Sedgwick County

It was another busy day at the Sedgwick County Fair, with 4-H contests, the Ranch Rodeo, live music, Sedgwick County Fair's Got Talent, and more.

The Sedgwick County Fair is here! Have a look at the first day of the Fair in this free photo album, courtesy of the Back 9 at Cherry Oaks. We'll have a new photo album tomorrow, featuring highlights from today's events. *Photos by Travis Mounts . .

TSnews HAYSVILLE – When Sedgwick County mailed new appraisals of residential properties this spring, some Haysville residents responded by calling City Hall. Their concern was that higher valuations would lead to higher property taxes.

CLEARWATER – The Clearwater chapter of Quilts of Valor will present quilts to 10 local veterans in a ceremony on Tuesday evening. The presentation will take place at the First Baptist Church in Clearwater, located at 306 E.

CLEARWATER – At its meeting on June 27, the Clearwater City Council reviewed Clearwater Public Library’s proposed budget for 2024. The library’s proposed budget totals $147,972, which is up $19,762, or 13 percent, compared to the $128,209 library budget in 2023.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association executive board has announced some changes to the postseason structure in football, wrestling and baseball.

The Sedgwick County Fair gets started next week on Wednesday and will run four days, July 12-15. Commercial and food booths will open at 5 p.m.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Polecat Creek and the confluence of Clear Creek, located south of Garden Plain.

With Independence Day, many people will be celebrating the holiday with fireworks. Readers should know that the rules for firework vary by community, with each city and county having its own regulations.

CHENEY – A show by a singer who identifies as non-binary will perform at this year's Sedgwick County Fair. That was the decision by the Sedgwick County Fair Board at a meeting in Cheney on Wednesday night.