Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $1.1 billion — $140.1 million, or 14.8%, more than the monthly estimate. That is also 21.9%, or $194.6 million, more than December 2021. Individual income tax collections were $374.8 million. That is $5.2 million less than the estimate but $19.6 million, or 5.5%, more … Read more
Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library. Frequently asked questions include: Who are my legislators? How can I contact … Read more
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce says, just a reminder that there will be no Thursday Coffee on January 5th. Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday coffees will resume at 10:00 AM on January 12th at 334 East Radio Lane. Please follow the Ark City Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or check the Chamber … Read more
Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce, Cowley Works – Cowley First and VISIT Ark City are three organizations that work together to promote and support Ark City and Cowley County through business and tourism. But these three organizations are also important resources for the public. On January 19th from 7-8 PM at Venue 208 in … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly has officially accepted Speaker-elect of the House Dan Hawkins’ invite to present her State of the State address in-person to a joint Session of the Legislature. She’ll give the State of the State Address on Wednesday January 11th. The House convenes at 6 p.m., and her speech will start at 6:30 p.m.
Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-10, which bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions and their respective employees, and prohibits access on the state network. This order is in response to the national security and privacy risks posed by TikTok, … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to better identify and support children exposed to drugs, increase public safety, and reduce overdose death. These efforts are part of KDHE’s All Hands on DECK (drug-endangered children in Kansas) … Read more
Colder temperatures and winter weather has arrived in Kansas. The dropping temperatures and necessity of raising the thermostat are leaving some families vulnerable when it comes to covering their heating bills. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), implemented in the state by the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), allows peace of mind and … Read more
On Dec. 23, 2022, at 10:40 a.m., Arkansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the Arkansas City Walmart. Upon the officer’s arrival, the suspects had left the scene. However, officers were able to stop the vehicle in the 2800 block of North 2nd Street. During the stop, officers contacted three occupants of the vehicle, … Read more
Any Butler County resident can dispose of Christmas trees at the Butler County Landfill for free! If you live within a city’s limits save yourself some travel time and check with your city’s City Hall to find out if there are free disposal sites within your city. Check out the Landfill’s webpage at https://www.bucoks.com/274/Landfill-Recycling for … Read more