From the Sumner County Courthouse’s South Courtroom—where his only previous option was to issue jail time—Thirtieth Judicial ...

Last week, members of the USD 353 Board of Education were introduced to three very special additions to the district’s team. Susan Topping, Amanda Yager, and LuAnne McGuirk were announced as USD 353’s ...

From the time WHS senior Taryn Viramontes stepped on a golf course in Wellington, she was destined to be a leader on the Lady Crusader golf team. She is the number one player for the Lady Dukes this ...

Since the bond issue was announced, social media has been full of conversation—ranging from thoughtful questions to false information, misleading statements, and general confusion about what the bond ...

Mars may only weigh just 35 pounds, but this tiny ball of energy has already stolen the hearts of visitors and keepers alike ...

Last Thursday, seventeen new teachers and instructors were welcomed to the district with an orientation at Wellington High ...

Until circa 1948, only Pullman passengers could travel coast-to-coast without changing cars at least once. Most travelers from the Northeast went through Chicago, and on most railroads that entailed a ...

Smalley, a recent Belle Plaine High School graduate, will attend Fort Hays Tech Northwest in Goodland this fall, enrolling in ...

2025-2026 School calendar ...

As I reflect on the work we do every day in economic development, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of pride and responsibility. Economic development is so much more than just creating jobs or ...

Wellington Crusaders and Lady Crusaders wrapped up their summer workout sessions last week signifying the end of summer 2025. School will start back up next week, and with that, fall practice will ...

Cowley College Sumner Campus was buzzing with excitement last week as Eisenhower Elementary 4th-grade teacher Vanessa Sawyer and a team of instructors hosted this year’s STEM Camp. With around 65 ...