The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023. Individual income tax collections were $311.5 million. That is $1.5 million, or 0.5% above the estimate, and up 4.3% from October 2023. Corporate income … Read more
Cowley College is preparing for an important event as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation visit on November 4th and 5th, 2024. This visit is a key component in the ongoing accreditation process and represents an opportunity for Cowley College to highlight its commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth. The … Read more
On October 27, 2024, at approximately 4:37 am Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident with an individual lying in the north ditch. The individual was transported by Winfield Fire/EMS and pronounced deceased at William Newton Memorial Hospital. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The vehicle had been … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly joined Evergy executives and legislative leaders today to announce that the company will invest more than $2 billion in building two new 705 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas. Together, the new projects will provide more than 1,400 MW of dispatchable power. The plant in Sumner County is expected to … Read more
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, (KDHE) is partnering with Count the Kicks to accelerate progress on stillbirth prevention in Kansas. Congress recently passed the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, marking the first time in history that Congress has taken action … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act for two projects aimed at mitigating the impact of drought in Kansas. The Kansas Equus Beds Aquifer Recharge, Storage, and Recovery Project near Wichita will receive $7 million. This is a critical supply for more than 20% of … Read more
The City of Arkansas City wishes to inform residents that Kyle Tipton, a hometown native and local representative for Edward Jones, will be conducting door-to-door visits within the community. This initiative is authorized under the city’s Private Premises License. There’s a picture of him up on the City’s Facebook page.
The City of Arkansas City is proud to announce that two recipients were honored with the 2024 Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award at a presentation held on October 22, 2024, at USD 470’s Avery Learning Center. This year’s honorees are Angels in the Attic, Inc. Cowley County Outreach, and Tammy Lanman-Henderson. Angels in the … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says October marks the beginning of flu season and cases of influenza have been identified in Cowley County. Flu shots provide the best protection during this time of the year and can reduce both the severity and length of illness. However, it can take the immune system up to two … Read more
City of Ark City says just a quick heads-up: City Hall will close early this Friday, October 25, at noon. Remember, water bills are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 28, to avoid late fees.