citizen journal

WELLINGTON, Kan. — A Wellington elementary school teacher has received one of Kansas' top education honors for her work in the classroom. The Wellington Board of Education announced Monday that Ashley Shock, a third-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, won the 2026 Kansas Horizon Award. The award recognizes outstanding

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City will spotlight infrastructure investments in its sewer system as part of a weekly series highlighting projects from the 2026 annual budget. This week's featured project focuses on improvements aimed at catching problems early and preventing emergencies in the city's wastewater system.

WINFIELD, Kan. — Winfield residents enjoy lower household costs than those in comparable cities across the region, according to a recent cost of living analysis released by the city. The comparison examined typical household expenses including utilities and property taxes. Officials say the city's municipal ownership of electric and

The Sumner County Conservation District is connecting private landowners with funding for on-the-ground conservation work aimed at protecting mule deer habitat across the Great Plains. The Mule Deer Foundation has dedicated funding to assist landowners with projects including fencing infrastructure, grazing management and wildlife habitat improvements on working

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Cowley Conservation District will host a Soil Health Day on Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baden Square in Winfield, featuring presentations on improving soil health and strengthening farm operations. The event will include four speakers addressing various aspects of soil management

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Public Schools will ask voters to approve a $17.85 million bond issue in a special election Tuesday, with officials emphasizing the measure would not raise property taxes. The bond proposal represents the district's second attempt at securing funding for facilities improvements after voters narrowly

WELLINGTON, Kan. (AP) — Ashley Shuck, a fifth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, has been named one of 32 recipients of the Kansas Horizon Award, a distinction honoring outstanding first-year educators across the state. The announcement was made during a recent staff meeting at Lincoln Elementary, where Kansas Education

ARKANSAS CITY — The city will share weekly highlights from its 2026 annual budget over the coming weeks, spotlighting key infrastructure investments residents rely on daily. This week's featured project centers on water system improvements, including critical investments many residents may not see but depend on regularly. The 2026