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Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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. Chloe Waltrip of Haysville was among students who have achieved a 4.

Body CHENEY – The City of Cheney started cleaning sanitary sewer main lines as preventative maintenance to help prevent stoppages.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body One hurt, pets perish in weekend blaze in Back 9 CHENEY – A family from Cheney is working to rebuild their lives after a fire raged through their home early Saturday morning.

Body The Independence Day holiday will be at the end of next week, with a three-day weekend for people to enjoy. That also means, for many people, buying and shooting off fireworks.