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Local Health Departments Promote Community Wellness Through Multi-Faceted Outreach

Local Health Departments Promote Community Wellness Through Multi-Faceted Outreach

Sumner County and Kansas health departments are actively addressing community health needs through comprehensive education campaigns covering vaccination awareness, parenting support, smoking cessation and child safety. The Sumner County Health Department recently promoted National Immunization Awareness Month in August with a "Check the Facts" campaign emphasizing three key

Wellington Airport to Host Open House and Car Show Sept. 13

Wellington Airport to Host Open House and Car Show Sept. 13

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Airport will host an open house and cruise-in car show Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring free Young Eagles flights and community activities. The Experimental Aircraft Association will offer free introductory flights for youth ages 8-17 through its Young Eagles program, with

Wellington Elementary Students Beat the Heat with Fire Department 'Splash Blast'

Wellington Elementary Students Beat the Heat with Fire Department 'Splash Blast'

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Students at Washington Elementary School in Wellington traded textbooks for water games Friday as the school district partnered with the Wellington Fire Department to host a "Splash Blast" event marking the end of the first week of classes. The outdoor celebration featured water activities designed to

Wellington Area Obituaries

Wellington Area Obituaries

Sumner County Obituaries Hackett, Homer Symes, Paul Lyndon Ward, Suk Cha "Pak" Eckstrom, Caleb Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries

Wellington Brief

Wellington Brief

August 21, 2025

Sumner County Sponsors Rural Business Training Program

Sumner County Sponsors Rural Business Training Program

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sumner County Economic Development is sponsoring an eight-week certificate program designed to help rural business owners overcome growth challenges and adapt to changing markets. The "Growing Rural Businesses" program, developed by Wichita State University's Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with NetWork Kansas, will

Sumner County Fair Launches Fundraising Campaign, Announces Drag Racing Event

Sumner County Fair Launches Fundraising Campaign, Announces Drag Racing Event

CALDWELL, Kan. — The Sumner County Fair has launched a fundraising campaign to support facility upgrades and announced a drag racing event scheduled for October. Fair organizers are seeking community support to continue upgrading facilities, particularly those used for youth animal showing opportunities. The fundraising effort aims to enhance the fairgrounds

Summer County Health Department to Host Community Baby Shower

Summer County Health Department to Host Community Baby Shower

WELLINGTON — The Summer County Health Department will host a community baby shower Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Memorial Auditorium, 208 N. Washington Ave., Wellington. The free event welcomes pregnant mothers, fathers, grandparents, families with children ages 5 and under, and caregivers. The baby shower will

Wichita Police Task Force Wins National Award for Combating Retail Crime

Wichita Police Task Force Wins National Award for Combating Retail Crime

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Police Department's Property Crimes Reduction Task Force has been named the 2025 Task Force of the Year by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. The task force, nominated by the organization's Florida chapter, was recognized for its coordinated response to a

Wellington High School to Host Annual Back-to-School Bash Monday

Wellington High School to Host Annual Back-to-School Bash Monday

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington High School will welcome students back for the new academic year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Monday, Aug. 25. The event, scheduled from 7-9 p.m. at the high school, 1700 E 16th St., is being organized by the school's Leadership team exclusively for

Wellington Humane Society Plans Annual Fundraising Gala

Wellington Humane Society Plans Annual Fundraising Gala

WELLINGTON, Kan. (AP) — The Wellington Humane Society is preparing to host its annual fundraising gala to support the no-kill animal shelter's mission of rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs in Sumner County. The nonprofit organization, which opened to the public in December 2019, relies solely on donations and

Wellington Area Obituaries

Wellington Area Obituaries

Sumner County Obituaries Nuss, Mary McEachern, Geraldine Kingsley, Alberta Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries

Wellington Brief

Wellington Brief

August 14, 2025

Wellington Area Obituaries

Wellington Area Obituaries

Sumner County Obituaries Ralls, Bill Lara, Priscilla M. Shapley, David Allen Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries

Wellington Fall Festival Returns With New Contests, Community Events

Wellington Fall Festival Returns With New Contests, Community Events

WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 4, featuring traditional community activities and new competitions at Heritage Park in downtown Wellington. The festival, themed "Bushels of Fun," will include a homecoming parade, art and craft fair, chili cook-off and

Wellington USD 353 Prepares for New School Year with Staff Training, Open House

Wellington USD 353 Prepares for New School Year with Staff Training, Open House

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington USD 353 has begun preparations for the 2025-26 school year with extensive staff training sessions and is inviting families to attend its annual Back to School Open House on Thursday, Aug. 14. The district kicked off its in-service training Monday, Aug. 11, with teachers and staff across

Police Department Reminds Residents of Vehicle-Related Fees

Police Department Reminds Residents of Vehicle-Related Fees

Wellington Police Department Offers Vehicle Inspections for Out-of-State Purchases