Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program that will help Kansas small businesses innovate, bring new products and services to market, and compete at a global level. The Small Business Research & Development Acceleration Grants, which were approved by the 2022 Legislature and signed into law by Governor Kelly, are being made available through the … Read more
El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Cody James Torbol died Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. Mr. Torbol was pronounced deceased by medical staff. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.’s decision to invest $125 million and hire 40 new employees at its Topeka plant as part of modernizing its Kansas facility, which been in operation since 1945. This announcement comes during Governor Kelly’s ‘Prosperity On The Plains’ tour promoting economic development. Goodyear, one of … Read more
Winfield Police remind, they will continue doing vehicle inspections at our station, 812 Millington St., this week while the Walnut Valley Festival continues cleanup and teardown. Inspections are held Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are $20 (cash only), and you must bring the original title (or have the lienholder fax … Read more
Winfield Police say, please them in congratulation of Ofc. Drew Popplewell on his promotion to Master Police Officer following four years of service to the citizens and visitors of Winfield. Chief Robbie DeLong presented Drew his MPO badge at yesterday’s Winfield City Commission meeting.
USD 465 is inviting you to a public forum, to give you the chance to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the upcoming bond election. The first event is on Tuesday, September 27th, at Irving Elementary School, at 7 p.m. The second event is on Wednesday, October 12th, at Lowell Elementary School, also … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22. Registration is required in order to participate in the virtual job fair, regardless of previous participation. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features … Read more
The Governor’s office says Kansas foster children have stable placements and are experiencing fewer moves while in care, according to the first report from the Neutral Third Party in the McIntyre class action lawsuit settlement. Governor Kelly said, “Under my Administration, we now have 1,300 fewer children in the system, and the Neutral Report shows … Read more
As Cowley College celebrates its 100th year, the school’s Theatre Department plans to start with a bang by performing The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy based on the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. October 14-15 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. The … Read more
USD 465 says there was a bus accident Thursday afternoon while en route to Wellington at the corner of Highway 160 and Oliver. There were no student or staff injuries. The bus was heading to an athletic event in Wellington. Students and staff were transferred to another Winfield bus and transported back to Winfield Middle … Read more