News Staff Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). CCLIP funds improvements to state highways that extend through cities. The … Read more
The Cowley County Commission Forum will be held Tuesday, July 23rd at 7pm at Rivers Eagle Bar & Grill. This is a commission forum where members of the community can submit questions to the candidates and make informed decisions about who they choose to vote for.
Kansas Tourism and Visit Wichita are proud to announce Wichita as the host city for the Travel Blogger Exchange (TBEX) Summit on October 1-4, 2025. This esteemed event will bring together leading travel bloggers, influencers, journalists, content creators and tourism industry professionals from around the globe to explore and enjoy the heart of the country.
Winfield Fire-EMS Department says The tally is complete, and this year’s Battle of the Badges winner is…WINFIELD! The Red Cross collected 52 units of blood in Winfield and 47 units of blood in Ark City. While we are excited for this win, the true winners are the Kansas hospitals and cancer centers that will have … Read more
As one step to keeping Winfield water safe, the city water treatment operations will begin treating the water with free chlorine on Monday July 15th. The annual temporary treatment adjustment should last six or seven weeks. Usually, the City uses a chloramine, a combination of chloride and ammonia sulfate, to purify the water. Over time … Read more
With the 2024-2025 school year nearing, fans of Cowley College athletics should plan to attend the All Sports Tiger Tailgate on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in front of W.S. Scott Auditorium. Coaches from each of Cowley College’s 16 athletic programs will speak at the event and introduce members of their teams. Free hamburgers, … Read more
The City of Arkansas City invites residents to attend an open house to provide input on a proposed development plan at the intersection of 8th Street and Skyline Road. This come-and-go event will be held on July 23, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1928 N. 11 Street. … Read more
The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce today announced it will begin a monthly Kansas Exporters Roundtable series in July. With three-quarters of potential customers located outside of the United States, Commerce will visit 15 cities across the state and offer assistance for small- to medium-sized Kansas companies.
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood products stocked for patients, including … Read more
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce presented the Open Arms Award to Cowley County Humane Society this week. The Open Arms Award is given to a non-profit business or organization that has demonstrated exemplary achievement in community aid advancement, development, expansion, involvement, or other outstanding accomplishments. The Humane Society plays a vital role in caring … Read more