The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer’s service when the local temperatures are forecast … Read more
Join the City of Winfield and William Newton Hospital tomorrow, November 2nd, to be one of the first to walk through the just completed renovation of the historic firehouse. You can check it out at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Meet at the Winfield Area Chamber of commerce.
USD 465 says Congratulations to Whittier Elementary as this year’s United Way Campaign winner! This fall the district promoted a competition between schools and departments to boost our involvement with the United Way. A traveling trophy will be awarded each fall to the school or department with the highest percentage of staff involvement.
The Ark City Fire/EMS Department says it is with great sadness that they learn of the passing of Chief Bobby Wolfe. Chief Wolfe led the Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department from 2012 to 2020 and left a lasting impression on many.
The Ark City City Commission has a special meeting set for noon today. They’ll consider approving a request from SCK Health for a release of funds from the Unpledged Healthcare Sales Tax Fund from the City, in the amount of about $13,000.
Burford Theater Arts says come see The Nutcracker at the Burford Theatre in December, and start your holiday season off in the most magical of ways! The Nutcracker performed by the Metropolitan Ballet Wichita will be live at the Burford Theatre on December 3rd. More details and ticketing information coming soon!
Reminder, all Cowley College locations will be closed today, Friday, Oct 27th, for Fall break and reopen on Monday, Oct 30th.
KDOT reminds, rain is impacting travel in some parts of the state. If you can’t see the road surface, turn around, don’t drown. It only takes a few inches before traveling is unsafe.
The City-Cowley County Health Department says updated COVID vaccinations are available from the Health Department. You can call to schedule your appointment. In Ark City, it’s 620-442-3260, and in Winfield, call 620-221-1430.
Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to make the state’s electrical grid more robust and resilient against extreme weather events as part of the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue Portfolio (JTIQ). The project will coordinate the planning, design, and construction of 5 transmission projects across 7 Midwest … Read more