Craft breweries across Kansas are uniting to commemorate Kansas Day with a special fundraiser benefiting the Kansas Sampler Foundation. In honor of the state’s 163rd birthday on January 29, 2024, eight Kansas breweries are launching unique beers.
Hundreds gathered in Memorial Auditorium last Friday to honor and remember longtime Wellington resident David Wayne Troutman, age 47. A graduate of WHS, Troutman was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.
Embarking on January 27th, National Storytelling Week invites individuals of all ages, genders, and cultures to dive into the enchanting realm of narrative creation. This annual event encourages the sharing of both new and time-honored stories as a means to connect and entertain.
In the article “Step Up For Rural Kansas”featured in the print issue, there was a misidentification of the photo source. It should have been credited to the Wellington Daily News Archive. We apologize for any confusion.
The Wellington girls wrestling team played host to a tournament last Saturday that featured teams from Derby, Arkansas City, Goddard, Buhler, Cheney, Clearwater, Kingman, Mulvane, McPherson, Circle and Wichita East.
Over the past few days, our local social media platforms have been buzzing with speculations about the current state of the Wellington Fire/EMS Department. Some comments are factual, some are half-truths, and others are purely speculative.
The Wellington boys basketball team used their defense to get their biggest win of the season, holding Andale to just 26 points in the first three quarters last Friday night. Wellington opened up with a 10 - 6 lead.
Introducing Rocco, a delightful and affectionate Rottweiler mix weighing 64 pounds at around 2 years old. This big, goofy guy is bursting with personality and sweetness, always ready to share kisses and show off his smart side. Rocco has already mastered the command “sit” and is diligently working on improving his leash manners. His eagerness to please shines through in everything he does! Rocco is on the lookout for a loving family that will play with him and provide a furever home. Visit us this week to meet Rocco in person. Adoption hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3-7 pm and Saturday from 10 am-2 pm. If you’re interested in welcoming Rocco into your home, please fill out the online application before your visit to expedite the adoption process. Applications are processed in the order they are received. And, here’s some exciting news – Rocco’s adoption fee is $50 off this week! Don’t miss out on the chance to make Rocco a part of your family.
The Wellington wrestling team started off their post Christmas break stretch with a dual at Rose Hill. They lost 62-18.
The Wellington girls’ basketball team bested Andale even with an ugly second half to improve to an undefeated AVCTL league record at 5-0 in league play. The Lady Crusaders started the game doing what they do and jumped out to a 15-0 lead on the Lady Indians, forcing an Andale timeout.