Whether it’s camping under the stars, hiking new trails, or enjoying a cabin by the lake, now is the time to plan ahead. Mark your calendars for upcoming dates to purchase annual permits and reserve campsites at Kansas State Parks. Beginning December 1, 2025, annual permits for visiting and camping at Kansas State Parks throughout … Read more
KDOT says Before the turkey hits the oven, thousands of travelers will hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. Traffic greatly increases during this time, and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) and Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) urge drivers and passengers to buckle up and put phones down. … Read more
SCK Health Holiday Open House is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 4pm-5pm This event will feature the ribbon cutting for the relocation of our Rural Health Clinic to Patterson Park. Don’t miss the “Capture Cowley County” gallery. This gallery is a collection of 40 canvas prints of images around Cowley County captured on … Read more
The City of Ark City says Tiffany Parsons, who serves as the City Clerk for the City of Arkansas City, was recognized at the November 18, 2025, City Commission meeting for completing the City Clerks and Municipal Finance Officers Association of Kansas (CCMFOA) Municipal Clerks Certification Institute, a four-year professional development program administered through Wichita … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19. The Virtual Job Fair format allows anyone searching for a new job to fill out applications, … Read more
The City of Winfield is excited to announce its 2025 Leaf Collection Program. As the leaves begin to fall and create a picturesque autumn landscape, the City is committed to providing a convenient and efficient leaf collection service for its residents. The Leaf Collection Program is designed to make leaf disposal hassle-free for our community … Read more
Winfield Recreation Commission says Dribble, Pass, Shoot your way onto the court for our FREE Turkey Basketball Skills Competition. This is for all boys and girls in the 1st-6th grades. This event will be held NEXT Saturday, November 22. Check in at 10:00 am, competition begins at 10:30 a.m. Winners from each age group will … Read more
Police say this is your friendly reminder that the speed limit on 8th Street north of Radio Lane is 30 mph – not 65. Slowing down keeps our community safe, protects pedestrians, and helps prevent crashes. Watch for pedestrians – this stretch sees steady foot traffic throughout the day. Stay alert near intersections and crosswalks. … Read more
Thanks to a generous private donation, the Kansas soup kitchens and food banks that were expecting a November delivery through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) will receive their November food deliveries ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. UnitedHealthcare is providing a private donation of more than $39,000 to cover the cost of getting an estimated … Read more
The City of Ark City says today is World Kindness Day-a good reminder of something Arkansas City has always understood. The small things matter. Checking on a neighbor, holding a door, picking up litter, or offering a kind word… those everyday gestures are what make our community feel like home. If you have a moment … Read more