Police respond to fatal wreck

Wednesday evening, Officers with the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to the 2800 block of E. 9th Avenue (U.S. Highway 160) regarding an injury accident involving a truck and a motorcycle. Responding Officers were told a witness was on scene performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on one of the persons involved. During the course of the … Read more

Memorial Dinner set for Barbra Green

Coming up on Sunday, there’s a Memorial Dinner and silent auction for Barbra Green (Grandma). It’s in the Brown Center Wright Room, 11 until 3. The spaghetti dinner includes spaghetti, salad, dessert, and a drink, for 7 dollars.

Ark City continues hydrant flushing program

The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program, with work proceeding across northeast Arkansas City. yesterday they began flushing Section 11, which contains a total of 27 fire hydrants east of First Street and north of Highland Drive, plus all of those in Goff Industrial Park. Flushing will continue in … Read more

Money coming for bridge work

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz today announced 13 counties will receive a combined total of $7.5 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Off-System Bridge Improvement Program. Cowley County will get money for work to be done a half-mile south of Hackney. State funding for the 13 projects will be … Read more

Faith and Blue Weekend events announced

From the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office: We are proud to announce our collaboration with the Arkansas City Police Department and the Rooted Women’s Ministry for Faith and Blue Weekend. We will doing bicycle registrations, car seat checks and handing out popsicles during this event. Come join the gathering on October 9, 2021 from 10am to … Read more

USD 470 extends mask mandate

At its regular meeting, the USD 470 Board of Education voted to extend the current mask requirement through September 27. The decision to continue requiring masks was made based on several important factors: – Our primary goal is to keep our students safely learning in person each day. – Children under 12 are not yet … Read more

Tag renewal reminder from Butler County

The Butler County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Department would like to remind you that if your last name begins with the letters P, Q & R your tags are due for renewal by September 30, 2021. The Treasurer’s Office has several convenient options available for you to renew your vehicle tags. You may do it online … Read more

Sign up for customer self service in Winfield

Register for the City of Winfield Customer Self Service (CSS) portal TODAY! From the CSS portal you will be able to View your Bills, Pay your Bills, Sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Change your EFT information, View Consumption History, and Change Your Bill delivery method (Email, Mail or Both).

Police remind of change in vehicle inspections

Reminder from Winfield Police: Due to the upcoming Walnut Valley Festival, vehicle inspections have been relocated to our station at 812 Millington St. through Thursday, September 23rd. Inspections will return to Barn 4 of the Winfield Fairgrounds starting Tuesday, September 28th. Inspections are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The … Read more

Attorney General looking for help investigating natural gas prices

– Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is seeking expert assistance for his ongoing investigation into the sharp price increases of natural gas during the period of extreme cold temperatures in February. Schmidt has submitted a request for proposals seeking to retain a law firm with expertise in the natural gas marketplace to assist with the … Read more