Get ready for Arkansas City’s most vibrant and flavorful event of the year! Tacolalah 2025 returns to Wilson Park on Saturday, May 3, with a full day of festivities from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Start the day off with the Color Run at 9 a.m. Festival Fun begins at 10 a.m. Cultural performances take … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has signed the state’s budget, Senate Bill 125, which allocates funding for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The budget, as signed by Governor Kelly, fully funds K-12 education for a seventh consecutive year, providing additional funds for public schools across the state. Senate Bill 125 also invests an additional $10 … Read more
Visit Ark City says our Bulldogs are proud to host the State Large Group Music Festival on Thursday, April 10 at Arkansas City High School . Join us for a day full of incredible student performances – all free and open to the public! To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for all, we kindly … Read more
On March 28th, 2025, Captain Anthony Rider officially retired from the Arkansas City Police Department after nearly 26 years of dedicated service to our department and community. Since joining the department in 1999, Captain Rider has served with honor, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others. Throughout his career, he has been … Read more
Winfield’s Restaurant Week runs April 10-20 at eleven participating restaurants and establishments in Winfield and surrounding communities. The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging food lovers to support local restaurants during restaurant week. Visit any of the eleven participants and grab a Restaurant Week Passport. Spend at least $10 in a participating restaurant or … Read more
Burford Theater Arts says… Announcing the Kids Act Summer Theatre Production will be Into the Woods, a combination of your favorite fairy tales into one story. Ages 8-17, auditions begin June 2.
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 5:44 A.M., officers from the Arkansas City Police Department were dispatched to Groves Oil Phill Stop II, 811 E. Madison Ave., in response to a reported burglary and criminal damage to property. Upon arrival, officers discovered that forced entry had been made through a damaged door. A thorough search … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful algae blooms (HAB) response program’s active operations. Kansans should remain … Read more
The City of Arkansas City is proud to recognize outstanding students at the 2025 Outstanding Student Award Reception & Banquet! Established in 1984, this program honors students who excel in academics and civic engagement. Reception: April 7, 2025, at 6 PM | Cowley College Brown Center Banquet: April 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM | Cowley … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly says the Drive Safe Kansas campaign is working to eliminate traffic fatalities in Kansas. Multiple state agencies are teaming up to prevent wrecks. Over the last four years, we’ve seen consecutive reductions in traffic fatalities, with 2024 being the lowest in Kansas’ recorded history dating back to 1947. KSNT says the focus … Read more