Authorities arrested several people on drug charges. Ark City Police say on October 27th, police discovered illegal drug activity at 716 South 1st street, when following up on a counterfeit money investigation. During a search of the property, police discovered marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. They arrested 36 year old Felisha Mahoney, 30 year old … Read more
On 10-27-2022, the Arkansas City Police Department began receiving reports of counterfeit currency being passed in the community. Officers took four reports, 3 of which involved passing counterfeit $100 bills. Other counterfeit currency passed consisted of $20 bills. Victim locations included area businesses and vendors at the Arkalalah festival. During the investigation, a suspect was … Read more
Having lived in Arkansas City her entire life, Cowley College sophomore Kathrynne Giger lived out a dream Friday night as she heard her name called as Queen Alalah XC. The crowning took place inside the Robert Brown Theatre. The first runner-up was Maycee Wolfenbarger. The other three candidates were Kori Ford, Geshawna Francis, and Maddux … Read more
Thanks to a $50,000 JIIST (Jobs for Innovative Industry Skills Training) grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce, Cowley College was recently able to create a mobile technology trailer for “on-the-go” training to use for its Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program.The trailer will be used for boot camp and short-term certificate training across the state. The … Read more
USD 465 is hosting a Veteran’s Day Breakfast. It’s set for November 11th at 8:15 a.m. at Winfield High School. You should RSVP by November 8th at noon. All Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders welcome! Please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, November 8th at either the American Leagion, the VFW, or by calling … Read more
Today at 10 a.m., the Arkansas City Police Department is escorting our Arkansas City High School Cross Country team as they head to state. The team will travel east on Radio Lane from the high school and then turn onto Summit. They encourage students and community members to line that route to show your support!
Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) today released the results of a study that estimates the annual impact of Southwestern College on the statewide economy to be $56 million. Furthermore, the report shared that the nearly 8,000 Southwestern alumni living and working in Kansas make significant positive economic contributions to the state. Each year Kansas-based Southwestern … Read more
Tuesday evening, Rags Smith was announced as the winner of the City of Arkansas City’s 13th annual Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award during a presentation held at USD 470’s Avery Learning Center. Smith, who grew up in Arkansas City, was honored for her work on the Hope Cemetery Board, the Democratic Committee, Tacolalah Festival, … Read more
Tying in with Cowley College’s centennial, the Cowley College Visual & Performing Arts Department held an Alumni Art Showcase and reception Tuesday in the Earle N. Wright Community Room. According to graphics design instructor Mark Dykes, Class of 2004, Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair Mark Flickinger had wanted to have an alumni showcase for … Read more
In an announcement made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Oct. 19, 2022, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will receive a portion of more than $66.7 million in matching grants to be distributed across 16 states and Guam in support of imperiled species. The grant dollars are made possible by the … Read more