USD 470 hosting preschool event

USD 470 is hosting a preschool screening and enrollment event on July 12 at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, then, help with enrollment if applicable. All children … Read more

New podiatrist taking appointments at SCK Health

On July 1, SCK Health will begin scheduling appointments for Dr. Matthew Doxey, a podiatrist, and the newest full-time specialist to the SCK Health Specialty Clinic. Dr. Doxey treats patients in all areas of foot care, including routine diabetic foot care, wound care, bunions, flat feet, sports injuries, and foot/ankle surgery. Despite this broad area … Read more

Burford Singers return this fall

Burford Theatre Arts is pleased to announce The Burford Singers will be back at the historic Burford Singer this fall, under the direction of John Dalton-White and accompanied by Sara Weinert. Rehearsals are set to begin on Sunday, August 7 at 7:00PM, and registration is open now for new members interested in participating in the … Read more

Street closure in Winfield

The City of Winfield says the entire intersection of E. 7th Ave & Alexander will be closed beginning Tuesday morning (June 27, 2023), in order for contractors to install a new sanitary sewer line for the Winfield Plaza. Beginning Thursday morning it will be open to one lane traffic. Project is anticipated to be complete … Read more

Winfield urging water conservation

The City of Winfield says With the extended drought conditions in Cowley County and upper timber creek water shed area, the Winfield City Lake is at its lowest level since 2011. The recent rain falls in some areas have helped, while other locations remain dry. In March of this year, the City of Winfield updated … Read more

Correctional facility inmate dies

El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Nicholas Reimonenq was found in his cell unresponsive and died Saturday morning June 24, 2023, at the facility. The cause of death is pending further investigation as well as results of an independent autopsy. Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections … Read more

Adult Citizens’ Police Academy returns

After a one-year break, the Winfield Police Department and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office are once again hosting their adult citizens police academy, set to start August 31. The 14th run of the academy will educate citizens about the police department and sheriff’s office organizations, operations, and roles in the communities they serve. Participants gain an … Read more

Algae warning from the state

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae. There are algate warnings and watches out for lakes around hthe area. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the … Read more

State pushes broadband acceleration grant

The State of Kansas continues to push towards bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program 3.0. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development today announced the application window will open for submissions next week. Backed by a $5 million investment from the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), the Broadband … Read more

Activities at Ark City HS canceled today

USD 470 says all indoor summer school activities at Arkansas City High School are canceled for Thursday, June 22, 2023. High School Athletic weights/conditioning groups will meet at the Bulldog Stadium. Middle School conditioning is canceled. The high school pool will also be closed. At approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday evening, fire alarms sounded at Arkansas … Read more