During the November 5 City Commission meeting, Sean Randall was officially sworn in as a full-time officer with the Arkansas City Police Department. Sean began his role on October 21. Sean has always aspired to be a police officer, inspired by his uncle, who served in Arizona. Sean is undergoing field training and will attend … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department has another Drive-Thru Flu Clinic coming up next week! This’ll be the last one of the season, so if you’re looking to get a FLU, COVID, or RSV shot, don’t miss it! It’s set for Friday, November 15th, from 10 a.m. until noon, behind the Winfield Health Department. You’ll pull … Read more
The City of Ark City says for your convenience, the F Street Limb and Compost Site will be open on Saturday, November 9. The Burn Pit will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The ongoing street reconstruction project on Pike Road in Winfield, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by December 1. This extensive $1.6 million project aims to improve infrastructure, safety, and accessibility along one of the city’s key routes. The project was funded in part with a $1.0 million KDOT Cost Share Grant.
Winfield police say they’ve had an uptick in stolen motor vehicles recently. Through investigation, officers learned in most of these cases a key to the vehicle was left inside, and oftentimes the doors to the vehicle were unlocked. We’re asking you to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim by removing valuables and spare … Read more
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cowley County Courthouse (311 E 9th Ave., Winfield, KS) to provide residents with an opportunity to learn about and participate in the efforts to make Cowley County streets and roads safer for all. Cowley County is creating a comprehensive … Read more
Quick reminder that today is Election Day. In Kansas, polls are open until 7 p.m. As long as you are in line at 7 p.m., you are allowed to vote. State law requires Kansas voters to show photographic identification when casting a vote in person. Voters age 65 or older may use an expired photo … Read more
The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13. Last awarded in 2011, the accolades celebrate individuals, organizations and communities for their outstanding contributions and leadership in advancing the arts … Read more
The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023. Individual income tax collections were $311.5 million. That is $1.5 million, or 0.5% above the estimate, and up 4.3% from October 2023. Corporate income … Read more
Cowley College is preparing for an important event as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will conduct a comprehensive evaluation visit on November 4th and 5th, 2024. This visit is a key component in the ongoing accreditation process and represents an opportunity for Cowley College to highlight its commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth. The … Read more