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Students earn K-State degrees

More than 1,100 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in fall 2025. The university awarded approximately 800 bachelor's degrees, 250 master's degrees and 50 doctorates.

Nicked pipe caused Argonia boil order

ARGONIA – A nicked pipe was the cause of a boil order that impacted the City of Argonia to start this month. City officials said that a crew from Wheatland Electric was working on a project when a water main was inadvertently hit.

Gorges earns Rudd scholarship

Lucy Gorges found out last week she is going to have most, if not all, of her college education covered by one scholarship. Gorges, a senior at Cheney High School, found out last week she is going to receive an $80,000 Rudd Foundation Scholarship.
Cheney High School senior Lucy Gorges holds a simulated check after she was presented with the Rudd Foundation Scholarship last week at CHS. The $80,000 scholarship will cover her tuition, room and board, books, supplies and other costs at Fort Hays State University. Contributed photo

Video shows how to appeal appraisal

SEDGWICK COUNTY – Many property owners in Sedgwick County are balking at increases in the county appraisals of their property. The deadline to appeal is quickly approaching, and the county has a pair of videos to help with making an appeal.

Tornadoes touch down in Sumner Co.

Last week brought an early reminder of the danger that spring weather in Kansas can bring. Two tornadoes touched down in Sumner County last Thursday, causing sporadic damage in the southwest part of the county.
As lightning lit up the sky, this Sumner County tornado was captured east of the farm of Phil and Brenda Harper. Contributed photo

Personality changes lead to diagnosis

CLONMEL – Jean Horsch remembers very little about the year and a half when a brain tumor hijacked her personality, her memory and her life. There was a month when she wore every piece of clean clothing she had without ever doing a load of laundry.
Rick and Jean Horsch are doing their best to resume a normal life. Behavioral changes were originally diagnosed as depression, but a psychiatrist recommended an MRI that discovered a brain tumor. Jean underwent surgery, and continues to recover. Contributed photo

Society to host 'Temple of Democracy'

SUMNER COUNTY – As part of the America 250 celebration, the Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society, Wellington, will host the “The Temple of Democracy' about the Capitol of the United States, a Zoom presentation by 1964 Wellington High School graduate, Steve Livengood, public historian...

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HAYSVILLE – Applications are now being accepted for the Haysville Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship competition. Each year, the Chamber awards scholarships to deserving local students who demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to continuing their education.

Cheney to host prayer event

CHENEY – A World Day of Prayer event will be held at 9:30 a.m. this Friday at Cheney’s Trinity United Christian Church, 416 Washington.
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