In a continued effort to enhance road safety and reduce impaired driving incidents, the Arkansas City Police Department will conduct a check lane on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This safety initiative is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to reducing alcohol- and drug-related crashes by increasing law enforcement presence and visibility during high-risk times. Officers … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging jobseekers and employers alike to take part in the upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23.The Virtual Job Fair allows for anyone searching for a position to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually … Read more
USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools says, Is your child ready for Pre-K? The countdown to a new school year has begun! Children who turn 4 on or before August 31 qualify for enrollment. Limited spots are available for qualifying 3-year-olds. For children ages 3 and 4, the first step is scheduling a screening. … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the popular Sunflower Summer program, which encourages young Kansans to explore and fall in love with Kansas, will return this summer. Designed for Kansas residents and families with school-aged children from Pre-K to Grade 12, Sunflower Summer will run from July 12 to August … Read more
The City of Winfield, Walnut Valley Festival, and Cowley County Fair Association are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the fundraising campaign for the construction of a permanent outdoor performance stage on the midway of the Winfield Fairgrounds. Community contributions have exceeded expectations, with $32,297.79 raised-surpassing the $31,250 goal originally set as 25% of … Read more
The Kansas Department of Commerce will celebrate National Community Development Week (April 21-25) with the inaugural Community Impact Tour- a five-day, 26-stop tour highlighting transformative projects across Kansas. National Community Development Week was established in 1986 to recognize the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This year, Kansas is expanding the celebration … Read more
Southwestern College is excited to announce a search for the founding principal faculty members of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This new program is being developed as part of the bold strategic plan, SC2028: Building Our Future. Principal faculty members will work collaboratively to develop and deliver the educational experience for … Read more
Cowley College announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.
Get ready for Arkansas City’s most vibrant and flavorful event of the year! Tacolalah 2025 returns to Wilson Park on Saturday, May 3, with a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Start the day off with the Color Run at 9 a.m. Festival Fun begins at 10 a.m. Cultural performances take … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The budget, as signed by Governor Kelly, fully funds K-12 education for a seventh consecutive year, providing additional funds for public schools across the state. Senate Bill 125 also invests an additional $10 … Read more