News Staff As demand grows for local meat, poultry, and eggs, Kansas producers have an opportunity to expand into new markets and grow their customer base. The Kansas Local Meat Marketing Workshops will help small scale meat, poultry, and egg producers capitalize on this moment. Attend to learn key marketing strategies and best practices from the experts, … Read more
As National Blood Donor Month continues this January, the American Red Cross celebrates those who give blood to help save lives. They say especially now, as we work to ensure a stable blood supply amid the threat of icy winter weather and severe seasonal illness. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood … Read more
The Ark City Area Chamber of Commerce asks, Have you always wanted to make a difference in the life of a child? Here is your chance. CASA of Cowley County is an organization that advocates on behalf of children who, due to abuse and neglect, find themselves in a court system that can be scary … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $44.5 million will be awarded to nine service providers to extend high-speed internet to 18,468 locations in 15 underserved counties across the state. This is the third and final award phase of the Kansas Capital Project Funds (CPF) Broadband Infrastructure Program. The CPF program provides funding to make broadband … Read more
Ark City Police say on Jan. 13, 2023, at 10:31 p.m., Bobby Joe Donlay, age 44, of Arkansas City, was stopped driving a maroon in color Chrysler PT Cruiser for a traffic violation in the 100 block of East Polk Avenue. Donlay was found to be driving without a valid license, third offense. He was … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed January as Radon Action month in Kansas. Through a partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansans are urged to protect their families by testing their homes, schools and work sites for radon to minimize long-term health risks. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can … Read more
Southwestern College alumni and friends are invited to participate in an envisioning session for the performing arts program at SC on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m., in Deets Library. Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen has already held sessions with faculty, staff, and students, but invites input from the broader community.
On January 13, 2023, at about 7:30 a.m., Arkansas City Police and EMS were called to the intersection of Kansas Avenue and Summit Street regarding a pedestrian traffic accident. Officers made contact with a 14-year-old Arkansas City resident who was crossing Summit Street eastbound in the crosswalk on the south side of the intersection. A … Read more
The Ark City Police Department says the DEA Laboratory has found that of the fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills analyzed in 2022, six out of ten now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. The only safe medications come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. Pills purchased outside a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially … Read more
El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Erik Lawrence DeLeon died unexpectedly Friday, January 13, 2023. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The investigation … Read more