The WInfield Public Library Protect yourself from internet scams this winter with guidance from your local library. Join us for Staying Safe Online from Senior Planet! This hands-on workshop reviews important tips for keeping your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet. Learn how to recognize suspicious emails, tips for safe browsing … Read more
With Thanksgiving week here, many of us will be hitting the road to see friends and family. The Arkansas City Police Department wants everyone to arrive safely, so here are a few quick travel reminders: • Slow down & stay alert – Traffic will be heavier than usual. • Buckle up – Every passenger, every … Read more
The Winfield PD says, are you missing a bicycle? We have recovered several bicycles left around town in the past months, and we’d love to get them back to their rightful owners. If you are missing a bicycle, please call us at (620)221-5556. If you own a bicycle, we encourage you to register it at … Read more
The Ark City Fire/EMS Department says join us on December 6 at the Ace Hardware parking lot as we team up with TFI: The Family Initiative for Fill the Ambulance. We’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help brighten the season for local children and families.
Whether it’s camping under the stars, hiking new trails, or enjoying a cabin by the lake, now is the time to plan ahead. Mark your calendars for upcoming dates to purchase annual permits and reserve campsites at Kansas State Parks. Beginning December 1, 2025, annual permits for visiting and camping at Kansas State Parks throughout … Read more
KDOT says Before the turkey hits the oven, thousands of travelers will hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family. Traffic greatly increases during this time, and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) and Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) urge drivers and passengers to buckle up and put phones down. … Read more
SCK Health Holiday Open House is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 4pm-5pm This event will feature the ribbon cutting for the relocation of our Rural Health Clinic to Patterson Park. Don’t miss the “Capture Cowley County” gallery. This gallery is a collection of 40 canvas prints of images around Cowley County captured on … Read more
The City of Ark City says Tiffany Parsons, who serves as the City Clerk for the City of Arkansas City, was recognized at the November 18, 2025, City Commission meeting for completing the City Clerks and Municipal Finance Officers Association of Kansas (CCMFOA) Municipal Clerks Certification Institute, a four-year professional development program administered through Wichita … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19. The Virtual Job Fair format allows anyone searching for a new job to fill out applications, … Read more
The City of Winfield is excited to announce its 2025 Leaf Collection Program. As the leaves begin to fall and create a picturesque autumn landscape, the City is committed to providing a convenient and efficient leaf collection service for its residents. The Leaf Collection Program is designed to make leaf disposal hassle-free for our community … Read more