City of Wellington, Kansas
City of Wellington, KS

The City of Wellington News

Tornado Shelters

Tornado Shelter Locations:  There are only two public tornado shelter locations in the City of Wellington.  They are located at Sumner Regional Medical Center 1323 North A (enter on the southeast side) and Sumner Care Center Nursing Home 1600 West 8th (enter on the west side).  The… Read More »

Reminder of City Weed and Wild Growth Policies

  What is a weed or wild growth?1.       Brush and woody vines2.       Indigenous grasses that attain large growth and may become a fire hazard3.       Growth that may bear downy or winged… Read More »

Wellington Lake is Open

Beginning immediately, Wellington Lake is open for boats.  The Lake level is still 41” low so we ask that boats travel slowly in a manner that does not create a wake and no boating activities will be allowed after dark.  Only one boat ramp will open on the west side of the Lake… Read More »

Kansas Gas Service to Replace Natural Gas Meters in Wellington

Work to begin May 13th.  <<Details>>

Street Cleaning

The City of Wellington will be cleaning the area in and around the roundabout at 15th & “A” Street beginning Friday, March 15th at 4:00 AM. This includes the surrounding areas of “B”, “C”, 16th, 17th and 18th Streets. We apologize for the noise at that early… Read More »

Vandenburgh Improvement Project

Beginning Monday, March 18th, Vandenburgh Avenue will be CLOSED to the public in order to begin the Vandenburgh Avenue Improvement Project. Affected residences inside the work zone will still be allowed access to their residences as work on the project allows. We apologize for any… Read More »

National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Be a Force of Nature this year with National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 3-9, 2013.During this week, NOAA and FEMA are highlighting the importance of planning and practicing how and where to take shelter before severe weather strikes. Being prepared to act quickly can be a… Read More »

Compost Site Hours

The Wellington Compost Site was scheduled to begin summer hours on Saturday, March 2, 2013.  Due to the moisture left from the last two snows and low temperature forecasted for Saturday, the facility will not be open. Summer hours will begin Monday, March 4th and continue through the end of… Read More »