6 days ago · By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington City Council will be contemplating the issuance of $1.59 million in general obligation bonds to help finance outdoor pool improvements and a new splash pad.. Last month, the council unanimously approved accepting the bid of Dodlinger and Sons of Wichita, including the splash pad option for $330,000.

Rolan James Goyer, 85, of Belle Plaine, died at Winfield Senior Living Center on January 25, 2025. Rolan is survived by his wife, Dianne Goyer, of 27 years; stepdaughter Dawn Hentschke (Paul), son David Goyer (Kathleen), daughter Maria Rozell (Jami), grandchildren Rich, Sarah, Miles, Remington, and Rian, step-grandchildren Zachary and Carly, great-grandchildren Elita and Enessia; sister Nancy ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Sumner Newscow report – The Wellington boys reached the Chaparral Roadrunner Tournament Championship. Wellington defeated the Wichita Warriors Homeschool 47-44 in the semifinals tonight. The Crusaders will now play host Chaparral on Saturday at 4 p.m. for the chance to win the tournament championship since 201 .

Sumner Newscow report — Non-irrigated cropland prices in Kansas rose 3.8 percent last year, while pasture and hay ground increased by approximately 2.7 percent, according to information in the 2024 Kansas Agricultural Land Values and Trends publication released earlier this year.. Kansas State University farm economist Robin Reid said these figures point to land prices tapering off after ...

Sumner Newscow report — The Cowley College Board of Trustees gathered for their January 21 meeting in the President’s Dining Room inside the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus, with a quorum of six trustees in attendance. Trustee Bob McGregor provided the invocation, and Chair Brett Bazil recited the College Mission Statement. Under Trustee Officer Election, Chair Bazil ...

Sumner Newscow report — A roundup of Tuesday’s basketball games and a look ahead at Friday’s games.. Tuesday night action: Boys Wellington 68 El Dorad0 46 The Crusaders started off slow, falling behind 8-5 in the first quarter, but outscored the Wildcats 20 …

Jan 14, 2025 · Sumner Newscow report — An injury accident occurred at K-53 and S. Hillside Road intersection on Sunday afternoon at 2:24 p.m.. Richard Weigal, 72, of Belle Plaine, was driving a 1994 GMC C3500 pickup southbound on Hillside Road when he struck a 2017 Toyota Corolla driven by Abdul Momand, 63, of Wichita.

Jan 17, 2025 · Sumner Newscow report — The application period for a vacancy on the Housing Authority Board has begun for a 15-day period to 5 p.m. on January 31, 2025. The appointment will be for the remainder of the term which expires April 30, 2027. The care and operation of the Wheat Capital Manor shall be under the control and management of the Housing Authority Board.

Jan 31, 2024 · Sumner Newscow report — After Friday, February 14, ticket prices for the Wellington Area Chamber Annual Celebration will increase, said WACC executive director Valerie Earl. February 14 is also the deadline for sponsorships and to commit to table displays to be listed in the programs.. The 2025 Annual Celebration is called “Business is Blooming,” to be held on February 28, from 6 to 9 p ...

Dec 31, 2024 · 8 — The Wellington City Council Chambers is filled to capacity as firefighters protest new policies implemented by new chief Robben. 9 — It’s only January, and 57 percent of Sumner Newscow readers report exhaustion with the 2024 election in a weekly poll. 10 — Wellington Police Chief Tracy Heath tells Sumner Newscow that the department is down two positions and can’t seem to fill them.