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.
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.
Local journeyman electrician Brian Horsch recently wrapped up 11 months of work with Decker Electric at the new Hilmar Cheese Company site in Dodge City. The state-of-the-art dairy production facility, a $600 million investment, will create nearly 250 jobs.
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.