News Staff On Feb. 9, 2023, the Arkansas City Police Department was notified of a possible threat to a specific individual at the Arkansas City Middle School, which was planned during school hours. As with all reported crimes, this incident was taken seriously, and there was an increased officer presence at the Arkansas City Middle school on … Read more
Cowley County is getting $160,000 in federal funds through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. The Governor announced the grants to Kansas communities. State funding provided by a new Kansas SS4A Match Pilot Program will contribute to the local match as required of grant recipients. To encourage participation in this program, … Read more
Arkansas City High School is hosting two very important events for college-bound seniors on Monday, February 13th during Parent Teacher Conferences. FAFSA/Financial Aid Night: 3:30pm-6:30pm in the ACHS Foyer Representatives from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Departments at Cowley College and Southwestern College will be present to answer questions about scholarships and other financial aid … Read more
Disaster! is a new musical straight from Broadway, featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the ’70s. “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman,” and “Hot Stuff” are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and … Read more
Anglers who frequent Kingman State Fishing Lake, located just seven miles west of Kingman, KS, will have much to look forward to this fall. After several months of deliberation and planning, staff at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have decided to fully renovate the waterbody to improve aquatic habitat and fishing conditions. But … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the retirements of Adjutant General Major General David Weishaar and Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Herman Jones. Major General Weishaar will retire on April 1, 2023. Governor Kelly will appoint Brigadier General Michael Venerdi to become Adjutant General. After more than 45 years in law enforcement, KHP Superintendent Colonel Herman … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that her bills to provide affordable health care access for low-wage hardworking Kansans were introduced today in committees of the Kansas House and Kansas Senate. By expanding Medicaid, Kansas taxpayers will have access to health care services they are already paying for through federal taxes. If Medicaid is expanded, Kansas could … Read more
The Southwestern College Theatre Department 24-Hour Plays is thrilled to host its eighth 24-Hour play production. With SC students and staff joined by area high school teachers and students as well as by alumni Campus Player actors, directors, and technicians will create and complete a full evening of theatre with six 10-minute plays to be … Read more
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Howard announced today the agency has awarded Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ) $231,616 to support the Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition’s continued enhancement of suicide prevention efforts, goals and activities across the state. KSPHQ will be responsible for providing logistical and financial support to the Kansas Suicide … Read more
On February 5, 2023 at approximately 8:07pm Corporal Roger Wilt with the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office was on a traffic stop in the 26,000 block of 85 th Rd. Corporal Wilt’s patrol vehicle had the rear emergency lights activated for other drivers on the roadway. Corporal Wilt was standing outside of his patrol vehicle speaking … Read more