Maize Road Structure Fire - Wellington Daily News
August 29, 2024. Community Happenings. Firefighter/Paramedic Bradley Robinson and Wellington Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Mraz responded along with about 20 other personnel. Photos by Ursula Goff. On August 21st, Wellington Fire/EMS responded to a structure fire at 133 South Maize Road in Wellington.
News Archives - Wellington Daily News
Nov 7, 2024 · Sumner County Is #1 – In Cotton Production. October 24, 2024. Sumner County, long known for its wheat production, has recently emerged as a leader in a different crop: cotton. In 2023, according to USDA figures, Sumner County moved into the top spot for cotton production in Kansas, with 59,300 bales, representing nearly 40% of the state’s ...
Obituaries Archives - Wellington Daily News
October 3, 2024. Rosie Smith, born Laura Rose Keithline on December 13, 1935, in Wellington, KS, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, at the age of 88. She was the youngest of 7 children. Known to her friends, family, and colleagues as Rosie, she was a caring, compassionate, and devoted individual, leaving a lasting impact on the many ...
Sports Archives - Wellington Daily News
Nov 7, 2024 · October 24, 2024. The Wellington girl’s tennis team earned two medals at the Kansas State Tennis Tournament in Topeka. The doubles team of Kadynce Aufdengarten and Cruz Cornejo fought to earn a prestigious 3rd Place finish, while the doubles team of Logan Robinson and Addi Thomson battled their way into 5th Place.
Resurfacing of US-160 - Wellington Daily News
May 23, 2024 · The resurfacing of US160 west of Wellington is currently underway which includes milling the existing surface and applying a hotmixasphalt overlay. Covering a stretch of 21.5 miles, the initiative spans from the Wellington city limits to the Harper/Sumner county line. To accommodate the ongoing work, traffic flow has been adjusted to a single lane, managed by flaggers and a pilot car ...
Courthouse Goes Green for Veterans Day - Wellington Daily News
6 days ago · For the third consecutive year, the Sumner County Courthouse is glowing green as part of Operation Green Light, a national Veterans Day celebration. This initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), and the Kansas Association of Counties, invites communities to honor veterans by illuminating their ...
It’s never too early to dive into the exciting events and local ...
Jan 17, 2024 · It’s never too early to dive into the exciting events and local developments in Wellington! Photo by Susan Doherty, Susan’s Portrait Designs.
A Brighter Outlook: Rainfall Boosts Wheat Prospects in Sumner …
6 days ago · A Brighter Outlook: Rainfall Boosts Wheat Prospects in Sumner County. November 7, 2024. News. Like many other farmers in Sumner County, Bob White planted his winter wheat and waited for the rains to come. Staff photos. By Laura Lombardi After months of dry, hot weather in Sumner County, farmers welcomed the rain on their fields.
“Step Up For Rural Kansas” - Wellington Daily News
Jan 17, 2024 · The Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Kansas has been unveiled, showcasing a balanced approach that prioritizes tax cuts, education and crucial investments. Governor Laura Kelly addressed the joint session of the Kansas Legislature, “Too often, it seems as though people – especially here in the statehouse – believe our rural communities are doomed to shrink…that our hospitals are doomed to ...
Then & Now - Wellington Daily News
6 days ago · Then & Now. November 7, 2024. Stay Informed. WE WILL BRING SAMPLES & MEASURE FOR FREE. Stop signs were first introduced to Wellington one hundred years ago this week. Photo by William Lindley By William Lindley One hundred years ago this….