KDOT launches survey

The Kansas Department of Transportation today launched a statewide survey to learn what Kansans think about how highways and bridges are funded. The survey is available on the project webpage at ksdotike.org/RUC-study and will be open through Nov. 24. It takes roughly five minutes to complete. The survey is the first step in a Midwest … Read more

Southwestern College music department to put on a show

Southwestern College’s music department will present, for this year’s Kaleidoscope Concert, Henry Purcell’s three-act opera “Dido and Aeneas” on Friday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The fully-staged opera will be performed in English with supertitles and is a collaboration between A Cappella Choir, SC Singers, and South Kansas Symphony. … Read more

Friday is Great American Shakeout

The State Department of Transportation reminds, Friday is the Great American Shakeout. It’s an earthquake preparedness drill, and it happens at 10:15 a.m. You should plan, practice, and prepare with your household. You should build a kit, have a plan, get trained, and stay informed. Consider where to go, what to do, and how to … Read more

New jobs coming to Southeast Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly today applauded plans from Bartlett, a Savage Company, to invest $325 million in a large soybean crushing facility project in Montgomery County that will create 50 new jobs in Southeast Kansas. This facility will be one of nine Bartlett grain facilities in Kansas, contributing to their continued success in Kansas. Soybean crushing … Read more

New feature at Ark City elementary school

From USD 470: IXL Elementary recently implemented a Playground Communication Board. The board helps students who utilize Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to communicate with their peers while on the playground. These students have the same icons/words on their AAC that are displayed on the board. The board also shows sign language options for … Read more

KDOT has technology program money available

Projects that promote safety, improve access or mobility and update transportation technology can receive financial assistance in the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program has $2 million available this fiscal year. A minimum of 25% non-state cash match is required, and additional consideration will be given to applications that contribute more. The … Read more

SCK Health welcomes new doctor

SCK Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Lisa Ayala to our Family Medicine & OB staff. Schedule an appointment with her today at SCK Health Primary Care Ark City (620) 442 2100 or SCK Health Primary Care Winfield (620) 221-6100.

Police make arrest on U.S. Marshals Service warrant

The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Arkansas City man on a U.S. Marshals Service warrant after he allegedly attempted to flee arrest on foot. Around 11:45 p.m. Oct. 6, police observed a man matching the description of Sage Breeze Martin, 37, who officers knew to be wanted on the marshal’s warrant for felony probation … Read more