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
Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 25. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge all travelers to ditch distractions and focus on safety. Drivers will see increased enforcement of occupant protection and … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says there is a new online resource for cancer survivors, caregivers and providers. In collaboration with Kansas Cancer Partnership, the Map of Cancer Survivorship Resources has over 20 categories and includes information on counseling and support groups, transportation, financial assistance, advanced care planning and more.
A reminder from the Kansas Traffic Resource Office, that vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were killed and 575 people were injured in collisions with … Read more