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 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!
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
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