News Staff 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
The Ark City City Commission has a meeting set for August 1st at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is out and it’s up online. It shows the group is set to approve the Investment Policey. They’ll set a date for a public hearing on the 2024 budget, likely to be September 5th. They’ll consider a resolution … Read more
The City of Arkansas City says starting this Monday, the Street Department of Arkansas City will begin striping school zones across the city to ensure the safety of our young students as they head back to school! Crews will start at the intersection of 4th Street and Chesnut Avenue. Please take note of the following … Read more
For over 30 years, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids Showcases have provided fun, festival-based, non-competitive performance opportunities for young musicians and singers of any skill level. The program’s debut at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, was in 1991. This unique program welcomes all young musicians, beginner through pro, recognizing and honoring their achievements to … Read more
USD 470 says Our maintenance crew has been especially hard at work this summer designing, constructing, and installing PreK playgrounds. Each elementary school will have a new PreK playground soon if they don’t already. The playgrounds promote wellness and increase safety for our youngest students because the equipment is designed for their size and developmental … Read more
The Cowley County Fair is coming up August 3rd-7th. This annual event is jam-packed with exhilarating grandstand events, captivating 4H exhibits, and a lively carnival atmosphere. Grandstand entertainment includes Caroline Grace, Jason Boland and Stoney LaRue, Figure 8 Races, and the ProRodeo. You can get more details at cowleycountyfair.com.
After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood in the weeks ahead, they can help ensure trauma patients, those undergoing cancer treatment, and people with lifelong blood disorders can get the blood they … Read more
USD 465 says Kent Tamsen, Director of Technology and Operations, was presented with the 2023 Kansas School Nurse Organization (KSNO) Administrator of the Year Award. This state level award recognizes school administrators who are effective advocates for child/student wellbeing and who are effective advocates for the delivery of school health services to students.