News Staff At the Kansas State Fair today, Kansas Tourism unveiled its newest tool for inspiring visitation to the state – the Kansas Tourism Mobile Visitors Center (MVC). This eye-catching van, wrapped in a stunning Kansas sunset design, will travel to large attendance events both in and outside of Kansas, providing information about the Sunflower State and … Read more
In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed. . To schedule a time to … Read more
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is extending the application deadline for the 2024 Summer EBT program, a new federal program designed to help eligible families offset some of the costs of buying food for their school-aged children during the summer. Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks in other states, is a … Read more
When Walnut Valley Festival begins this year, organizers, vendors, and patrons will be missing a special guy–long-time Grounds Director Rick Meyer. Meyer, who had directed setup, operations, and teardown of the event, passed away September 30, 2023, just after last year’s festival. The City of Winfield, Cowley County Fair Board, and Walnut Valley Festival are … Read more
Burford Theater Arts says their annual Burford Fundraiser commonly called Burford Fever will held in the Theatre this year on September 15th at 4pm.The Speakeasy Soiree will feature a steak dinner, a 50/50 raffle, as well as a live and silent auctions. We ask you to dress for this 1920’s theme party, so find yourself … Read more
The next Ark City Chamber Coffee is set for September 12th at 10 a.m. It’s at Family Life Services at 305 South Summit in Ark City. Chamber Coffees are always open to the public.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced his office successfully recovered an international electronic wallet and will return money to a Kansas victim of a crypto investment scam. It marked one of the state’s first successful civil actions against an international internet scammer. A Kansan filed a consumer complaint with the AG’s office that she … Read more
This week the Ark City City Commission recognized our two newest officers! Officer Hailey Lorett and Part Time Officer Tom Campbell. Officer Lorett comes to us from the Kay County Sheriff’s Department where she was working as a dispatcher. Officer Campbell comes to us with many years of experience in the law enforcement field.
Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced an exciting addition to their juried crafts fair this year: Art Beat Alley. This dedicated space will offer festival-goers a unique blend of artistic expression and musical talent. Art Beat Alley will feature six gifted musicians who also create beautiful works of visual art. These talented individuals … Read more
On August 18, 2024, the Arkansas City Police Department took a report of a stolen 2015 Cadillac ATS from the 100 block of West Adams Avenue. Investigators dedicated numerous hours to follow-up efforts and successfully obtained leads in the investigation. Using automated license plate readers, they tracked the stolen vehicle into Blaine County, Oklahoma. On … Read more