News
Hundreds Compete in Crusade Through the Heartland Tournament
The Wellington Youth Wrestling Club hosted its third annual Crusade Through the Heartland tournament at Wellington High School on Sunday, February 8. Along with local wrestlers, 34 regional teams traveled to Wellington, bringing a total of 403 young athletes to the mats.
Community Happenings
Law Would Help Reduce Breast Cancer Screening Costs
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt recently testified in support of Senate Bill 409, legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental and diagnostic breast cancer screening services, including MRIs, ultrasounds and diagnostic mammograms. These additional screenings are often recommended after inconclusive mammogram results and affect nearly half of all women over the age of 40….
Kids & Connections
Think Before You Post
Last Friday, Chet Kuplen, founder and CEO of Sports in Kansas, brought his “Think Before You Post – The Power of Social Media” program to Wellington High School and Wellington Middle School.
Sports
WHS Wrestlers Bring Home Championships
The Wellington grapplers were busy last week. They competed in a dual against Eldorado last Thursday before traveling to Circle to compete in a tournament hosted by the T-Birds.