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August 21, 2025
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5 takeaways from Wellington USD 353 school board meetings
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Wellington local news summary
Week of August 21 2025
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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 High
Jory Boyd
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 run Thursdays from Sept.
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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 community support
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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 surge in retail theft
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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
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Governor Kelly Announces Over $32.5M for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime. The state general funds were granted to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as child abuse and neglect.
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Wellington Area Obituaries
Sumner County Obituaries Nuss, Mary McEachern, Geraldine Kingsley, Alberta Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries
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Events
Summer County Health Department to Host Community Baby Shower
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
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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 apple pie
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Sports
KCAC releases preseason coaches’ and media polls
WICHITA, Kan. — Friends University and Evangel University were tabbed as preseason favorites in their respective divisions as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference released its 2025 football preseason coaches’ and media polls Monday.
In the Franklin “Gene” Bissell Division, Friends topped both polls. The Falcons earned 25 points and five first-place
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