$24k for Good Samaritan program

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual golf tournament “Golfin’ for Good Sam” raises more than $24,000 for the Good Samaritan Program. The program provides financial support for local Presbyterian Manor seniors who have, at no fault of their own, outlived their financial resources. 76 golfers participated in the four-person scramble tournament.

Still time to take Ark City survey

The City of Ark City says In March, the community was asked to take a survey hosted by the Ark City Rec, the City of Arkansas City, Cowley College, and USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools that focused on gathering information from residents about what services, programs, and amenities they consider essential and what … Read more

Groundbreaking marks beginning of railroad bridge project

Governor Laura Kelly joined Lt. Governor Toland and Kansas City, Kansas government officials for a groundbreaking celebration marking the beginning of construction on redevelopment of the Rock Island Bridge. The Rock Island Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas is a rail crossing of the Kansas River that connects Armourdale, Kansas to West Bottoms in Kansas City, … Read more

Seussical Auditions Tonight

The Cowley Theater is hosting auditions for Seussical The Musical. Performances are July 14th to 16th. Auditions are tonight and Thursday night from 7 until 8:30 p.m. in the Robert Brown Theater. Come learn a song and leave after you sing. Ages 10-18 welcome!

Skate party tonight

The Winfield Police Department is celebrating Winfield’s 150th birthday with a free skate party at Main St Skate, LLC! It is set for tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. You can get cake and a free skate session. To RSVP, check out the Winfield Police Department’s Facebook page. There’s a link in the comments.

Ark City Commission to meet

The City of Ark City has a City Commission meeting set for tonight at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is out. It includes the April 2023 financial summary. They’ll also consider a request from SCK Health for a release of funds from the Unpledged Healthcare Sales Tax Fund from the City of Ark City, totaling almost … Read more

Warning about vandalism in Ark City

The City of Ark City says as the weather turns warmer, our Public Services department is busy maintaining many areas of our community. On top of keeping our community clean, the department has also had to deal with vandalism in the Wilson Park restrooms. This vandalism is costly to the City and could lead to … Read more

Governor signs bill offering financial help for med school

Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2060, a bipartisan bill that will provide students with medical school financial assistance. HB 2060 expands financial aid programs through the University of Kansas School of Medicine (KUMC) for students who practice primary care medicine or psychiatry in rural Kansas. HB 2060 also continues providing incentives to Kansas community … Read more

Preregistration coming for Walnut Valley Festival

Organizers have announced their intention to take online preregistrations for Lineup & Land Rush July 3-9, in advance of the 51st Walnut Valley Festival, September 13-17. While the basic process will remain as it has since organizers debuted online camping preregistration, there will be some changes in platform, payments, and general camping. Preregistration is intended … Read more

Governor decriminalizes fentanyl test strips

Governor Laura Kelly joined legislators and advocates in Shawnee to sign Senate Bill 174, a bipartisan bill that decriminalizes fentanyl test strips. Decriminalizing test strips, which can detect the presence of fentanyl in other substances, will help prevent overdose deaths in Kansas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100,000 people … Read more