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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning Kansans about a new scam making the rounds. People are receiving text messages that claim to be from KDOT, demanding payment for supposed unpaid traffic tickets.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin work this week on a resurfacing project along K-44 in Harper and Sumner counties. The $3.2 million project is expected to start around June 24 and be completed by the end of August.

Weather permitting, a Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) resurfacing project on K-55 in Sumner and Cowley counties is set to begin next week. The $1.5 million project will span 12 miles and includes pavement recycling and overlay work.

Water safety is essential—whether you’re swimming, boating, or simply spending time near water. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of unintentional injury-related deaths, especially among children.

2025 Kansas Wheat Festival Buttons Are Here!

Growing up in Wellington I have heard many stories of the tunnels that went underground here in the city. Supposedly there was a tunnel that went from the pink house on Jefferson Avenue underground to the Smith’s Clothing Store on the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and Harvey Street.

Wellington’s Masonic Lodge #150 brought music, fellowship, and heartfelt gratitude to the forefront during their 3rd Annual Concert on the Lawn last Saturday. The free, family-friendly event welcomed the community to enjoy live music, snow cones, and a spirit of generosity on the Lodge’s lawn.

Interested in touring local farms and shopping from regional food vendors? Oxford will host its 2nd Annual Farm Tour on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.