News Staff Butler County has been notified by Evergy of upcoming work on rebuilding parts of existing electrical infrastructure in Butler County. The transmission line which connects the Tallgrass Substation, located near I-35 and SW Buffalo Rd., to the Weaver Substation, located near the US HWY 400 and SW Indianola Rd., will be a part of the … Read more
Cowley College is proud to announce that Roxanna James, Director of the IMPACT Program, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Ben LeClair Staff Excellence Award. This honor is bestowed upon staff members who exemplify the highest standards of service, leadership, and dedication-qualities Roxanna James displays daily. Nominated by colleagues Loretta Waldroupe and Katie … Read more
The City of Winfield is pleased to announce the launch of a new online interactive cemetery map, a powerful tool designed to provide residents, genealogists, and visitors with easy access to burial information from the comfort of their homes. The digital map is now live and available to the public through the City’s website. Users … Read more
Cowley College is proud to present Disney’s Freaky Friday, a high-energy musical comedy about a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies-and learn what it really means to walk in each other’s shoes! Featuring music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and a book by Bridget Carpenter, this heartfelt and hilarious show is perfect … Read more
The Ark City P.D. says as Memorial Day approaches-one of the busiest travel holidays in the country-the Arkansas City Police Department is reminding all drivers and passengers to buckle up. As part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign, local officers will be stepping up enforcement efforts beginning May 18 through June 1, with … Read more
The City of Winfield is thrilled to share that Winfield Fire/EMS has officially signed two of our very first Youth Apprentices as Full-Time Employees! This milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of these young professionals-and to the power of apprenticeship programs in building strong, skilled teams for the future.
Ark City Public Schools will once again be offering FREE meals this summer. Anyone aged 1-18 can receive breakfast and lunch for free from June 2-27, 2025. Free meals will be served at the following schools each Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch is from 11-11:30 a.m. – Ark City High … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says Vehicle inspections this Thursday, May 15th, are being relocated to the north lot of our new police station, 430 E. 9th Ave. Inspections are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The inspector will be at the north side of the building readily visible, please find a parking stall on … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving calls from concerned citizens in reference to an on-going scam call. The individual is getting a call from someone who identifies themselves as a Deputy or court services officer, notifying the individual that they have missed jury duty and have a warrant. Please be aware that these … Read more
The City of Winfield is proud to announce that it will host its first-ever Horsepower Rodeo, a dynamic festival merging the worlds of motorsports and rodeo culture, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Winfield Fairgrounds. The Horsepower Rodeo is set to be a one-of-a-kind event that promises high-energy entertainment, showcasing thrilling motorsports demonstrations and … Read more