Changes for holiday week

In Winfield, some changes in refuse and recycling pickup for the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday. If your scheduled pick-up day is Monday through Thursday, your pickup moves back a day. Please have your Refuse containers set out at curbside or alley before 7:00am on your re-scheduled day. There will … Read more

Student Art Crawl coming up this spring

Downtown Arkansas City is coming alive with creativity! Join us for a Student Art Crawl showcasing the incredible talent of our local students. It’s April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd. Explore student artwork displayed throughout downtown businesses. Support young artists in our community. Enjoy a fun, walkable art experience for all ages. Whether you’re … Read more

Ark City Chamber Banquet set for Feb. 7th

Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce says Save the date: Saturday, February 7th for the 2026 Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet! Happy Hour @ Union State Bank: 5pm Doors Open @ Burford Theatre Arts: 6pm Join us for a great evening, celebrating the starts of Ark City ?? Tickets are $50 per … Read more

Virtual Job Fair is set for Jan. 22nd

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year’s first Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22. The Virtual Job Fair format allows anyone searching for a new job to fill out applications, … Read more

Ark City crews respond to structure fire

The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1:05 p.m. January 4, 2026, in the 300 block of West Jackson Avenue, involving a two-story, wood-frame, two-family apartment building. Fire crews arrived on scene to find dark smoke coming from a first-floor studio apartment. The sole occupant of the apartment, a female resident, … Read more

Red Cross needs blood donations

The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter,which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now.As a thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood and platelets during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to … Read more

Cowley College hosts writing and video contests

Cowley College says, got something to say? Got a story to tell? Here’s your chance to show it off! Enter Cowley College’s Writing and Video Contests for high school students and join us for Humanities & Communication Day on February 4, 2026. Winners will be recognized at the event! Contest deadline: January 15

Cowley College pantry donation drive underway

Cowley College announces the January Pantry Donation Drive. The Cowley College Student Pantry is now accepting donations of toothpaste and toothbrushes to help support our students. Drop off at the Nelson Student Center or Galle-Johnson.

Give blood today

The City-Cowley County Health Department says Looking for an opportunity to donate blood? The Winfield Community Blood Drive takes place today at First United Methodist Church from 12pm to 6pm! Walk in or sign up for an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a trip … Read more