The Hays City Commission is expected to move forward with a reconstruction of 13th Street from Main to Milner streets at its regular meeting Thursday.

The meet is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

As recommended by staff, the project, estimated to cost approximately $1.84 million, will include repaving the street, upgrading water service and storm sewers, and replacing curbs and sidewalks on the stretch of roadway.

In other action at Thursday’s meeting, commissioners will consider allowing Western Kansas Skate Park Committee to begin soliciting funds to help pay for improvements at the skate park at Aubel-Bickle Park.

As proposed, the renovations could cost up to $250,000, and city staff is recommending allowing the group to begin fundraising to pay for the improvements.

Commissioners also will consider a series of mayoral appointments to boards and commissions, including: Airport Advisory Committee, Errol Wuertz; Hays Area Planning Commission, Justin McClung and Kris Munsch; Hays Beautification Committee, Dorothy McRae; Hays Public Library Board, David Goodlett and Kathleen Schukman.

The city’s representative on the board of the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development also likely will change Thursday.

Commissioner Kent Steward has served on the board since 2013, and Mayor Henry Schwaller IV has offered to take his seat on the board.

For a complete agenda for Thursday’s meeting, click HERE.

Extremely dangerous fire weather conditions expected today. Do not burn and make sure you do not throw cigarette butts out the car window. Severe weather possible across south-central Kansas tonight.

Today Sunny, with a high near 95. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 8 to 18 mph increasing to 22 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 34 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a north wind 11 to 20 mph.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

 

NICODEMUS — African-American women wear extravagant church hats not only to cover their heads in reverence, but also to express status, make a fashion statement, and express femininity.

The Nicodemus Historical Society and the National Park Service are hosting a program about hats at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Nicodemus National Historic Site Visitor Center.

Come see the array of glorious crowns the women of Nicodemus have collected and wore over the years.

The hats will be modeled by the lovely ladies of Nicodemus. Put on your favorite hat, come out and meet the ladies, and see the amazing hats of Nicodemus.

For further information contact Angela Bates, (785) 421-3311, Nicodemus Historical Society or Phyllis Howard, Nicodemus National Historic Site, (785) 839-4322.

The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African Americans.  They dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities.  Nicodemus NHS represents the western expansion and settlement of the Great Plains, and includes five buildings: The First Baptist Church, St. Francis Hotel, Nicodemus School District Number One, African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Township Hall.

Submitted by Nicodemus National Historic Site