By WIBW TV
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Flags in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties have been ordered to be flown at half-staff to honor late K-State president Dr. Jon Wefald.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says on Tuesday, April 19, she ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in Riley and Pottawatomie counties in order to honor late Kansas State University President Dr. Jon Wefald.
In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Gov. Kelly said the order is effective immediately and will stay in place until sunset on Saturday, April 23.
“Dr. Wefald was a transformative leader who, in his 23-year presidency, grew the state university’s enrollment and footprint, developing K-State into the institution it is today,” Kelly said. “My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
Wefald passed away on Saturday due to a heart attack. He was 84.