The Ark City City Commission convened Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for its first meeting of the year, marking a night of leadership transitions, appointments, and recognition of dedicated public service. During the meeting, Tad Stover was selected to serve as Mayor for 2026. Commissioners also selected Steve Lungren to serve as Vice Mayor for 2026. … Read more
The City of Ark City says thinking about a home or property project this year? Before you break out the tools, it’s worth asking one important question: Do I need a permit? Many projects do require a building permit before work begins – from decks and fences to electrical work, additions, and more. Permits help … Read more
The City of Winfield will host a reception honoring outgoing City Commissioner Ron Hutto for his years of dedicated public service on the Winfield City Commission. The public is invited to attend the reception on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. 9th, Downtown … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been awarded $221 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. This funding will strengthen rural health systems, expand access to care, and improve health outcomes for Kansans across the state. This funding award … Read more
The Winfield Isle of Lights Board of Directors is looking for volunteers to take down the light displays and store them away until next season. Tear-down day is Thursday, January 1 st . Volunteers should dress in layers and show up to Island Park between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM and check in at the … Read more
Attorney General Kris Kobach today joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a $149 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA for violating state laws that prohibit unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards. Kansas will receive $250,000. Beginning … Read more
The City of Winfield says for this New Year’s week, there’s a change in garbage pickup. If your regular pickup day is Thursday, January first, the re-scheduled pickup is a day EARLIER – Wednesday, December 31st. There is no change the other days. Please have your Refuse containers set at curbside or alley by 7:00am … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced a settlement with Menards, a home improvement retail chain. Kansas, along with nine other states, investigated Menards for its business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and for its merchandise credit check program, also known as Menards’ “11% Rebate.” In addition to paying Kansas $81,570.75, Menards agreed to clearly … Read more
The City of Winfield will host a reception honoring outgoing City Commissioner Ron Hutto for his years of dedicated public service on the Winfield City Commission. The public is invited to attend the reception on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. 9th, Downtown … Read more
Southwestern College says The Education Division and Performing Arts are each hosting FULL-TUITION Scholarship Competitions on January 31. The application to compete is NOW OPEN. The application to compete is easy to complete and can even be submitted from your phone. Finalists will receive invitations to participate in the competition on campus hosted by faculty … Read more