News Staff The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Caldwell public water supply system located in Sumner County. The advisory took effect on January 21 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials … Read more
Cowley College reminds, you can save hundreds on your children’s college education. Enroll in community college for the general education core for half of the tuition cost of university and no room & board! Go for dual enrollment to knock out credits at a deep discount. And apply for scholarships and grants. Don’t forget to … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22. The virtual job fair allows for anyone searching for a position to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and attorneys general from Louisiana, Ohio, and West Virginia filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in Louisiana District Court to stop the U.S. Census Bureau from counting illegal aliens for reapportionment purposes in 2030. According to the lawsuit, the U.S. Census Bureau’s existing residence rule unlawfully requires counting illegal … Read more
The City of Ark City says sanitation services will be adjusted on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That’s a federal holiday. Most government offices are closed.
Cowley College is thrilled to announce that Cowley College placed 3rd globally in Anthology’s Fix Your Content Day 2024! In just 24 hours, our dedicated faculty and staff made 650+ improvements to digital course materials, making online learning more inclusive and accessible for all students.
Winfield schools superintendent Tricia Reiser has updated the PowerSchool data breach that they learned about last week. She says they have learned that the breach has affected the district’s data. She says the IT department has identified the data that was involved in the breach, and they are working with PowerSchool to address the situation … Read more
January is Radon Action Month in the state of Kansas and the Health Department is partnering with the Cowley County Extension Office to provide radon testing kits to homeowners free of charge. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from the ground, where it can accumulate inside the home. Long- term exposure to … Read more
During the January 7, 2025, City Commission meeting, Chad Beeson officially began his term as Arkansas City’s newest mayor. Commissioner Tad Stover was also selected to serve as vice mayor for the upcoming year. The meeting included a heartfelt acknowledgment of outgoing Mayor Jay Warren, who served in the role throughout 2024. Warren, a City … Read more
Join the city of Ark City for a Town Hall Meeting! When: Tuesday, January 14th, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Where: Arkansas City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave, Arkansas City Learn about the 2025 Housing Rehabilitation Grant – an opportunity to receive up to $25,000 per home for essential repairs! Common repairs include: Health & … Read more