There’s a new splash of character and color downtown, as earlier this week crew members from Corcoran Consulting, Dan Cornell and Jason Ratzloff, installed a handcrafted, custom-made sign for This N That Emporium at 108 South Washington Avenue. The sign, designed and carved by General Contractor Dwayne Corcoran, reflects the same care and creativity that has gone into the restoration of the building itself.
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.
When I talk with people about economic development, they often see the end result—a ribbon cutting, a new sign out front, or the buzz of activity when a business finally opens its doors. What many don’t see is the long road it takes to get there, especially in a rural community like Sumner County.
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.
Mars may only weigh just 35 pounds, but this tiny ball of energy has already stolen the hearts of visitors and keepers alike at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, KS. Born on June 26, 2025, Mars is a rare treasure — with fewer than 3,000 pygmy hippos left in the wild, and only three births recorded in the U.S.
The Sumner County USDA Service Center, located in Wellington’s Raymond Frye Complex, remains open and serving the community. The center houses the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development offices, providing farmers, ranchers, and residents with essential programs and support.
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.
The Kiwanis Club has officially passed its Flag Program to the Wellington Noon Lions Club. As in previous years, the service includes placing an American flag at your residence from sunrise to sundown on five national holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day.
A woman from Dallas had been laid off from her job, suffered a breakup, and seen her golden retriever die. She was moving back to the Northwest.
Evergy customers are urged to stay vigilant as the company reports an increase in scam attempts targeting utility customers this summer.