The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is happy to announce the continuation of the free COVID-19 testing program for summer camps for the 2022 season. COVID-19 testing is a key strategy that summer camps can utilize to identify early cases and prevent transmission in the camp setting. Summer camps can choose to use … Read more
Last week saw much needed rainfall across the state, but areas in southwest Kansas missed out on it once again. Kansas Wheat says much of southwest Kansas has gone nearly 300 days without an inch of precipitation. Annual average rainfall is about 12” in southwest Kansas, and much of the area has seen about 1/3 … Read more
A total of 216 students participated in Cowley College’s 99th Commencement exercises Saturday inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Along with the conferring of degrees, Glen and Lisa Virden, were named the recipients of Cowley’s Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award. Glen Virden is currently a special agent in charge with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. While, two-time volleyball … Read more
Agriculture is a big part of Cowley County’s community as a whole and that is why people from all over the county are going to come together to celebrate! Celebrate Ag Day is going to be held at the Winfield Fairgrounds on May 21, 2022 where everyone will be welcome. The fun-filled event is from … Read more
On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly honored fallen law enforcement officers from across the state at the annual Law Enforcement Memorial reception and ceremony. Kelly recognized the families of the honored fallen officers and thanked the law enforcement officers in attendance for their dedication to keeping Kansas communities safe. Governor Kelly has ordered flags statewide remain … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2237 to help address the state’s housing shortage by investing in and incentivizing residential development – especially in rural areas. When Governor Kelly took office, she created the Office of Rural Prosperity to address the needs of rural Kansas communities. That included conducting the first statewide housing needs … Read more
The Life Through Word and Lens writing and photography showcase was held Wednesday night on Cowley College’s main campus in Arkansas City. The event had a nice turnout in spite of the rainy weather. Students, faculty and staff, and community members enjoyed the creative talents of Cowley students who displayed their semesters’ writing and photography. … Read more
Kansans safely disposed of more than 48 tons of personal documents during events in March and April, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. More than 2,300 Kansans dropped off approximately 96,180 pounds of documents at eight locations across the state during National Consumer Protection Week, March 7-12. Two additional locations were rescheduled to late … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today urged Kansans to be cautious as they react to last Friday’s severe storms that struck the state and caused widespread damage to homes and communities. Schmidt said it was important for Kansans to know their rights under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act as it relates to home or business … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed legislation at a Topeka home to celebrate the bipartisan passage of House Bill 2239, which cuts property taxes. It provides additional tax relief for Kansas veterans and the elderly through property tax refunds and gives tax credits to teachers who purchase school supplies out of their own pockets. ?Governor … Read more