Sedgwick County

Cheney author shares her story

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

RCUT construction begins in Goddard

Body 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

Cheney police officer arrested on rape charge

Body 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.
Officer Grant Cook

Schools look for new ways to find employees

Body 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

Body 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

Body 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.
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