Sedgwick NewsLocal news for Sedgwick, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Area gets a dose of spring in Kansas- May 31, 2008 Westar crews repair an electrical line that was knocked down during the early May 27 storm in Valley Center.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/area-gets-a-dose-of-spring-in-kansas?fromrss... Cooking fat is liquid gold for recyclers- May 29, 2008 A few years ago, drums of used french-fry grease were of interest only to a small network of underground biofuel brewers, who would use the oil to power their souped-up antique Mercedes.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/cooking-fat-is-liquid-gold-for-recyclers?fro... 2 seek to finish Powers' term- May 27, 2008 Ted Powers and running for the seat in November. Jeri Anderson, who worked as Powers' campaign manager and treasurer for 16 years, hopes to carry on his legacy.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/2-seek-to-finish-powers-term?fromrss=1 Sedgwick Zoo add Chinese alligators- May 24, 2008 A new habitat exhibit at the Sedgwick County Zoo about the fragile Yangtze ecosystem in China now boasts the addition of a trio of Chinese alligators.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/sedgwick-zoo-add-chinese-alligators?fromrss=... Thieves swipe used cooking oil to brew biodiesel- May 22, 2008 With gas prices soaring, there have been increasing reports of gas siphoning. According to the Associated Press, here's a another fuel thieves covet -- old cooking oil.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/thieves-swipe-used-cooking-oil-to-brew-biodi... Thieves swipe used cooking oil to brew biodiesel- May 20, 2008 A few years ago, drums of used french fry grease were only of interest to a small network of underground biofuel brewers, who would use the slimy oil to power their souped-up antique Mercedes.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/thieves-swipe-used-cooking-oil-to-brew-biodi... Five generations of family have maintained county's roads- May 20, 2008 When 20-year-old Ray Church started telling members of the Highland Township board how to go about fixing some of the township roads, they spotted wisdom in the youngster well beyond his years.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/five-generations-of-family-have-maintained-c... Sheriff's warrants now available online- May 18, 2008 A new online database allows anyone to search outstanding warrants in Johnson County.http://www.topix.net/city/sedgwick-ks/2008/05/sheriffs-warrants-now-available-online?fromr... |