News Staff During the Ark City Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 1, Wastewater Facility Operator Spencer Stover received recognition for obtaining his Class III Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification on October 19. Stover completed a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation Correspondence course at the University of Sacramento. Stover started working at the WWTP on July 7, 2020.
More than 50 million vehicles on the nation’s roadways have unrepaired, open recalls that can lead to costly damages and put occupants at a safety risk. The Kansas Department of Transportation is joining the National Safety Council (NSC) in encouraging vehicle owners to use the Check To Protect program, which allows free repairs through an … Read more
The wait is over for Kansas trout anglers, as Nov. 1 marked the opening day of trout season. More than 30 waters are being stocked with rainbow trout, providing anglers across the state with winter fishing opportunities. Kansas’ trout season runs through April 15, 2023, and anglers can find a list of stocked locations on … Read more
Arkansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 800 block of S. 6th Street at 5:49 p.m. on November 1st, 2022, to report a possible burglary in progress. Officers responded to the home and found it secure from the outside. Officers guarded the house’s perimeter while arrangements were made to contact the property owner. … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when inclement weather impacts the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the agency with not enough snowplow operators in many areas. These ongoing shortages could affect KDOT’s ability to clear snow and ice from highways in a timely manner. The agency is … Read more
Burford Theatre Arts invites you to participate in our 2022 Festival of Trees & Wreaths Fundraiser! Decorate your tree in the Burford Lobby, or bring it pre-decorated before 5:00pm on November 17, 2022. Trees & wreaths will then be auctioned off by silent auction through December 4 to benefit Burford Theatre Arts programming! On Thursday … Read more
The Arkansas City High School’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas the Musical” is November 10-12 at 7 p.m. and there will be a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased on gofan.co or at the door. There will be no reserved seating.
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas Tourism, in partnership with the Patterson Family Foundation, is providing nearly $2 million to eight tourism projects across the state to enhance the state’s growing tourism industry. The tourism industry is the 9th largest employer in the state, generating $11.8 billion in economic output annually and saving the … Read more
The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Tuesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer’s service when local temperatures are forecast to … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says a Cowley County Citizen was the victim of a scam today on Facebook. While looking for a new pet contact was made through someone stating they had one for sell. The Citizen paid a deposit for the puppy using a Walmart reload card. When the Citizen refused to pay … Read more