Governor Laura Kelly celebrated that Kansas hit the lowest unemployment rate in the state’s recorded history, at 2.3%. Unemployment continues to decline in the state, even as the unemployment rate nationally holds flat. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas has the sixth lowest unemployment rate in the country relative to other states. … Read more
A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp. The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Ponca City (OK) High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City High School placed third. Other … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced a settlement with pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt ARD, LLC to resolve a lawsuit alleging Medicaid fraud involving the underpayment of Medicaid drug rebates. The settlement will recover $1.28 million for Kansas taxpayers. Schmidt said the settlement was reached involving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the federal … Read more
Cowley College’s Tiger Booster Club is preparing to host the 27th annual Tiger Skins/Brian Groves Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, August 20, at Ark City Golf & Fitness. The format consists of four-person teams (men and women welcome). Groups of fewer than four players will be paired by the tournament director. The entry fee is $100 … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly invites all Kansans seeking employment to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which will focus on state agency job openings. The virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The Virtual Job Fair will highlight full-time employment, part-time employment, and internships within many of … Read more
Early voting gets underway next Thursday for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Early voting is open to all voters. You can cast your ballot Thursday and Friday from 8am until … Read more
Hot temperatures are impacting Kansas. A Heat Advisory is in effect for central and northeastern Kansas until this evening. Heat index values up to 106 degrees are expected today, and people are being urged to stay hydrated. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for north-central Kansas from tomorrow morning through Monday evening. Ponca City … Read more
A Haysville man has been arrested for the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred back in October that claimed the life of a Derby woman. 59-year-old Leroy Vandegrift was taken into custody Monday and charged with failure to stop at an accident, reckless but unintentional second-degree murder, and involuntary manslaughter while under the influence. The deadly … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced that portions of K-15, US 77 and US 166 will be undergoing a milling and repaving project in Cowley County later this month. Officials say the $6.9 million dollar project will get underway around June 23rd. Crews will be resurfacing K-15 from the Oklahoma/Kansas state line to the U.S. … Read more
Public-health advisories are in effect across the state due to blue-green algae. Authorities say dangerous blooms may look like foam or scum – or even paint floating atop the surface of ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers and creeks. The material reportedly may be appear to be blue, green, red or brown in color. If you … Read more