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Popular Wichita food truck makes rare southern visit Oct. 17

Students rally for passage as district points to critical needs across buildings

Sumner County Obituaries Furman, Ron Kibbe, Beverly Koehn, Gertrude Haggard, Donna Hankins, Rebecca Morgan, Patricia Rands, Jean Schnug, Richard Stuhlsatz, Marcia Carroll, Allan Saunders, Ramona Ward, Deidra Ward, Monty Anderson, Letha Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries

WELLINGTON — The Sumner County Health Department wrapped up a busy week of community health initiatives, providing diabetes screenings and flu vaccinations to area residents at multiple Wellington events. The department's Home Health Agency offered free blood sugar testing during the Wellington Fall Festival and the Strides Walk for

CALDWELL — The Sumner County Fair is recruiting volunteers to help with its Main Street Drag Race event scheduled for Saturday afternoon in downtown Caldwell. Fair organizers posted a call for assistance Wednesday, outlining several volunteer opportunities needed to support the races. Tasks include helping with registration and recording, judging the

WELLINGTON — Wellington High School inducted 26 new members into its National Honor Society chapter during a ceremony Tuesday evening at the school auditorium. The new inductees are Izabella Angleton, Addy'line Black, Jackie Brungardt, Audrey Conwell, Wesleigh Davis, Berkeley Easterberg, Fisher Elder, Sienna Goodrum, Brett Haines, Easton Lynnes, Judith

Sumner County Obituaries Bower, Diana Lynn Cornejo, Barbara Evans, Leslie Gayle Heimerman, Hattie Mae Humphries, Delbert McMullin, Cynthia Ann Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries

WELLINGTON — The federal government shutdown is affecting multiple Sumner County agencies, forcing temporary closures and program disruptions across the area. The Sumner County Conservation District announced Tuesday its offices are temporarily closed due to the shutdown. Despite the closure, district operations will continue, according to a statement posted on social

WELLINGTON — Wellington Recreation is hosting a pumpkin and garland wood craft workshop Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Art Room at Wellington Recreation Complex. The workshop, taught by Tami McCue and Ginger Wilson, will guide participants through creating fall-themed wooden decorations. No prior

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Public Schools will dedicate its football field to longtime coach John Gifford before Friday's homecoming game against Augusta. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Sellers Park, just before the homecoming kickoff. The field will be renamed John Gifford Field

WELLINGTON, Kan. – Sumner County 4-H has announced several upcoming programs for fall 2025, including enrollment for new members and a fundraising event to support youth development activities. The organization will hold its annual Quartermania fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 N Jefferson Ave. in Wellington.

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Throughout National Preparedness Month, the Sumner County Health Department has been actively engaging residents with ongoing emergency readiness initiatives, continuing to provide updated information and practical resources to help families and individuals prepare for unexpected disasters. The federal campaign, observed annually since 2004 under FEMA's Ready

CALDWELL — The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce will host an electric vehicle showcase featuring EVs & Espressos on Oct. 1 from 9-11 a.m. at Heritage Park. The event will feature Suzy's Bakery & Coffee Shop, which will provide refreshments for attendees. Test drives will be available in

WELLINGTON — The Sumner County Conservation District will present "Getting to the Root of Soil Health" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 N. Jefferson Ave. The free presentation will feature Dr. Jill Clapperton, a principal scientist with Rhizoterra

The new commercial kitchen facility, located at 110 S Main Street in Caldwell, represents a collaborative effort between several agricultural and economic development organizations and will debut as part of the evening's festivities. The project was made possible through partnerships with the Kansas Farm Bureau, NetWork Kansas, the