News Staff Winfield Thrift Store Inc., a 501(C)(3) organization, has overcome the March 2024 fire loss. You are invited to their grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday May 1st at 9:30 AM, 122 East 5th. They are now accepting good slightly used clothing and small household goods.
After nearly a year of warning travelers about the nationwide fraudulent texting scam, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is once again urging Kansans to be extremely cautious if they receive a text message about unpaid tolls. Fraudulent texts (and instant messages) are being sent to random phone numbers with no regard to actual use of … Read more
The Ark City PD says they want to let our residents know that they hear your concerns regarding speeding within the city. Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to enforcing traffic laws throughout the city. Due to limited resources, our enforcement efforts must be strategic and targeted. That’s where you come … Read more
The Winfield PD says join us this Saturday at Island Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Winfield Human Relations Commission’s annual Diversity Jam! They’ll have food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, bounce houses, and snow cones. Performances include Wichita War Dancer and Mariachi Los Reyes.
Starting Fall 2025, Cowley College is offering In-District tuition rates ($70/credit hour) to all Sumner County residents – the same low rate as Cowley County students! Holly Harper, VP of Finance & Administration, says, “We’re making it easier for students to stay close to home and get a great education without added financial pressure.” –
The City-Cowley County Health Department says, did you know that you can request appointments through our mobile app? Stay connected with what your Health Department is doing! Plus, you’ll get access to exclusive content, important weather updates, and much more! Download the app today! Just search “Cowley County” in the Google Play or Apple Store!
The City of Ark City says Jessi Ritchhart, a student at Cowley College, has been named the 2025 City of Arkansas City Outstanding Student. The award was presented during a banquet held on April 21, 2025, in the Wright Room at Cowley College. As the recipient of this honor, Ritchhart will receive a $1,000 scholarship. … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has announced the updated consensus revenue estimates (CRE). Secretary of Administration Adam Proffitt held a press conference immediately following the final CRE meeting on Thursday afternoon. The overall estimate for FY 2025 and FY 2026 was increased by a combined $377.5 million. The estimate for total taxes was increased by $195.1 million, … Read more
With the arrival of spring and an expected uptick in outdoor activities, the City of Winfield continues efforts to evaluate and enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety throughout the community. As part of our commitment to safe and accessible transportation, the City has undertaken a review of infrastructure, policies and partnerships. As part of a broader … Read more
In a continued effort to enhance road safety and reduce impaired driving incidents, the Arkansas City Police Department will conduct a check lane on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This safety initiative is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to reducing alcohol- and drug-related crashes by increasing law enforcement presence and visibility during high-risk times. Officers … Read more