🌱 What the Sternberg Museum’s closure really means for Hays and FHSU.

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In today's newsletter:

• What the Sternberg Museum's closure really means for Hays and FHSU.
• How Hays honored Sgt. Scott Heimann one year after his death.

Also on today's calendar: Circuit Training and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
• Wednesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
• Thursday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort Hays State Closing Sternberg Museum (ksal.com) — Fort Hays residents should know that Fort Hays State University will close the public operations of the Sternberg Museum on December 18, 2026, to help cover a major state funding cut. University leaders say the move saves about $850,000 annually, while they continue searching for long-term funding solutions and urging community members to press legislators for better support.
   

• Two anniversaries, one solemn day: Kansas remembers fallen officers (ksn.com) — In Hays, flags flew at half-staff for Scott Heimann Remembrance Day, marking one year since the local police sergeant was killed responding to a domestic violence call. The story also connects his family's grief with that of another fallen Kansas officer's widow, highlighting how survivors support each other through ongoing loss.
   

📸 Around Hays

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hays

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Spinning →
  Spinning Studio, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays
  5:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Circuit Training →
  Gymnasium, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays
  6:00 am
• BootCamp →
  Gymnasium, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays
  9:00 am
• Strength & Stretch →
  Group Fitness Studio, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays
  9:00 am
• Bookmobile @ Centennial Towers →
  Hays KS
  10:00 am
• Itty Bitty →
  Hays KS
  10:00 am
• Board Games →
  Hays KS
  4:00 pm
• BINGO →
  Heritage Eatery & Bingo, 2450 East 8th, Hays
  5:00 pm
• The Hays Fresh Produce Market →
  Bomgaars, 2900 Broadway Ave., Hays
  5:00 pm
• Crafter's Social Hour →
  Hays KS
  5:30 pm
• Yoga Basics →
  Group Fitness Studio, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays
  5:30 pm
• Hays Support Group – Adult Domestic Violence →
  Options Hays Office, 2716 Plaza Ave, Hays
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cancun is the best Mexican food resteraunt in Hays, Kansas.
  The service is always friendly and welcoming. I always get plenty of food. Usually enough food to take home for another meal. Their unique decor is… (Nextdoor Ellis County)

• KVC Health Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Full Time in Hays. Apply here.
• WellCare posted a job opening for Community Health Worker - Hays, KS in Hays. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hays here.

🗞 Nearby News

Russell

• Russell County's lowest premium gas price recorded at $4.69 for week ending Sept. 19 (nwkansasnews.com)
• Northwest Kansas Childcare Grant Opportunities Announced (krsl.com)
• Significant Rainfall Headed for Kansas (krsl.com)

Great Bend

• Panther volleyball wins two matches at Topeka (gbtribune.com)
• Barton County Health Department ramping up flu vaccination access (greatbendpost.com)

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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