The USD 470 health staff says on its Facebook page: It continues to offer COVID-19 rapid testing for students and staff. This testing is non-invasive and completely optional. It provides a free, quick, and convenient opportunity to have a COVID-19 test performed. Health personnel will determine if/when someone needs to be tested. Parental consent is … Read more
Recent changes in the commercial aviation industry have led GE Aviation to make some changes. They plan to leave their Winfield plant and consolidate all Cowley County operations at Strother Field, according to ctnewsonline.com. The move will not affect employee numbers. All 200 employees in Winfield will move to Strother field. The action should be … Read more
From Cowley County, Kansas: Cowley County needs volunteers to assemble Q-Boxes to help those who are tested for COVID-19 and must isolate or quarantine. The QBox program provides a box of food and commodities to those needing assistance, at no cost to them. They are looking for groups that can help with the project. Most … Read more
One person was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck in Ark City on Tuesday afternoon. It happened in the 2500 block of north Summit Street in Ark City.
The Ark City Equal Oppportunity and Accessibility Board will have a regular meeting on Thursday afternoon at 4, via go-to meeting.
The Ark City Police Department is looking for 27 year old Blake Michael Bell in connection with several incidents of motor vehicle burglary and theft. Police were dispatched on the morning of Feb. 24 to Cowley College for a report of vehicle burglary. Officers learned multiple vehicles on the college campus had items taken from … Read more
A road closure to keep in mind in Winfield for next week. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Fuller Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in Winfield will be closed. This is a temporary closure due to courthouse maintenance on that day.
The Ark City School District is looking for feedback to help them plan a safe, fun, and engaging summer educational program for students. A survey is up online and will remain there through March 11th. A link to the survey is up on the district’s facebook page.
The city of Winfield continues to work on leaf pick-up. This is the last week they will pick up leaves. Weather permiting, they are working on the yellow area five of their map. This area is south of K360 Highway to Quail Ridge Dr., and between N.T Wright Rd., to Country Club Rd., also College … Read more
During every Tuesday in March, Cowley College’s Sumner Campus in Wellington, KS, will offer free Covid-19 testing through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The tests will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the Community Room. The tests will be conducted March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, with results available … Read more