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UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wellington Man

Monday, July 8

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. – The Wellington Police Department reported that 67-year-old Ronald Cook was located and is now safe. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.Thank you for your assistance during... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $14M Capital Investment Creating 110 Jobs in Wellington

Monday, March 4

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elite Harness is investing $14 million, creating 110 new jobs, in Wellington. Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.

McPherson Loses Heartbreaker to Wellington

Sunday, October 8

By Brad Hallier MCPHERSON, Kan. - A touchdown in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter lifted Wellington to a victory on Friday against McPherson.Wellington escaped with a crucial Class 4A West District victory when quarterback Dusty Bannister hooked up with Maddox Black from 4... Read More.

McPherson Sports Roundup: Middle School Tennis Wins Dual vs Wellington

Saturday, September 2

High School Cross Country at Great Bend (Lake Barton)Girls Varsity - Team 10thLexi Patterson - 22nd - 22:15Kayla Porter - 47th - 23:35Molly Owen - 51st - 23:50Reesa Whorton - 57th - 24:04Ashlyn Schroeder - 58th - 24:07Keanna Sullivan - 68th - 24:41 Boys Varsity... Read More.

Four Bullpups Score in Double-figures to Defeat Wellington in 4A State Quarterfinal Win

Thursday, March 9

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Boys Basketball team guaranteed themselves a full 25-game season, as two more games will await them at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, after a 71-49 win over the Wellington Crusaders... Read More.

Five MMS Girls Wrestlers Finish First in Wellington Round Robin Tournament

Tuesday, February 7

WELLINGTON, Kan. - On Tuesday, January 31, the MMS Girls Wrestling team competed in a round robin tournament, where multiple girls would compete in four or five matches each.“They competed well all night.” noted Head Coach Matt McCasland. “Pera (Bauer)... Read More.

Rawson Leads MHS Girls Wrestlers in Saturday’s Tournament in Wellington

Monday, January 23

WELLINGTON, Kan. - The McPherson High Girls Varsity, and Boys JV Wrestling teams traveled for a tournament in Wellington on Saturday. The girls all came home with a fourth place finish or better, led by Ciara Rawson, who took first in her... Read More.

MHS Freshman Volleyball Defeats Rose Hill and Wellington in Thursday’s Quad

Friday, October 14

CLEARWATER, Kan. - The McPherson Freshman Volleyball team went 2-1 in their quad on Thursday, as they cruised past Rose Hill 25-7, 25-16. The Pups would then defeat Wellington 25-20, 25-17, before falling to Clearwater 25-23, 25-21. Elley Paulsen led the Pups... Read More.

Strong Second Half Propels Bullpup JV Football Team over Wellington, Freshman Fall to Buhler

Tuesday, October 11

MCPHERSON, Kan. - On Monday, the JV and Freshman Football teams would be in action, as the JV would host Wellington at McPherson High School, while the Freshman traveled to Buhler.The Pups would get on the board in the first... Read More.