Police make arrest in domestic disturbance case

On 04/13/2024, at 11:47pm, Officers from the El Dorado Police Department were dispatched to the 600 blk of W. Cave Springs Ave for the report of a physical disturbance with shots fired. Upon arrival, officers identified a 33-year-old female victim in the driveway at 621 W. Cave Springs. The victim was not hit by the … Read more

County warns about lead exposure

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 has … Read more

Luncheon set for Thursday

The Ark City Chamber of Commerce says the monthly Marquee Second Thursday Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 11th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Marquee Performing Arts Center, 1007 Main St., Winfield. This month will feature a BBQ beef sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink for only $8. This month’s luncheon is sponsored … Read more

Governor signs bill giving taxpayers more flexibility

Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 360, giving Kansas taxpayers additional flexibilities when contributing to a 529 program account, qualified ABLE program account, and first-time home savings account by allowing them to choose the timing of their deduction from state income tax. The bill allows Kansans to apply the deductions from contributions to these … Read more

Duck Jam in the Park lineup announced

Island Park Productions has announced the lineup of musicians who will take the stage as part of the Duck Jam in the Park concert series this summer. The series, now in its sixth year, will again host free concerts in the evenings at the Island Park Performance Venue throughout the summer. All concerts will be … Read more

Humane Society looking for volunteers for banquet

Cowley County Humane Society is looking for volunteers for their banquet on April 13th. Volunteering gets you into the event free where you can participate in the live/silent auction and dinner. They are needing help with various tasks such as: bussing tables, help during the live auction & just wherever needed! The event will run … Read more

Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Cowley County

A three-judge panel from the Kansas Court of Appeals will hear oral argument April 9 and 10 at two colleges in Cowley County and the public is invited to attend. On Tuesday, April 9, the panel will hear one case in the Richardson Auditorium on the Southwestern College campus at 100 College in Winfield. On … Read more

Blood drives are coming up

During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough … Read more

Solar eclipse is today

Today is the day for the solar eclipse. Here in southern Kansas, we will get about 90% of the total eclipse. Peak totality hits at 1:48 p.m. today.

Watch out for algal blooms

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program’s active operations. Kansans should remain … Read more