Classrooms are opening up across the 4-States and according to a new report, Kansas Community College are seeing a rise in enrollment. A report from the Kansas Association of Community College says enrollment has been in a upward trend since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Neosho Community College recorded an 8.5 percent enrollment bump … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to hear Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota and confirm that states can make rules governing their own elections, including requiring voters to show proof of citizenship. The brief argues that the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) does not prohibit … Read more
-The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Walton public water supply system located in Harvey County.
Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended. Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. He was arrested without incident on the Kansas Department of Corrections escape warrant. Marin-Valadez was placed on escape status after not reporting for his scheduled shift … Read more
Organizers of the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival have announced the winners and alternates of the 2024 NewSong Showcase. The NewSong Showcase gives aspiring songwriters a chance to submit their work for review by professional musicians and acclaimed songwriters, and features ten categories, including Songs about Winfield, Songs for Children, Religion/Spirit, Feelin’ Blue, Instrumental, Sweet Memories, … Read more
In anticipation of National Nonprofit Day on August 17, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced that his office is initiating a week-long outreach effort to encourage nonprofit organizations across Kansas to search for unclaimed property that rightfully belongs to them. Dedicated staff will focus on raising awareness that many nonprofit organizations are entitled to a share … Read more
Ponca City Police are searching for 26-year-old Sylvia Gomez who was last seen on July 7 at an address on U Street, which is outside of the city limits in Kay County. She is 5’5, around 120 pounds, has a tattoo across her chest that says “Creek”, a tattoo down the back of her leg … Read more
Christy Reams of Winfield, Kansas, has been named the new principal of Woodlands Elementary, pending board approval, for the 2024-2025 school year. Reams earned a degree in Elementary Education at Emporia State University in 2004 She has taught math for a total of 10 years at Arkansas City Middle School and Winfield Middle School.
Arkansas City residents are being asked to voluntarily reduce their water use. The City Commission declared a Class 1, Stage 1 Water Watch because maintaining an adequate water supply is essential. “Currently, our water storage is down to about 80%, and we’ve been ending the day with around 65% storage,” Rod Philo, environmental services superintendent, … Read more
The Arkansas City United Methodist Church is giving free shoe vouchers for students in grades PreK – 8th. The Ark City Soroptimists are offering vouchers for free socks and underwear for students in grades PreK – 5th. Date: Sunday, August 11th Time: 2-4 p.m. Location: Ark City UMC, 2448 Edgemont Drive For more info on … Read more