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Body A tractor safety course for youth in a three-county area will be held in Mulvane on May 28. The class is for youth ages 14-15, and is for youth living in Sumner, Sedgwick and Cowley counties.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too.

Body CHENEY – The annual Cheney Fire Department car show will be held this Saturday. Main Street will be shut down, and the event will begin at 11 a.m.

Body The Washburn University Dancing Blues danced their way to success, bringing home new hardware from the 2026 College Classic National Championship, held April 10-12 in Orlando, and closing their 2025–26 season on a high note.

Body HAYSVILLE – Several community events are slated to take place over the next few days in Haysville. A car seat check will take place from 9 a.m.

Body TSnews HAYSVILLE – There were three zoning matters on the Haysville City Council's April 13 agenda. The council agreed with the planning commission and passed an ordinance denying a request for vacation of a portion of a platted utility easement on which a structure was built.

Body Local actors and school productions have been named as nominees for the 24th annual Jester Awards Ceremony, which celebrates excellence in Kansas high school musical theater. The awards will take place at 3 p.m.

Body TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – Gard Field at Garden Plain High School will be getting a new track soon. The current track was installed right around the Millennium and is due to be replaced, said Garden Plain High School athletic director Cory Brack.

Body TSnews What most people assumed is now official – Hank is Wiser Brewery in downtown Cheney is closed. Owner Steve Sanford made the announcement official last week on social media.

Body TSnews The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted on April 23 to add girls flag football as an official KSHSAA-sanctioned activity, starting in the 2026-27 school year.