News
Wellington Receives $25,000 Grant for Community Promotion
By Laura LombardiWellington has received a $25,000 boost to help share its story with audiences both near and far.The Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB has been awarded a $25,000 grant through Team Kansas, a program of the Kansas Department of Commerce. The funding will support marketing and promotional efforts to highlight Wellington and what the…
Community Happenings
Villains Dance Rocks Memorial Auditorium
Photos courtesy of Christopher Reger By Ally WysockiThe sights and sounds of the 1980’s came roaring back to life Saturday, October 10, as rock band Villains Dance delivered an electrifying performance at Memorial Auditorium. With powerful vocals, impressive musicianship, synchronized choreography and vibrant stage lighting, the band transported the audience back to the golden era…
Kids & Connections
Igniting Interest in STEM
By WDN StaffMiddle school students have an opportunity to spend a day on the Kansas State University campus exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands-on activities at the university’s fall 2026 GROW workshop.The workshop will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, with this year’s theme, “Think Green, Build Smart: STEM for Sustainability.” Students in sixth…
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Sports
Volleyball Wraps Up Regular Season
#1, Senior Blyss Johnson#4, Senior Addy Wilson. Photos by Ursula Goff #5, Junior Viv Wright#24, Senior Kirstyn Gregory By Ace FinchThe Lady Crusader volleyball squad wrapped up a stellar regular season by winning three of their final four regular season matches. The week began with a pair of wins at Mulvane last Tuesday.Wellington started last…