Burford Theater Arts says… Announcing the Kids Act Summer Theatre Production will be Into the Woods, a combination of your favorite fairy tales into one story. Ages 8-17, auditions begin June 2.
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 5:44 A.M., officers from the Arkansas City Police Department were dispatched to Groves Oil Phill Stop II, 811 E. Madison Ave., in response to a reported burglary and criminal damage to property. Upon arrival, officers discovered that forced entry had been made through a damaged door. A thorough search … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program’s active operations. Kansans should remain … Read more
The City of Arkansas City is proud to recognize outstanding students at the 2025 Outstanding Student Award Reception & Banquet! Established in 1984, this program honors students who excel in academics and civic engagement. Reception: April 7, 2025, at 6 PM | Cowley College Brown Center Banquet: April 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM | Cowley … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly says the Drive Safe Kansas campaign is working to eliminate traffic fatalities in Kansas. Multiple state agencies are teaming up to prevent wrecks. Over the last four years, we’ve seen consecutive reductions in traffic fatalities, with 2024 being the lowest in Kansas’ recorded history dating back to 1947. KSNT says the focus … Read more
The Cowley County Commission meets at 9 a.m. today. They’ll talk about employee health benefits, get an appraisal process update, and talk about the Joint District Road Maintenance Program.
The City Commission of Ark City will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave. If you can’t go in person, you can stream it on the City’s YouTube page.
Cowley College is excited to host the annual Sumner County Robotics Competition April 23-24, 2025, at the Cowley College Sumner Campus. This dynamic event will bring together students from local middle schools, homeschool groups, and elementary schools to participate in engaging robotics challenges designed to inspire innovation and teamwork. Students will have the chance to … Read more
Ark City The City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 28, 2025, at noon at City Hall (118 W. Central Ave.) to honor Warren Edwards’ Guinness World Records challenge: “50 States in 50 Days”! The meeting will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today encouraged jobseekers and employers interested in construction careers to take advantage of an upcoming virtual job fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the sector-specific fair will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. The virtual job fair allows anyone searching for a new position to … Read more