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The Madison City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. The following article was created from the official minutes, which were approved during the July 15 meeting.

WICHITA - More than 2,380 students completed a total of 2,645 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2024.

The phrase “you are what you eat” can serve as a warning that the foods a person consumes greatly affect his overall health. Although eating a cheese-laden burger with a side of deep-fried potatoes every so often will not turn a person’s health on its head, repeatedly making poor dietary decisions may be a recipe for chronic health problems.

Water is essential for mammals’ bodies to operate at peak capacity. The American Kennel Club says water is necessary to lubricate joints, facilitate digestion, regulate body temperature, and cushion internal organs, among many other functions. Similar to humans, pets that fail to consume enough water can face dire consequences. Dehydration is a medical term for when the body has lost more fluid than it has taken in. Dehydration can occur at any time, but it is even more common during the warm weather months. Dogs quickly can become very sick from dehydration. That is why every pet owner should learn how to recognize the symptoms of dehydration in their dogs.

(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the 13th Judicial District visit www.kscourts.org.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13, storm siren testing in Greenwood County will be conducted on Tuesday afternoons at 1 p.m. Siren testing will continue to be held in accordance with the normal schedule, Mondays at 6 p.m., through August 5. Sirens are owned and operated within the following cities: Madison, Hamilton, Eureka, Fall River and Severy.

The Madison/Virgil USD 386 Board of Education meets monthly on the second Monday of the month. The following report was created from the unofficial meeting minutes of the July 8 meeting, which are subject to board approval.

Two male drivers received serious injuries after their vehicles collided near the north junction of Highway 99 and US Highway 400 last Friday, July 19.

Fuesz Won Tie-Down Event At Pretty Prairie Rodeo On Saturday With A Time Of 8.3