News Staff Governor Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill establishing a scholarship program that will increase Kansans’ access to community and technical educational institutions, and support the Governor’s efforts to build the workforce needed to support a thriving economy. House Bill 2064 establishes the Kansas Promise Scholarship Act, which provides scholarships for students to attend an … Read more
Don’t forget that the 2021 Cowley County Health and Safety Fair will be Saturday (May 1). It’ll take place from 9 a.m. until noon at the agri-business building in Ark City. Masks are recommended for the event.
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Arkansas City man Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to assault a woman sexually. Yai Deng Godge Yai, 41, was arrested on one misdemeanor count each of suspicion of battery-domestic violence, criminal restraint, sexual battery and theft. Officers were dispatched about 3 p.m. Wednesday to the 1100 block … Read more
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed legislation that would have banned transgender athletes from taking part in girls’ and womens’ sports in Kansas. The Governor said, “This legislation sends a devastating message that Kansas is not welcoming to all children and their families, including those who are transgender – who are already at a higher … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on an amendment to the FFY 2021-2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document. The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. The … Read more
The Cowley College Singers and Cowley Jazz Band will take the stage with a collection of jazz standards Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Robert Brown Theatre. The groups will perform fan favorites such as The Pink Panther, Take the A Train, Jump, Jive, and Wail, and more. There is no cost to … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says law enforcement officers at locations across the state will be collecting unused medications for safe disposal on Saturday, April 24. The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the Drug Take-Back Day program began in … Read more
Winfield Police says due to inspector availability, vehicle inspections for this Thursday have been canceled. The next inspection time will be Tuesday April 27th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
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 New Orleans. Leadership Southwestern is offering this assistance until April 24 and members are willing to pitch in on any odd jobs, … Read more
The Cowley County Commission has a meeting set for tonight. It is at 6 p.m. at the Cowley County Courthouse in Winfield.