News Staff On November 15, 2021, at approximately 6:26 PM, Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies and units with the Arkansas City Fire and EMS responded to the 17000 block of Grouse Creek Road for a single vehicle fatality accident. Upon arrival the driver, 47-year-old rural Dexter resident, Tracey Johns was found deceased. Johns was driving a white 1992, … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 18, as National Injury Prevention Day in Kansas. This is the second year for this annual observance which shines a light on the need for injury and violence prevention. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than all diseases combined. Using safety practices, … Read more
Leadership Southwestern students are looking for individuals who need or want help cleaning the inside or outside of their homes or business. The students are raising money for an upcoming service trip to California. Leadership Southwestern is offering this assistance until Nov. 20 and members are willing to pitch in on any odd jobs, including … Read more
USD 470: Unfortunately, COVID continues to have a growing impact on our schools. At IXL Elementary, the number of staff positives has reached a level in which there is no longer enough coverage for classrooms. IXL students will learn from home today, November 16 through November 23. We believe this will provide IXL students with … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is holding a public hearing to allow Empire District Electric (Liberty) customers the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the company’s recent rate increase request. On May 28, Empire filed an application with the KCC requesting to increase its rates to recover the costs of three wind projects, … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department is out with its latest COVID 19 update. They said that November viral activity has increased significantly. The highest concentration of new cases identified are in families with children. Thus far in November the pediatric age group (0-18) has been the most effected with over 55% of new cases occurring … Read more
High School students across Kansas and Oklahoma experienced everything Cowley College has to offer during its Senior Day event held Wednesday on its main campus in Arkansas City. High School seniors took the time to visit campus, including the admissions process, student opportunities, and what it means to be a Tiger. For more information about … Read more
From USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools: The number of COVID-19 cases (and associated close contacts) is quickly rising within our district. Due to the number of positives at Adams Elementary and the impact on staffing, the difficult decision was made to temporarily close that building. Adams students will learn from home starting November … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received $3.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to distribute to local partners across the state. These funds will accelerate travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation in the state.
The Arkansas City Police Department is excited to unveil the newest car to the Patrol Division fleet. This vehicle was designed with the assistance of the 2nd grade classes at Frances Willard Elementary School. The idea of approaching a local elementary school to help with the design came out of planning sessions held by the … Read more