Carter Green, a Wellington native and owner of Greenjeans Studios, has been recording and producing music for over 25 years. His downtown studio—fittingly located above a hearing aid store—has been in continuous operation, where he has produced more than 7,000 songs for both local and national artists.
This popular statewide initiative, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce, gives school-age children and their families free admission to more than 200 attractions across Kansas — from animal encounters and water parks to museums, historic sites, and hands-on adventures. Locally, the National Depression Glass Museum and the Chisholm Trail Museum are among the many participating destinations.
Local Anheuser-Busch distributor Ark Valley Distributing, Inc. teamed up with the regional nonprofit Farm Rescue during the month of June to support the agricultural community.
Drivers traveling along Highway 160 at night may have noticed a darker sky - and more visible stars. As promised, Wild Plains Wind, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, has completed optimization of its aircraft detection lighting system (ADLS), significantly reducing the number of continuously flashing red lights atop its wind turbines.
Due to the closure of the International Paper recycling plant in Wichita, the City of Wellington Recycling Center will close effectively immediately and remain closed until further notice. We greatly appreciate the community's understanding and patience during this transition as we work to find suitable processors and end-users for the materials currently stored at the Recycling Center.
Community Message From: Jason Newberry, Assistant City Manager for Utilities & IT, Mike Clift, Water Production Supervisor, and Austin Kogle, Water Distribution Supervisor
Locals may wonder what it’s really like to sit behind the wheel of a precision-engineered Formula-style race car. For Belle Plaine native Mason Ouellette, it’s a hands-on reality.
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a settlement that clears the way for Evergy Kansas Central to build a new 710-megawatt gas plant near the Viola Substation in Sumner County. The plant, estimated to cost $788.75 million, is expected to be operational by January 1, 2029.
With Kansas summers bringing high temperatures, intense humidity, and plenty of outdoor activities, it’s important for families to stay alert about heat safety and health—especially as the new school year and fall sports season quickly approach. Heat Safety: Protecting Children in the Kansas Summer Kansas frequently experiences heat advisories during July and August, with temperatures reaching the 90s and even into the 100s.
Summer has arrived, and with it come rising temperatures. As air conditioners work harder to keep homes cool, electricity use typically peaks during these warmer months.