The Wellington school board has been considering closing Washington Elementary for years. Some say 14 years, but the topic ...

As I sit here on the front porch this morning, coffee in hand, I’m reminded that the greatest strength of rural America has never been how the government defines us. It’s always been how we define ...

The amendment, if passed, would abolish the existing Kansas Supreme Court Nomination Commission and provide for staggered direct elections of the justices. It would authorize the Kansas State ...

HOMETOWN: LOCATION OF ARREST: CHARGES: DATE OF ARREST: Marshall, Sa ...

Melisa Dawn Castaneda passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home in Wellington. She was 57 years old. Born on February 21, 1969, in Wellington, to Jerry and Caroline Leonard, she ...

It was about 100 degrees with a heat index of 110, and very humid. There were several new teams this year. The Manila Gorillas had won the previous four, and last year’s event was not held due to rain ...

•9:46 p.m. Raymond R. Baker II, 34, Wellington, was arrested and charged with DUI, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of ...

•12:10 a.m. Marquese A.D. Cook, 33, Wellington, was arrested and charged with theft, criminal trespass, and interference with law enforcement officers. •1:42 p.m. Officers took a Found Property Report ...

Meet Sushi, a stunning 1½-year-old tortoiseshell with a heart as beautiful as her coat. Sushi came to us after a kind person rescued her and her five newborn kittens from life on the streets, caring ...

The following is three poll questions on the Elementary Realignment Proposal for Wellington USD 353. This poll is for those living within the USD 353 school district. If you live outside the school ...

•12:23 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance in the 400 block E. Maple St, Wellington. •1:20 a.m. Officers responded to a disturbance in the 400 block E. Maple St, Wellington. •2:40 a.m. Jessie D.

Great Race Rosters are released. Race will be this Saturday; Front Porch Tuesday: When fewer children fill our classrooms; K-State Extension to host Pre-Plant Wh ...