El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Erik Lawrence DeLeon died unexpectedly Friday, January 13, 2023. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The investigation … Read more
Southwestern College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16, with a couple of events. Professor Reggie Jarrell will present “Dreams, Hope, and Service” at noon in the Pounds Lounge, located on the lower level of the Roy L. Smith Student Center. Jarrell will share excerpts from his own memoir “31 Days … Read more
King Lake on the Emporia State University campus received its first stocking of rainbow trout Jan. 12, thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the university. Approximately 1,000 trout were introduced to the lake, according to Ben Neely, KDWP Fisheries biologist. King Lake, which opened to public … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s website, Kandrive.org, has been relied on for years to provide current highway condition information across the state. Now, the number of people taking advantage of the new KanDrive App and the Kansas 511 phone system is soaring. From November through December 2022, KanDrive App sessions went from 6,919 to 44,118 … Read more
City-Cowley County Health Department says Mark your calendars! The Health & Safety Fair returns to Winfield this year! The fair will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the Winfield Fairgrounds from 9:00am to 12:00pm This year’s fair promises to be fun-filled and educational with the opportunity for excellent prizes! Follow us on social media … Read more
The Governor’s office put out a statement about her health. On Tuesday, after experiencing cold-like symptoms, Governor Laura Kelly tested positive for COVID-19. In order to be safe and transparent with Kansans, the Governor then shared the news publicly, self-isolated, and worked from home. She continued to test, and after several subsequent negative tests, her … Read more
The Southwestern College athletic department announced on Monday that they will become one of several Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) institutions that have added the growing collegiate sport of women’s flag football, with their first season of competition set for the spring of 2024. The addition will become the 19th competitive athletic offering at Southwestern … Read more
D. Stephen Long, Cary M. Maguire University Professor of Ethics at Southern Methodist University, will present the Parkhurst Lecture at Southwestern College on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m., in Messenger Recital Hall in the Darbeth Fine Arts Building. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. Long previously worked at … Read more
Yesterday morning, Governor Laura Kelly tested positive for COVID-19. A statement from her office says she is fully vaccinated and is experiencing minor symptoms. She is following the guidance of public health officials to self-isolate as she continues to work. The Governor’s Office has informed Inaugural Ball attendees, participants in the Inauguration ceremony, and attendees … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department says On January 9th, 2023, at 12:41 p.m., an Arkansas City Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 600 block of South 6th Street. While attempting to stop the car, the driver parked at a vacant house and left his vehicle on foot. He began walking when … Read more