The Ark City Fire Department says we received rain over the weekend, but dangerous fire conditions are forecasted for later this week. Even after rainfall, grass can dry out quickly once conditions turn warmer and drier, and muddy terrain can make firefighting efforts more challenging. Please stay aware of rapidly changing conditions as the week … Read more
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., Arkansas City Fire/EMS units, including Engine-52, Tanker-51, and Battalion-51, were dispatched to the scene. Automatic aid was provided by Winfield Fire/EMS and the Udall Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters found … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly reminds Kansans, it’s time to file your state tax return. Resources like Kansas Webfile and the Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center are available to make the process smoother from start to finish. Need to talk to a tax expert? Visit www.ksrevenue.gov/contactus.html to find contact information for our tax division or try our online … Read more
The Cowley County Commission is set for a regular meeting tomorrow. It’s at 6 p.m. in the North Annex Community Based Services Conference Room. The group will get a presentation on Cowley County Road Maintenance for this year. They’ll consider the review of the engineering study for a section of 155th and 256th road. They’ll … Read more
As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on: Thursday, February 12th for Parent Teacher Conferences Friday, February 13th for Conference Exchange Day Monday, February 16th for Presidents Day (district office closed) Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17th!
The City of Ark City says another improvement is officially underway at Wilson Park. City crews have begun removing the former tennis courts to make way for four new pickleball courts-part of the City’s long-term investment in park improvements. During the December 2 City Commission meeting, the City of Arkansas City approved a contract with … Read more
City of Ark City staff and City Commissioners gathered yesterday morning at the future splash pad at Wilson Park to mark the start of this project. Shortly after the groundbreaking, the initial phases of construction began, with crews on site mapping out the layout and project details. Several materials have already been delivered, marking an … Read more
The Kansas Chamber Board of Directors today announced that Eric Stafford, who has most recently served as the Chamber’s Vice President of Government Affairs, has been selected as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Stafford is a results-driven legislative and policy professional with more than 20 years of experience advancing legislative and regulatory … Read more
USD 465 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Zachary Lawrence as the new Director of Special Education for Cowley County. Mr. Lawrence brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to advancing educational opportunities for all students. Mr. Lawrence currently serves as an Assistant Director in a special education cooperative, where he … Read more
The City of Arkansas City will host a Business Signs Grant information meeting on February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave., for local business owners interested in learning more about the Kansas Department of Commerce SIGNS Grant program. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the City of Arkansas City’s … Read more