News Flash

Ellis County Administrator Welcome Reception

2020 Tax Sale

The 2020 Tax Sale will occur on Tuesday, August 10th, 2020 at 10:00 am in the Commission meeting room in the basement of the Ellis County Administrative building located at 718 Main St, Hays, KS. 

For information on the properties please visit htt...

The Ellis County Landfill will be closed on Saturday July 4th for the holiday.

The Ellis County Landfill will be closed on Saturday July 4th for the holiday.  Normal business hours on Friday July 3rd.

EMS, Fire, Emergency Management Change in Business Hours

Dates & Times of Fireworks Use

Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge and Noxious Weed Summer Hours

Beginning Monday, June 1^st and continuing through Thursday, September 3^rd of 2020, 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...

Upcoming 2020 Elections

Upcoming 2020 Elections

Party Changes before Primary are Limited!

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