ABOVE: A would-be robber falls to the ground following a shoot-out. The shootout was staged by re-enactors from the Old Cowtown Museum, and was presented as…
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A combine and grain truck roll through a field near the Sedgwick-Sumner county line last week. Drier weather finally allowed the wheat harvest to get going in…
CHENEY – Last week’s Cheney Chamber of Commerce meeting might have been fast and short on attendance, but members were still able to make a handful of…
A total of 61 members from the South Central District were awarded their State FFA degree during the 98th Kansas FFA Convention, May 27-29, at Kansas State…
Spice Up Your LifeIn one of our first shopping trips together over 20 years ago, I remember Joey grabbing a bottle of ketchup off the end cap at the grocery…
CHENEY – Hailey Wells from Cheney FFA earned first place in the Dairy Production-Placement Proficiency at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention, held May 27-29 on the…
WELLIGNTON – In just a few weeks, volunteer individuals, families, clubs and groups will come together to help a child improve their childhood by provide a bed…
GODDARD – The Goddard Welcome and Resource Hub will celebrate its grand opening from 11 to 1 p.m. this Saturday, with a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m.The Goddard…
Obituaries
Sandra Kay Adams, 89, of Conway Springs, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi-St. Theresa, Wichita.Sandra was born April 30, 1937 at…
Tom B. Castor, age 85, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17…
Timothy “Tim” Norbert Jotzke, 78, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1946 in Des Moines, IA.Tim proudly served his country in the…
Michael L. “Mickey” Cross, 43, died May 27, 2026.He was born April 9, 1983, the son of Cliff and Bethlene “Beth” Albright Cross. A resident of El Dorado,…
Ralph Edwin Dewey, 89, passed away May 31, 2026, at Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita.He was born March 11, 1937, in Wichita, the son of W.B. “Bill” and Annie B…
Constance Clare (Ternes) Foster was born March 11, 1946, at Great Bend to Jacob Michael Ternes and Frieda Rose (Ast) Ternes. She departed this life on May 28,…
Marie Annett (Tull) Pettegrew was born May 22, 1941, in Garnett, Kan., to Frank and Ollie (Engelman) Tull, and departed this life April 17, 2026, at the age of…
Lawanda "Jeanne” (Black) Bolinger, 102, died peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the Cheney Golden Age Home. She was born on March 31, 1924, to Farrell and Irene (O…
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Random ThoughtsThe eyes of the sporting world have turned to the United States as the 2026 World Cup men’s soccer tournament began last week.Arrowhead Stadium…
From the Editor’s FilesIt’s not often that a big night out on the town also provides you with a thorough education.On Saturday night this past weekend, Kim and…
70 Years AgoThe 1956 wheat harvest has started in the Cheney vicinity with the first wheat out Saturday, June 2, by Clarence and Wayne Moorhouse.60 Years AgoMr…
Savvy SeniorDear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing.What should…
Sometimes, when you really need it to happen, you absolutely can find a needle in a haystack.The trick is having the energy to start the search.The success…
9 Years AgoThe new Haysville Activity Center had its soft opening on Monday morning. Located at 523 Sarah Lane, the new facility offers two full-size…
Guest ColumnBeing a sports fan used to require just three things: a comfortable couch, a TV that picked up the Big Three broadcast networks and a loose family…
Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor Now that my building on Main Street in Cheney has been completely cleaned out, it’s time for a little reflection.Healthy…