Wellington City Council Meeting – December 19, 2023
The City Council meeting opened with the call to order and pledge of allegiance. Reverend Zane Brooks of First Freewill Baptist Church led the invocation.
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Introducing the New Utility Payment Portal!
Paying your utility bill just got easier with the City of Wellington’s new online portal. Residents can access it directly at municipalonlinepayments.
KDOT Greenlights Bid for US Highway 160 Renovation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has given the green light to a significant project aimed at improving U.S. Highway 160. The approved bid will facilitate the mill and overlay of the highway stretching from the Sumner County to Harper County lines, reaching the western boundary of Wellington.
Wellington City Council Meeting – January 2, 2024
The city council meeting opened with the call to order and pledge of allegiance. Reverend William Wingfield of Calvary Lutheran Church led the invocation.
Kansas Adopts PPP
Recently, both the Democratic and Republican parties notified the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office of their participation in the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP), choosing this method over a caucus system.
Winter Storms Scammers
Amidst winter storms, there have been reports of scammers reaching out to residents via phone, posing as City employees. These scammers will claim that power to a building or home is on the verge of disconnection unless an immediate fee is paid using methods such as a money order, gift card, or other forms of payment.
Revised Landfill, Refuse Collection & Recycling Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance
Please be advised of schedule modifications in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15th.
Pet of the Week
Charlotte was originally found in the country and rescued with her littermates. The rescuer found homes for all the kittens, except for little Charlotte. She quickly grew into a beautiful little lady and is now at the shelter to find her forever home. Charlotte is about a year old and was shy at first, but is gaining confidence living in the cat colony. She is enjoying volunteers and visitors giving her lots of love!
WHS Cheer Team and Crimson Dancers
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A Shot Clock Advocate
With more and more states adopting a shot clock, one thing has become clear. The Kansas State High School Activities Association needs to do the same.