Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are open for the next Poet Laureate of Kansas. The Poet Laureate of Kansas is an honorary position designed to promote the reading and writing of poetry throughout the state and is sponsored through the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC). The Kansas Poet Laureate will serve a … Read more
Authorities are investigating the murder of a resident of the Lansing Correctional Facility at the prison.The State Department of Corrections says Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) resident Fred Patterson III died Sunday August 7, 2022, at the facility. The apparent cause of death is homicide and is pending the results of an independent autopsy.
The Centennial Committee at Cowley College is putting together some special activities for the community, students, and alumni as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of classes being offered at its main campus in Arkansas City, KS. In honor of 100 years of service, Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Toland will be on hand for Proclamation … Read more
Arkansas City Middle School families, join us for Stock Your Locker night on Wednesday, August 17 from 6-7 p.m. This is a great chance to walk through your schedule, learn where your classes are, and organize your locker so you’re ready to go on the first day of school. New to middle school? Join 6th … Read more
Kansas cities and counties needing to replace or repair locally owned bridges have a supportive partner in the Kansas Department of Transportation. The agency is improving programs and collaborating with partners to take advantage of new revenue streams generated by the federally approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). KDOT has reshaped two local bridge improvement programs … Read more
A McPherson woman yesterday entered a no-contest plea to charges of second-degree reckless murder and battery on a law enforcement officer in connection with the death of a McPherson man in 2020, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. Tina Nicole Brown, 35, entered the plea Wednesday in McPherson County District Court. Judge John B. Klenda … Read more
Close to 100 high school athletes representing seven states took part in the High School Baseball Showcase held Wednesday at Cowley College’s Tiger Baseball Field in Arkansas City. The baseball players had an opportunity to display their abilities in front of invited scouts and college coaches. The Showcase included a professional style format, with pitcher … Read more
The Cowley College Golden Tigers is an educational program offered to community members who are at least 50 years of age and/or retired. Through classes, day trips, and workshops, it seeks to provide opportunities that promote the social, intellectual, mental, spiritual, and physical health of its members. Enrollment for classes in Arkansas City will take … Read more
The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring troupe is coming to Arkansas City this September to work with area youth on a production of RED RIDING HOOD! Cowley County youth in grades 1st through 12th are invited to join Red and her friends on a forest adventure with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. An audition will be held … Read more
A majority of Kansas voters yesterday decided to protect abortion rights in the state, rejecting a ballot measure that would have allowed the legislature to tighten abortion restrictions, or ban abortion all together. In Kansas, the two sides combined spent more than $14 million dollars on their campaigns.