NWKS Juvenile Services

03/26/2026

We’re proud to share that one of our staff recently had the opportunity to participate in the Colby Community College Criminal Justice career expo.

Opportunities like this allow us to connect with students and community members, share the mission and values of our agency, and highlight the important work being done to support youth and families in our communities.

Building relationships with community partners and future professionals is key to strengthening our impact and continuing to move our work forward. We appreciate the chance to represent our agency and look forward to more opportunities like this!

02/26/2026

EMERY LEIBE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE!!!!

Missing Juvenile

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. Emery Leibe, a 13-year-old female was last seen on Wednesday February 25th at approximately 5:00 PM near North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak St in Hays, KS. Emery is 5’3” tall and weighs approximately 90 pounds. Emery has black hair and was last seen wearing a blue American Eagle Hoodie, black leggings, and black Nike shoes. If anyone has information on Emery’s whereabouts, please contact Detective Brian Shannon at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office at 785-625-1040, or the Ellis County Communications Center at 785-625-1011.

11/09/2025

🍂 Celebrate Thanksgiving with Us! FREE Turkey Dinner for All! 🍂

This Thanksgiving, skip the kitchen hustle and gather with us for a delicious, stress-free feast. We’re excited to serve our guests a FREE turkey dinner, complete with all the classic sides and festive flavors you love!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring family and friends
🍽️ Enjoy our warm, welcoming atmosphere
🍁 Make memories without the mess

Join us for an unforgettable holiday meal on the house—because there’s no better way to say thank you than sharing a meal together. See you at our table! 🧡

📅 Thanksgiving Day
📍 Cattleman’s Cafe
1230 E. 27th St.
Hays, KS 67601
-the corner of 27th St. and Indian Trail

No Reservations

-The MAYHEW's

09/29/2025

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Hays Police Department officer, Sgt. Scott Heimann. Our condolences go out to his friends, family, co-workers and the community.

09/28/2025

06/04/2025

2023 Ellis County Community Fair at Big Creek Crossing in Hays. Courtesy photo

10/28/2024

‼️ Attention ‼️

🦃Free community Thanksgiving Day meal!

🚨New this year, there will be NO pre-registrations. Meals will be on first come, first serve basis! Food will be served until it runs out!

Thank you to The Ellis County Ministerial Alliance for sponsoring this wonderful event for our community. The purpose of the meal is to focus on community inclusivity. This year we will not be offering to-go meals to individuals, if you are elderly, homebound, or disabled you may call and request delivery. There are VERY limited delivery spots! Call 785-623-2800 for delivery.

👀🔎 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you are looking to volunteer for this event, please call 785-623-2800 to sign up. Shifts include set up, serving, and/or clean-up. All volunteers will receive a free turkey dinner meal!

08/08/2024

Due to cooler temperatures, this event will be moved to the Hays Rec, 1105 Canterbury Drive. Still plenty of fun to be had with music, games, prizes, and education on substance abuse prevention for the youth in our community!

Stop by the Hays Aquatic Park on August 8th for some fun in the sun, food, music, etc. and learn more about substance abuse prevention in Ellis County!

08/08/2024

Stop by the Hays Aquatic Park on August 8th for some fun in the sun, food, music, etc. and learn more about substance abuse prevention in Ellis County!