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Coffee in hand, Hays? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will HaysMed's new smart beds change patient care?
  • How much scholarship support did FHSU business students just receive?
  • Weekend RPM races in Hays called off—will they be rescheduled?

Also on today's calendar: Geordie Greep and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HaysMed Invests in Advanced Patient Bed Technology to Enhance Safety, Comfort, and Care (haysmed.com) — Patients at HaysMed in Hays will soon be cared for in 83 new high-tech hospital beds designed to reduce falls, protect skin, and improve comfort. The hospital is also donating 10 retired beds to Fort Hays State University's nursing program, giving local students more hands-on training with real clinical equipment.
   

2. FHSU awards more than $388,000 in scholarships at annual RCOBE ceremony (fhsu.edu) — Fort Hays State University in Hays has awarded more than $388,000 in scholarships to 309 business and entrepreneurship students for the 2026–27 year. Among the recipients is finance major Caden Becker of Hays, who says donor support helps students focus on learning instead of financial strain.
   

3. Races this weekend canceled at RPM in Hays due to wet conditions (hayspost.com) — Weekend races at Rolling Plains Speedway in Hays have been canceled because heavy rain in the next 48 hours would make the multi-day event too risky for traveling race teams and the track. Organizers are now working with Ellis County, promoters, and racers to find a new date, so local fans should watch for updates before making new plans.
   

4. Best private high schools in Kansas (themercury.com) — Kansas families can see how private high schools stack up statewide, including Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays, which earns a B+ grade and serves grades 6–12. The list highlights enrollment, student–teacher ratios, and overall ratings to help parents compare options across Kansas.
   

5. FHSU enrollment up; affiliated tech school down (hayspost.com) — Fort Hays State University is bucking a statewide enrollment dip with a 4 percent increase in students this fall compared with 2025, even as its affiliated technical schools report declines. For Hays residents, that means a growing campus community, more students in town, and continued attention on how Kansas public colleges balance access, affordability, and shifting enrollment trends.
   

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    Customers can now access online content and services as usual. Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue, and we apologize… (Nextdoor )
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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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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