The State Department of Corrections says El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Luis Diaz died Sunday morning June 4, 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 (KDOC), … Read more
The Ark City Police Department says yesterday afternoon they were called to the 700 block of South A Street, Arkansas City, for a possible shooting. Officers found a 35-year-old victim of Wichita in the street, who sustained gunshot wounds to his lower body. At about the same time as the initial call, officers were made … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for May 2023 were $857.3 million. That is $38.8 million, or 4.7%, above the estimate. Individual income tax collections were $440.1 million. That is $12.9 million, or 2.9% below the estimate, and down 15.1% from May 2022. Corporate income tax collections were $91.2 million, or 140.0% … Read more
USD 465 in Winfield is getting set for their summer food service program. Children can participate, even if they’re not attending summer school. The program runs June 5th-June 29th. Children ages 1 to 18 can receive free meals at open locations. Breakfast and lunch is provided for all students attending summer school. Breakfast is available … Read more
USD 470 says they are very excited to announce that the Ark City HS/MS Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms. FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms electronically for your students. FinalForms also saves data from season to season and year to year, meaning that you won’t need to enter the same … Read more
USD 470 says they are hosting a preschool screening event on June 6 at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will review the information with you. We will also check your child’s vision and hearing. If you have any questions … Read more
The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is developing a comprehensive strategic plan to expand broadband infrastructure statewide and ensure every Kansan has access to reliable high-speed internet. To assist in this and provide accurate data for the plan, the department is calling on residents to participate in an important online speed test and survey. The … Read more
Members of the Armenian Ministry of Defense and the Kansas National Guard were on site touring the Kansas Veterans’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield to learn about the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) mission to serve Kansas Veterans, learn about services provided, and facility operations. Also on the tour was a … Read more
The State Department of Transportation says whether you are moving a kid to college or just taking a cooler to a ball game, it is every driver’s responsibility to ensure all cargo is safely secured. Items not properly secured pose a safety risk on our nation’s roadways. Objects or debris can fall from vehicles and … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed bipartisan Senate Substitute for House Bill 2127, which makes it easier for victims of childhood sexual assault to pursue justice, alongside bipartisan legislators and advocates. This bill removes the statute of limitations for the criminal prosecution of these crimes and extends the allowable time frame for civil lawsuits involving child … Read more