By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

The week in Hays started with a record high temperature Sunday.

According to official statistics from the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town, it reached 96 degrees Oct. 11.

The previous high temperature for Oct. 11 was 95 degrees in 1975.

One year ago on Oct. 11, 2014, the high in Hays was a more moderate 61 degrees.