Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz today announced 11 Expansion and Modernization highway projects – a total investment of more than $520 million – have been committed to construction as part of the Kelly Administration’s bipartisan transportation plan, IKE. Combined with the first round of IKE Construction Pipeline projects, the Kelly Administration to … Read more
The Kansas Center for the Book, a program at the State Library of Kansas, has selected one youth book and one adult book to represent the state at the 2022 National Book Festival. The youth book chosen is A Vote for Susanna: The First Woman Mayor by Karen M. Greenwald, illustrated by Sian James. The … Read more
Southwestern College students, faculty, and staff continued a more than 100-year tradition on Friday with the annual painting of the SC rocks on the hill east of Jantz Stadium. The event, “Keeping the Spirit,” was an opportunity for first year Moundbuilders to experience one of Southwestern’s many rich traditions. The tradition began in 1918 when … Read more
With the 2022 season approaching, the Cowley College soccer teams continued making updates to its facility with the installation of a new scoreboard. The scoreboard was made possible thanks to a gift from El Maguey Mexican Restaurant in Arkansas City. LG Pike Construction handled the installation of the board. Last year, the Tiger soccer teams … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says VIN inspections will be held in Barn 4 at the Winfield Fairgrounds through next Tuesday, August 16th. Beginning Thursday, August 18th, VIN inspections will be relocated to the police department, 812 Millington St., and will remain there until the conclusion of the Walnut Valley Festival. VIN inspections are held every … Read more
USD 470 reminds, The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is live across the United States. If you are struggling with a crisis and/or considering harming yourself, PLEASE call or text 988. Trained mental health professionals are ready to help you through whatever you are dealing with. For more information visit 988lifeline.org. In an immediate life … Read more
Emma Mayfield helped collect over $300 plus in-kind donations for William Newton Hospital’s SANE program as part of her Stop Stalking pageant platform. International Junior Miss Kansas Jr. Teen, 15-year-old Mayfield, visited the hospital in Winfield on Thursday, bringing outfits in various sizes, blankets, undergarments, toys, stuffed animals, and more. The sexual assault nurse examiner … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says On August 5th, 2022, at approximately 11:54 AM, officers from the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to the 2700 Block of East 12th Avenue in Winfield for a report of a disturbance. Officers were advised that a male subject was attempting to force open the door of the residence. Officers … Read more
The Walnut Valley Festival is just around the corner. Once again Cowley County will be offering emergency alerts to festival attendees through the Cowley Alerts notification system. This is a free service that users can opt into by simply texting “WVF2022” to the number 888777. By doing this you will receive messages regarding the festival … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced a unique opportunity for rural communities throughout the state – the Rural by Choice Champions Program (Rural Champions). This one-year pilot program will create a network of grassroots individuals who will tackle critical community projects and identified needs integral for rural prosperity. Rural Champions, which was … Read more