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Local news for Wellington, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday Jul 17 | Kansas.com

Owner's online pals get ranch into working order

It was a dream for Mark and Holly Mayfield to manage a ranch in southern Kansas.

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Related Topix: Mayfield, KS

Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Wichita Eagle

Deen charms while pushing for Harrah's

"Hi y'all!" she said to both the board and the packed auditorium at Belle Plaine High School.

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Related Topix: Mulvane, KS, Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Arkansas City Traveler

Leach makes run for Senate

His opponent is well known, having served on the Kansas Board of Education for 13 years.

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Related Topix: Cowley County, KS, Arkansas City, KS, Winfield, KS, Sumner County, KS

Thu Jul 03, 2008

NOLA.com

The 'mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain

They're the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Newton Kansan

Kansas lifts wheat embargo

Kansas regulators on Wednesday lifted an embargo on wheat from 20 fields and three grain elevators in seven south-central Kansas counties after test results showed no detectible traces of a toxic fungicide ...

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Related Topix: Kingman, KS, Garden Plain, KS, Murdock, KS, Leon, KS, Kansas

Fri Jun 27, 2008

The University of Kansas

KU Alumni Association welcomes new students with picnic in Wellington

New University of Kansas students and their parents from Chautauqua, Cowley and Sumner counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome Picnic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in ...

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Related Topix: Kansas, Winfield, KS, Argonia, KS, Arkansas City, KS, Belle Plaine, KS

Sun Jun 08, 2008

The Wichita Eagle

Tornadoes, loose elephants

Several tornadoes dropped from strong storms moving across Kansas on Thursday, destroying at least one home, causing power outages and spooking a pair of escaped circus elephants in WaKeeney.

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS, Sumner County, KS, Sedgwick, KS, Sedgwick County, KS

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Arkansas City Traveler

Storms cause damage in Winfield, other areas

High winds and heavy rains pummeled Cowley County Tuesday night leaving a good portion of Winfield with a pile of broken trees and dark houses.

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Related Topix: Cowley County, KS, Weather, Winfield, KS, Arkansas City, KS

Wed Jun 04, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Severe Storms Rip Through State

Travel Headlines Severe storms packed a punch in south-central Kansas last night.

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Related Topix: Mulvane, KS, Kansas, Weather, Sumner County, KS, Cowley County, KS

Tue Jun 03, 2008

Kansas' CW

Sumner County Sheriff Warns of Burglaries/Theft

The Sheriff's office in Sumner County is warning residents and businesses after a drastic increase in the number of burglaries and thefts.

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Related Topix: Sumner County, KS

Thu May 29, 2008

The Wichita Eagle

State OKs 3 plans for Sumner casinos

OK, you're the review board that's going to select the winning Sumner proposal. Which do you pick? Thanks for voting.

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Related Topix: Ford County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Mulvane, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Kansas

Tue May 27, 2008

Kansas' CW

Township Worried About Casino Causing Flooding

When spring storms roll in next year, construction on a new casino in Sumner County will be underway.

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Related Topix: Sumner County, KS, Mulvane, KS

Thu May 22, 2008

KWCH

Wellington to Share Casino Revenue

If Wellington gets a casino, it will share the revenue with every other town in Sumner County.

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Related Topix: Sumner County, KS, Argonia, KS, Belle Plaine, KS, Caldwell, KS, Conway Springs, KS

Wed May 21, 2008

Emporia Gazette

Emporian on panel reviewing casino proposals

' The Kansas Lottery Commission began the second of two days of hearings this morning on proposals from those wanting to operate three state-owned and operated casinos.

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Related Topix: Wyandotte County, KS, Cherokee County, KS, Sumner County, KS

Mon May 19, 2008

The Wichita Eagle

Squabble over casino moves to Topeka

“We're coming up there with quality community leaders to show our solidarity”

The focus of the Mulvane-Wellington casino showdown will shift to Topeka today. It'll travel by bus and van. via The Wichita Eagle

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Related Topix: Kansas, Sumner County, KS, Cherokee County, KS, Mulvane, KS

Sat May 10, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Third Casino Office Opens In Sumner County

“The response has been astronomical which leads me to believe an overwhelming majority of the citizens in this part of Sumner County understand what the total economic benefit would be”

With the legislative session wrapped up, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce held its final legislative breakfast Saturday. via WIBW-TV Topeka

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Related Topix: Sumner County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Mulvane, KS

Tue Apr 29, 2008

The Wichita Eagle

Mulvane casino site projected to earn more

“I guess that's what's always amazed me”

A casino near Mulvane will produce more revenue for the state than one near Wellington, according to a study for the Kansas Lottery. via The Wichita Eagle

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Related Topix: Mulvane, KS, Sumner County, KS

Fri Apr 25, 2008

KBSL 10

Mulvane to Campaign for Casinos

The city of Mulvane will spend $10,000 to promote exit 33. Exit 33, the Mulvane exit of the turnpike is where both MGM and Harrah's wants to build a casino. via KBSL 10

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Related Topix: Mulvane, KS, Sumner County, KS, Sedgwick, KS, Sedgwick County, KS

Wed Apr 23, 2008

KAKE-TV Wichita

Charges Filed in Vehicular Homicide Case

“She may have been a ten year old baby, but she was our baby.”

Nearly one year after a deadly car crash claims the lives of 10-year old Kathrine Tredway and her 11-year old cousin, TJ Alexander, charges have been filed against the other driver, 46-year old Lanny Carter of ... via KAKE-TV Wichita

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Related Topix: Sedgwick County, KS, Wichita, KS

Mon Apr 21, 2008

KSNW-TV

Mulvane stepping up fight for casino

“Theres going to be gambling in Sumner County someplace, said Mulvane city administrator Kent Hixson. Now who is going take advantage of the economic opportunity?”

Mulvane council members voted Monday to spotlight the city's two casino proposals by starting a casino campaign. via KSNW-TV

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Related Topix: Mulvane, KS, Sumner County, KS

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