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130 Years Ago Jan. 25, 1895, John O’Brien, son of Wm.

Chiefs Kingdom's favorite red and gold clad football team is headed back to the big game in search of a three-peat, and fans are ready to cheer them on to one more win. While many will head to a local sports bar to take in the game or plan a watch party at home, others will make the trek to New Orleans for the in-person experience on Sunday, Feb.

CLEARWATER – The Kansas Curve are seeking host families for the 2025 collegiate summer team. The Curve, after playing home games in Goddard for a few years, moved their collegiate home games to Clearwater in 2024.

TSnews Concerns about carbon monoxide poisoning led to firefighters and EMS personnel going to a business in Yoder, in southeast Reno County, last Thursday. Emergency personnel showed up at Yoder Smoker with concerns that more than a dozen people could have been exposed.

TSnews GODDARD – The Goddard city council tabled action on a proposed contract for code enforcement during its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 21.

TSnews CHENEY – New Sedgwick County Fair Board president Marc Yung introduced himself and gave a short background on his family and history with fairs at the January meeting of the Sedgwick County Fair Association. He expressed interest in giving back to communities and has enjoyed working with fairs.

GARDEN PLAIN – Adults can relive their youth in March at the Garden Plain Chamber of Commerce adult prom. The event will run 7-11 p.m.

TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – Members of the Conway Springs City Council got some good news at their last meeting. The city has been awarded grant funds for awnings on city buildings in the downtown area, and for a new highway welcome sign.

TSnews CLEARWATER – Jan. 9 was a big day in the life of Mary Bacon, as she celebrated her 100th birthday.

TSnews A number of Kansas high schools and high school athletic leagues have adopted the 35-second shot clock this season. However, this is a voluntary test run, and many schools – mostly smaller ones – are waiting to adopt the shot clock, which is ubiquitous at the college and professional levels.