Sedgwick County

Cheney author shares her story

2 years ago By Judd Weil

TSnews Cheney author Susan Carter recently released her memoir, “Five Tickets to Kansas.” The storyline follows the lives of three individuals, interwoven by common themes of family, conflicts, and reconciliation. It begins in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada where a young couple, faced with infidelity and addictions, must decide between forgiveness or revenge.

Susan Carter tells her story through her memoir, “Five Tickets to Kansas.”

RCUT construction begins in Goddard

2 years ago By Judd Weil

TSnews Construction began this week in Goddard on a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT). Project work is taking place on US Highway 54 between 183rd Street West and 199th Street West.

This image, captured from a Federal Highway Administration video on YouTube, shows an example of what an RCUT is. Construction has started on the new RCUT in Goddard. The RCUT in Goddard won’t look just like this example, but it will allow drivers easier access into the STAR bond district. Federal Highway Administration

It’s a dog’s life

2 years ago By News Staff

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George, a 5-year-old labradoodle, swims with his “sibling” Evan Stobart. They were chasing a tennis ball at Sunday afternoon’s Dog Days of Summer dog swim, held at the Dewey Gunzelman Swimming Pool in Haysville. It was the last event of the season for the pool, although the splash pad will be open for some time. See more photographs on Page B1. Stephanie McKennon/TSnews

Cheney police officer arrested on rape charge

2 years ago By News Staff

By Travis Mounts

CHENEY – A police officer was arrested earlier this week after being accused of rape.

Cheney Police Chief Ken Winter confirmed that Officer Grant Cook was arrested on Tuesday following an interview with Sedgwick County Sheriff's investigators.

Winter said the victim reported to a full-time Cheney police officer on Monday. He was notified a short time after.

“We brought in the officer who was accused,” Winter said.

Multiple city council candidates at chamber meeting

2 years ago By Judd Weil

Editor's note: The print edition of this contained an error regarding the candidate forum that the Goddard Chamber of Commerce will be hosting in October. The Chamber will be hosting candidates for the Goddard City Council, not for the Goddard Board of Education as incorrectly reported in the Aug. 17 print edition of TSnews. The online edition of this story has been updated to reflect this correction.

By Judd Weil

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Schools look for new ways to find employees

2 years ago By Travis Mounts

TSnews A few weeks ago, Goddard Public Schools held a first-ever job fair in an effort to fill open positions. This district has needs in a variety of areas, including para educators, maintenance, transportation and in nutrition services.

TSnews managing editor Travis Mounts takes a turn driving a school bus at Goddard Public Schools’ recent job fair. School districts like Goddard will provide training and help drivers earn a CDL (commercial driver’s license). Dana Baxa/Goddard Public Schools

A whole lot of cabbage at Sedgwick County Fair

2 years ago By Judd Weil

TSnews Price Family Farms entered a whopping 17.5-pound cabbage in the Sedgwick County Fair, earning the grand champion purple ribbon and first place blue ribbon. The cabbage was grown by Thalene Chard.

Price Family Farms produced a 17.5-pound cabbage that was grown by Thalene Chard of Cheney. Travis Mounts/TSnews

Clearwater taxes will be lower in 2024

2 years ago By Sam Jack

TSnews CLEARWATER – The Clearwater City Council continued its budget process during its meeting last week, setting an annual budget hearing for Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Medical issue cited in death of woman in Haysville

2 years ago By News Staff

HAYSVILLE – At 5:27 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, 2023, Haysville Police were dispatched to the area of Grand Avenue and Broadway to assist Sedgwick County Fire and EMS with an unconscious person. At 5:28 a.m., Haysville Police arrived and found an unconscious 39-year-old female inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Jump Start Convenience Store, located at 7200 S.