Ellis County
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- Population
- 28,920
- Area
- 899.91 sq mi (2,330.76 km²), 0.46 sq mi water
- Median age
- 33.2
- Households
- 12,251
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $63,084
- Median house value
- $216,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Local News
Kiowa County Press
Published October 01
Kansas Legislature’s budget cuts compel Fort Hays State University to close Sternberg Museum
Kansas Legislature’s budget cuts compel Fort Hays State University to close Sternberg Museum mps-post Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:22 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (Kansas Reflector) Fort Hays State University president Tisa Mason says the Sternberg Museum of…
City of Hays
Published September 30
Portions of the alley closed between Ash & Elm St & between the 300 & 400 blk of W 10th & W 11th St
Beginning October 5, 2026, portions of the alley between Ash St and Elm St and between the 300 and 400 blk of W 10th St and W 11th St will be closed for repairs/reconstruction
City of Hays
Published September 29
10-1-2026 Hays City Commission Work Session Agenda Packet
Click on the link to view the Hays City Commission Work Session agenda packet.
City of Hays
Published September 28
9-29-2026 City of Hays Press Briefing
Refer here for the details of the press briefing.
City of Hays
Published September 22
9-24-2026 Hays City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet
Click on the link to view the Hays City Commission Meeting agenda packet.