News Staff Members of the community are invited to join Winfield Fire/EMS for the sixth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Southwestern College. This free, family friendly event honors the 343 NYFD firefighters, 27 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority officers that made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. To help honor their legacy, each participant … Read more
Arkansas City National Night Out Kick-Off Party is Monday, October 2nd in Wilson Park from 5 pm to 8 pm! Come out for food, fun, inflatables, karaoke, and live performances. This is a great opportunity to get to know your local police department personnel. Neighborhood Block Parties are scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, October … Read more
The City of Ark City says today, some City of Arkansas City offices may experience reduced staffing or temporary closures during the morning hours. Our finance department will remain closed throughout the day. This decision has been made to allow our employees to attend a funeral.
The City of Winfield says they are excited to see the work beginning for our newest park update-Cochran Park. This park will see new life as it is updated with new fencing to separate the area from the alley, new adjustable basketball goals, racquetball court updates, the addition of a pickleball net to the racquetball … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says recently there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases within the county. This uptick was expected as previous years have seen increases in cases in late summer & early fall. As a reminder, the Health Department still offers free antigen tests at our Winfield office. To get tested, please … Read more
Community Cleanup Week is coming up soon in Ark City. It’s October 9th-13th. City crews will collect only non-household trash from active sanitation customers. Place items by 6 a.m. next to your polly cart on your designated sanitation day. Items accepted include small and large appliances, indoor or outdoor furniture, unwanted household items, and grills … Read more
Sheriff’s Deputies were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling into Cowley County that was being chased by a Sumner County Deputy. The vehicle was originally stolen from the Winfield City Lake. The vehicle traveled from Sumner County, into Oklahoma and back into Cowley County. The driver and a passenger went into a pasture near 312th … Read more
City of Arkansas City says residents and commuters near Arkansas City are advised that anticipated traffic restrictions will affect south U.S. 77 (South Summit) on Thursday, Aug. 31. These restrictions are connected to an essential training exercise conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.For the safety and security of all involved, temporary traffic halts … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland requesting that the Lower Colorado River Basin Conservation and Efficiency Program (the LC Program) be expanded to Kansas. The program, part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, provides funding for water management and conservation efforts … Read more
Stay safe in the high heat again today. We’re under an excessive heat warning, with a high of 103 expected today. The heat index could hit 117. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be … Read more