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Body The Burnt End Bandits were crowned as the Grand Champions at the 2026 Sedgwick County Fair’s Tom Northcutt Memorial BBQ Cookoff. Pictured are Aaron Oliver and Brian Helten; not pictured are Susan Helten and Tylor Struckman.

Body TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – Each year, Kennedy Waugh’s parents let her choose what vegetables she wants to grow for the Sedgwick County Fair. This year, her choices got some hard-earned recognition.

Body TSnews Jeff Sebes, a 13-yearold from Valley Center, brought home top prizes in both Open Class and 4-H competitions at this year’s Sedgwick County Fair. Sebes caught the eye of the judge as well as many visitors to the Open Class building with a painting of a rooster.

Body TSnews GODDARD – When a person thinks of winning grand champion in poultry showmanship at the Sedgwick County Fair, the first bird that comes to mind is chickens, not quail.

Body TSnews ANDALE – 4-H is a family tradition with Wyatt and Hayden Smarsh – and that tradition was on full display at last month’s Sedgwick County Fair.

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Body HAYSVILLE – The Haysville Chamber of Commerce meet on Thursday, July 23, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Keever- Wire Post 6957 in Haysville. New VFW Commander Michael “Mikey” Legg welcomed Chamber members.

Body TSnews HAYSVILLE – A hostage situation on Monday ended with everyone safe, but the suspect had not been apprehended at press time on Tuesday. Haysville Police Chief Jeff Whitfield said that at about 1 p.m.

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Body SUMNER COUNTY – The Sumner County Extension Council executive board is seeking nominations for Extension council elections to be held in October. The Sumner County Extension Council is composed of 24 county members who are elected to four program development areas.