Authorities respond to fatal wreck

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

Evergy investing in new natural gas plants

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

Kansas officials working to prevent stillbirths

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

Kansas getting money for drought mitigation

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act for two projects aimed at mitigating the impact of drought in Kansas. The Kansas Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge, Storage, and Recovery Project near Wichita will receive $7 million. This is a critical supply for more than 20% of … Read more

Local rep for Edward Jones doing door-to-door visits

The City of Arkansas City wishes to inform residents that Kyle Tipton, a hometown native and local representative for Edward Jones, will be conducting door-to-door visits within the community. This initiative is authorized under the city’s Private Premises License. There’s a picture of him up on the City’s Facebook page.

Drive-thru flu shot clinic set for this week

The City-Cowley County Health Department says October marks the beginning of flu season and cases of influenza have been identified in Cowley County. Flu shots provide the best protection during this time of the year and can reduce both the severity and length of illness. However, it can take the immune system up to two … Read more

Winfield enhances public wifi

In a step towards enhancing the quality of life for its residents, Winfield, KS has unveiled a free public Wi-Fi network in several city parks. The new service aims to create stronger connections within the community by providing reliable internet access in some of the city’s most beloved green spaces. This initiative is part of … Read more