Kansas cities and counties needing to replace or repair locally owned bridges have a supportive partner in the Kansas Department of Transportation. The agency is improving programs and collaborating with partners to take advantage of new revenue streams generated by the federally approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). KDOT has reshaped two local bridge improvement programs … Read more
A McPherson woman yesterday entered a no-contest plea to charges of second-degree reckless murder and battery on a law enforcement officer in connection with the death of a McPherson man in 2020, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. Tina Nicole Brown, 35, entered the plea Wednesday in McPherson County District Court. Judge John B. Klenda … Read more
Close to 100 high school athletes representing seven states took part in the High School Baseball Showcase held Wednesday at Cowley College’s Tiger Baseball Field in Arkansas City. The baseball players had an opportunity to display their abilities in front of invited scouts and college coaches. The Showcase included a professional style format, with pitcher … Read more
The Cowley College Golden Tigers is an educational program offered to community members who are at least 50 years of age and/or retired. Through classes, day trips, and workshops, it seeks to provide opportunities that promote the social, intellectual, mental, spiritual, and physical health of its members. Enrollment for classes in Arkansas City will take … Read more
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring troupe is coming to Arkansas City this September to work with area youth on a production of RED RIDING HOOD! Cowley County youth in grades 1st through 12th are invited to join Red and her friends on a forest adventure with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. An audition will be held … Read more
A majority of Kansas voters yesterday decided to protect abortion rights in the state, rejecting a ballot measure that would have allowed the legislature to tighten abortion restrictions, or ban abortion all together. In Kansas, the two sides combined spent more than $14 million dollars on their campaigns.
At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month.” This proclamation recognizes the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of Kansans. Nearly 90 percent of families in Kansas choose to breastfeed. Yet less than one in three Kansas infants are exclusively breastfed through the critical first six months of … Read more
Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds. The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Arkansas City High School. Madison has … Read more
The Cowley College Foundation secured just over $1 million in charitable gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, capping its most successful year ever. The Foundation was founded in 1968. “Almost 300 donors from 20 states made gifts in support of Cowley College,” said Foundation President & CEO Dr. Kori Gregg. “They represent … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas July tax receipts. In total, Kansas saw its total tax receipts for July exceed the estimate by $127.6 million with $586.2 million collected. Individual income tax receipts were $300.5 million, or 15.6%, over the $260.0 million estimate. Corporate income tax collections were $36.6 million, or 66.4%, over the estimate. Higher-than-expected … Read more