News Staff Police, fire and EMS responded to a crash in Arkansas City early Friday morning and found a pickup had crashed into a utility pole. The pickup had been towing a boat. The crash happened around 3:20 a.m. in the 1400 block of N. Summit Street, in front of Scooters Coffee. Man killed in crash in … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to take part in the final Virtual Agency Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11. There are currently over 500 agency positions available across the state that range from entry to associate level. … Read more
In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, and in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup until sundown on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. “Our digital opportunity programs empower Kansans to reach their full potential … Read more
A 73-year-old man died Tuesday after his pickup truck crashed and went into the Ninnescah River in Sumner County. The crash happened at around 2 p.m. on U.S. 81 about a half-mile east of Seneca Road, west of Belle Plaine. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a northbound Chevy Silverado went off the roadway and into … Read more
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of the Fostering Residential Advancement through Mentoring and Education (FRAME) grant program, a groundbreaking initiative that will address both housing needs and workforce development in Kansas. This new opportunity will provide up to $2 million to qualified Kansas technical and community colleges to build and renovate … Read more
Fugate Enterprises announces the passing of its founder, president, and beloved leader, James Larry Fugate. Fugate Enterprises operates 131 Pizza Hut restaurants and 76 Taco Bell locations across several states. Larry began his journey into business ownership in January 1974, taking a bold leap by purchasing two Pizza Hut locations in Coffeyville and Independence, Kansas, … Read more
The SCK Health Foundation is excited to announce a new project is underway at SCK Health! Thanks to various grant opportunities, they are embarking on a three-phase, fully-funded, renovation project worth just over a million dollars. Recently, crews began construction to convert the North wing of SCK Health Medical Center to house our growing Occupational … Read more
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has announced that Kansans needing assistance with winter energy bills can now apply for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 31, 2025. LIEAP provides a one-time per year benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating costs, whether the … Read more
The next regular city commission meeting for Ark City leaders is tomorrow night, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is out. It shows the group will consider an ordinance authorizing the operation of Special Purpose Vehicles including golf carts, worksite vehicles, micro-utility trucks, and all-terrain vehicles, on the streets within the corporate limits of Ark City. … Read more