News Staff USD 470 says this summer, they will be unveiling a new district website! As we prepare to make it as organized, helpful, and user-friendly as possible, we’re reaching out to learn how you typically visit the website and what you visit for. Please take a moment to answer a short, 5-question survey. The link to … Read more
A fundraiser is coming up on May 6th to support 19-year-old Gracie James, who was hit by a hit and run driver in Ark City earlier this year. “1st Annual Gift of Gracie” is set for the VFW in Ark City. She was left in a ditch near her home on February 5th. A neighbor … Read more
The inauguration of Southwestern College President Elizabeth Frombgen will be on Saturday, April 22, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge. Frombgen is the 20th president in the college’s 138-year history. A reception for Frombgen will be held at 4 p.m., … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced $100,000 to support the two new health care apprenticeship programs at Pratt Regional Medical Center and Labette Health. The programs build on the Governor’s creation of the Office of Registered Apprenticeship last fall and include training opportunities for positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Surgical Technician, Medical Coding Specialist, … Read more
Andover PD: Don’t let your old prescription drugs fall into the wrong hands. Bring them to us on April 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and we will help you dispose of them properly. The Andover Police Department will be hosting a collection site for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Event This event … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed her 300th bipartisan bill. House Bill 2288 increases access to professional counseling services by expanding the licensed professional counselor workforce. With this bill, Kansas joins an interstate compact in which clinical counselors can practice in all compact states. Now, professional counselors can more easily move to and work in Kansas, … Read more
The Southwestern College music department has several upcoming student and symphony performances before the end of the spring semester. One is this Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m., Messenger Recital Hall in Darbeth Fine Arts Center at Southwestern College, free admission—Amber Peterson’s private violin and piano students, ranging in age from middle school to college, … Read more
Announcing Application Information for 2023 WINFIELD SOROPTIMIST ALMEDIA GREEVER SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. This is available to young women graduates of Winfield High School, with 24 hours from an accredited institution, who have completed their freshman year of college. All interested applicants may apply on the USD465 Foundation website under “Community Scholarships for WHS grads … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has reiterated her call for Kansas legislators to put the state on track to fully fund special education. Kansas legislators have yet to finalize the K-12 education budget. Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly attended the ribbon cutting for the Blue Valley Food Pantry, which will be staffed by special education students from Blue … Read more
The City of Ark City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Water Treatment Facility, 400 W Madison Ave. The agenda includes a public hearing on Taylor Avenue vacation, and an amateur radio antenna discussion.