Winfield getting new substation

The electric substation in Winfield is going to be replaced. A project would involve building a new Tie Substation on city-owned property just east of the current substation, according to ctnewsonline.com. The project is expected to cost about 11 million dollars. Guidance, the transmission partner, will cover almost two-thirds of the cost, and the city … Read more

Health authorities investigating illnesses

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Sedgwick County Health Department are in the preliminary stages of investigating several individuals with diarrheal illness who had visited Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kan., just west of Wichita. KDHE became aware of the possible link between the cases on Friday, June 18 and began … Read more

Ark City man facing multiple charges

The Arkansas City Police Department responded to a call on Friday involving an Arkansas City man who was considered an armed and dangerous suspect. Christopher Logan Strychalski, 29, of Arkansas City, later was arrested in Oklahoma on suspicion of aggravated battery, criminal threat and discharge of a firearm into an occupied residence. An Arkansas City … Read more

BBQ bash coming up

The Ark City Chamber BBQ Bash is set for June 25th, at the Chestnut Avenue Venue, from 5 until 10 p.m. The deadline to get tickets is Monday, June 21st. Happy Hour is 5 until 6pm, with the event 6 until 10 p.m., and the band plays from 7 until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 … Read more

Reminder from El Dorado police

El Dorado Kansas Police Department says: If you’re planning a Fourth of July block party, you’ll need to submit your Special Event application by June 23 for approval. Once approved, a $25 fee for barricades will be charged. Block Party barricades are first come, first served. Find the application online or stop by City Hall … Read more

Road closure in Winfield next week

A Road Closure announcement from the City of Winfield: 17th Ave. will be closed from Main to Millington St. beginning Monday, June 21st to allow crews to install a new sanitary sewer line. Work will begin first thing Monday morning with plans to have the road re-opened by Friday that week.

Red Cross needs blood donations

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible … Read more

DARE camp open for registration

From the Ark City Police Department on Facebook: Are you going into 6th- 8th grade? Make sure you sign up to participate in the 2021 DARE Camp! Do you know any incoming Middle Schoolers? Let them know so they can make sure they get signed up! This is a free camp! We have many fun … Read more