Fresh Lines Ahead of School Start
Over the past several weeks, the Street Department has been striping highways, refreshing skip lines and double yellow lines. Crews will also be repainting crosswalks in preparation for the upcoming school year.
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Fireworks Light Up the Sky at Hargis
For the third consecutive summer, Wellington’s Independence Day fireworks show brought friends, families, and neighbors together at the Hargis Creek Watershed, transforming the landscape into a glowing backdrop of celebration on the evening of July 4th. As dusk settled over the city, hundreds of residents gathered around the water—some on lawn chairs and blankets, others sitting on truck beds or tailgates—ready to watch the sky come alive.
Chasing the Light: Local Artist Captures Beauty in Wellington’s Changing Skies
While many Wellington residents kept a close eye on the radar tracking the incoming storms last week, local artist Kris Putter saw something else—an opportunity. Putter set up his easel in Woods Park, eager to capture the beautiful light streaming through the clouds.
SCEDC Receives Prosperity Pioneer Award
SCEDC Receives Prosperity Pioneer Award
Moran Backs Bill to Upgrade Aging Agricultural Research Facilities
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is supporting new legislation aimed at addressing long-overdue maintenance needs at agricultural research facilities, including those at Kansas State University.
Castles, Quests & Caroline: A Young Author’s Big Adventure
Wellington 7th grader Caroline LeFlore became a published author this month with the release of her debut novel, The Castlekeeper Saga: Book 1: Adventurequest, now available in paperback. To celebrate, Caroline is hosting a Book Signing & Brunch launch party on Saturday, May 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The Orphan Trains
More than 100 guests attended the Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society’s recent presentation, “The Orphan Trains of Sumner County,” led by local historian Jim Bales. For some in attendance, the event revealed a surprising personal connection to an orphan who once settled in Sumner County.
Moran, King Introduce Bill to Expand Veterans' Access to Disability Exams
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Senator Angus King have introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently authorize a pilot program aimed at expanding access to medical disability exams for veterans seeking service-connected benefits.
Lincoln Receives Statewide Recognition for Academic Excellence
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has announced that Lincoln Elementary School, part of Wellington USD 353, is one of 100 Kansas schools to receive the 2024 Challenge Award.
#ProudtobeSumner Celebrates Community Pride
This month, the Sumner County Economic Development Commission (SCEDC) launched a new community pride campaign called #ProudtobeSumner. Residents can expect to see the initiative featured across SCEDC’s social media platforms, at local events, and in upcoming communications.