Flags ordered to half-staff

Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities until Monday, October 23, 2023, to honor 21st District Magistrate Judge William Malcolm, who died from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this month. Judge Malcolm passed … Read more

Get ready for Southwestern College Homecoming

Southwestern College Homecoming gets underway tomorrow, and it goes through Sunday, October 22nd. The parade is Saturday morning at 9:30, and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 10 a.m. Saturday. The football games versus Bethel is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

VIN inspections offered

Do you have a vehicle needing a VIN inspection? The Winfield Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol have scheduled times they complete these inspections on a first come first served basis. Be sure you bring your vehicle title, your VALID driver’s license, and $20 cash. The inspections are at the fairgrounds Barn number 4, … Read more

Governor celebrates 100 new jobs in KS

Governor Laura Kelly yesterday joined business leaders from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive, Leavenworth County, City of Tonganoxie, and other industry and elected officials for the grand opening of a new, fully designed smart facility in Tonganoxie. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive and a global leader in science-led nutrition, estimates it will invest more … Read more

Cowley County has warning for agricultural landowners

Cowley County says ATTENTION AGRICULTURAL LANDOWNERS: The Appraiser’s Office recently mailed out agricultural questionnaires that are incorrect. The surveys that were mailed are titled as “2023” and they should be for 2024 as any changes made will be applied to the 2024 year. In addition, the land type and acreage table did not convert correctly … Read more

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers title chosen

A committee comprised of librarians and library staff from across the state, and the State Librarian of Kansas, Ray C. Walling, are pleased to announce the selected title for this year’s Kansas Reads to Preschoolers program. This year’s selection is “My Heart Fills With Happiness,” a heartwarming picture book written by Monique Gray Smith and … Read more

County Commission meets Tuesday

The Cowley County Commission has a meeting set for Tuesday, October 17th, at 6 p.m. The agenda is out. It shows the group will consider the approval of the declaration of a local disaster emergency for Cowley County. They’ll consider the approval of several KDOT grants, including for the Council on Aging, Twin Rivers Developmental, … Read more

Arkalalah to feature Marine Forces Reserve Band

Arkansas City is preparing to celebrate the 91 st Annual Arkalalah Festival from October 25 th – 28 th . This year’s theme, Aloha Arkalalah, was chosen by the 2023 Arkalalah Executive Committee Chairman, Damon Mendoza. Mendoza, who served in the Marines, has coordinated the inclusion of the Marine Forces Reserve Band. The Marine Forces … Read more

Fall enrollment period for Medicare begins soon

More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take effect January 1 of the following year, occurs each year from October 15 through December 7. By shopping available plans and comparing … Read more