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Body HAYSVILLE – The 358th Basic Training Class graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on June 12. The graduates took the oath, received their diplomas and celebrated the completion of months of rigorous training.

Body GARDEN PLAIN – At its most recent meeting, the Garden Plain City Council passed an ordinance to change the start times of its monthly meetings. Regular city council meetings will now begin at 6 p.m.

Body It’s time to get ready to celebrate the Sedgwick County Fair! This year’s Fair will take place July 8-11 at the Fairgrounds in Cheney. The Fair season starts with publication of the Sedgwick County Fair Guide.

Body Heavy rains in Kansas caused localized flooding on Sunday, impacting both Sedgwick and Sumner counties. Sumner County saw multiple road closures at different times during the day.

Body One hurt, pets perish in weekend blaze in Back 9 CHENEY – A family from Cheney is working to rebuild their lives after a fire raged through their home early Saturday morning.

Body The Independence Day holiday will be at the end of next week, with a three-day weekend for people to enjoy. That also means, for many people, buying and shooting off fireworks.

Body Sedgwick County will operate a non-emergency number for fireworks complaints. It is meant to receive calls for non-emergency nuisances that do not pose a threat to life or property. This includes fireworks complaints, parties and excess noise. The line will operate from 6 p.m.

Body Following are next week’s menus for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels. The recommended cost is $5 per meal, if you are able to pay.

Body SUMNER COUNTY – This year is the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To celebrate, three Sumner County organizations are partnering to host the exhibit, “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” from Humanities Kansas.

Body Washburn University has announced the students in its spring 2026 graduating class.