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e Wellington Middle School gym was abuzz with curiosity and creativity during the recent Science Fair and Open House, which drew nearly 200 guests eager to encourage and support young scientists. e fair featured around 100 projects created by 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students, spanning 16 categories. A panel of 12 volunteer judges evaluated the entries, with the top projects earning the opportunity to compete at the Regional Science Fair at Exploration Place on February 21st.

Recently, students and faculty at Wellington High School heard the powerful story of Coach Mark Potter and his wife, Nanette. As a head basketball coach for over 30 years, Potter's greatest victory wasn't on the court-it was overcoming severe depression.

Yesterday marked Kansas' 164th birthday, commemorating the state's admission to the Union on January 29, 1861. Whether you celebrated with local honey on your toast, a bottle of Kansas wine with dinner, or simply enjoyed the great outdoors, it's a reminder that Kansas' founding represented a beacon of hope and resilience.

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Thursday, January 30

Kansans for Conservation has introduced House Bill 2063, which aims to create a statewide conservation fund. is fund would provide a permanent and protected nancial source to conserve and enhance Kansas' natural resources, including water quality, parks, trails, sh and wildlife habitats, and agricultural soils.

Construction will soon begin on a public-use commercial kitchen in the Caldwell Workspace thanks to a grant from K-State 105 given to the Sumner County Economic Development (SCED) as part of the Border Queen Harvest Hub (BQHH). e remodeling will be undertaken through a combination of volunteer opportunities and the use of local professional services.

“When we gather for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, we will honor the Constitution’s promise to preserve liberty through a stable, enduring democracy for generations to come.”