Community Baby Shower will offer free photos

The City-Cowley County Health Department says we are thrilled to offer FREE Professional Maternity and Newborn Photos at the 2026 Community Baby Shower! Whether you’re still sporting that beautiful bump or you’ve already welcomed your little one, stop by our photo booth to get a high-quality portrait from Kirsten Stiger Photography at no cost to … Read more

Pre-Season Player meetings tonight at ACHS

Arkansas City High School will host Spring Pre-Season Player/Parent Meetings tonight at 5:30 p.m. at ACHS. This is an important time to meet coaches, review expectations, and get ready for the season. All athletes must have a current physical and updated Final Forms account on file before the first day of practice (March 2).

Ark City Commission takes actions

The Arkansas City Commission met Tuesday evening to address several items focused on community recognition, infrastructure, and technology services that support daily operations. March was proclaimed Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Arkansas City, recognizing the importance of inclusion and opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Sheriff’s Office gets new portable breathalyzer

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says We are thrilled to announce the receipt of a portable breathalyzer device graciously donated by AAA Kansas, courtesy of KDOT Law Enforcement Liaison Troy Wells, who formally presented it to our office. This outstanding generosity embodies AAA Kansas’s ongoing commitment to partnering with us to maintain safe roadways and … Read more

Ark City staff take part in training video on cybersecurity

Recently, City of Arkansas City staff from multiple departments participated in filming a training video with the Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center focused on cybersecurity and utility operations. The video will be incorporated into a training program for water operators and highlights how cybersecurity and physical security work together to protect critical infrastructure. The … Read more

State of Disaster Emergency issued over wildfire danger

Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department says a State of Disaster Emergency has been declared in Kansas due to dangerous fire weather conditions expected this week. From today through Thursday, high winds, low humidity, and rapidly drying grass will create a high risk for fast-moving wildland fires. Fires can start easily and spread quickly under these … Read more

Watch for dry conditions

The Ark City Fire Department says we received rain over the weekend, but dangerous fire conditions are forecasted for later this week. Even after rainfall, grass can dry out quickly once conditions turn warmer and drier, and muddy terrain can make firefighting efforts more challenging. Please stay aware of rapidly changing conditions as the week … Read more

Home fire starts in the kitchen

The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., Arkansas City Fire/EMS units, including Engine-52, Tanker-51, and Battalion-51, were dispatched to the scene. Automatic aid was provided by Winfield Fire/EMS and the Udall Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters found … Read more

Resources available to file tax return

Governor Laura Kelly reminds Kansans, it’s time to file your state tax return. Resources like Kansas Webfile and the Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center are available to make the process smoother from start to finish. Need to talk to a tax expert? Visit www.ksrevenue.gov/contactus.html to find contact information for our tax division or try our online … Read more

Cowley County Commission meets Tuesday

The Cowley County Commission is set for a regular meeting tomorrow. It’s at 6 p.m. in the North Annex Community Based Services Conference Room. The group will get a presentation on Cowley County Road Maintenance for this year. They’ll consider the review of the engineering study for a section of 155th and 256th road. They’ll … Read more