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Things are starting to feel real for Arkansas City’s splash pad! Crews broke ground yesterday morning on the site along Birch Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets – the future home of some serious summer fun.

Burford Theater Ink and Wash, is a watercolor month-long, four class experience for young painters. Whether your youngster has just dabbled in this technique or he is pretty good at it, Kassie Lewis is excited to work with all levels! Classes begin Wednesday, November 5 at 4:30-6pm and will run every consecutive Wednesday evening at … Read more

The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer’s service when the local temperatures are forecast … Read more

The Winfield Community Food Pantry says we are honored to be one of the organizations in Cowley County to receive a donation from GE Aerospace at Strother Field. Our check today was for $2000 with the opportunity to get another $2000 from their corporate office! With cuts to SNAP benefits looming, this will help us … Read more

The Kansas Traffic Resource Office says Take the challenge. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, let’s all Buckle Up and put our Phones Down when we drive. Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes in the United States. AAA reports that texting increases the chances of a car crash by 50%. According to NHTSA, if you … Read more

Ark City merchants present Halloween Downtown, a Kids’ Summit Street Trick or Treat Event. It’s October 31st, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., from Chestnut to Madison. On the east side of the street, you’ll walk to the south, and on the west side of the street, you’ll walk to the north.

Winfield Police Department says VIN inspections will return to the Winfield Fairgrounds this week. For more information on VIN inspections, please visit winfieldks.org/police.

The City of Arkansas City is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award: the Arkansas City Middle School KAY Club and longtime community volunteer Carol Hearne. The ACMS KAY Club continues to set the bar high for youth leadership, wellness, and service. Under the guidance of sponsors Rakiyah … Read more

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has received a letter from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. That letter to all states says that if a lapse in funding, caused by the shutdown, continues, there will not … Read more

The City Commission for Ark City has approved two major improvement projects for Wilson Park, advancing the City’s long-term goal of enhancing recreational spaces and family-friendly amenities in the community’s central park. At its meeting on October 21, 2025, the Commission authorized a quote from Power Play, LLC for $306,500, with additional in-kind contributions from … Read more