Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration is giving a total of $53 million to eligible child care staff at licensed facilities as a reward for their incredibly essential, hard work. The funds will be made available through Child Care Workforce Appreciation Bonuses that will soon be directly distributed to approximately 22,650 early childhood care … Read more
After seven years as president of Cowley College, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle took part in his final Board of Trustees meeting Monday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. Also, during Monday’s meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the 2022-2023 proposed operating budget of $24,834,769. During Dr. Rittle’s time at Cowley College he helped the … Read more
Yesterday, alongside bipartisan legislators and casino industry representatives, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 84 to legalize the act of sports wagering in Kansas. The bill also allows state casinos to use digital platforms and create sportsbooks. The ceremony took place at the Statehouse. SB 84 allows venues such as restaurants and nonprofit fraternal … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly celebrated that Kansas hit the lowest unemployment rate in the state’s recorded history, at 2.3%. Unemployment continues to decline in the state, even as the unemployment rate nationally holds flat. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas has the sixth lowest unemployment rate in the country relative to other states. … Read more
A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp. The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Ponca City (OK) High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City High School placed third. Other … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced a settlement with pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt ARD, LLC to resolve a lawsuit alleging Medicaid fraud involving the underpayment of Medicaid drug rebates. The settlement will recover $1.28 million for Kansas taxpayers. Schmidt said the settlement was reached involving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the federal … Read more
Cowley College’s Tiger Booster Club is preparing to host the 27th annual Tiger Skins/Brian Groves Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, August 20, at Ark City Golf & Fitness. The format consists of four-person teams (men and women welcome). Groups of fewer than four players will be paired by the tournament director. The entry fee is $100 … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly invites all Kansans seeking employment to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which will focus on state agency job openings. The virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The Virtual Job Fair will highlight full-time employment, part-time employment, and internships within many of … Read more
Early voting gets underway next Thursday for voters in Kay County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board. Early voting is open to all voters. You can cast your ballot Thursday and Friday from 8am until … Read more
Hot temperatures are impacting Kansas. A Heat Advisory is in effect for central and northeastern Kansas until this evening. Heat index values up to 106 degrees are expected today, and people are being urged to stay hydrated. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for north-central Kansas from tomorrow morning through Monday evening. Ponca City … Read more