Governor Laura Kelly announced that, to improve safety for workers and Kansas communities, she has directed the Kansas Department of Transportation to propose a rule requiring railroads operating in Kansas to have at least two railroad crew members in the lead locomotive. When the rule is officially promulgated, Kansas will become the ninth state in … Read more
Increasing active transportation opportunities across Kansas – whether walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, skateboarding, etc. – is the goal of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s newly revised Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP will serve as a guide for KDOT and Kansas communities on how to include and promote active transportation infrastructure when planning roads, … Read more
The 1st Annual Small Town Roots Festival is coming to Island Park in Winfield on Saturday, June 17th. It’s being described as a family-friendly event featuring music and food trucks. It will be a non-alcohol event featuring various brands of roots music, highlighting blues. For ticket info and details visit www.smalltownrootsfestival.com
Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding opportunities to build the infrastructure needed for more homes and businesses to access broadband.
Southwestern College President Elizabeth Frombgen has announced a change in leadership at the head of the athletics department. Current Moundbuilder men’s basketball coach, Matt O’Brien, has been selected as the interim director of athletics and will continue his coaching duties. Additionally, Lock Schnelle, the college’s head athletic trainer, has been named interim associate director of … Read more
The 100th Cowley College Commencement is coming up on Saturday, May 6th. It begins at 10 a.m. in the W.S. Scott Auditorium.
A reminder from the State Department of Transportation that today is Bike and Roll to School Day. Be alert for students on their way to class, and on their way home after.
The City of Ark City says during a recent City Commission meeting, a proclamation was made to recognize National Foster Care Month locally. They say their hope during this month is that our community will recognize foster families. These unsung heroes serve as the primary source of love, protection, and support to the children and … Read more
The Kansas Department of Revenue announced today that total tax collections for April 2023 were $1.3 billion. That is 2.3%, or $30.1 million, below the estimate. Total collections are down 14.7% from April 2022. Individual income tax collections were $593.5 million. That is $76.0 million, or 11.4%, below the estimate, and 41.7%, or 425.3 million, … Read more
Southwestern College Commencement ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, at 2:30 p.m., in Richard L. Jantz Stadium. The 2023 Commencement activities will be live streamed on closed circuit television on the Southwestern campus as well as online at the Southwestern College Facebook page and the Southwestern College YouTube channel. Viewing location on campus will … Read more