Special guest for Burford off Broadway

The Burford Theater says It’s amazing the gifts we have in our own back yard! We are welcoming back to the stage with great anticipation Nick Albrecht for Burford off Broadway! Oct 18, 7pm – Dessert and Show- $25 Get tickets at 620-442-5895 or online @ www.burfordtheatre.com , NE, Nick Albrecht is the current Director … Read more

Cowley College students helping with Habitat for Humanity home

Cowley College’s Construction Trades program is taking classroom learning to the next level by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Arkansas City to help build a home for a local family. The project, which broke ground on September 18th, will provide a forever home for the Knight family. Habitat for Humanity, a Christian organization dedicated … Read more

Fire officials warn about grass fires

The Cowley County FIre DIstrict says It appears that the fall/winter fire season may be starting, as several local departments including us had grass fires this weekend. PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU. Having a defensible area around your structures will greatly increase their chance of survival. The fuel loads present are greater than we’ve seen … Read more

Check out Health and Human Services Day at Cowley College

Cowley College will welcome area high school students, adult learners, and community members to its Health & Human Services Day on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cowley College Main Campus in Arkansas City. The event will spotlight in-demand careers in emergency medical services, fire science, criminal justice, nursing and … Read more

Students can submit nominees for Prodigy Awards

Cowley College says are you a high school junior or senior with a passion for art and design? Submit your work for the Prodigy Awards, happening during Cowley Collage Day on October 16! Winners will receive Amazon gift cards, scholarship opportunities, and recognition across categories such as Painting, Digital Art, Sculpture, Ceramics/Glass, and more. Deadline … Read more

Register to vote for Nov. 4th bond election

U.S.D. 470 says attention Arkansas City Voters! The USD 470 bond election is coming up on November 4, 2025. Two propositions are on the ballot: Middle School & district-wide improvements, and a new Pre-K attendance center. If you’re not yet registered to vote, or have moved, changed your name, or need to update your party … Read more

Hunter Safety Education Course planned

Cowley College Community Education is partnering with the Upland Gun Dog Hunting Club to host a traditional Hunter Safety Education Course on Cowley College’s Wellington campus. The two-day, in-person course is open to individuals aged 11 and older and is designed to provide both classroom and hands-on training for safe and responsible hunting practices. Course … Read more

Take part in the Art in the Park Costume Contest

The Winfield Arts & Humanities Council invites creative people to participate in the 51st Annual Art in the Park Costume Contest on Saturday, October 4th in Island Park. Costumes should include extraterrestrial or space themes. Special effect makeup and prosthetics are highly encouraged, the weirder – the better. Those wanting to participate should meet at … Read more

Ark City P.D. prepares for National Night Out

The Arkansas City Police Department is preparing for the 41st annual National Night Out, a nationwide program sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch to help prevent crime, drug use, and violence. This year’s activities will begin with the National Night Out Kickoff Party from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, … Read more

Help fight hunger

The Winfield Police Department and Winfield Fire/EMS are teaming up to fight hunger in our community! On Friday, October 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Dillons in Winfield, we’ll be working together to fill a police cruiser and an ambulance with donations. We’re collecting nonperishable food items, hygiene products, and monetary donations for … Read more