The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a settlement agreement outlining how Black Hills Energy will recover $87.9 million in deferred natural gas costs related to the February 2021 winter weather event. The utility, like others regulated by the KCC, was ordered to do everything possible to continue providing natural gas service to its customers, … Read more
A group of local medical providers has come out with a message for Cowley County residents about stopping the spread of COVID 19. They say Emergency departments and clinics are overflowing. Inpatient and ICU beds are at capacity. Lab, radiology, and respiratory services are busier than ever. And they say they have heard many citizens … Read more
The Classic in Cowley is coming up May 7th and 8th. There are two courses: one in Winfield, The Farm at Quail Valley and Kneebler Pond in Ark City. It’ll bring about 300 participants and families to the area. 2022 is the third year for the classic. Money raised will be used for course signage, … Read more
The Theatre Department at Cowley College was the recipient of numerous awards during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival held last week in Washington, D.C. Cowley received the majority of its commendations for its production of Six Characters in Search of an Author, while also being recognized for costume design on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s … Read more
City of Arkansas City says – We want to hear from you! Please consider attending this special “visioning session” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Burford Theatre Arts in downtown Arkansas City. Participants will brainstorm ways we can revitalize and re-imagine our historic downtown in conjunction with new programs like Main … Read more
Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. The awards are made each year to recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims of crime in Kansas. Nominations are open in the categories of criminal justice, community champion, outstanding victim … Read more
The Community Music School (CMS) at Southwestern College is now enrolling students for the spring semester. Teachers are available for piano, violin, viola, percussion, and voice. Private lessons can be scheduled at times that are most convenient for families and their busy lifestyles. In addition to private lessons, the CMS has many opportunities for group … Read more
Kansas Day is this Saturday, January 29, and Kansas Tourism is inviting everyone to help celebrate our state’s 161st birthday. This annual commemoration of Kansas’ statehood is designed to help us reflect on our state’s history while highlighting the things that make Kansas special. Kansas Tourism is proud to elevate the holiday with new appreciation … Read more
Sometimes it is difficult to make it to a meeting during the workday. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is offering virtual office hours every Wednesday through the end of March to make the agency more accessible. Kansans are invited to connect virtually every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Acting Secretary Janet Stanek today announced Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the new Acting State Health Officer. Duwve previously served as the Deputy State Health Officer. Duwve joined KDHE in Nov. 2020 to lead the COVID-19 Unified Testing Strategy before moving into the Deputy State Health … Read more