Boil water advisory rescinded

– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Butler County Rural Water District 6 public water supply system located in Butler County. The advisory was issued for a portion of the system because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system.

Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. set for late July

The Kids Act campers at Burford Theatre Arts has been working hard on their production of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. under the direction of Gia Watson, with performances coming up July 28-30! Get ready to hit the books with director Gia Watson & her Kids Act campers as they teach history, grammar, math, and more … Read more

Back to school basketball camp coming up

With the school year approaching, Cowley College and Arkansas City High School have partnered to offer a Back to School Basketball Camp August 8-11 at the Arkansas City High School. The camp is for boys entering grades six through nine. The cost to register is $75. For additional information, contact Donnie Jackson at donnie.jackson@cowley.edu or … Read more

Cowley College President gets to work

One week after taking over as president at Cowley College, Dr. Randy Smith took part in his initial Board of Trustees meeting Monday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. Dr. Smith took over as president at Cowley College for Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, who recently left to lead a community college in Arkansas after … Read more

Reminder about political signs

City of Arkansas City has a reminder about political signs: As we head into election season please remember that political signs shall not be: placed, erected or maintained on or in public buildings or structures, including libraries, recreational centers, city hall, or on or in public parks, lawns, vehicles, trees, fences, fire hydrants, or rights … Read more

Cowley College Blitz Drive set for July 26

Cowley College coaches, booster club members, and staff members will take to the streets for the school’s annual Tiger Booster Club Blitz Drive on Tuesday, July 26. The Blitz Drive is conducted to raise money for Tiger Booster Club scholarships. The Tiger Booster Club has seven levels of membership that range from $150 to $5,000. … Read more

Virtual job fair this week

Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will take place from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. Kansas has been conducting virtual job fairs since the beginning of 2020 with hundreds of employers and job seekers participating. Virtual job fairs allow job seekers … Read more

Crews respond to crash

Cowley County Fire District #3 says The Burden Fire Department and Winfield Fire/EMS responded to a motor vehicle collision on 7/17/22 just west of the Bolack corner. The involved vehicle had rolled multiple times and was resting on its roof in the roadway. Luckily, both occupants had only minor injuries and were transported to the … Read more

Crews respond to crash

Cowley County Fire District #3 says The Burden Fire Department and Winfield Fire/EMS responded to a motor vehicle collision on 7/17/22 just west of the Bolack corner. The involved vehicle had rolled multiple times and was resting on its roof in the roadway. Luckily, both occupants had only minor injuries and were transported to the … Read more

KCC launches Energy Smart Kansas site

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) recently launched Energy Smart Kansas, a website devoted to helping shape the future of energy efficiency opportunities in the state. Kansans are invited to provide feedback about the types of programs and potential rebates they are interested in. They will also find information on current state and federal offerings. The … Read more