Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas will designate Juneteenth as a state holiday, joining 28 other states and the District of Columbia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved Americans received word that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation to abolish slavery more than 2 years after the end of … Read more
Quick reminder, the City-Cowley County Health Department is putting on drive-thru flu clinics. The next one will take place at the Agri-Business Building in Arkansas City on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no appointment necessary, attendees just need to bring their photo ID and insurance card.
The City of Ark City says city workers have just completed the construction of brand-new public bathrooms in Pershing Park! These modern and accessible facilities were provided through the city’s ten-year Capital Improvement Plan.
City of Winfield and Winfield High School have partnered to create an Electrical Internship. Each school year, one high school Senior interested in pursuing a career in Electric Utility is chosen for this internship. This intern spends the first semester with the Power Plant, and second semester with the Linemen.
The Kansas Attorney General’s office says child deaths hit a record low in 2021, despite an increase in the number of child homicides and fentanyl overdoses, according to a report released today by the State Child Death Review Board of Kansas. The board’s annual report analyzed the deaths of Kansas children (birth through 17years old) … Read more
The City-cowley county health department says their first Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is today at the Winfield Fairgrounds! It’s simple: drive up, fill out a little paperwork, get your shot, and you’re all set for flu season! There’s no appointment necessary, just bring your photo ID and insurance card and stop by any time between 10:00am … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million. That is $42.0 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $30.6 million, or 3.2%, from September 2022. Individual income tax collections were $390.9 million. That is $24.1 million, or 5.8%, below the estimate and down 11.4% … Read more
Arkansas City National Night Out Kick-Off Party is tonight, Monday, October 2, in Wilson Park from 5 pm to 8 pm! Come out for food, fun, inflatables, karaoke, and live performances. This is a great opportunity to get to know your local police department personnel. Neighborhood block parties are scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, … Read more
The City of Ark City says in a dedicated effort to revitalize homes in Arkansas City, officials seek to inform residents about the available funding opportunities through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that funds housing improvement projects to benefit low-income households in a target area. The CDBG program is facilitated and administered by the … Read more
Arkansas City Middle School’s ‘Winter 1’ pre-season sports meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on October 11 in the ACMS Auditorium. This meeting is for any 7th or 8th Grader who plans to participate in Cheer, Girls’ Basketball, or Boys’ Wrestling. Parents/Guardians should attend with the participant. Enter through the C-Street (7th Grade) entrance.