News Staff On March 17th, 2024 the Andover Police Department took a burglary report in which a red 1969 Ford Mustang 2-door fastback was stolen. The vehicle had registration plate number S1373 affixed to the rear bumper. The vehicle does not run. The owners of this vehicle would really like to have it back. There’s a picture … Read more
Southwestern College will collaborate with the City of Winfield, KS for an e-waste recycling event on Tuesday, March 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Arkansas City/Winfield Recycling Center located at 7th Avenue and D Street in Strother. Students, faculty, and staff volunteering at the event will be accepting donations to help offset the … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation – South Central Kansas will be starting a pavement marking project soon on U.S. 166 HWY in Cowley County. This project will be from the north junction of U.S. 77 HWY/U.S. 166 HWY at Arkansas City (roundabout) east to Chautauqua County line, a distance of 28.4 miles. Work is expected … Read more
City of Arkansas City says city crews have been busy working at Lovie Watson Park thanks to a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Healthy Pathways! This grant, awarded in collaboration with the City of Arkansas City, the Lovie Watson Park Task Force, and the RISE Cowley Steering Committee, will be … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad Loveless whose tenure with the Department began in January 2019. He brings nearly three decades of experience in wildlife and natural resources, beginning with … Read more
SCK Health would like to announce the addition of our new Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic. Through a partnership with Meridian, a recognized leader in the respiratory care industry from Tallahassee, Florida, SCK Health now offers needed respiratory services to the citizens of Cowley County and its surrounding areas.
As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions. During Red Cross Month in March, the Red … Read more
SCK Health would like to announce the retirement of long-term provider, Dr. Kamran Shahzada. After over 32 years of service to the community of Arkansas City, Dr. Shahzada informed the SCK Health administration of his plans to retire at the end of April. If you are a patient of Dr. Shahzada, you will receive a … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says lead exposure is extremely hazardous, especially for young children! Many of the older houses in Cowley County still contain lead based paint which can result in high levels of exposure in the home. Getting your child’s blood lead levels tested is the best way to find out if exposure … Read more
The Cowley County Health and Safety Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 18th, from 9 a.m. until noon. It’s at the Agri-Business Building in Ark City. This fun-filled event features over 40 participating organizations, with lots to do and plenty to see!