City of Arkansas City says residents and commuters near Arkansas City are advised that anticipated traffic restrictions will affect south U.S. 77 (South Summit) on Thursday, Aug. 31. These restrictions are connected to an essential training exercise conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.For the safety and security of all involved, temporary traffic halts … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland requesting that the Lower Colorado River Basin Conservation and Efficiency Program (the LC Program) be expanded to Kansas. The program, part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, provides funding for water management and conservation efforts … Read more
Stay safe in the high heat again today. We’re under an excessive heat warning, with a high of 103 expected today. The heat index could hit 117. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be … Read more
A job fair is coming up next week. A whole host of employers will be onsite at Cowley College! Come meet with them Wed. Aug 30 from 11AM – 1PM and stop by the Cowley Workforce Center before the event if you need help with resumés or interview tips!
Cowley County Emergency Management says they are currently gathering information for the state of Kansas from the recent storm damage done throughout July and August. If your home is unable to be lived in, or your business was damaged we need that information. We are working with City of Winfield, KS to gather that information. … Read more
Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride. The 2023-25 map includes a state map showing daily traffic volumes, county roads, rest areas, bike shops, byways, state … Read more
Teachers from Irving and Whittier spent all day Wednesday in professional development with Capturing Kids Hearts 2 training. Both schools are Showcase winners within the program. Jeff Thorpe led the training. Capturing Kids Hearts provides strategies and practices that build healthy bonds between student and staff members, which in turn can reduce negative behaviors and … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that an additional $1 million has been directed to Conservation Districts across Kansas to support practices that will reduce erosion, promote water conservation, and mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought. This is in addition to the $3.5 million distributed each year for similar conservation efforts. This additional funding comes … Read more
Ark City PD says last week USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools announced an effort to enhance safety and streamline traffic flow around Jefferson Elementary School. These changes, which will be in effect at the start of the upcoming school year, affect parking zones and the relocation of a crosswalk in front of the … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that agricultural exports reached $5.46 billion in 2022, the highest export total in decades. The Kansas agriculture industry has grown significantly since Governor Kelly took office; in 2019, Kansas had $3.8 billion in exports. Once again, the top ag export for Kansas was red meat, which made up $2.1 billion … Read more