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Hays Today
By the People, for the People
Hays Resident Wins $250 Chamber Cheques in Reindeer Radio Contest
KAYS and Hays Post announce Kerri Fuertges as the Week One winner of the Reindeer Radio contest.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:59pm
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The Reindeer Radio contest encourages community engagement and local business support through creative prize giveaways.Hays TodayKerri Fuertges, a listener in Hays, Kansas, has been announced as the Week One winner of the Reindeer Radio contest hosted by 94.3 FM/1400 AM KAYS and Hays Post. The contest awards daily prizes, including a $250 Chamber Cheque from the Arc of the Central Plains, a local organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Why it matters
The Reindeer Radio contest is a creative way for local radio stations and media outlets to engage the community, support local businesses, and promote the importance of community involvement and belonging. By offering prizes from local sponsors, the contest encourages listeners to tune in and participate, ultimately strengthening the connection between residents and their town.
The details
To enter the Reindeer Radio contest, listeners must tune in to KAYS from Monday to Thursday each week to hear a special code word, then visit the Hays Post website to enter the code for a chance to win. A new winner is drawn every Friday, with prizes ranging from local business gift cards to the $250 Chamber Cheque from the Arc of the Central Plains, a nonprofit organization focused on creating opportunities and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
- The Reindeer Radio contest runs from Monday to Friday each week.
- Kerri Fuertges was announced as the Week One winner on April 12, 2026.
The players
Kerri Fuertges
The Week One winner of the Reindeer Radio contest, who received a $250 Chamber Cheque from the Arc of the Central Plains.
KAYS
A radio station in Hays, Kansas, that is hosting the Reindeer Radio contest.
Hays Post
A local media outlet in Hays, Kansas, that is partnering with KAYS to host the Reindeer Radio contest.
Arc of the Central Plains
A local nonprofit organization in Hays, Kansas, that is sponsoring the $250 Chamber Cheque prize for the Reindeer Radio contest.
What’s next
Next week's sponsor for the Reindeer Radio contest is Bigg E Meats of Hays, so listeners can look forward to the possibility of winning a prize from that local business.
The takeaway
The Reindeer Radio contest is a successful example of how local media and businesses can collaborate to engage the community, support local organizations, and foster a sense of belonging and pride in a town. By offering prizes from diverse local sponsors, the contest encourages residents to participate and connect with their local community.
