During a Senate hearing last Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran questioned Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg about the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and the future of Boeing operations in Kansas.
This weekend, the WHS Crusaders of the Stage will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella in the WHS Auditorium. Performances will be held at 7pm on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, with a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
Members of the community lined Washington Avenue last Wednesday as they gathered to celebrate and honor the 2025 4A State Champion Lady Crusader girls basketball team. Young players from the Wellington Recreation League led the parade followed by the Wellington Middle School girls basketball team, The Big Red Machine Wellington High School marching band, Crimson Dancers and the WHS Cheerleading squad.
Cindy Coughenour, founder of Fearless and Female, brought her practical self-defense class to the Wellington Public Library last Thursday, equipping women with basic yet effective techniques to stay safe in a variety of situations. Inspired by the loss of her best friend to violence, Coughenour has dedicated herself to teaching women critical safety skills.
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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.
Wellington High School 2011 graduate Erma Ratliff was recently recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as a Young Professional in Technology, Innovation, and Education. Erma serves as the Community Engagement and Events Coordinator for broadband provider Kanokla, where she works to strengthen the connection between the company and the communities it serves, including Wellington.
In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) have gained attention for their effectiveness in managing diabetes and supporting weight loss. While these medications offer promising benefits, they should be integrated into a broader, holistic health strategy for optimal results.
The Wellington girl’s basketball team capped off an historic season by winning their first State Championship last Saturday, taking down Bishop Miege, 53-48. A police escort guided the team vans into town as cheering crowds and fireworks welcomed the players home.