Wellington
LATEST NEWS
Ways to stay cool as Wichita temperatures heat up
Wichita is likely to see temperatures in the triple digits next week. Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it can easily become dangerous for both people and pets. So, here’s some tips on how to stay safe and beat the heat this summer. It’s important to know the symptoms...
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
Thousands of custom and classic cars roll into Salina for Leadsled Spectacular
Thousands of custom and classic cars from around the country rolled into Salina this week for the 44th annual Kustom Kemps of America Leadsled Spectacular. The weekend began at 7:30 p.m. Thursday with the Sundown Cruise down Santa Fe Avenue, where hundreds of spectators lined the streets and sidewalks to wave, cheer and encourage drivers to honk their horns or rev up their engines. ...
Kansas City psychiatrist wants to educate people about ADHD and mental health
Dr. Sasha Hamdani wears many hats: She is a local psychiatrist, makes content on several social media platforms about ADHD and mental health, and even created an app called Focus Genie to help people with ADHD manage their time. The Kansas City area psychiatrist's next adventure is to give her...
Man charged with murder after body of victim found in rural Kansas
MARSHALL COUNTY —A Kansas man transferred to the Marshall County jail on July 6 has been charged in the death of a man whose remains were found on July 10 in rural Marshall County. James Dean Winkenwader, 31, Waterville, was charged with first-degree murder for the death of Camoran...
Emporia Area Retired School Personnel Activities
As August approaches, teachers and staff will be headed back to the area schools. We wish for everyone to have a great school year. Some former staff members are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Emporia Area Retired School Personnel invite you retirees to become a part of our group. We promote educational, social, health, professional and economic issues in our area. We also encourage volunteerism through personal contributions and community service group activities. It is a great group for fellowship and friendship. We meet the second Friday of every month in the large meeting room at the Emporia Recreation Center at 11:45. All retirees (not just the ones from this year) are invited to attend. We have a meal, a program, and a short business meeting. Recent retirees will be receiving a personal letter of invitation soon.
3 new housing, business developments moving forward in Hays
"Exciting" and "something we've been needing for a long time" That's how Hays city commissioners described the next steps for three more housing and business/retail developments that were unanimously approved by the commission Thursday. Jess Rohr, public works director, called approval of the final plat for the Depot Addition near...
It's Your Business has Pedro Concepcion, Philip Bacchus, Kelli Mark, Austin Crow
Hires The NOTO Board of Directors has selected Pedro Concepcion to serve as the organization’s chief executive officer. Concepcion is a well-established fixture in NOTO and the Topeka community, co-owner of several small businesses and has contributed to the establishment of many popular restaurants in Topeka. He has also served on the NOTO...
Kansas Overnight Storm Alert: Gusty Winds and Pea-Sized Hail Forecast
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for severe weather as widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect areas along and west of I-135 through 5:30 a.m. The National Weather Service in Wichita issued a warning about gusty winds reaching up to 45 mph, along with the potential for pea-sized hail and brief heavy downpours.
2025 four-star tight end Da’Saahn Brame commits to Vols
2025 four-star tight end prospect Da’Saahn Brame committed to Tennessee on Sunday after visiting over the weekend. Brame flipped his commitment from Oregon. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound four-star tight end prospect is from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. Brame ranks as the No. 112 prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 5 tight end and No. 4 player in Kansas, according to 247Sports. Tennessee offered a scholarship to Brame on March 2, 2023. He originally committed to Oregon on June 29. Brame officially visited the Vols on June 14. Tennessee has 20 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr., linebacker Christian Gass and safety Lagonza Hayward and Brame. 🚨BREAKING🚨 4-star TE DaSaahn Brame has flipped his commitment from Oregon to Tennessee🍊 More from @ChadSimmons_: https://t.co/I71iBZFm2G pic.twitter.com/GQj5LHcc2C — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 28, 2024
The leading platform for local news and information.
By using cutting-edge technology that learns users’ preferences to curate tailored content for them, NewsBreak gathers community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely, accessible, and easy-to-use way at no cost to users.
NewsBreak does not allow any content that expresses hate or promotes false information. Instead, we strive to give businesses, communities, and users accurate and reliable local news and information. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Community Standards.