News Staff Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce says Save the date: Saturday, February 7th for the 2026 Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet! Happy Hour @ Union State Bank: 5pm Doors Open @ Burford Theatre Arts: 6pm Join us for a great evening, celebrating the starts of Ark City ?? Tickets are $50 per … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year’s first Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22. The Virtual Job Fair format allows anyone searching for a new job to fill out applications, … Read more
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1:05 p.m. January 4, 2026, in the 300 block of West Jackson Avenue, involving a two-story, wood-frame, two-family apartment building. Fire crews arrived on scene to find dark smoke coming from a first-floor studio apartment. The sole occupant of the apartment, a female resident, … Read more
The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter,which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now.As a thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood and platelets during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to … Read more
Cowley College says, got something to say? Got a story to tell? Here’s your chance to show it off! Enter Cowley College’s Writing and Video Contests for high school students and join us for Humanities & Communication Day on February 4, 2026. Winners will be recognized at the event! Contest deadline: January 15
Cowley College announces the January Pantry Donation Drive. The Cowley College Student Pantry is now accepting donations of toothpaste and toothbrushes to help support our students. Drop off at the Nelson Student Center or Galle-Johnson.
The City-Cowley County Health Department says Looking for an opportunity to donate blood? The Winfield Community Blood Drive takes place today at First United Methodist Church from 12pm to 6pm! Walk in or sign up for an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a trip … Read more
The Ark City City Commission convened Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for its first meeting of the year, marking a night of leadership transitions, appointments, and recognition of dedicated public service. During the meeting, Tad Stover was selected to serve as Mayor for 2026. Commissioners also selected Steve Lungren to serve as Vice Mayor for 2026. … Read more
The City of Ark City says thinking about a home or property project this year? Before you break out the tools, it’s worth asking one important question: Do I need a permit? Many projects do require a building permit before work begins – from decks and fences to electrical work, additions, and more. Permits help … Read more
The City of Winfield will host a reception honoring outgoing City Commissioner Ron Hutto for his years of dedicated public service on the Winfield City Commission. The public is invited to attend the reception on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. 9th, Downtown … Read more