News Staff Governor Laura Kelly today announced the groundbreaking of the 420,000-square-foot multi-sport complex at the Bluhawk development in Overland Park. The facility is part of the $400 million-plus, 277-acre, mixed-use project funded partly by STAR Bonds. The Bluhawk Sports Facility will be built in two phases, anchored by a neighborhood shopping center, restaurants, and retail outlets. … Read more
Kansas has finalized a settlement with JUUL Labs, resulting in nearly $10 million for Kansas and resolving a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. Schmidt said the settlement forces JUUL to comply with strict injunctive terms limiting their marketing and sales practices. Kansas is … Read more
On December 5, 2022, at approximately 5:41 AM the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 32,000 block of US 77 Highway for a single vehicle injury accident. A 2021 silver Honda Civic Sport driven by Patrick Smith, 39 of Oklahoma left the roadway, went into the median of the divided highway, struck a … Read more
The 12 th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be held this Saturday at 6:30 PM. The parade will begin on Main Street at 17 th Avenue and travel north to end at 10 th Avenue. The Marquee Performing Arts Center at 1007 Main St. will be hosting Santa Claus beginning at 4:00 PM for children … Read more
On Sunday, Dec. 11, there will be two musical performances for the community to attend. At 3 p.m., in Messenger Recital Hall, the Pre-College String Ensembles and Southwestern College’s Williams String Ensemble will be performing. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children. (All SC faculty, staff, and students can attend for free.) Immediately … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced the departure of Secretary of Administration and Chief Information Technology Officer Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace. Dr. Burns-Wallace will be leaving her dual roles as the head of two executive branch agencies on January 6, 2023. She looks forward to spending more time with her family before returning to teaching in the spring. … Read more
Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and program sponsor State Farm announce an opportunity for Kansas high schoolers to share their knowledge on safe driving and passenger practices. The Take It from a Teen video challenge is a unique way to hear from teenagers on how to reach teens with important … Read more
Numerous Cowley College Creative Writing and Mass Communication students had their fall semester works on display during the Life Through Word and Lens showcase held Thursday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room and Gallery Hallway. The large turnout of community members, friends and family were treated to perusing writing portfolios, digital photos, and film.
Santa Saturday is Coming up on December 10th, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Ag Building in Ark City. This is for kids ages 4 to 12. The event includes letters to Santa, mini-mall shopping and wrapping, crafts, games, a gingerbread house, and lunch. You must pre-register before December 8th. The cost is $24. … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is on track to implement the ‘Axe the Food Tax’ legislation passed during the 2022 session. The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) published its notice to initiate those changes. Governor Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill 2106 to gradually eliminate the state’s sales tax on groceries. The first reduction of … Read more