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KNHAP press release The grassroots Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP), a diverse, bi-state partnership of cultural, historical, economic development and tourism organizations and individuals, has formed in hopes of establishing a National Heritage Area within 49 counties between North Central Kansas and South Central Nebraska. The mission of the Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership is to connect communities and attractions, instill pride of place, and promote immersive experiences for residents and visitors to enhance appreciation for the region’s unique landscape and nationally significant cultural history. Heritage tourism is considered one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry and equates to a $171 billion annual spend. The National Trust defines heritage tourism as “travel to experience the places, artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, hi ....
Scores turn out for Kiwanis Easter egg hunt Hays Daily News Approaching the grassy quad of the Fort Hays State University campus on foot Saturday morning, 5-year-old Cooper Randa observed with awe, “There’s hundreds of eggs.” Holding hands with his grandma Sherry Dreher for the 47th annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt, Cooper explained it wasn’t his first Easter egg hunt. “I did it once before at Walmart,” he said, his grandma looking suprised. “There were lots of eggs. I found one on the roof.” Dreher laughed. “He’s got imagination.” Randa and Dreher were among hundreds gathered Saturday for the annual hunt, which was canceled last year by the pandemic. ....
City may allow side-by-sides for city streets Hays Daily News Side-by-side alternative vehicles may show up before long on the city streets of Hays, if enthusiasts of the small, nimble non-automobiles get their wish. Used primarily for sport or agriculture, the smaller than standard, four-wheel vehicles are popular with farmers and with those who like to play on sand dunes and off-road. At Thursday’s regular work session of the city commission, a group of residents asked the commissioners to approve an ordinance allowing them on the streets of Hays. The vehicles, some of which can go upwards of 65 miles an hour, already are legal on the highways of Kansas, as well as in the towns of Ellis, Victoria, Ness City, Garden City, Dodge City and other cities in western Kansas. ....
Moran, bi-partisan group to craft infrastructure plan Hays Daily News Kansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran said Tuesday that he supports major investments in America’s infrastructure, and is part of a bi-partisan group hoping to craft an affordable plan. Moran made the remarks in Hays on Tuesday, prior to President Joe Biden’s announcement on Wednesday of a $2 trillion American Jobs Plan. “I’m certainly supportive of additional investment in infrastructure, have been for a long time,” Moran said during a stop at the Hays Regional Airport. “The challenges always come in how it’s paid for. That has yet to be determined.” ....
Lawmakers call for Labor Dept. fix Hays Daily News When Kansas gets its share of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package, one Ellis County legislator hopes some money will help the state’s hard-hit unemployment fund. Sen. Rick Billinger, R-40th Senate District, said that before the pandemic, Kansas had close to $1 billion in the fund. But more than $600 million in fraudulent claims, plus huge numbers of Kansans with legitimate claims, have taken a toll, he said Saturday during a virtual legislative coffee. “That’s not state money, that’s employers’ money. That’s their fund,” Billinger said. “I’m hopeful that we will be able to help some there.” ....