The Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma says a concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion … Read more
The City of Arkansas City’s Environmental Services Department began flushing Section 3 and then moved to Section 4, which contains 17 fire hydrants for section 3 and 148 fire hydrants for section 4. Section 3 will be from south of Madison Avenue, between A and First Streets — mainly along the South Summit Street corridor. … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly joined Wichita area legislators and community members to ceremonially sign House Bill 2024, a child welfare bill that outlines the rights of foster youth, foster parents, and family caregivers. The bill is named in honor of Representative Gail Finney, who represented the 84th state house district from 2009 until her death in … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly and Acting Secretary of Transportation Calvin Reed announced this afternoon that more than $11 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects across Kansas, including a project in Winfield. Winfield will get money for Pike Road pedestrian/vehicular safety and access improvements. These investments are made possible through the Kansas Department of … Read more
The State department of Wildlife and Parks says Topeka resident, Thayne Miller, has just set the new Kansas state record for the largest smallmouth buffalo caught in Kansas. The behemoth fish, which weighed in at 64.75 pounds, measured 45.25 inches long and had a total girth or circumference of 35 inches. Miller unearthed the record-size … Read more
Southwestern College says The campus may be quiet right now, but the fiscal year doesn’t end until June 30th. It’s a great time to make a gift to Southwestern. An anonymous Winfield benefactor has offered a $100,000 matching gift to the Builder Fund in recognition of Southwestern’s importance to Winfield’s cultural and economic success. The … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT), allowing all Kansas households to request free, at-home COVID-19 tests through June 15, 2023. Residents are encouraged to order additional free tests while supplies last. All Kansas households can order free COVID-19 tests through … Read more
USD 470 will once again be offering FREE meals this summer. Anyone aged 1-18 can receive breakfast and lunch for free between June 5–June 30, 2023. Free meals will be served at the following schools each Monday-Thursday. Breakfast is from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch is from 11-11:30 a.m. -Ark City High School -Ark City Middle … Read more
As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has expanded the qualifications for families to apply for Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP). Starting today, students whose household income is less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines will be eligible for KEEP funds. This program provides … Read more
The Winfield Police Department has put up a list of items that have come into the possession of the Winfield Police Department. The items were collected and classified as “Lost and Found” property. The list is up on the Police Department’s Facebook page. It includes power tools, women’s jewelry including wedding bands, a man’s military … Read more