The stories of Ellis County, KS
7 narrated audio stories from across Ellis County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Fort Hays State University
From Frontier Fort to Tigers Country
How a western Kansas public university became a regional sports anchor.
Fort Hays State Historic Site
Where Fort Hays Took Shape
How a renamed frontier post became a central Plains military hub.
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Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Hays
How the 9th Cavalry carried duty and history onto the plains.
Basilica of St. Fidelis
Why the Cathedral of the Plains Isn’t a Cathedral
A prairie church built by Volga Germans grew into a landmark and a legend.
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From Hays to Gold to an NBA Ring
Bob Boozer’s path from Fort Hays State to Olympic and NBA glory.
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Riding Out From Fort Hays
Black cavalry troopers helped keep western Kansas moving after the Civil War.
Fort Hays State Historic Site
From Army Post to Campus Ground
How a frontier fort gave way to a university.
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