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6 days ago
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Sedgwick County Fair kicks off in Cheney
CHENEY, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Fair is underway. The annual fair held in Cheney opened at 7 a.m. It runs from Wednesday through Saturday. The fair features everything from a parade, demolition derby, petting zoo, carnival, and music. No fair would be complete without food. Over 15 different vendors will be on hand serving food, drinks, and treats. Events are happening throughout the day, culminating in the annual parade along Cheney's Main Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. Jay Leno to host comedy show at Prairie Band Casino & Resort A staple of the Sedgwick County Fair, the Pride of Texas Carnival, returns and will operate all four days. There will also be a variety of vendors offering handmade goods. Friday is KSN TV 3 Day at the Fair. The Sedgwick County Fairgrounds are located at 308 S. Main St. on the south side of Cheney. For a full schedule of events or to see all of this year's attractions and events, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Vicki Schmidt announces 2026 run for Kansas governor
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt says she's running for governor in 2026. A Republican and Wichita native, Schmidt has worked as a pharmacist for over 40 years and served in the Kansas Senate before being elected Insurance Commissioner in 2018. She was re-elected in 2022. Sedgwick County Fair kicks off in Cheney As commissioner, Schmidt says her office has recovered $145 million for Kansas families and cut business costs by more than $75 million. 'Throughout my personal and professional career, I have a track record of serving Kansans and actually getting things done,' Schmidt said in a news release announcing her bid for the office. 'If elected governor, my top priority is the people of Kansas and making their lives better.' Schmidt has also spoken publicly about her breast cancer diagnosis to encourage others to get screened. She and her husband, Mike, live in Topeka and have two sons and four grandchildren. The Republican primary for governor is set for Aug. 4. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
