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Today is Election Day. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Both machine voting and paper ballot voting options are available. State law requires that all voters show photo identification.

Governor Laura Kelly announced the Kansas Department of Agriculture is receiving nearly $25 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support water conservation and groundwater management in the High Plains Aquifer. The funding comes through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The RCPP aims … Read more

To streamline the utility payment process for its valued customers, The City of Arkansas City is proud to introduce an upgraded system that offers more convenient payment options and improved accessibility. By calling 866-339-9322, customers will experience a seamless transition to the system designed to guide them through paying their bills and ensure that customers … Read more

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care during the 2023 state fiscal year, which runs from July to June. This achievement underscores the agency’s commitment to prevention-focused innovations. DCF’s data shows that since 2019, … Read more

Ark City High School Fine Arts presents “Annie.” Check it out November 9th through 11th, at 7 p.m. each night, plus there’s a 2 p.m. matinee on the 11th. You can get tickets at gofan.co. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students.

The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer’s service when the local temperatures are forecast … Read more

Join the City of Winfield and William Newton Hospital tomorrow, November 2nd, to be one of the first to walk through the just completed renovation of the historic firehouse. You can check it out at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Meet at the Winfield Area Chamber of commerce.

USD 465 says Congratulations to Whittier Elementary as this year’s United Way Campaign winner! This fall the district promoted a competition between schools and departments to boost our involvement with the United Way. A traveling trophy will be awarded each fall to the school or department with the highest percentage of staff involvement.

The Ark City Fire/EMS Department says it is with great sadness that they learn of the passing of Chief Bobby Wolfe. Chief Wolfe led the Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department from 2012 to 2020 and left a lasting impression on many.

The Ark City City Commission has a special meeting set for noon today. They’ll consider approving a request from SCK Health for a release of funds from the Unpledged Healthcare Sales Tax Fund from the City, in the amount of about $13,000.