Ponca City Police are searching for 26-year-old Sylvia Gomez who was last seen on July 7 at an address on U Street, which is outside of the city limits in Kay County. She is 5’5, around 120 pounds, has a tattoo across her chest that says “Creek”, a tattoo down the back of her leg … Read more
Christy Reams of Winfield, Kansas, has been named the new principal of Woodlands Elementary, pending board approval, for the 2024-2025 school year. Reams earned a degree in Elementary Education at Emporia State University in 2004 She has taught math for a total of 10 years at Arkansas City Middle School and Winfield Middle School.
Arkansas City residents are being asked to voluntarily reduce their water use. The City Commission declared a Class 1, Stage 1 Water Watch because maintaining an adequate water supply is essential. “Currently, our water storage is down to about 80%, and we’ve been ending the day with around 65% storage,” Rod Philo, environmental services superintendent, … Read more
The Arkansas City United Methodist Church is giving free shoe vouchers for students in grades PreK – 8th. The Ark City Soroptimists are offering vouchers for free socks and underwear for students in grades PreK – 5th. Date: Sunday, August 11th Time: 2-4 p.m. Location: Ark City UMC, 2448 Edgemont Drive For more info on … Read more
The SCK Health Board of Trustees has announced that CEO Leonard Hernandez is no longer with the organization. Changes took effect August 6th, following Tuesday’s board meeting. Over the next few months, a national search to recruit a Chief Executive Officer for SCK Health will be conducted. To ensure a smooth transition for patients, providers, … Read more
The Kansas Department of Revenue is excited to announce that voting for the next Kansas personalized license plate design is now open. Kansans can visit ksplates.kansas.gov to select their favorite design. Voting will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, and the winning design will be announced on Monday, Aug. 12.
Quick reminder that today is primary election day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
A reminder of some upcoming opportunities to donate blood through the Red Cross. You can check out the blood drive on Friday August 9th, noon until 6 p.m. at Central Christian Church in Ark City. Then you can donate on Thursday August 15th from noon until 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Church in Winfield.
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold a virtual meeting Thursday morning, August 1, beginning at 8 a.m. to discuss Evergy’s plans for future transmission projects. Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting, which will be livestreamed to the KCC’s YouTube Channel and recorded for later viewing. Evergy representatives will present details … Read more
In-person advanced voting for Cowley County, Kansas, has started and will run until Friday at the Water Treatment Facility, 400 W. Madison Ave. Voting Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the County’s website for more information.