Scam warning from KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages, known as smishing, that falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for unpaid tolls. Do not click on the link. It is not a KDOT website. Clicking the link in the text can expose victims to financial … Read more

Egg hunts planned for April

Visit Ark City says if you missed last year’s Easter Egg Hunt, you missed out on a great time, but Pumpkin Pants Ranch is offering two opportunities to celebrate this year: April 12th and 19th, from 9am-12pm, featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes, an egg hunt, and much more. To stay up-to-date on all the exciting activities they … Read more

Scholarship open for applications

The City-Cowley County Health Department says the Mary L. Benton Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications! This scholarship was established in honor of our longest serving Board of Health member, Mrs. Mary Lou Benton, and is open to graduating Cowley County high school students pursuing an education in a healthcare-related field. For eligibility, requirements, … Read more

Cowley College set to launch esports team

Cowley College is excited to announce the debut of its eSports program, with official tryouts set for April 1st. Under the leadership of Director of eSports Jeremy Durham, the program is in its foundational stages, with a strong emphasis on building a competitive and well-structured team. Durham has been working diligently to establish policies and … Read more

Vehicle inspections moving on Thursday

The Winfield Police Department says vehicle inspections this Thursday, March 20th, are being relocated to the north lot of our new police station 430 E. 9th Ave. Inspections are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The inspector will be at the north side of the building readily visible, please find a parking stall on … Read more

Virtual state agency job fair set for March 19th

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual State Agency Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. There are nearly 500 open agency positions located all across the state that range from entry … Read more

Former Union State Bank CEO Bill Docking dies

Union State Bank staff are mourning the passing of Bill Docking, who died on March 13th, as a result of ongoing health issues. He held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Union State Bank (USB) from 1983 until 2014. He remained active with the bank operations, serving as Chairman Emeritus to Union State Bank’s … Read more

Measles case reported in Kansas

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States. KDHE, along with the Stevens County Health Department, are notifying … Read more

Public meetings planned on Community Health Improvement Plan

The City-Cowley County Health Department, William Newton Hospital, and other community partners are collaborating to create a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a strategic plan that will guide health-improvement efforts in the county for the next 3 years. To accomplish this, there are two Community Meetings. We invite you to join these meetings and let … Read more