News Staff The State of Kansas ended May with total tax collections at $658.9 million. That is $193.0 million, or 22.7%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 23.1% from May 2023. Individual income tax collections were $305.2 million. That is $144.8 million, or 32.2% below the estimate, and down 30.6% from May 2023. Corporate income … Read more
Today the City of Arkansas City will continue its fire hydrant flushing program in Section 5. This section includes 86 fire hydrants along and north of East Fifth Avenue, north to East Kansas Avenue, and east of A Street. Flushing will continue in Section 5 until at least June 18, 2024. All flushing will be … Read more
Ark City police say Summertime is here and with that we know that means all summer outdoor activities are a go! If you didn’t know, UTV’s are now legal to drive on the City of Arkansas City streets as long as they are registered with the City and meet the necessary requirements. We, along with … Read more
Winfield police say they have received several reports from area residents that were contacted by phone from someone claiming to be with a Winfield restaurant. The person calling has both asked for credit card information, as well as made strange requests, like wanting to meet up in a local park. If you receive an unexpected … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $2.8 million is being invested in 15 organizations through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. The DOCK grants will improve the digital skills of Kansans who have not yet been able to fully capitalize on the power of the internet. These investments provide Kansans the digital literacy … Read more
On May 30, 2024, the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to an urgent call regarding a traumatic injury at Skyline Homes, 315 W. Skyline Rd., Arkansas City, due to a scaffolding collapse. Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered a male victim who had already been freed from the collapsed scaffolding. The Arkansas City Fire/EMS team acted … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says with temperatures rising and days growing longer, plenty of folks will be heading to pools, lakes, and rivers to beat the heat! Before you go, make sure you use the best practices to stay safe in and around the water! Taking swimming lessons, learning CPR, swimming with others, and … Read more
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is launching Summer EBT, a new program to help eligible families offset some of the costs of buying food for their school-aged children over summer break. Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks in other states, is a partnership between DCF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, … Read more
Thanks to recent precipitation, the City of Winfield reports that the Winfield City Lake is now “above full pool.” Winfield City lake rangers and crews have been busy preparing the lake for an influx of visitors including normal startup measures of road maintenance, mowing, trimming and opening winterized restroom facilities. Other improvements include upgrades to … Read more
The City of Winfield, KS utility billing office has received several calls regarding scammers that have reached out to area residents by phone reference utility payments. The City of Winfield does not use automated telephone services, and will never call and demand payment information over the phone.