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Body The Fourth of July is full of food, fun and fireworks. As family and friends attend gatherings and events, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety should be a top priority during festivities.

Body Whether it be for dietary reasons or economic ones, consumers often look for ways to replace eggs in the kitchen. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says the type of egg substitute to choose depends on the end product and the function it needs to provide.

Body Staff report TSnews SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Branch Line Solar Project received approval from the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission during the most recent meeting on July 25. It was approved on a 6-4 vote.

Body TSnews CLEARWATER – The Clearwater City Council on June 23 levied special assessments of about $1.73 million against 36 lots in the Park Glen Estates 2nd Addition and cleared the way to sell general obligation bonds to pay for the street, sewer and water work done there.

Body TSnews HAYSVILLE – Two people have been arrested in connection with auto burglaries in Haysville, with one of them arrested after fleeing from police. At about 4 a.m.

Body TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – A new memorial for the tennis courts in Central Park in Conway Springs was approved by the City Council last week. Nancy Koester presented an application for a commemorative marker to be placed at the tennis courts in honor of Chris Bellar.

Body GODDARD – Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the dean’s honor roll for the spring 2026 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.

Body 06/22 – Business check, 400 Block N. Main; Business check, 1100 Block N. Main; Traffic stop for speeding 126 mph/55 zone, SE 130th & SE 10th Street; Cat problem, 500 Block W. Cher - ry; Found property, police department; Traffic complaint, 600 Block W.

Body SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Prairie Travelers are urging caution for users of the Prairie Sunset Trail, which runs from Garden Plain through Goddard and into Wichita. With all of the recent rain, there are areas of the trail that have been damaged.

Body The Wichita-founded Pizza Hut chain has been sold. Yum! Brands has sold the chain for $2.7 billion dollars.