News Staff The 2024 Kansas KidWind Challenge kicks off this week with more teams expected to participate than ever before. The annual event has grown from one regional challenge with 14 teams in 2016 to six regional events with an anticipated total of 95 teams from 48 schools competing this year. The first regional challenge will be … Read more
City of Winfield, KS says underground Utility workers will be repairing a main water line at 9th Ave & Main Street beginning early Wednesday morning. Businesses on the east side of Main between E. 7th Ave. & E. 12th Ave. will be without water during the repair. The goal is to have water restored by … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 15, bipartisan legislation that facilitates employment opportunities for Kansans with disabilities. SB 15 creates the Disability Employment Act, which expands an income tax credit for goods and services purchased from qualified businesses that employ disabled workers and that pay those workers at least the minimum wage. The bill also … Read more
The Cowley College admissions team and members from Cowley First are teaming up to host the College Transfer & Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, in the Earle N. Wright Community Room inside the Brown Center. This event is open to students and the public. Cowley College students will … Read more
Prior to the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11, the Arkansas City Police Department wants to emphasize the importance of planning ahead for a safe ride home. If You’re Drinking, Don’t Drive: It’s as simple as that. If you’ve been consuming alcohol, do not get behind the wheel. Plan Ahead: Before the festivities begin, make … Read more
Kansas lawmakers are getting a big raise for next year. For rank-and-file legislators, total compensation will go from $30,000 a year to nearly $58,000, an increase of 93%. The House Speaker and Senate president are set to make more than $85,000 per year, up from $44,000.
VFW POST 1254 Arkansas City, Ks announced Officer Dylan Hettenbach of the Arkansas City Police Department as the recipient of the VFW Officer of the Year Award. VFW Commander Charlie Cravens presented the award during the February 6 City Commission meeting in recognition of Officer Hettenbach’s outstanding contributions to public safety. Officer Hettenbach was nominated … Read more
The Health Department’s Annual Report of Activities for 2023 is now available. This latest report tells the story of our journey through 2023, highlighting our achievements, milestones, and activities over the course of the year. For those who want to hear more in-person, the Health Department will be hosting a special Chamber Coffee session at … Read more
Winfield police say Lt. Hills is seeking information on a hit and run accident that occurred Monday, February 5th at E. 4th Ave. and Harter St. They’ve put a video up on the Winfield Police Department Facebook page. If you know who owns this vehicle, please send us a message or contact Lt. Hills by … Read more
On February 1, 2024, Arkansas City Police Officers responded to a report regarding an unauthorized individual at a residence in the 200 block of E. Taylor Ave. at 3:35 p.m. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party, who informed them that James Allyn Clark Jr., 43, Wichita, was inside her residence despite not being … Read more