News Staff Governor Laura Kelly today announced that an additional $1 million has been directed to Conservation Districts across Kansas to support practices that will reduce erosion, promote water conservation, and mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought. This is in addition to the $3.5 million distributed each year for similar conservation efforts. This additional funding comes … Read more
Ark City PD says last week USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools announced an effort to enhance safety and streamline traffic flow around Jefferson Elementary School. These changes, which will be in effect at the start of the upcoming school year, affect parking zones and the relocation of a crosswalk in front of the … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that agricultural exports reached $5.46 billion in 2022, the highest export total in decades. The Kansas agriculture industry has grown significantly since Governor Kelly took office; in 2019, Kansas had $3.8 billion in exports. Once again, the top ag export for Kansas was red meat, which made up $2.1 billion … Read more
Winfield City crews are continuing to remove tree debris from the Aug 5, 2023 storm. Beginning August 21, at 8am, the City will begin one final sweep through the community for storm debris removal from the street curb (even if we have not been by your property yet during the initial pass). If we have … Read more
The 2023 Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program is currently accepting applications from Kansas State University undergraduate students who are interested in agriculture and would like to represent Kansas in a week-long international exchange program in Taiwan from November 17-25, 2023. The program is coordinated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture with the support of Kansas … Read more
The City of Ark City says their dedicated city crews spent most of yesterday picking up tree limbs from Sunday evening’s storm and will continue this work on today! To ensure a smooth pickup process, please follow these simple steps: • Place Limbs Curbside: Stack the tree limbs neatly by the curb, ensuring they’re not … Read more
The City of Arkansas City says it has thoroughly reviewed its waste management operations, considering factors like fuel costs, labor expenses, and equipment repairs. As a result, they are updating their trash rates, effective August 31, 2023. The City of Arkansas City comprehensive fee schedule for commercial sanitation services is available online. The approved comprehensive … Read more
Police in Marion, Kansas, raided the office of the local newspaper on Friday. Law enforcement with the Marion Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office took the Marion County Record’s computer file server, computers, phones, and other equipment. Law enforcement said they were investigating an identity theft, and they had a search warrant. The … Read more
According to ctnewsonline.com, Arkansas City commissioners are undecided about whether to proceed with a ballot for a half-cent street repair sales tax. The city held a town hall meeting in July to inform citizens about the proposed tax that would be dedicated to improving city streets. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html
According to ctnnewsonline.com, cleanup continues from the major storm that hit Winfield on Saturday morning, with volunteers being requested to help clear debris as utility workers continue to restore power to residents. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html