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PECK – The Sedgwick County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a fatal vehicle- pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in south Sedgwick County. At approximately 4 p.m., deputies, along with Mulvane EMS and Sedgwick County Fire District 1, responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 11800 block of South Meridian.

120 Years Ago The Citizens State Bank celebrated its 22nd birthday on March 31, having been organized on March 31, 1884, which makes this the oldest bank in the county, with the exception of the Kansas National Bank, Wichita. 80 Years Ago St.

Miss Irene Box, a student at Wichita State University, was heard on the program “Mrs. Newman Presents” over KFG last Sunday evening. Miss Box sang a group of solos and was featured with other artists of the McDowell Music Club of Wichita, which sponsored the half-hour program.

From April 1905 Conway Springs is “long” on hotel fires. The fourth to go into the ash heap within the last few years was the City Hotel, which began to burn about 11:30 last Tuesday night.

9 Years Ago On Monday, April 10, a ribbon cutting was held at the new footbridge in Dorner Park. The footbridge was the last project completed by Haysville public works director Randy Dorner, who died unexpectedly in November.

CHENEY – Drama and forensics students will be showcased at a special event next Tuesday at Cheney High School. Students will present the one-act play, “Dinner with the MacGuffins.” In addition, there will be numerous presentations by this year’s forensics State Championship qualifiers.

Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC) will host this year’s annual meeting on April 22 at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St., in Great Bend and in seven other remote locations across its service territory. Local sites, representing District 7, will be at the Westview Lodge and Apartments, 1300 N. Westview, Harper, and the Caldwell Community Building, 119 E. First St., Caldwell.

TSnews CHENEY – At last week's meeting, the Cheney City Council approved a major street reconstruction project covering a total of four blocks. Council members approved spending $279,840 to tear out and replace Second Avenue, from Main Street west to Filmore Street.

HAYSVILLE – Free sports physicals will be offered next Thursday at the School-Based Health Clinic (SCHC) in Haysville. Appointments are needed and can be made by calling 316-554-2317.

ARGONIA – The Argonia City Council approved spending $7,850 for the purchase and shipping of a new motor and pump for the municipal swimming pool. The purchase was made during Monday night's regular meeting.