News Staff Butler County, Kansas Government says The Driver’s License office located on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse in El Dorado, the Butler County Treasurer’s Office and both Butler County Motor Vehicle Offices will close early on Friday, December 29th. The El Dorado Motor Vehicle, Treasurer’s and Drivers License Offices will close at 12 PM … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program for 2023. The SS4A program is structured so the federal government covers … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) has received enough applications to allocate all remaining funds. Launched in late February of this year, KEEP provides qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per student to pay for educational goods and services such as tutoring and school supplies. Awards … Read more
On Dec. 20, 2023, Arkansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to Casey’s midtown location, 1425 N. Summit St., for a report of a physical disturbance and a possible gunshot. Officers arrived on the scene and discovered evidence that a shot had been fired. Victims and witnesses were contacted, and it was learned that no … Read more
A reminder that Kansas State Parks are pleased to offer numerous First Day Hike events all across the state. First Day Hike is part of a national program sponsored by America’s State Parks. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy … Read more
Winfield Recreation Commission has several activities for students scheduled during winter break. The events are free, but you have to pre-register for some activities. Contact the REC center for more information. Events include a Youth PickleBall Tournament on Wednesday, January 3rd, and a Youth Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, January 4th.
Governor Laura Kelly announced today Kansas has reached yet another significant economic development milestone. Since the start of the Kelly administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $18 billion in private-sector investment, resulting in over 1,000 new economic development projects and more than 65,000 jobs created or retained. According to numbers released last week … Read more
Southwestern College says The Moundbuilder Spirit Scholarship full-tuition scholarship is now open! It is awarded annually to two student leaders who are well-rounded, considerate, hardworking, and community-minded. This scholarship is awarded to extraordinary people who exhibit great potential. If you would like to learn more or apply, you can go online. Each finalist that competes … Read more
Butler County says the Driver’s License office located on the first floor of the Historic Courthouse in El Dorado, the Butler County Treasurer’s Office and both Butler County Motor Vehicle Offices will close early on Friday, December 22nd. The El Dorado Motor Vehicle, Treasurer’s and Drivers License Offices will close at 3 PM on this … Read more
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce is are seeking hosts for Chamber Coffee for 2024. Chamber Coffee is held on Thursdays at 10am and is a great way to present what your business/organization does to the community. You will get the chance to present your information and any promotional material to the attendees. It can … Read more