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TSnews From her childhood in North Dakota to spending the last 27 years in Clearwater, 4-H has been a big part of Sarah Schill’s life – and so has the Sedgwick County Fair.

Kansas used to elect justices, but that changed after a 1950s scheme by then-Gov. Fred Hall. Now, there’s a statewide vote in August that would return to directly electing justices for the state’s highest court.

The Fourth of July is full of food, fun and fireworks. As family and friends attend gatherings and events, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety should be a top priority during festivities.

Whether it be for dietary reasons or economic ones, consumers often look for ways to replace eggs in the kitchen. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says the type of egg substitute to choose depends on the end product and the function it needs to provide.

Staff report TSnews SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Branch Line Solar Project received approval from the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission during the most recent meeting on July 25. It was approved on a 6-4 vote.

TSnews CLEARWATER – The Clearwater City Council on June 23 levied special assessments of about $1.73 million against 36 lots in the Park Glen Estates 2nd Addition and cleared the way to sell general obligation bonds to pay for the street, sewer and water work done there.

TSnews HAYSVILLE – Two people have been arrested in connection with auto burglaries in Haysville, with one of them arrested after fleeing from police. At about 4 a.m.

TSnews CONWAY SPRINGS – A new memorial for the tennis courts in Central Park in Conway Springs was approved by the City Council last week. Nancy Koester presented an application for a commemorative marker to be placed at the tennis courts in honor of Chris Bellar.

GODDARD – Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the dean’s honor roll for the spring 2026 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 were eligible for the honor.

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