Fugate Enterprises announces the passing of its founder, president, and beloved leader, James Larry Fugate. Fugate Enterprises operates 131 Pizza Hut restaurants and 76 Taco Bell locations across several states. Larry began his journey into business ownership in January 1974, taking a bold leap by purchasing two Pizza Hut locations in Coffeyville and Independence, Kansas, … Read more
The SCK Health Foundation is excited to announce a new project is underway at SCK Health! Thanks to various grant opportunities, they are embarking on a three-phase, fully-funded, renovation project worth just over a million dollars. Recently, crews began construction to convert the North wing of SCK Health Medical Center to house our growing Occupational … Read more
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has announced that Kansans needing assistance with winter energy bills can now apply for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 31, 2025. LIEAP provides a one-time per year benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating costs, whether the … Read more
The next regular city commission meeting for Ark City leaders is tomorrow night, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is out. It shows the group will consider an ordinance authorizing the operation of Special Purpose Vehicles including golf carts, worksite vehicles, micro-utility trucks, and all-terrain vehicles, on the streets within the corporate limits of Ark City. … Read more
Cowley County Health Department’s Epidemiologist and Assistant Administrator, Allyson Payne, was recognized and awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce’s NextGen Under 30 Program. This program acknowledges and honors the accomplishments of young leaders and achievers across the state of Kansas. Through recognition, NextGen Under 30 works to encourage “the next generation of innovative, creative, … Read more
Downtown Winfield will be alive with Christmas Spirit on Sunday, November 17th. To kick things off, local retail stores will be having a Holiday Open House from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The stores will close just in time for everyone to make their way down to the entrance of Island Park for the 6th annual … Read more
The City of Winfield announces upgrades to its Water Treatment Plant, including the replacement of aging ozone disinfection treatment equipment. This essential project will ensure continued safe, clean drinking water for the community while addressing critical infrastructure needs. The City is moving forward with these upgrades as part of a broader initiative to modernize water … Read more
It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to a drop in blood donation … Read more
On November 9, 2024, the Arkansas City Police Department conducted a drug investigation that led to a search warrant being executed at a residence in the 1000 block of North C Street in Arkansas City. During the search, officers found three individuals in the residence, along with multiple items of drug paraphernalia and a controlled … Read more
During the November 5 City Commission meeting, Sean Randall was officially sworn in as a full-time officer with the Arkansas City Police Department. Sean began his role on October 21. Sean has always aspired to be a police officer, inspired by his uncle, who served in Arizona. Sean is undergoing field training and will attend … Read more