Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund today announced a second round of funding awards to 27 statewide organizations to create new, sustainable licensed child care slots and support the expanded operation of high-quality affordable child care programs. These additional grant awards are part of the Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant … Read more
A pillar of the Arkansas City community will be honored during an awards ceremony Tuesday evening for his dedication and service. The City of Arkansas City Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award Committee will present the family of Otis Morrow with a Special Distinction in Community Service certificate during its annual award presentation at 6 … Read more
Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities until Monday, October 23, 2023, to honor 21st District Magistrate Judge William Malcolm, who died from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this month. Judge Malcolm passed … Read more
Southwestern College Homecoming gets underway tomorrow, and it goes through Sunday, October 22nd. The parade is Saturday morning at 9:30, and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 10 a.m. Saturday. The football games versus Bethel is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Do you have a vehicle needing a VIN inspection? The Winfield Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol have scheduled times they complete these inspections on a first come first served basis. Be sure you bring your vehicle title, your VALID driver’s license, and $20 cash. The inspections are at the fairgrounds Barn number 4, … Read more
Southwestern College will host the official Ribbon Cutting for Winfield Hall on Friday, October 20th, at 4 p.m. The address is 1801 Warren Avenue. It’ll include facility tours and refreshments.
Governor Laura Kelly yesterday joined business leaders from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive, Leavenworth County, City of Tonganoxie, and other industry and elected officials for the grand opening of a new, fully designed smart facility in Tonganoxie. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive and a global leader in science-led nutrition, estimates it will invest more … Read more
Cowley County says ATTENTION AGRICULTURAL LANDOWNERS: The Appraiser’s Office recently mailed out agricultural questionnaires that are incorrect. The surveys that were mailed are titled as “2023” and they should be for 2024 as any changes made will be applied to the 2024 year. In addition, the land type and acreage table did not convert correctly … Read more
A committee comprised of librarians and library staff from across the state, and the State Librarian of Kansas, Ray C. Walling, are pleased to announce the selected title for this year’s Kansas Reads to Preschoolers program. This year’s selection is “My Heart Fills With Happiness,” a heartwarming picture book written by Monique Gray Smith and … Read more
The Cowley County Commission has a meeting set for Tuesday, October 17th, at 6 p.m. The agenda is out. It shows the group will consider the approval of the declaration of a local disaster emergency for Cowley County. They’ll consider the approval of several KDOT grants, including for the Council on Aging, Twin Rivers Developmental, … Read more