News Staff Next Monday January 13th will be the next Commodities Distribution for the Winfield and Udall area at the Winfield fairgrounds between 1 and 4pm. We will receive a large shipment of food to be provided for families meeting the income guidelines. As always this will be a drive through service with boxes of food placed … Read more
The City of Ark City says keep Your Pipes Flowing This Winter! With cold temperatures settling in, don’t let frozen pipes ruin your day! Here are some quick tips to prevent freezing: Let your faucets drip to keep water moving. Add a heater or insulation to cold spaces, like basements or garages. In case of … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday announced she has signed Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter and ordering that State of Kansas offices be closed. This coincides with the National Day of Mourning declared by President Joe Biden. State offices will reopen … Read more
The Winfield PD says today’s VIN inspections have been canceled. We will resume our regular schedule next Tuesday (January 7th) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Barn 4 at the Winfield Fairgrounds. Please visit winfieldks.org/police for more information on VIN inspections.
Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic Recruit Class #70 graduated 17 new troopers. Class #69 began 13 weeks of training on Tuesday, June 25 at the Kansas … Read more
The City of Ark City says work has officially begun on a new water well as part of the City of Arkansas City’s efforts to enhance its water infrastructure. Drilling has commenced for Well No. 16, an important step in the Drinking Water System Improvement Master Plan, which was unveiled in October 2024. The well … Read more
KBI agents and deputies from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Arkansas City man for rape and other crimes committed against a child. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, around 10:20 a.m., special agents arrested Brian W. Black, 40, without incident at his residence in Arkansas City. Black was arrested on a warrant for three counts … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that 14 Kansas rail projects will receive a total of $13 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). The projects include Cornejo Materials Rail Service Improvement Projects in Cowley/Elk/Sedgwick Counties, for just under $390,000.
The City of Arkansas City is pleased to announce that as of Dec. 18, 2024, the Water Treatment Facility has returned to regular operations following a comprehensive recovery process following a ransomware attack on September 22, 2024. On September 22, 2024, City of Arkansas City staff identified a ransomware attack targeting the Water Treatment Facility’s … Read more
The City of Ark City says On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) held a public meeting to update the public on its Passenger Rail Service Development Plan. KDOT is exploring expanding passenger rail service in south-central Kansas. The proposed project would extend the Heartland Flyer route from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to … Read more