At Tuesday night’s Ark City City Commission meeting, Police Chief Jim Holloway recognized Master Police Officer Shannese McIntosh for her extraordinary life saving actions while responding to a critical incident. On February 24, 2026, at 9:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence after reports that a man had possibly stabbed himself. When MPO Shannese … Read more
The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce says this week at the Kansas Main Street awards banquet, Winfield’s own Cindy Goertz was recognized as Volunteer of the Year! This incredibly deserved recognition comes as no surprise to the citizens of Winfield who know Cindy through her volunteer efforts not only with Winfield Main Street, but through … Read more
Arkansas City officials recently traveled to Topeka to take part in the official check presentation recognizing two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards the City received from the Kansas Department of Commerce. Arkansas City was the only community in Kansas to receive two CDBG awards during the 2025 funding cycle. The City received a $300,000 … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says vehicle inspections this Thursday, March 19th, are being relocated to the north lot of our station at 430 E. 9th Ave. Inspections are held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The inspector will be at the north side of the building readily visible. Please find a parking stall on the … Read more
The City of Winfield says Starting Tuesday, March 31st, the Compost Site will be open: Tuesday & Thursday from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00pm Please check with attendant before loading or unloading material, be prepared to provide your own tools for loading and unloading. City personnel will not load … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant program supports projects that strengthen visitors’ experiences while driving local economic growth through job creation, private investment and increased visitation. The … Read more
The City of Ark City says work has begun in the area of Linden & Birch, between C Street and D Street, to replace a large sewer main. As part of the project, all customer service taps connected to the line will also be replaced, meaning everything along the City easement in that section will … Read more
Southwestern College invites the community to experience the beauty of its orchid collection during a special Open Greenhouse Event on Saturday, April 4, from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Southwestern College Greenhouse, where visitors can explore one of the campus’s most colorful seasonal displays. Many of the greenhouse’s orchids are currently … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin a project to repair the U.S. 77 bridge on the south edge of Arkansas City on March 23, conditions permitting. The repairs will rehabilitate the bridge deck to allow for smoother movement of traffic. The work will begin with the northbound lanes, with traffic switched to head-to-head … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Drive To Zero Coalition hosted the third annual Drive To Zero Day at the Capitol bringing together state agencies, law enforcement and safety advocates to address ongoing efforts to reduce traffic fatalities in the state. The event, held in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse, … Read more