Southwestern College invites the community to experience the beauty of its orchid collection during a special Open Greenhouse Event on Saturday, April 4, from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Southwestern College Greenhouse, where visitors can explore one of the campus’s most colorful seasonal displays. Many of the greenhouse’s orchids are currently … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin a project to repair the U.S. 77 bridge on the south edge of Arkansas City on March 23, conditions permitting. The repairs will rehabilitate the bridge deck to allow for smoother movement of traffic. The work will begin with the northbound lanes, with traffic switched to head-to-head … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Drive To Zero Coalition hosted the third annual Drive To Zero Day at the Capitol bringing together state agencies, law enforcement and safety advocates to address ongoing efforts to reduce traffic fatalities in the state. The event, held in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse, … Read more
The City of Winfield says the KPP Scholarship program is opened and accepting applications. If you or someone you know lives in the Winfield (Winfield, Burden, Dexter) electric service area, they quality! Deadline to apply is April 15, 2026!
Cowley College says, FREE entry to Cowley Tigers Basketball this Wednesday – just bring a canned good! We’re honoring our sophomores and going Orange Out. Women tip off at 5:30 PM, men follow at 7:30 PM. Wear orange, pack the gym, and let’s make it a night to remember!
Arkansas City Fire/EMS invites you to an Open House on March 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the current station, 115 S. D St., to learn more about plans for a new Fire/EMS facility. The current building, originally constructed as a military armory, has served our community since the 1980s. It has supported generations of firefighters … Read more
The Ark City PD says they are trying to identify a subject that was involved in an incident at Walmart. There’s a picture up on their Facebook page. If you have any information on this subject, please contact them at 620-441-4547, acpd@arkcity.org or contact Crime Stoppers of Cowley County at 620-442-7777, www.p3tips.com/551.
The Winfield Recreation Commission is hosting a spring break hiring fair. It’s Tuesday March 17th, noon until 5 p.m., and Wednesday March 18th, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Fill out your application AND interview on the spot! Want to get ahead? Submit your application online in advance using the link that’s up on their facebook … Read more
The Kansas Bicycle Map is now available. The Governor says from Kansas’ scenic byways to our downtown main streets, our state offers miles of opportunity to explore. The 2025-2026 Kansas Bicycle Map highlights rail-trails, U.S. Bicycle Routes, state parks, and more to help Kansans safely explore all our state has to offer.
Cowley College honored 38 residents at the Kansas Department of Corrections’ Winfield Correctional Facility on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during a graduation ceremony recognizing diplomas and certificates earned during the Fall 2025 semester. The ceremony celebrated the hard work and determination of students who completed high school equivalency requirements and technical training programs while incarcerated, … Read more