The Ark City Fire-EMS Department has been busy this week. They responded to four separate fires in the last few days. A grass fire caused $9,000 in damages. The cause of that fire was an ember from a previously controlled fire the previous night. A house fire killed two dogs, and caused an estimated $20,000 … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill that requires all school districts in the state provide an in-person learning option for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students must be allowed to come to school full-time if that’s their preference. The Governor said this bill would stop schools from getting away from full-time. She said … Read more
The Winfield Area Habitat for Humanity is planning an open house this Sunday, for a new home. It’s set for Sunday, April 11th, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at 606 East 4th Street in Winfield. The House Blessing is at 2:30 p.m.
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Arkansas City man on suspicion of driving under the influence after stopping his vehicle early March 28. 44 year old Robert Theophilus Lolar was arrested on suspicion of one felony count each of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and no drug tax stamp, as well as one … Read more
Federal money is coming for improvements to Strother Field. The Strother Field Airport has been awarded over $149,000 in grant money, according to ctnewsonline.com. The money will be used to help in stall a slurry and crack seal on the aircraft parking apron. Strother Field is among 28 regional airports in the state getting money … Read more
Wichita State University has announced, it is eliminating its mask rules. It comes after legislative leaders rejected the Governor’s new mask order. The university announced masks are no longer required at the school and there will be on limits on mass gatherings.
Good news for Winfield residents: your natural gas bills will be reduced because the pipeline company that serves the city has decided not to assess penalties it could have put on the city for customers’ natural gas usage during the February winter storm. The company will not charge the city $4.8 million in penalties, according … Read more
Southwestern College is now accepting applications for the Transfer Scholarship. This merit-based award annually recognizes a transfer student who demonstrates outstanding academic ability as well as strong community engagement. Scholars must be accepted for admission to Southwestern College before they are considered for the Full-Tuition Scholarship competition. The scholarship will award full undergraduate tuition, and … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to put down the phone and eliminate all distractions as part of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s distracted driving campaign. In Kansas, one in four vehicular crashes is caused by a distracted driver, according to KDOT. The nationwide campaign runs through the month of April and … Read more
Kansas lawmakers are closer to sending Governor Laura Kelly a bill that would require graduating high school students pass a civics exam. Students would be able to take the test multiple times until they pass. The Kansas Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and the House had approved it earlier in the session. Now they … Read more