Governor Laura Kelly today announced that agricultural exports reached $5.46 billion in 2022, the highest export total in decades. The Kansas agriculture industry has grown significantly since Governor Kelly took office; in 2019, Kansas had $3.8 billion in exports. Once again, the top ag export for Kansas was red meat, which made up $2.1 billion … Read more
Winfield City crews are continuing to remove tree debris from the Aug 5, 2023 storm. Beginning August 21, at 8am, the City will begin one final sweep through the community for storm debris removal from the street curb (even if we have not been by your property yet during the initial pass). If we have … Read more
The 2023 Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program is currently accepting applications from Kansas State University undergraduate students who are interested in agriculture and would like to represent Kansas in a week-long international exchange program in Taiwan from November 17-25, 2023. The program is coordinated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture with the support of Kansas … Read more
The City of Ark City says their dedicated city crews spent most of yesterday picking up tree limbs from Sunday evening’s storm and will continue this work on today! To ensure a smooth pickup process, please follow these simple steps: • Place Limbs Curbside: Stack the tree limbs neatly by the curb, ensuring they’re not … Read more
The City of Arkansas City says it has thoroughly reviewed its waste management operations, considering factors like fuel costs, labor expenses, and equipment repairs. As a result, they are updating their trash rates, effective August 31, 2023. The City of Arkansas City comprehensive fee schedule for commercial sanitation services is available online. The approved comprehensive … Read more
Police in Marion, Kansas, raided the office of the local newspaper on Friday. Law enforcement with the Marion Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office took the Marion County Record’s computer file server, computers, phones, and other equipment. Law enforcement said they were investigating an identity theft, and they had a search warrant. The … Read more
According to ctnewsonline.com, Arkansas City commissioners are undecided about whether to proceed with a ballot for a half-cent street repair sales tax. The city held a town hall meeting in July to inform citizens about the proposed tax that would be dedicated to improving city streets. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html
According to ctnnewsonline.com, cleanup continues from the major storm that hit Winfield on Saturday morning, with volunteers being requested to help clear debris as utility workers continue to restore power to residents. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html
Three people were sent to area hospitals Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash that occurred between Rock and Atlanta. At approximately 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, a 2014 Ford F-150, driven by Jack Titgemeyer, 18, of Manhattan, was traveling north through the intersection of 32nd Road and 151st Road. Titgemeyer failed to stop at the stop sign … Read more
With the fall semester at Cowley College scheduled to begin next week, seven new instructors were joined by vice president of academic affairs Rachel Bates during the new faculty orientation held recently in the Brown Center. Cowley College faculty reported for duty on Aug. 9. A welcome day in-service event is scheduled for Friday, and … Read more