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e Sumner County Conser - vation District held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 15, at the Raymond Frye Complex. e event fea - tured encouraging remarks from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, along with a special presentation by Humanities Kansas speaker and historian Cindy Higgins.

Last Friday, Governor Laura Kelly appointed Wellington City Attorney Shawn DeJar - nett to a judgeship in the 30th Judicial District.

During extreme weather conditions like those recently experienced in our communi - ty, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) calls on local facilities to generate electricity, helping to maintain grid stability and ensure reliable electricity. at's why residents may have noticed increased activity at Welling - ton's steam plant during the recent bitter cold. e city of Wellington's cur -

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Kansas continues to see steady growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, according to a Q3 2024 re - port from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. The report provides a state-by-state breakdown of EV sales, purchasing trends, and charging infra - structure.

Need help ling your taxes this year? United Way of the Plains is oering free tax preparation services in Wellington now through April. IRS-certied volun - teers will prepare and electronically le your taxes at no cost-while ensuring you receive the maximum refund possible.