News Staff Ark City firefighters will be back on Summit Street this Labor Day, boots in hand, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. Crews from the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will be set up between Central and 5th Avenue, collecting … Read more
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will once again join the national “Fill the Boot” campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This year’s fundraiser will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the department will be stationed along Summit Street between Central Avenue and 5th … Read more
Beginning September 29, 2025, SCK Health Primary Care, currently located at 510 West Radio Lane, will be relocating to our newly unified campus at 6401 Patterson Parkway. This move is more than just a change in address-it’s a step toward seamless care and an even stronger commitment to our community. By bringing our services under … Read more
The Ark City PD says With school officially back in session, our units are out reminding everyone to take it easy on the gas pedal. Speeding in school zones puts kids, parents, and staff at risk – and we’ll be out making sure everyone gets where they’re going safely. Let’s start the school year off … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced that the measles outbreak affecting southwest Kansas has officially ended. Two full incubation periods, for a total of 42 days, have passed since the last confirmed case was reported. As there is not an active outbreak in southwest Kansas, KDHE is no longer recommending the … Read more
The City of Arkansas City will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave. The first hearing will be on exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR). Immediately following, the governing body will conduct the 2026 budget hearing. Both … Read more
Visit Ark City says get ready for the Prairie Trail Nature Run 2025. It’s set for Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2pm – 5pm at the Chaplin Nature Center. Lace up your shoes and hit the trails! Choose your adventure: Race for speed – Go for the fastest time and compete for a prize. Explore at … Read more
Relay for Life Ark City says We’re serious about finding a cure, but we have fun along the way! Come dance with us on Saturday, August 23rd from 4-10pm at Wilson Park. Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back!
Island Park Productions continues the 2025 Duck Jam in the Park Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 21 with internationally acclaimed Celtic-American band, RUNA, and opening act The Vogts Sisters. RUNA has been enchanting audiences since their formation in 2008 by weaving traditional Irish music with modern folk and roots sounds. Known for their energetic … Read more
Important News from SCK Health Primary Care. To better serve our patients, we’re moving our Urgent Care Services early! Starting September 2nd, our urgent care services will be located at our new address: 6401 Patterson Parkway. With this move, we’re excited to offer: Greater Availability More Providers Expanded Hours Our new urgent care serivce hours … Read more