Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in honor of former chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals, Gary Rulon.
The City of Winfield has a reminder about New Bulky Item Pickup Refuse Fees. Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, there will be a $30 charge for large and/or bulky items to be collected. Customers may call and pay over the phone (City Hall or Op Center) but must pick up a tag from the Operations … Read more
The City of Ark City says almost a year after SCK Health – Medical Center became the first Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) in Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran visited the facility on Thursday. Since earning the REH designation, SCK Health has expanded its outpatient services to include physical therapy, same-day surgery, wound care, transfusions, lab work, … Read more
Ark City FIRE/EMS department says It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our own. Today, we mourn the loss of Trevor Rusk, a beloved EMT/Firefighter who dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community. His courage, selflessness, and commitment to keeping us safe will never be forgotten.
Burford Theater Arts says their annual Burford Fundraiser commonly called Burford Fever will held in the Theatre this year on September 15th at 4pm.The Speakeasy Soiree will feature a steak dinner, a 50/50 raffle, as well as a live and silent auctions. We ask you to dress for this 1920’s theme party, so find yourself … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says they received a call yesterday afternoon from a Winfield business regarding a scam making the rounds in our area once again. A person claiming to be with Evergy is calling and stating they’re going to cut off utilities if payment is not made over the phone. Evergy does not provide … Read more
The Kansas Department of Revenue announced today that the new standard license plate design, “To the Stars,” is now available. The new design was overwhelmingly chosen by Kansans in a December 2023 public vote, winning 53% of the total vote.
A rare blue moon will be visible from Kansas starting today, and it will appear bigger and brighter than a typical full moon. The sturgeon moon, which is both a blue moon and a supermoon , technically will become full at 1:26 p.m. today, according to NASA. However, the best time to see it will … Read more
Classrooms are opening up across the 4-States and according to a new report, Kansas Community College are seeing a rise in enrollment. A report from the Kansas Association of Community College says enrollment has been in a upward trend since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Neosho Community College recorded an 8.5 percent enrollment bump … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to hear Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota and confirm that states can make rules governing their own elections, including requiring voters to show proof of citizenship. The brief argues that the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) does not prohibit … Read more