Southwestern College moving foward on new program

Southwestern College is excited to announce a search for the founding principal faculty members of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This new program is being developed as part of the bold strategic plan, SC2028: Building Our Future. Principal faculty members will work collaboratively to develop and deliver the educational experience for … Read more

Cowley College gets special designation

Cowley College announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard.

Tacolalah is back

Get ready for Arkansas City’s most vibrant and flavorful event of the year! Tacolalah 2025 returns to Wilson Park on Saturday, May 3, with a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Start the day off with the Color Run at 9 a.m. Festival Fun begins at 10 a.m. Cultural performances take … Read more

Governor signs budget

Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The budget, as signed by Governor Kelly, fully funds K-12 education for a seventh consecutive year, providing additional funds for public schools across the state. Senate Bill 125 also invests an additional $10 … Read more

Music Festival today

Visit Ark City says our Bulldogs are proud to host the State Large Group Music Festival on Thursday, April 10 at Arkansas City High School . Join us for a day full of incredible student performances – all free and open to the public! To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for all, we kindly … Read more

Ark City PD Captain retires after almost 26 years

On March 28th, 2025, Captain Anthony Rider officially retired from the Arkansas City Police Department after nearly 26 years of dedicated service to our department and community. Since joining the department in 1999, Captain Rider has served with honor, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others. Throughout his career, he has been … Read more

Winfield Restaurant Week starts April 10th

Winfield’s Restaurant Week runs April 10-20 at eleven participating restaurants and establishments in Winfield and surrounding communities. The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging food lovers to support local restaurants during restaurant week. Visit any of the eleven participants and grab a Restaurant Week Passport. Spend at least $10 in a participating restaurant or … Read more

Police investigate burglary case

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 5:44 A.M., officers from the Arkansas City Police Department were dispatched to Groves Oil Phill Stop II, 811 E. Madison Ave., in response to a reported burglary and criminal damage to property. Upon arrival, officers discovered that forced entry had been made through a damaged door. A thorough search … Read more

Warning about algal bloom season

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program’s active operations. Kansans should remain … Read more