At this week’s Winfield City Commission meeting, Mayor Ron Hutto proclaimed the week of May 11-17 as police week in Winfield. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which it falls as National Police Week.
Ark City Police say on May 5, 2025, employees at USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools reported significant damage to the warehouse located at 715 S. 1st Street. An investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) had forcibly entered the building and stolen equipment valued at over $9,000. The Arkansas City Police Department was notified and … Read more
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has named Conner O’Flannagan as the new State Parks Director. O’Flannagan has been a key member of KDWP since 2019, serving in multiple leadership capacities, most recently as Region 3 Supervisor. He holds a master’s degree in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management from Clemson University and has … Read more
The American Red Cross encourages the public to schedule their May donation appointment before summer gets into full swing. Year-end school ceremonies, sporting events and celebrations are expected to fill evenings and weekends, and patients are counting on donors to also make blood donation a priority. Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, without a … Read more
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Secretary Christopher Kennedy has issued orders designating several Free Fishing and Free State Park Entrance days. The announcement was made at the April 24, 2025, Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting. The Free Fishing Days are June 7 and 8, 2025. On those days, anyone can fish by … Read more
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced the completion and opening of a newly improved section of the Flint Hills Trail State Park in Franklin County. The 2.3-mile segment, located west of Ottawa between Louisiana Terrace and Iowa Road, will officially open to the public on Saturday, May 17. Once open, visitors will … Read more
The Ark City PD says, check out Wheels and Rings, a bicycle safety event, on May 31st. It’s from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Wilson Park Rotunda.
USD 465 says this week the Board of Education made important schedule adjustments due to scheduling contraints involving the last day of school, the last teacher work day, Memorial Day, and the mandatory start date for the bond construction. The NEW date for the last day of school is Thursday, May 22nd. The last teacher … Read more
Ark City leaders say after some touch-ups are done, the mural will be completed this week! We want to invite everyone to the Mural Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 5th at 4pm. Come on out to the corner of Summit St. & Chestnut Ave. to admire the amazing work of our local artists on Monday!
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced an upcoming job fair that will be held on a weekend for Kansans seeking new career opportunities. Jobseekers and employers from all industries are encouraged to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, any time between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. … Read more