East Central Electric Cooperative reaches out to customers

From the East Central Electric Cooperative, up on Facebook: They say they understand your concern about your next bill. The recent cold temperatures likely increased your electric usage. Fortunately, your rates have not increased! They have long-term contracts with our power suppliers, which ensures stable rates for members. Contact them to discuss bill concerns and/or … Read more

County Museum set to reopen

The Cowley County Historical Society and Museum is making plans to reopen soon. Starting April 10th, the museum will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 until 4 p.m, according to ctnewsonline.com. Masks are required to enter. It’ll remain closed during the week. Groups tours can be arranged by calling 620-221-4811.

Ark City Police using Nextdoor app

The Arkansas City Police Department has added a new social media platform, Nextdoor, to its outreach efforts. Nextdoor is an app that was created to help public agencies to reach their citizens and for neighborhoods to communicate with each other – and starting today, the Arkansas City Police Department will be using Nextdoor to help … Read more

Ark City shifting to four day sanitation schedule this week

The City of Arkansas City will shift to a four-day sanitation schedule this week due to the closure of all City offices April 2 for Good Friday, a City “floating holiday.” The F Street Limb Disposal and Compost Site will be closed on April 2-3 and will reopen April 5. However, the joint Recycling Operations … Read more

BisonBison Film Festival coming to the Burford Theater

The BisonBison Film Festival (BBFF) has been searching for a permanent home venue for its annual event. After taking 2020 and 2021 off due to COVID-19, the popular film festival will return in April of 2022 at its new location, the Burford Theatre in Arkansas City, Kansas. Spanning six states, the BBFF showcases films from … Read more

Ark City Schools announces adjustment in meal pickup

From USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools: With the return of in-person learning five days per week, there will be an adjustment to the meal pick-up time for remote learners. Starting this week, students who learn remotely may pick up their meals each Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the middle school (NW entrance).

Road closure in Winfield

A road closure to be aware of in Winfield today. E. 12th Ave will be closed between Loomis and Fuller while repairs are made to repair a water line beginning this morning at around 8 a.m.

Seven arrested on drug charges

Winfield police say seven people were arrested on suspicion of various drug charges on Thursday after a search warrant executed at a Winfield home turned up evidence of drugs drug paraphernalia. Police executed the search warrant on Thursday of last week, at a home in the 1100 block of East 6th Avenue.

Two killed in crash near Dexter

The Cowley County Sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal accident that happened on Friday. The sheriff’s office says deputies were dispatched to a one-car accident on K-15 Highway near 232nd Road south of Dexter. A black Chevy Tahoe was traveling northbound when it left the roadway and rolled, coming to rest in the east ditch. … Read more