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During a recent visit to Wellington
During a recent visit to Wellington, Jim McNiece, Board Member of the Kansas State Board of Education District 10, presented Lincoln Elementary staff with a prestigious Challenge Award of Merit certificate. Principal Kris Hagans graciously accepted the award and shared the honor with the staff and students. The 2023 Challenge Award recognized Lincoln for exceptional achievement and remarkable accomplishments made in math and reading, as evidenced by Kansas Assessment results, as well as other qualifying factors. Photo submitted.
Robin Macy, Kentucky White celebrate release of ‘Truth’
Robin Macy and Kentucky White will celebrate their new album, "Truth," on Sunday, May 12, with a performance at Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine as part of a bill dubbed “Wine, Women & Song,” which begins at 4 p.m. Oklahoma-based musician Janet Rutland will kick off the performance, followed by Macy and White who will be joined by guests The Cherokee Maidens and Little Big Twang.
Cyberattack on Kansas hospital disrupting many services
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Ascension hospitals in Wichita and in many Ascension facilities around the country detected unusual activity in their network systems on Wednesday, according to an Ascension spokesperson. On Thursday evening, the hospital reported investigators confirmed the hospitals are battling a cybersecurity incident. Hospital staff are working around the...
Sonic Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce gathered with Sonic Drive-In’s Store Manager, Leroy Perkins, to celebrate their Grand Re-Opening with a ribbon cutting. After completing building renovations, the restaurant is officially open for business! Customers are invited to experience the enhancements, including a new covered patio space perfect for outdoor seating.
Derby city manager discusses recovery from last year’s cyberattack
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - Into Friday, the City of Wichita is still impacted by a cyberattack. Many systems are still down with no timeframe for when they’ll return. Last year, the City of Derby experienced a similar situation, taking almost a month before things were back to normal. On...
Cities that have dealt with cyber hacking share their experience
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita is only one city on a long list that have faced a cyber attack in the last few years. It's a growing problem that has local governments across the country doing their best to make sure their networks are secure. "There's a lot of issues...
C3D2: Kelly grinds out 3-2 win over Clearwater
SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Kelly survived an early scare and battled to a 3-2 win over Clearwater in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 3, District 2 Tournament on Friday, May 10. The Tigers (3-17) came out swinging, loading the bases in the top of the first inning and taking a 2-0 lead on a fly ball double to center field. But the Hawks (11-15) quickly answered back.
Crew strikes gas line in Delano District
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A construction crew struck a four-inch gas line in the Delano District on Thursday, a Sedgwick County dispatch supervisor confirmed. The incident occurred at 1:18 p.m. Osage and Douglas. The Wichita Fire Department responded to the scene. Sedgwick County dispatch says no injuries were reported, but...
Kan. man admits stealing Jackie Robinson statue from park
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused of stealing and destroy a Jackie Robinson statue from a Wichita Park made another court appearance Thursday. Ricky Alderete, 45, Wichita, pled guilty to the theft of the statue from League 42, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. On January 26,...
Repairs and enhancements
Repairs and enhancements to the curb and sidewalk along the front of the Wellington Public Library are currently underway and expected to be finished this week. This timely completion aligns perfectly with the upcoming Summer Reading Kick-Off party scheduled for Thursday, May 16th, from 2 to 7 pm. Photo by Ursula Goff.
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