Free COVID tests available

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT), is providing a second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests to households in all Kansas communities. All Kansas households can now visit AccessCovidTests.org to place an order for … Read more

Gas line purging and pipeline maintenance set for Monday

Officials from Mobile Energy Solutions and Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline announced this week that they will conduct line purging and scheduled pipeline maintenance from Monday, Nov. 14 to Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Arkansas City. Officials with both companies say that the maintenance and line purging will occur between the Orscheln Farm and Home and Walmart … Read more

City using new GPS technology

The City of Arkansas City recently implemented Trimble GPS technology to aid in high-efficiency surveying. Implementing this state-of-the-art technology has been a few months in the works. The new GPS equipment aims to aid city officials during a water leak. Instead of searching for a shutoff valve, the technology can be used by looking at … Read more

Saturday is Community Appreciation Day

Southwestern College has announced that Saturday’s football game versus Kansas Wesleyan will be Community Appreciation Day. Cowley County residents will be allowed to enter with no admission charge. Saturday’s game will also be Senior Day. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m., in Richard L. Jantz Stadium. Southwestern College is currently 8-1 in the Kansas Collegiate … Read more

Ark City crews respond to structure fire

Arkansas City Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday, Nov. 7, near South B Street and Taylor Avenue. At approximately 9:30 p.m., personnel arrived on the scene and discovered smoke from the structure’s front entrance. Fire crews did quick work in extinguishing the fire. Winfield and Udall Fire Departments assisted ACFD. One firefighter was … Read more

Holiday help available

The Winfield School District reminds, the holidays are just around the corner. As the season approaches, it also puts additional stress on families. While we have a number of donors who are willing to provide clothing and gifts to families in our community, resources are limited this year. If your family could benefit from this … Read more

Natural Science Hall of Fame to induct new members

Three Southwestern College graduates will be inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College. The new members are Lisa Braun, Mike Cargill, and Bryan Dennett. Dennett is a member of the 2022 induction class but will be formally recognized at the 2023 … Read more

Kansas Main Street Program seeking new communities

The Kansas Main Street program announced today it is seeking new communities to join the program in 2023. On Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m., the program will host a virtual application workshop for communities interested in the program. Kansas Main Street provides technical assistance and support for communities working to revitalize their downtown area … Read more

Cowley College kicks of Native American Heritage Month

Cowley College is proud to kick off National Native American Heritage Month with a special performance and presentation from a War Dancer from the Wichita Nation on Tuesday, November 8, at 6 p.m. in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. This event will be the first of several events planned throughout November in honor of … Read more