News Staff Motorists traveling four stretches of highway across Kansas will now see increased traffic safety messaging and new signage as part of the Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The Safety Corridor Pilot Program is a five-year initiative to reduce fatalities and serious injuries in four selected safety corridors. Increased law enforcement, traffic safety education campaigns, low-cost engineering … Read more
A quick reminder that Irving Elementary School will be open for enrollment on July 11th, 12th, and 13th, most of the day. If you are needing help to complete the enrollment process once the portal opens next week, these are the times the school will be open to assist you.
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for June 2023 were $989.0 million. That is $17.3 million, or 1.8%, more than the estimate and $70.2 million, or 7.6%, more than June 2022. Individual income tax collections were $379.0 million. That is $4.0 million, or 1.1%, less than the estimate but $14.3 million, or … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department has been investigating recent burglaries at the Paris Park Pool. On June 28, 2023, at 2:15 a.m., officers discovered two teenagers who burglarized the concession stand area of the pool. Officers arrested a 15-year-old Arkansas City resident and a 14-year-old Wichita resident. Along with burglary-related charges, the juveniles violated the … Read more
Island Park Productions will host the second concert of their Duck Jam in the Park Concert Series on Thursday, July 6th block party style. Monterey Jack, a party rock cover band out of Wichita, will be performing on the Island Park Performance Venue beginning at 7:00 PM. Gates will open at 6:00 PM. The concert … Read more
A warrant has been issued for Mykena Desiree Combs, aged 21, from Ponca City. She failed to appear in court for a preliminary hearing and now faces a bond of $200,000. Combs was charged with discharging a firearm into a dwelling and using a vehicle in the act in March of 2022. According to the … Read more
A man drowned at the Tunnel Mill Dam in Winfield, according to the police. They received a call regarding a man in the Walnut River who might be experiencing a mental health crisis. When officers arrived, they found the man in the water, shouting for help. They tried to bring him back to shore, but … Read more
Two teenagers were arrested for a burglary at the Paris Park Pool in Arkansas City. The incident happened on June 18th in the early morning hour of 2 a.m. The 14-year-old and 15-year-old broke into the pool’s concession stand. They are facing charges of burglary, theft, and violating the city’s curfew law. Additional charges will … Read more
A 10-year-old girl, Rielynn Martin, is finally back home after spending over a month in the hospital due to a boating accident in Winfield. The city of Haysville, along with her family and friends, organized a parade to welcome her back. Rielynn had suffered serious head and brain injuries. Rielynn’s cousin, Jason Richie, mentioned how … Read more
The City of Ark City has a City Commission meeting set for July 5th at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes an agreement for water rate analysis services, and a resolution adopting the city’s 2023 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.