News Staff The ongoing street reconstruction project on Pike Road in Winfield, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by December 1. This extensive $1.6 million project aims to improve infrastructure, safety, and accessibility along one of the city’s key routes. The project was funded in part with a $1.0 million KDOT Cost Share Grant.
Winfield police say they’ve had an uptick in stolen motor vehicles recently. Through investigation, officers learned in most of these cases a key to the vehicle was left inside, and oftentimes the doors to the vehicle were unlocked. We’re asking you to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim by removing valuables and spare … Read more
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cowley County Courthouse (311 E 9th Ave., Winfield, KS) to provide residents with an opportunity to learn about and participate in the efforts to make Cowley County streets and roads safer for all. Cowley County is creating a comprehensive … Read more
Quick reminder that today is Election Day. In Kansas, polls are open until 7 p.m. As long as you are in line at 7 p.m., you are allowed to vote. State law requires Kansas voters to show photographic identification when casting a vote in person. Voters age 65 or older may use an expired photo … Read more
The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13. Last awarded in 2011, the accolades celebrate individuals, organizations and communities for their outstanding contributions and leadership in advancing the arts … Read more
The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023. Individual income tax collections were $311.5 million. That is $1.5 million, or 0.5% above the estimate, and up 4.3% from October 2023. Corporate income … Read more
Cowley College is preparing for an important event as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation visit on November 4th and 5th, 2024. This visit is a key component in the ongoing accreditation process and represents an opportunity for Cowley College to highlight its commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth. The … Read more
On October 27, 2024, at approximately 4:37 am Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident with an individual lying in the north ditch. The individual was transported by Winfield Fire/EMS and pronounced deceased at William Newton Memorial Hospital. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The vehicle had been … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly joined Evergy executives and legislative leaders today to announce that the company will invest more than $2 billion in building two new 705 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas. Together, the new projects will provide more than 1,400 MW of dispatchable power. The plant in Sumner County is expected to … Read more
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, (KDHE) is partnering with Count the Kicks to accelerate progress on stillbirth prevention in Kansas. Congress recently passed the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, marking the first time in history that Congress has taken action … Read more