On July 3, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., the Arkansas City Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of North 2nd Street and Kansas Avenue in response to a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a vehicle had gone through the stop sign at the intersection and collided with the residence at 200 Block … Read more
Burford Theater Arts says get ready to see the culmination of a lot hard work and dedication coming next weekend. As Ms. Gia’s Kids Act Theater Camp present Disney’s High School Musical Jr. on Saturday July 13th at 2pm and then at 5pm. Tickets of $5 dollars gives you a chance to see what great … Read more
The Cowley County Board of County Commissioners proudly announced today that Cowley County has been designated a Purple Heart County. Commission Chairman Alan Groom presented a proclamation, which was unanimously adopted by the Board, demonstrating their commitment to supporting and honoring the military community. This designation pays tribute to local veterans who were wounded or … Read more
The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2024, it will be officially renamed to the Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KOVS). The name change reflects a streamlined and modernized identity for the agency, aligning with its ongoing commitment to serve Kansas Veterans and their families with … Read more
Quick note about road work starting in Winfield today. Portions of Mound, between 9th and 19th, will be closed temporarily during the day today for street maintenance work. The street should be open during evening and overnight hours.
On June 22nd, 2024, at approximately 9:54 p.m. officers from the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of east 5th Avenue in Winfield for a report of a disturbance involving gunshots. During the initial stages of the investigation officers discovered two male individuals were involved in an argument. During the argument the … Read more
A new proposal has been presented to the City of Arkansas City Planning Commission, and they need your input. The proposal involves placing a 10 by 30-foot billboard on the north side of Billy Sims, 2113 N Summit St. The sign would be about 50 feet tall. According to the Zoning Regulations, such billboards can … Read more
The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Monday, June 24. The Environmental Services Department will begin flushing Section 10, which contains 41 fire hydrants east of the Walnut River, mainly in the Crestwood and Summit Acres neighborhoods. Additionally, the Environmental Services Department has begun flushing Section 11, which … Read more
A communitywide door-knocking campaign designed to engage and listen to the residents of Chestertown will be getting udnerway later this summer.The Evening Enterprise reports the Kent County Local Management Board will conduct the exercise along with the nonprofit Everyday Canvassing beginning in late August and running through October, to ask households about their experiences, concerns … Read more
SCK Health is thrilled to announce that Dr. Danielle Corbett will be joining our team of physicians at SCK Health Primary Care – Ark City. A Kansas native, Dr. Corbett, is excited to return to South Central Kansas as it allows her to be closer to her family. Dr. Corbett graduated with a bachelor’s degree … Read more