News
Lil Dust Devil Takes on Land Run Nationals
Wellington’s Lisa Supon, known on the competition circuit as “Lil Dust Devil,” competed in the 2026 Land Run Nationals last weekend at the Oklahoma Gun Club with the Oklahoma Territorial Marshals.The three-day event drew 719 participants from across the country, with three flights each day: morning, midday and afternoon.“It was a great match, times were…
Community Happenings
Local Churches Come Together to Help Those in Need
By Laura LombardiSometimes members of our community have a difficult time making ends meet. They may struggle to pay a gas or electric bill, make rent or simply have enough gas money to get to work.That’s when the Wellington Ministerial Alliance steps in to help.The Alliance is made up of local pastors and churches who…
Kids & Connections
4-H Member Finds Rare Fossil
By Pat Melgares, K-State ExtensionSince publicly revealing that he had uncovered a rare prehistoric fossil during a Kansas 4-H geology dig, 12-year-old Corbin Bullard’s life has been pretty busy.The seventh grader at Clearwater Middle School has responded to a steady flow of interest from curious minds — reporters, classmates, museum visitors and more.They all want…
Sports
Lady Crusaders Tennis Are Regional Champions
Wellington junior Georgia Shinliver finished second in No. 1 singles at the 4A KSHSAA Regional Championships. Photo by Ursula GoffThe Wellington girls tennis team captured the 4A KSHSAA regional championship. All six Wellington athletes qualified for the KSHSAA 4A State Tennis Championships. By Ace FinchThe Lady Crusader tennis squad started their postseason run in Independence…