The January BOE Meeting had a few new topics on the agenda, including a guest speaker on the football stadium remodel who has plenty of experience in the sport. Mike Wilmoth, retired Wellington history teacher and football referee, expressed his support of moving the stadium to the high school.
Applications are currently being accepted to fill the Electrical Contractor position vacancy on the Combined Trade Board. This appointment is for the remainder of the term, which runs until April 30, 2025.
During the Wellington City Council meeting on December 6, 2022 the governing body unanimously agreed to approve a resolution finding the house and other structures located at 418 South F Street an immediate hazard to the public.
Governor Laura Kelly’s new budget presented to legislators Thursday would end the state sales tax on groceries in April, provide a 5% raise to qualified state workers and expand eligibility for Medicaid while adding $500 million to a state’s rainy-day fund.
The white tablecloth social event is back at The Dore and it’s the perfect occasion to relax and enjoy a delicious 3-course meal coupled with 3 wine pairings. Hosted each Wednesday night in February, the gourmet dinners are by reservation only with seating available for 40-50 people.
LADY CRUSADERS STAY PERFECT IN BATTLE OF UNBEATENS The Lady Crusaders are 10-0 after beating Andale 44-34 in an AVCTL IV matchup. The Indians were undefeated before facing the Wellington girls last Friday night at home.
This week’s highpoint at the airport was a quick refueling visit from a Black Hawk Helicopter. The civilian version is technically called a “FireHawk,” or Sikorsky S-70 helicopter. This one was headed to Salt Lake to fight fires.
If the skies are clear, and the moon is not shining too brightly, the comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) just might be glowing enough to be seen with the naked eye here in Wellington. Since we live in the northern hemisphere, our best chance of viewing this once-in-a-lifetime event will be between January 12th and February 1, 2023.
Cowley College enrollment is open for the Spring semester with classes beginning on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. Students are welcome to visit the college or go online to enroll.
Residents can receive their utility bills on the same day by requesting that their statement be sent via email rather than through the mail. The City also offers automatic or ACH monthly payments.