News
WHS Bowling Team Prepares for Inaugural Season
Tamara Anders is painting a new mural at the Wellington Retro Bowl celebrating the Crusaders’ inaugural bowling season. By Laura LombardiWellington High School students will have a new opportunity to represent their school in athletics this winter as USD 353 prepares to launch its first KSHSAA-sanctioned bowling program for the 2026-27 school year.Both boys and…
Community Happenings
WHS Presents Neil Simon’s Fools
By Laura LombardiThe Wellington High School Drama Department is excited to present Fools, a comedy by American playwright, screenwriter and author Neil Simon.Known as the king of Broadway comedy, Simon’s two-act comic fable will offer audiences a hilarious night of entertainment over the next two weekends. The production will feature two separate casts, with Cast…
Kids & Connections
Sumner County Toy Run Delivers Christmas Hope
The 35th Annual Sumner County Toy Run brought in more than $9,500 worth of toys and monetary donations for Operation Holiday. By Laura LombardiDespite the threat of rain, the 35th Annual Sumner County Toy Run rolled out of Belle Plaine at noon on Saturday, October 31. Santa and his fellow riders dedicated this year’s run…
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Sports
Dukes Power Past Ulysses, Capture Fourth Straight Regional Title
The Crusaders are Regionals Champions! Photo by Ursula GoffSenior Goran Djurovic breaks a tackle and scores late in the game. Photo by Ursula Goff Sophomore Caleb Sawyer, #10, wraps up the Ulysses running back Stryker Berglund. Photo by Ursula Goff By Ace FinchThe Wellington football team outlasted Ulysses in the regional round of the KSHSAA…