Summer Driver’s Education Course
USD 353 will offer a Driver’s Education course this summer for students who have completed the eighth grade and will be at least 14 years of age by June 2, 2025, but not yet 19 years old by September 1, 2025.
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Sunflower Summer Program Funded for 2025
The popular Sunflower Summer program from the Kansas Department of Commerce has been allocated $3.5 million to continue through the summer of 2025.
Bipartisan Bill Increases Dollars for Conservation Districts
Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 36, which increases the cap on the amount of money conservation districts can receive from the Division of Conservation and increases the amount of matching dollars the state can provide conservation districts.
Duncan & Miller Glassware Expert Presents Interactive Seminar
Last Saturday, Duncan & Miller glassware expert Denis Warkentine hosted an interactive seminar for guests at the National Depression Glass Museum. The event combined fascinating history with fun as Warkentine challenged attendees with a “Jeopardy”-style quiz.
Pool Repairs Progressing on Schedule
Repairs at the Aquatics Center have been underway for several weeks, with Dondlinger Construction crews working weekends to compensate for weather delays. The demolition phase is nearly complete.
Bales' Visit to Greenwood Offers Insight into Tulsa Race Massacre
When Sunni and Jim Bales signed up for Cowley College’s Golden Tiger day trip to Greenwood in Tulsa, OK, Jim had some background knowledge of the area’s history, thanks to stories from his grandfather. “He had family in the Tulsa area, and he mentioned that there were race riots back in the ‘20s, or at least that’s how I remember him describing it,” Jim recalled.
Evergy's High Efficiency Natural Gas Plant in Sumner County
On March 5, 2025, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) held a public hearing to review Evergy’s request for a predetermination of ratemaking principles related to its plans to build two new combined-cycle natural gas plants and recently acquired solar generation facility. The company is seeking approval to recover some of the costs of these projects from customers.
Rutledge Appointed California's Director of Rehabilitation
Kim Rutledge, last year’s Crusader Wall of Recognition inductee, was recently appointed as California’s Director of the Department of Rehabilitation by Governor Gavin Newsom. She was officially sworn in on February 3, 2025, by California Health and Human Services Secretary Kim Johnson.
Annual Cemetery Clean-Up Scheduled for Next Thursday
Weather permitting, Wellington Cemetery sta will conduct their annual clean-up of Prairie Lawn Cemetery on &ursday, February 27th. As part of the maintenance process, winter decorations and any items that violate cemetery regulations will be removed and properly disposed of. &ose wishing to retrieve personal items should do so before the scheduled clean-up date.
Kansas Star Casino Opens New Star Market Food Hall
&is week, the Kansas Star Casino unveiled its all-new Star Market Food Hall, bringing together four fast-casual dining op - tions in a vibrant, commu - nal setting. &e hall seats 140 guests and features 35 Brew Street, Stella Bistro, Asian Noodle, and Taqueria Buena.