News Flash

Road Conditions

The Ellis County Public Works Department is advising that due to dry weather conditions, Yocemento Avenue, north of Buckeye Road to the North County Line, has become difficult to travel at this time.

We are asking that only necessary travel on unpaved road...

Office Closure Notice • Monday, October 9th

Ellis County offices will be closed Monday, October 9th for an employee in-service training day. The landfill will remain open normal operating hours. We apologize for any inconveniences caused, and will return to normal operations on Tuesday, October 10t...

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 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.

City of Victoria

Victoria, population 1,214 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...

Other Communities

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

Antonino

Catharine

Munjor

Pfeifer

Vincent

Walker