News Staff 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
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
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
Winfield Community Night out 2021 is coming up, Friday October 22nd, at 6 p.m. It takes place at Island Park.
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.
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
With five projects up for awards, the Cowley Marketing team received five awards during the NCMPR Medallions banquet held in Omaha, NE on Sunday, October 11th. Two Gold awards were given for the poster (single or series) that was a commemorative piece following the Men’s basketball National-Runner up appearance and the Video Shorts series for … Read more
The Butler County Treasurer’s Office, El Dorado Motor Vehicle and Driver’s License Office locations open at 9 AM Tuesday, October 12th, and the Western Office will open at 9:30 am on October 12th. All offices will close at their normal times. Don’t forget to sign in to QLess before you head to a Motor Vehicle … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Ark City man Friday in connection with three burglaries that occurred while the occupants were at church. Cristian Alexis Vega-Alvarez, 18, was arrested on suspicion of three felony counts of burglary of a dwelling, three misdemeanor counts of theft of property totaling less than $1,500 in value, and … Read more
The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce Executive Committee appointed members to the group’s four advisory panels: Health and Education, Economic Revitalization, Connectivity, and Efficiency and Modernization.The advisory panels will gather information and feedback from Kansans, using that input to prepare proposals within each issue area for the most effective statewide distribution of federal … Read more