Tuesday evening, Rags Smith was announced as the winner of the City of Arkansas City’s 13th annual Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award during a presentation held at USD 470’s Avery Learning Center. Smith, who grew up in Arkansas City, was honored for her work on the Hope Cemetery Board, the Democratic Committee, Tacolalah Festival, … Read more
Tying in with Cowley College’s centennial, the Cowley College Visual & Performing Arts Department held an Alumni Art Showcase and reception Tuesday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. According to graphics design instructor Mark Dykes, Class of 2004, Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair Mark Flickinger had wanted to have an alumni showcase for … Read more
In an announcement made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Oct. 19, 2022, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will receive a portion of more than $66.7 million in matching grants to be distributed across 16 states and Guam in support of imperiled species. The grant dollars are made possible by the … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that six months after its launch, the Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF) has distributed $24.8 million in mortgage, property tax, and utility aid to 2,321 Kansas homeowners. Currently, 2,321 KHAF applications have been granted assistance, and additional funds remain to assist homeowners.
Wichita-based rock band EPIC once again graces the stage at the Burford Theatre on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8:00pm, playing your favorite classic rock hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s. This concert is part of the 2022 VJ Wilkins Concert Series. EPIC’s concerts draw from a large catalog that includes songs from beloved bands … Read more
The Southwestern College Religion/Philosophy Lecture Series will begin with a presentation from John Symons, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The title of the lecture is “Artificial Intelligence’s Love? Chatbots, Social Agency, and Close Personal Relationships.”
Law enforcement officers at locations across the state will be collecting unused medications for safe disposal on Saturday, October 29, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the Drug Take-Back Day program began … Read more
Winfield USD 465: The holidays are just around the corner. As the season approaches, it also puts additional stress on families. While we have a number of donors who are willing to provide clothing and gifts to families in our community, resources are limited this year. If your family could benefit from this generosity, please … Read more
This Halloween, the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office is partnering with local law enforcement officials and other health and safety advocates to help spread the message that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If you do plan to enjoy some witch’s brew, be sure to plan for a sober ride home. If you see a drunk … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly joined local leaders in Hutchinson for a roundtable discussion that focused on how her administration can continue to support economic and agricultural growth in Central. Topics addressed during the discussion included the state’s water resources, logistics and distribution, and the Kansas workforce. AgTrax, a software company for accounting and advanced grain bin … Read more