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Hays, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hays! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where can Hays seniors learn to spot financial scams?
  • How a new $1.66 million grant will impact Hays mental health
  • Hays candidate joins pivotal 2026 race for state education board

Also on today's calendar: Storytime at Rainbow Stage near ARC Park and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
  • Friday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Kansas Marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with Fraud Prevention Events (kclyradio.com) — Older adults and caregivers in Hays can attend a June fraud-prevention presentation as part of Kansas’ World Elder Abuse Awareness Month events. State agencies and partners will cover scams, fraud prevention, and power-of-attorney basics, with a virtual option available. Check the state’s website for exact dates, times, and the Hays location details.
   

2. Wichita addiction recovery provider says $4 million grant is ‘major step' (ksn.com) — High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays is receiving nearly $1.66 million from a new state rural health grant program, part of a larger $4.29 million award to Wichita-based Recovery Unlimited. The funding aims to expand mental health and substance abuse services, tackle transportation and workforce gaps, and strengthen rural behavioral health care across western Kansas communities like Hays.
   

3. Shakeup from 2026 elections looms for Kansas State Board of Education (hutchnews.com) — A Hays-based Republican, Kelly Ancar, is running in the 2026 GOP primary for the Kansas State Board of Education’s 5th District, part of a major turnover on the 10-member board. With all five incumbents stepping aside, voters will reshape education leadership statewide, including who represents western Kansas communities like Hays on key school policy decisions.
   

4. FAA Upgrades Airports Across Missouri, Kansas (metrovoicenews.com) — Hays Regional Airport is set to receive about $1.31 million in federal funding to reconstruct its runway, a key upgrade for local travelers and the regional economy. The grant is part of a broader FAA infrastructure package for airports in Kansas and Missouri aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and passenger experience nationwide.
   

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  • Dillons Food Stores posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Hays. Apply here.
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Janitorial Custodian in Hays. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hays here.

Ok Hays! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hays

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hays

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.