News Staff The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory for Kansas Lakes due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. … Read more
According to ctnnewsonline, Newell Brands has confirmed a recent layoff of workers from the Rubbermaid facility in Winfield, according to a statement issued by the company on Wednesday. A total of 46 workers were impacted, according to a company spokesperson. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_b9100076-318a-11ee-ae05-17904f892adb.html#:~:text=Newell%20Brands%20has%20confirmed%20a,production%20is%20not%20being%20relocate
Work will start soon to repair a U.S. 166 bridge over the Walnut River in Cowley County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be at the bridge almost five miles east of the south junction of U.S. 77/U.S. 166 highways, just east of Arkansas City. The work is intended to repair flaking or chipping … Read more
Cowley County commissioners approved a resolution opposing the federal government’s 30×30 land preservation goal at their Tuesday meeting, acting upon a request from the Cowley County Republican Party. The 30×30 program, part of an executive order addressing climate change issued by President Joe Biden in January 2021, directs senior U.S. government officials to develop a … Read more
Fifteen aspiring teachers are on their way to classrooms across the state with the help of the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program. The program kicked off Tuesday, July 25, at the W. Frank Barton School of Business on the Wichita State University campus. The 15 apprentices – sponsored by eight Kansas school districts – were … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says, Just a friendly reminder that VIN inspections have moved back to our station, 812 Millington St., until September 26th. For more information on VIN inspections, please visit our website at www.winfieldks.org/police.
The City of Ark City says from faded to fabulous, our school crossing zones are getting a much-needed makeover, all thanks to these hardworking painters. If you happen to come across our painting pros this week, here are a couple of friendly tips to ensure a smooth and safe process: Slow Down & Stay Alert: … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for July 2023 were $681.0 million. That is $13.9 million, or 2.1%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $94.7 million, or 16.2%, from July 2022. Individual income tax collections were $313.7 million. That is $3.7 million, or 1.2%, more than the estimate, and … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop a strategy to expand apprenticeship opportunities to youth ages 16 and older to help them build the skills needed … Read more
Tonight is National Night Out 2023. It’s a national initiative designed to bring law enforcement and other organizations together with the communities they serve. For the evening, neighbors are asked to lock their doors, turn on their porch light, and go outside and spend the evening with local law enforcement and their community. The effort … Read more