On Nov. 10, 2023, at approximately 10:46 p.m., the Arkansas City Police Department was dispatched to Chestnut Avenue and Summit Street to check on a male pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old male who was found to have injuries, which included stab wounds. Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department was dispatched to the scene. Through … Read more
Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Michael Rogers died at the facility Monday November 13, 2023. The cause of death is unknown and is pending the results of an independent autopsy. Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), the death is under investigation by the KDOC and … Read more
The Ark City Police Department says Join us Thursday night for Community Impact Night at Pizza Ranch as we help Angels in the Attic, Inc. Cowley County Outreach collect non-perishable food items for distribution this holiday season! Proceeds from tips and sales will help defeat food insecurity among our youth. We hope to see you … Read more
During the Nov. 7, 2023, City Commission meeting, Ethan Stephenson was sworn in as an officer with the Arkansas City Police Department. Stephenson began employment with the department on Oct. 19, 2023, and has completed all of the rigorous phases of the police department hiring process.
A groundbreaking is planned for November 16th for the new Police Station and Shared Training Center in Winfield. The event is at 3 p.m. east of the fire station.
The Arkansas City Middle School ACMS KAY Club is participating in the annual Richard Potterton Food Drive! You can help by donating non-perishable food items or money to ACMS by November 20. All items will be donated to local food banks right here in Arkansas City! The drive ends November 20th at 8:30!
USD 465 says Laura Heger and Sarah Morton have been elected as new Board of Education members. Their term begins in January of 2024. Ed Trimmer and Kinnie Ledford were re-elected.
Today, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income, can apply for free to Kansas’ 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association. Eligible programs include general applications, certificate programs, associate degree programs, and bachelor’s degree programs. (Graduate programs or other mid-degree … Read more
For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood donation. Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a proclamation to make it official: November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers month. State Librarian Ray Walling visited a local preschool to kick off this year’s program. Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is an annual program that encourages early childhood literacy by engaging young minds in the joy of reading. Each … Read more