staff are on-site addressing a main break at the intersection of 26th & General Hays, which occurred during routine hydrant testing. Please drive carefully in the area and give our crews room to work safely. Thank you for your patience! 🚧💧 #HaysKS

It’s #TouchPointTuesday! 🛠️ The City of Hays has a NEW billing portal. All online users must register a new account to access: 💳 Recurring card payments 📧 E-billing options 📊 Usage history Grab your latest bill and sign up here: HayUSA.com  #HaysKS

Always ready. 🚒 The Hays Fire Dept. recently completed rigorous Confined Space Rescue training to hone their technical rescue skills. A big thanks to the KU Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute for bringing their mobile simulator to town! #HaysKS #FireTraining #HFD

Big news from Frontier Park! 🦬 We are thrilled to welcome the first bison calf of the year. Head out to the park to see the new baby, along with the recent adult additions who joined our herd earlier this season. #HaysKS #FrontierPark #BabyBison

Time for a tough #ThrowbackThursday trivia challenge, Hays! 🕰️ In 1896, this business moved into a historic limestone building that survived the 1895 fire. It operated until 1997! Can you guess the shop? 👇 #HaysKS #TBT #LocalHistory