ECFD Receives Funding for Wildland Gear

The Office of the State Fire Marshal Awards Funds from the 2018 Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program to the Ellis County Fire Department. Read full press release for additional information.

We Want Your Ideas and Thoughts

Visit Survey Monkey or pick up a paper survey at City Offices in Hays, Ellis and Victoria or the Ellis County Administrative Center.

City of Hays

Hays is the county seat of Ellis County and the largest city in northwestern Kansas. It has the amenities you'd expect in a larger city but the charm and friendliness of a small town.

Plenty of cultural events keep residents and visitors busy year around a...

City of Ellis

Ellis is located 16 miles west of Hays on I-70. This historic Kansas Railroad town features museums, parks, several ball diamonds, outdoor basketball courts and a nine hole grass green golf course. Big Creek winds through the community which provides scen...

City of Victoria

Victoria, population 1214 as of the 2010 census, is 11 miles east of Hays on I-70. The town is know for having one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas, Basilica of St. Fidelis, commonly known as The Cathedral of the Plains. 

Victoria is the home of George ...

City of Schoenchen

The city of Schoenchen is located one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and roughly 11 miles south of Hays. The town has a population of 206 as of 2016.  To find out more about this quiet small town check them out at German Capital of Kansas.

Other Communities

Take time to explore the small communities and sites in Ellis County.

Antonino

Catharine

Munjor

Pfeifer

Vincent

Walker

Last Week's Sheriff Blotter (includes the weekend):

Transient Aid, Aggravated Assault investigation, Welfare Check, Motor Vehicle Accidents X4, Motor Vehicle Accident involving Injury, Identity Theft investigation, Driving While license Canceled, Suspended or Revoked, Transports X4, Registered a Sexual Off...