News Staff

The Ark City PD says, check out Wheels and Rings, a bicycle safety event, on May 31st. It’s from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Wilson Park Rotunda.

USD 465 says this week the Board of Education made important schedule adjustments due to scheduling contraints involving the last day of school, the last teacher work day, Memorial Day, and the mandatory start date for the bond construction. The NEW date for the last day of school is Thursday, May 22nd. The last teacher … Read more

Ark City leaders say after some touch-ups are done, the mural will be completed this week! We want to invite everyone to the Mural Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 5th at 4pm. Come on out to the corner of Summit St. & Chestnut Ave. to admire the amazing work of our local artists on Monday!

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced an upcoming job fair that will be held on a weekend for Kansans seeking new career opportunities. Jobseekers and employers from all industries are encouraged to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, any time between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. … Read more

On April 25, 2025, at approximately 6:04 p.m., Arkansas City Police Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of N. Summit Street following a report of an impaired driver operating a red Cadillac. Officers located the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and found an individual in the driver’s seat. The driver appeared to be … Read more

Winfield Thrift Store Inc., a 501(C)(3) organization, has overcome the March 2024 fire loss. You are invited to their grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday May 1st at 9:30 AM, 122 East 5th. They are now accepting good slightly used clothing and small household goods.

After nearly a year of warning travelers about the nationwide fraudulent texting scam, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is once again urging Kansans to be extremely cautious if they receive a text message about unpaid tolls. Fraudulent texts (and instant messages) are being sent to random phone numbers with no regard to actual use of … Read more

The Ark City PD says they want to let our residents know that they hear your concerns regarding speeding within the city. Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to enforcing traffic laws throughout the city. Due to limited resources, our enforcement efforts must be strategic and targeted. That’s where you come … Read more

The Winfield PD says join us this Saturday at Island Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Winfield Human Relations Commission’s annual Diversity Jam! They’ll have food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, bounce houses, and snow cones. Performances include Wichita War Dancer and Mariachi Los Reyes.

Starting Fall 2025, Cowley College is offering In-District tuition rates ($70/credit hour) to all Sumner County residents – the same low rate as Cowley County students! Holly Harper, VP of Finance & Administration, says, “We’re making it easier for students to stay close to home and get a great education without added financial pressure.” –