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Justice For Janet Series
In 2024, we published a series of stories about the 1986 disappearance of Wellington resident Janet Wikel. To this day, her case remains the only modern unsolved murder in Sumn - er County.
Trailblazing Legacy: Remembering Matthew Washington
Black History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the invalu - able contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. In the spirit of honoring this legacy, we turn our attention to one of Wellington's own trailblazers, Matthew Washington.
JUSTICE FOR JANET, PT 4
- ton Police Department, Sumner County Sheri 's O)ce, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation continued re-interviewing and pursuing new leads, they discovered that some individuals of interest were no longer living, while others had moved out of the area.
Sawyer Named Kansas Tech Teacher of the Year
Originally published October 10, 2024
2024: Another Year of Community Journalism
Throughout 2024, the Wellington Daily News proudly upheld our commitment to delivering quality, community journalism, from human interest and sports stories to exclusive local news. With the support of CherryRoad Media, our talented writersâAce Finch, Shelby Wiens, Bill Lindley, Garrison Hullinger, Rick Roitman, and Ally Wysockiâalongside partnerships with the Wellington Public Library, Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce, Sumner County Economic Development, Wellington Municipal Airport and the Sumner County Extension Office, we remain dedicated to providing the news and information you value.