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Washburn University has announced its spring 2026 president’s list and dean’s list honorees. Local students on the president’s list include Kaylee Hampton of Clearwater and Landon Roy of Goddard.

GODDARD – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 2,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Chisholm Ridge Ponds in Clearwater were downgraded to the watch list in last week’s public health advisories for Kansas lakes. The list comes out every Thursday.

Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence late at night after fireworks shows that light up the night sky.

HAYSVILLE – The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the spring 2026 chancellor’s list, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.

CHENEY – The City of Cheney started cleaning sanitary sewer main lines as preventative maintenance to help prevent stoppages. Sanitary sewer cleaning began this week on the west side of Cheney in an area north of Sixth Avenue and west of Main Street, plus along the east edge of Lake Road.

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.

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.

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.

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.