Stay Informed

The City of Wellington and the Wellington Recreation Commission have released updated information regarding the summer opening of the Aquatic Center.

Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, and we’re urging all drivers and passengers to buckle up—every trip, every time. As part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, the Wellington Police Department will have increased enforcement on our roads.

Cowley College will celebrate its 102nd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 10am. inside the W.S. Scott Auditorium on the Arkansas City campus. Individuals requiring special seating are encouraged to arrive by 9:40am.

A recent pause in government grant funding that helps food banks buy from local farmers has left many Kansas growers in a tough spot. The sudden shift hasn’t just thrown off business plans — it’s created an even greater need for us, as a community, to step up and support the local folks who feed us.

Walmart is reaffirming its commitment to Kansas by investing in 18 local stores — including Wellington — with planned remodels scheduled for this year. The upgrades aim to enhance both the associate experience and community engagement.

Last week, a local resident contacted the newspaper office with a question about a text message he had received regarding an unpaid toll. The message was fraudulent, and had he clicked the link, his personal information could have been compromised.