Victoria News

Kansas native, Charles Vsetecka of Victoria tells his son-in-law, Rob Boardman of Hays a few stories about his time in the Pacific Theater on a B-24. WW II B-24 Radar Operator, Charles Vsetecka looks out from the waist gunner's positon of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Wings of Freedom Tour, an event with vintage WW II aircraft on display at ...

The numbers are in, and Ellis County's total valuation is down nearly $30 million from last year, largely due to a decrease in oil and gas prices.

Nicole R. Watts and Jason M. Robben were married Nov. 22, 2008, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, with Father Cyrus Gallagher officiating.

With so many events held in a church, especially weddings, during the summer months, it's a challenge to schedule a multi-month project.

Timothy Paul Gatschet, the 59-year-old Victoria man arrested in April 2008 after a pipe bomb and other explosives materials were found in his home, was sentenced Monday in Ellis County court.

As members of the Hays Fire Department conduct hands-on training exercises this month, there's always the hope they'll never be required to implement that knowledge in a real-life situation.

One could say Glenn Schmidtberger always had wine in his veins. With grandparents and other extended family who would make the popular alcoholic beverage for their personal consumption, the Victoria native can be considered the latest in a long line of winemakers.

The annual Ellis County Wheat Plot tour will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Following the field day, a complimentary meal will be provided by county businesses.

Ellis County students were among those who got to participate in one of Mark Parkinson's first duties as the new governor of Kansas earlier this month.

The flyover schedule for the aircraft is as follows: * Wilson at 9:45 a.m. * Dorrance at 9:46 * Russell at 9:50 * Victoria at 9:52 * Hays, Ellis County Courthouse, at 9:54 * Ellis, Big Creek bridge, at 9:57 * Collyer at 10:03 * Quinter at 10:04 * Park at 10:05 * Grainfield at 10:06 * Grinnell at 10:08 * Oakley at 10:10 * Winona at 10:15 * Fort ...

The opportunity to attend classes close to home in a program of their choice is just a part of what North Central Kansas Technical College has to offer area students.

Jolene Schaeffer and Jim and Sue Mall, all of Hays, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Jill Leigh-Ann Schaeffer and Tucker James Mall.

A Victoria woman was transported to Larned State Hospital on Tuesday after leading Victoria police on a high-speed chase through the southeast part of Ellis County.

Richard and Jane Hansen, Victoria, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Suzy Hansen, to Blaine Younger, son of Thomas and Bernadette Younger, Victoria.

Ellis County commissioners will be exploring the possibility of hiring a county administrator to handle the day-to-day operations of the county.

Tax revenues in oil-rich counties are plummeting. Marginal wells are shutting down.

Insurance premiums for the Ellis County Rural Fire Department property rose this year due to increased building valuations.

A board of zoning appeals for Ellis County could be formed next week after County Counselor Bill Jeter clarified how the board would function Monday.

Ellis County commissioners discussed the possibility of implementing a moratorium on wind development in the county again Monday.

Local fire departments are collaborating to ensure Ellis County homes are equipped adequately with smoke alarms.