News Staff Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is the first state in the nation to join the Alliance for States Providing Interoperable Reciprocity (ASPIRE). Governor Kelly called on other states to join the coalition, which advocates for the acceleration of military reciprocity by and between states, easing the process of obtaining a license in a state … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22. Registration is required to participate in the virtual job fair, regardless of previous participation. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features a … Read more
Seniors at Winfield High School should take note of the Florence Stephens Scholarship. This scholarship is for select students demonstrating strong academic excellence. Four $5,000 awards are available to WHS students. Because we don’t currently have 4 students with a 28 ACT or higher, this offer is extended to students with a 25 ACT score … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new set of Family First Prevention grants totaling nearly $20 million. The grants will create and grow programs designed to keep families together and prevent children from entering the foster care system. The new grants: Expand the number of providers from 11 to 14 Expand statewide an intensive mental … Read more
Cowley College’s writing club Creative Claws hosted its first Writers Corners of the spring semester, and it was a success! Nine Cowley students, two Creative Writing program alums, three Humanities & Communication faculty members, two community members from Kansas Authors Club, and one Winfield High School student presented original works, including stories, poems, and song. … Read more
Kansas Tourism today announced the Attraction Development Grant program is open for applications. A total of $400,000 is available. Attraction Development Grants provide strategic economic assistance to public or private entities, or not-for-profit groups, that are developing new or enhancing existing tourism attraction in the state. The deadline for applications is March 31.
The Butler County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Department would like to remind you that if your last name begins with the letter A your tags are due for renewal by February 28, 2023. They have several convenient options available for you to renew your vehicle tags. You may do it online through the iKan website https://ikan.ks.gov/ … Read more
USD 470 says As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our communication and engagement, we will be reaching out to our families to gather important feedback on your experiences with your child’s school. We value your opinions and are inviting you to take a few minutes to complete our online family engagement survey. The … Read more
On February 10, 2023, at 10:58 P.M., officers of the Arkansas City Police Department, along with Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies, were dispatched to the address of 801 S. Summit Street APT #2, Arkansas City, for a report of a disturbance possibly involving a stabbing. Upon officer’s arrival, they were directed upstairs, where it was reported … Read more
Forming a partnership to better serve adult learners through increasing access to higher education and preparation for the workforce, Cowley College and Southwestern College (KS) recently signed an agreement for Transfer and Reverse Transfer of Credits between the schools. This agreement permits both institutions to facilitate a student’s ability to transfer into an undergraduate degree … Read more