Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a U.S. Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The AG’s office says the rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients’ money to ESG (Environmental Social Governance) investments and runs contrary to … Read more
To help eliminate rural health disparities, William Newton Hospital is participating in a new initiative by the American Heart Association®, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. The Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator provides participating hospitals with no-cost access to Get With The Guidelines® quality programs and access to … Read more
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Applications will be evaluated by a team of external reviewers. The team will rate proposals on their ability to successfully promote … Read more
The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Winfield 150 Committee is making plans to celebrate 150 years since the town’s incorporation date in 1873 and residents are invited to participate in the festivities. There are many ways to get involved, starting with becoming a sponsor of the celebration. The committee is also seeking businesses, individuals, or … Read more
During the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, Arkansas City crews began blocking off portions of the alleyway in the downtown area for a construction project that will span several blocks. Weather permitting, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, improvements in wastewater infrastructure will start in the alleyway on the west side of Summit … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says If you’re a new or expecting mother, then don’t miss the Community Wide Baby Shower on Saturday, February 4th from 9:00am to 12:00pm! This event is free to attend and features classes in both English and Spanish covering topics from Safe Sleep to infant car seats. Additionally, all attendees … Read more
After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the Cowley College Foundation, Joyce McArtor announced her decision to step down as a member of the Foundation Board. “I have enjoyed serving on the Cowley College Foundation Board and being a part of its growth and changes for the past 25 years,” McArtor said. “The … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission has scheduled a series of informational workshops to discuss the topic of resource adequacy. As renewable energy resources continue to grow nationwide and aging gas, coal and nuclear facilities are being retired, careful planning is required to ensure adequate energy generation and reliability in the event of extreme weather events. As … Read more
The Golden Tigers program recently hosted on-campus enrollment events at its main campus in Arkansas City and its Sumner Campus location in Wellington. According to Golden Tigers coordinator Micah Fry, It was a successful kick-off to the spring semester. The Golden Tigers program now moves to open enrollment, so those interested should contact Fry at … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly’s 2023 annual State of the State Address will be delivered in-person to a joint session of the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. CT.