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With the primary election a couple of months away, I asked the City of Wellington and Sumner County for clarification around the placement of campaign and political signs.

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A Firsthand Look at a Battery Storage Facility

With ongoing discussions surrounding the potential installation of a battery storage facility by NextEra Energy Resources in Sumner County, I recently traveled to a similar NextEra installation to see the technology firsthand. The Breckinridge Energy Storage Project near Enid, Oklahoma, is a 65-megawatt, four-hour lithium-ion battery storage facility that has been operating for approximately a…

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WHS Cheer Earns Top Recognition at NCA Camp

By Ace FinchThe Wellington High School cheer team traveled to the National Cheerleader’s Association Camp in Norman, Oklahoma last week. The squad received a number of awards throughout the camp, including the most prestigious – Top Team of 2026.“I couldn’t be more proud of this team,” said head coach, Lauren Anderson. “The awards and recognition…

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New Players, New Coach For Heat

By Ace FinchThe Wellington Heat, part of the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball (KCLB) organization, opened their season last week with a brand new squad and coaching staff. After winning just seven games over the regular summer season last year, the Heat decided to hire Park City Ranger assistant coach Kam Parker to lead the charge…

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A Sign of Respect?

With the primary election a couple of months away, I asked the City of Wellington and Sumner County for clarification around the placement of campaign and political signs.

Wellington’s People