News
The Faces of the Wheat Festival
From contests and competitions to live entertainment, delicious food and family fun, thousands of people celebrated the 126th Kansas Wheat Festival throughout the week. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Community Happenings
A Picnic in the Park
Neighbors gathered in Sellers Park last Wednesday evening to share a meal, enjoy local entertainment and celebrate a Wheat Festival tradition at the annual Picnic in the Park.
Kids & Connections
Wilson, Camblin Shine at Missouri Valley Championships
Wilson, Camblin Shine at Missouri Valley Championships By Ace Finch Wellington swimmers, Alara Wilson and Owen Camblin competed in the Missouri Valley LCM Senior Swimming Championships in Topeka over the weekend. On the opening day of competition, Camblin competed in the 200-meter free relay and his team finished eighth for the Wichita Swim Club with…
Sports
Wheat Festival WBA Tournaments Bring Baseball, Visitors to Wellington
By Ace FinchThe Wellington Baseball Association (WBA) put on two local youth tournaments in coordination with the 126th Kansas Wheat Festival.Played at Worden Park, “Hit Fest” was the tournament organized for the 10U and 12U divisions. The 17U tournament, the Clyde Jenkins Memorial Invitational, was played primarily at Hibbs-Hooten.Both tournaments are fundraisers for the WBA.…