The City of Ark City says Last week, Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced a major boost for local infrastructure: $40.25 million will be allocated to 40 local and off-system bridge projects across the state. This funding, provided through two local bridge improvement programs, leverages new revenue from the federal Bipartisan … Read more
The City of Arkansas City encountered a cybersecurity issue early Sunday morning, September 22, 2024, involving its Water Treatment Facility. Authorities were promptly notified, and precautionary measures were taken to ensure plant operations remained secure. City Manager Randy Frazer assured residents that the water supply remains completely safe and there has been no disruption to … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says If you’re looking for an opportunity to get your yearly flu shot, then mark your calendars for our upcoming Flu Shot Clinic! On Tuesday, October 1st, we’ll be at the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce administering flu shots! There’s no appointment necessary, just stop by and we’ll get … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department is organizing the 40th annual National Night Out, a nationwide program sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch that focuses on preventing crime, drug use, and violence. This year’s local event will begin with a community gathering at Wilson Park in Arkansas City on Monday, September 30, 2024, from … Read more
Ballet in the Park has been delighting audiences for almost 30 years. This event is free, open to the public, and is a 45-minute performance. Ballet in the Park is held annually in parks in Wichita and the surrounding areas including Arkansas City, featuring a different production ever year. The Ballet in the Park series … Read more
The City of Ark City says Two connected resurfacing projects, involving a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay, will start soon on U.S. 166 in Cowley and Sumner counties. One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects on U.S. 166-in Cowley County-will extend almost five miles from the Sumner/Cowley county line to near the Arkansas River bridge … Read more
THe Ark City PD reminds that National Night out 2024 is coming up. Monday September 30th is the kick-off party at Wilson Park, from 5 until 8pm. That’ll include free food, inflatables, and so much more. Tuesday October 1st are the block parties, from 6 until 8pm. To register your neighborhood for a block party, … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department says n the morning of September 14, 2024, at approximately 7:24 a.m., Arkansas City Police and Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department were dispatched to the East Madison underpass in response to a single-vehicle accident. Officers discovered a red Chevrolet pickup truck overturned. The driver, identified as 20-year-old Christopher Jerome Fischer, … Read more
The Ark City PD reminds, please help us keep our city streets cleaned up! We are working with owners of vehicles to get abandoned, disabled, or illegally parked vehicles moved that have been sitting in the roadway for awhile. Standard Traffic Ordinance (STO) Section 93. Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles. (a) No person shall park … Read more
At the Kansas State Fair today, Kansas Tourism unveiled its newest tool for inspiring visitation to the state – the Kansas Tourism Mobile Visitors Center (MVC). This eye-catching van, wrapped in a stunning Kansas sunset design, will travel to large attendance events both in and outside of Kansas, providing information about the Sunflower State and … Read more