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.
Annarose White and Connie Hart, the entrepreneurial mother-daughter duo behind Beehive Quilt Shop and Bee Creative Toys, recently attended Toy Fair in New York City. Understanding the importance of staying ahead of industry trends, they joined thousands of professionals at this historic event, which has been a global hub for inspiration for over 120 years.
This summary provides highlights of the February 10, 2025 Board of Education Meeting. Approved minutes posted by the Board Clerk can be found at USD353.com under the Board of Education tab.
Halbert Don Martin, at 99, passed away on the evening of February 13, 2025. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 3-7 pm at Cornejo Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington, Kansas 67152. Family will be present from 5-7 pm. The funeral service will take place the following day, Monday, February 24, 2025, at 10:00 am at the First Christian Church, 123 West 9th Street, Wellington Kansas 67152. Arrangements are by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory, Wellington, Kansas.
Carolyn Virginia Clester (née Kendrick) passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Carolyn was born on May 27, 1942, to Charles Franklin and Virginia Marie (née Bartula) Kendrick in Fort