Compost Site moving to new hours

The City of Winfield says Starting Tuesday, March 31st, the Compost Site will be open: Tuesday & Thursday from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00pm Please check with attendant before loading or unloading material, be prepared to provide your own tools for loading and unloading. City personnel will not load … Read more

The Farm at Quail Valley benefitting from state grant

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant program supports projects that strengthen visitors’ experiences while driving local economic growth through job creation, private investment and increased visitation. The … Read more

Crews replacing water main in Ark City

The City of Ark City says work has begun in the area of Linden & Birch, between C Street and D Street, to replace a large sewer main. As part of the project, all customer service taps connected to the line will also be replaced, meaning everything along the City easement in that section will … Read more

Check out the Open Greenhouse Event in April

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

Crews set to repair Ark City bridge

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

KDOT hosts “Drive to Zero Day”

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

KPP Scholarship Program is open

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!

Ark City Fire/E.M.S hosting open house about new station

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

Police want info on suspect in Walmart incident

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.