USD 353 Bond Issue FAQ’s
Members of the community are asking a variety of questions regarding the USD 353 bond. As questions are addressed, we will share them as well as the responses.
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Free Tuition for Cowley Classes
Area high school students are invited to take advantage of Excel in CTE, a state-funded program that provides tuition-free access to college-level technical courses.
Museum Hosting Stretch Glass Expert
The National Depression Glass Museum will welcome nationally recognized stretch glass expert Cal Hackeman for a free seminar on Saturday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Drug Court Offers New Path
From the Sumner County Courthouse’s South Courtroom—where his only previous option was to issue jail time—Thirtieth Judicial District Court Judge William Mott, alongside Sumner County Community Corrections Director Brad Macy, shared both progress and hopes for the county’s new Drug Court program. This past January, the Sumner County Drug Court began accepting clients.
Legislation Bolsters Conservation Reserve Program
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, is championing the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Improvement and Flexibility Act, legislation designed to strengthen the CRP for farmers and ranchers in Kansas and across the country.
Evergy Hosts Open House on Transmission Line Project
Recently, Evergy welcomed landowners and community members to a Public Open House at Cowley College’s Community Room to discuss the Buffalo Flats–Delaware 345 kV transmission line project. The event was well-organized, and Evergy staff were on hand throughout the evening, greeting attendees, walking them through maps, and answering questions with patience and clarity.
Heavy Lifting, Big Rewards
The Wellington Lady Crusader powerlifters will be sporting some new bling around town as they celebrated winning a 2025 State Championship with a ring ceremony last Thursday in the WHS weight room.
The Purple Heart Series: Jerrod Hays
As VFW Post #881 Commander Jerrod Hays welcomed more than 50 riders for the Purple Heart City Poker Run last Saturday, his first priority was ensuring the safety of the participants. Still, it was clear his thoughts were with his friend, Staff Sergeant David Russell Berry.
NWS to Rehire Hundreds
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has received approval to fill 450 positions at the National Weather Service (NWS), including several in Kansas that were impacted earlier this year. Approved roles include meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians.
Wellington Heat Are National Champions
Wellington Heat Are National Champions