Schwab Announces Run for Governor
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 election cycle.
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Newman University Announces 2024 Fall Graduates
Newman University has announced that two students from Welling - ton have completed the requirements to earn their degrees at the close of the 2024 Fall semester: Chey - anne Mayo and Alyssa Wilson.
Wellington City Council Meeting
– January 7, 2025
Funeral Announcements
JANUARY 16 - 23, 2025
Boys Win In Clearwater
After a tough start to the season, the Welling - ton boys basketball team started the 2025 portion of their schedule with a big win at Clearwater.
Evergy Honored with National Emergency Response Award
is week, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) recognized Evergy with its prestigious National Emer - gency Response Award. ese awards, presented twice annually, honor electric companies for their outstanding eorts in recovery and assistance fol - lowing service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.
Chillin’ in Wellington: Your Snowy Sculptures and Snowmen
Wellington Daily News photographer Ursula Goff invited readers to share photos of their snowmen and snow sculptures.
Cowley College Chat
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Progress Continues on The Locker Room and Community Center
Visible progress is taking shape at the site of Wel - lington's new locker room/ community center, with the exterior freshly painted and shingles now in place on the roof. Inside, crews have begun work on electrical systems, plumbing, and framing. is exciting project is a collaborative eort between the City of Wel - lington and USD 353. e facility is designed with functionality in mind, fea - turing locker rooms at each end of the building and a spacious open area in the center. Additionally, it will include modern bathrooms and a versatile concession stand that can serve both indoor and outdoor events.
Schmidt Appointed to Armed Services, Judiciary Committees
Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt has been appointed to serve on the House Armed Services Committee and House Judiciary Committee for the 119th Congress.