Register now for the Tacolalah Color Run

Visit Ark City says have you signed up for the Tacolalah Color Run? This will be fun for the whole family! It’s set for May 2nd at 9 a.m. at Wilson Park. It’s 15 dollars for those age 14 and under. It’s 20 dollars for those age 15 and over. Register by April 19th to … Read more

Winfield Public Library has free take-home science kits

Southwestern College says Students from our TriBeta organization (advised by Dr. Kim Dolphin) created free take-home science kits for budding scientists to pick up at the Winfield Public Library. Two kits were designed and prepared: one kit called “Fossil Facts and the other “Dissolving Dynamics.” TriBeta students also recorded an instructional video for each kit, … Read more

Crews working on new splash pad

Ark City says their crews were hard at work Monday installing pieces of the new splash pad, and it’s exciting to see it starting to take shape. After a lot of planning and patience, the project is coming together right in front of us. Be on the lookout for an opening day announcement.

Reminder of parking restrictions in Ark City

The Ark City Police Department says with soccer season upon us and increased activity near the Dow Sports Complex, we want to remind everyone that parking is not permitted on the west side of S 6th Street from Pierce to 4th and Lincoln as well as the east side of S 6th Street on the … Read more

Governor signs cell phone bill for schools

Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill that would ban cell phone use during the school day. The bill had support from both parties. The ban is bell-to-bell. There are exceptions to the ban, like if a student needs one for an IEP or if a doctor approves the phone as a medical necessity.

Merchants in Motion coming up on April 3rd

Merchants in Motion is taking over Downtown Summit St. for the ultimate April First Friday’s Friday April 3rd 5pm-8pm Downtown Summit St Can you find the Golden Easter Eggs? Bring the kids for the bounce house, meet the Easter Bunny, and shop our local vendors while the live music plays. Let’s fill the streets!

Deadline approaching to appeal your property value

Cowley County says, Important Reminder: Property Valuation Appeal Deadline Approaching – March 31st. Understanding how your property value is determined is an important part of the property tax process. If you believe your property’s appraised value is incorrect, you have the right to request an informal hearing-but the deadline to do so is March 31. … Read more

Master Police Officer recognized

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

Volunteer of the Year recognized

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