News Flash

Political Party Change Deadline

Deadline to change political party is June 10, 2022

4th of July

Ellis County Departments will be closed Monday, July 4th. Have a Happy 4th of July!

Change in Hours of Operation

Beginning Monday, June 6th and continuing through Thursday, September 1st of 2022, the Ellis County Public Works, Road & Bridge and Noxious Weeds divisions hours of operations for the summer months will be 4 (four) days per week, working 10 (ten) hour...

Northwest Business Corridor Traffic Update - Road Closure

On Monday May 2nd, 2022 Feedlot Road from US-183 to 230th Avenue will be closed until further notice, for continued construction of the Northwest Business Corridor. The

project is currently progressing and will be transitioning to Phase 2 which includes th...

Road Closure - Cathedral Avenue from 6th Street to 13th Street in Victoria

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that Cathedral Avenue from 6th Street to 13th Street in Victoria will be closing in stages starting on Monday, February 28th. During the duration of this project, southbound traffic wi...

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 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 yea...

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 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 ...

Other Communities

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

Antonino

Catharine

Munjor

Pfeifer

Vincent

Walker