> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Wellington Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-brief/ - Published: 2025-08-14T13:00:59.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:31.000Z - Description: August 14, 2025 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: well, avcj *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Jory Boyd, jory@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/maccollege.png) News](https://www.mcpherson.edu/?utm%5Fsource=ks&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue062925&utm%5Fcontent=pos3)[Police Department Reminds Residents of Vehicle-Related FeesWellington Police Department Offers Vehicle Inspections for Out-of-State Purchases![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1302.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/318327867_3396517837243247_1813155539545306190_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/police-department-reminds-residents-of-vehicle-related-fees/) [Wellington USD 353 Prepares for New School Year with Staff Training, Open HouseWELLINGTON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1301.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/531385815_1275244937731988_2436714688689050630_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-usd-353-prepares-for-new-school-year-with-staff-training-open-house/) [Wellington Officer Wins Statewide DARE Award; City Prepares for School YearWELLINGTON, Kan. — A Wellington police officer has been named DARE Officer of the Year for Kansas, while the city continues infrastructure improvements ahead of the new school year. School Resource Officer Leslie Allen received the statewide honor after taking charge of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program in 2023\. The![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1296.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-08-13-185321.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-officer-wins-statewide-dare-award-city-prepares-for-school-year/) [Wellington Area ObituariesSumner County Obituaries Ralls, Bill Lara, Priscilla M. Shapley, David Allen Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1299.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-area-obituaries/) --- ## Events [Wellington Fall Festival Returns With New Contests, Community EventsWELLINGTON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1300.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/485749827_10162300770970056_8062450260372279040_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-fall-festival-returns-with-new-contests-community-events/) --- ## Sports [KCAC releases preseason coaches’ and media pollsWICHITA, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1303.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/2-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kcac-releases-preseason-coaches-and-media-polls/) --- ## Politics Read more about how your elected officials are representing you in the Topeka Journal. 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The legislation, which President Donald Trump signed into![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1238.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/1-2-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/snap-cuts-in-federal-budget-could-force-grocery-store-closures-in-kansas/) [Shop Kansas Farms attends Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.Between alternating views of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument on the National Mall, Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) offered a taste of Kansas-crafted foods to visitors at the inaugural Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 3-8\. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1202.ico)citizen journalTeri Hansen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/1-2-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/shop-kansas-farms-attends-great-american-farmers-market-in-washington-d-c/) --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- citizen journal offers three flagship products: a **daily national news summary**, a **daily Kansas news summary**, and **local news and school board summaries from 12 cities across Kansas**. Use the links in the header to navigate to national, Kansas, and local coverage. Subscribe to each, some, or all to get an email when new issues are published for FREE! 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