Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced a settlement with Menards, a home improvement retail chain. Kansas, along with nine other states, investigated Menards for its business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and for its merchandise credit check program, also known as Menards’ “11% Rebate.” In addition to paying Kansas $81,570.75, Menards agreed to clearly … Read more
The City of Winfield will host a reception honoring outgoing City Commissioner Ron Hutto for his years of dedicated public service on the Winfield City Commission. The public is invited to attend the reception on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. 9th, Downtown … Read more
Southwestern College says The Education Division and Performing Arts are each hosting FULL-TUITION Scholarship Competitions on January 31. The application to compete is NOW OPEN. The application to compete is easy to complete and can even be submitted from your phone. Finalists will receive invitations to participate in the competition on campus hosted by faculty … Read more
The City Commission of Arkansas City has adopted amendments to the zoning regulations that allow qualifying homeowners to construct front-yard carports under specific conditions. The update comes after the severe June hailstorm, which led many residents to seek permitted options for protecting their vehicles. Principal Planner Josh White presented the amendments to commissioners on Dec. … Read more
The Winfield P.D. says Jennifer with the DUI Victims Center of Kansas recently visited our station as part of their Holiday Drive initiative to honor the lives of those injured or killed by impaired drivers. Each red ribbon affixed to our patrol vehicles has the name of someone injured or killed by impaired drivers. In … Read more
The Ark City Fire/EMS Department says Join us THIS SATURDAY at the Ace Hardware parking lot as we team up with TFI: The Family Initiative for Fill the Ambulance. We’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help brighten the season for local children and families.
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says On December 1, 2025, at approximately 3:40 pm the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched for the report of a reckless driver just west of the city of Udall, traveling east on K-15 Highway. A Deputy responded and while enroute was notified that a vehicle had wrecked near K-15 … Read more
Cowley College says Experience the imagination, passion, and talent of Cowley College’s Art and Design students! Join us for the Student Showcase on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30-7 PM in the Brown Center Wright Room. This free event highlights the best of our students’ creative achievements – you won’t want to miss it!
Cowley College says Big news, Tiger Nation! Cowley College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the nation for the 2027 Aspen Prize! This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to student achievement and strong outcomes both in the classroom and beyond.
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $100,000 has been awarded to support 20 new tourism marketing projects across Kansas. These projects will help communities elevate their advertising efforts and inspire new visitors to explore the Sunflower State. In total, the 20 grant recipients will invest more than $177,000 in matching … Read more