In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 16, 2024, in honor of Lance Cpl. Donavan Davis. Lance Cpl. Davis and four other marines died in helicopter crash in southern California during a routine training exercise on February 7, … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department would like to inform area residents of a possible scam. We have been notified that some citizens are receiving mail from “Citizens Behind the Badge” asking for donations and claiming there is some type of prize money associated with a drawing. The Arkansas City Police Department is not affiliated with … Read more
The 2024 Kansas KidWind Challenge kicks off this week with more teams expected to participate than ever before. The annual event has grown from one regional challenge with 14 teams in 2016 to six regional events with an anticipated total of 95 teams from 48 schools competing this year. The first regional challenge will be … Read more
City of Winfield, KS says underground Utility workers will be repairing a main water line at 9th Ave & Main Street beginning early Wednesday morning. Businesses on the east side of Main between E. 7th Ave. & E. 12th Ave. will be without water during the repair. The goal is to have water restored by … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 15, bipartisan legislation that facilitates employment opportunities for Kansans with disabilities. SB 15 creates the Disability Employment Act, which expands an income tax credit for goods and services purchased from qualified businesses that employ disabled workers and that pay those workers at least the minimum wage. The bill also … Read more
The Cowley College admissions team and members from Cowley First are teaming up to host the College Transfer & Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, in the Earle N. Wright Community Room inside the Brown Center. This event is open to students and the public. Cowley College students will … Read more
Prior to the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11, the Arkansas City Police Department wants to emphasize the importance of planning ahead for a safe ride home. If You’re Drinking, Don’t Drive: It’s as simple as that. If you’ve been consuming alcohol, do not get behind the wheel. Plan Ahead: Before the festivities begin, make … Read more
Kansas lawmakers are getting a big raise for next year. For rank-and-file legislators, total compensation will go from $30,000 a year to nearly $58,000, an increase of 93%. The House Speaker and Senate president are set to make more than $85,000 per year, up from $44,000.
VFW POST 1254 Arkansas City, Ks announced Officer Dylan Hettenbach of the Arkansas City Police Department as the recipient of the VFW Officer of the Year Award. VFW Commander Charlie Cravens presented the award during the February 6 City Commission meeting in recognition of Officer Hettenbach’s outstanding contributions to public safety. Officer Hettenbach was nominated … Read more
The Health Department’s Annual Report of Activities for 2023 is now available. This latest report tells the story of our journey through 2023, highlighting our achievements, milestones, and activities over the course of the year. For those who want to hear more in-person, the Health Department will be hosting a special Chamber Coffee session at … Read more