News Staff USD 465 says there is an opening on the USD 465 Board, and they are inviting applications from interested candidates. The deadline for submitting applications is August 5th. The Board will interview prospective candidates on August 12th at a public meeting. The appointee will serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
The City of Arkansas City was recently informed that its application for a Surface Preservation project has been selected for funding as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) State Fiscal Year 2026 City Connecting Link Improvement Program. KDOT has allocated $400,000 for construction and construction engineering for the mill and overlay, pavement patching, … Read more
Coming up this Thursday, meet at the Winfield Aquatic Center for a fun-filled adventure in the water! It’s a free pool party. We will have access to the pool and the splash pads. Bring the family for a fun night cooling off with your library friends! Free. No registration. All ages are welcome. The event … Read more
With August fast-approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the season winds down. Donors are critically needed to help safeguard care for patients. In thanks for answering the call to donate, those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2024, … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). CCLIP funds improvements to state highways that extend through cities. The … Read more
The Cowley County Commission Forum will be held Tuesday, July 23rd at 7pm at Rivers Eagle Bar & Grill. This is a commission forum where members of the community can submit questions to the candidates and make informed decisions about who they choose to vote for.
Kansas Tourism and Visit Wichita are proud to announce Wichita as the host city for the Travel Blogger Exchange (TBEX) Summit on October 1-4, 2025. This esteemed event will bring together leading travel bloggers, influencers, journalists, content creators and tourism industry professionals from around the globe to explore and enjoy the heart of the country.
Winfield Fire-EMS Department says The tally is complete, and this year’s Battle of the Badges winner is…WINFIELD! The Red Cross collected 52 units of blood in Winfield and 47 units of blood in Ark City. While we are excited for this win, the true winners are the Kansas hospitals and cancer centers that will have … Read more
As one step to keeping Winfield water safe, the city water treatment operations will begin treating the water with free chlorine on Monday July 15th. The annual temporary treatment adjustment should last six or seven weeks. Usually, the City uses a chloramine, a combination of chloride and ammonia sulfate, to purify the water. Over time … Read more
With the 2024-2025 school year nearing, fans of Cowley College athletics should plan to attend the All Sports Tiger Tailgate on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in front of W.S. Scott Auditorium. Coaches from each of Cowley College’s 16 athletic programs will speak at the event and introduce members of their teams. Free hamburgers, … Read more