Watch out for snowfall today. We’re still expecting total snow accumulations of five to seven inches today. With that, a lot of schools are closed, including USD 470 and USD 465. The Winfield Police Department says Due to expected inclement weather, vehicle inspections for this Thursday (February 3rd) have been canceled. Inspections will resume Tuesday, … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly, today, announced the launch of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) program. BASE is a new grant opportunity to help support infrastructure development and advance economic development opportunities across Kansas. The grant program will be administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce. As proposed by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) … Read more
The Cowley County Commission has a meeting at 9 this morning. The agenda is out. It shows they will get a presentation on the corporate fitness program. The group also will get a presentation on the appraiser’s office, and K-State Extension Research. The meeting is hosted in the assembly room of the Cowley County Courthouse, … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a settlement agreement outlining how Black Hills Energy will recover $87.9 million in deferred natural gas costs related to the February 2021 winter weather event. The utility, like others regulated by the KCC, was ordered to do everything possible to continue providing natural gas service to its customers, … Read more
A group of local medical providers has come out with a message for Cowley County residents about stopping the spread of COVID 19. They say Emergency departments and clinics are overflowing. Inpatient and ICU beds are at capacity. Lab, radiology, and respiratory services are busier than ever. And they say they have heard many citizens … Read more
The Classic in Cowley is coming up May 7th and 8th. There are two courses: one in Winfield, The Farm at Quail Valley and Kneebler Pond in Ark City. It’ll bring about 300 participants and families to the area. 2022 is the third year for the classic. Money raised will be used for course signage, … Read more
The Theatre Department at Cowley College was the recipient of numerous awards during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival held last week in Washington, D.C. Cowley received the majority of its commendations for its production of Six Characters in Search of an Author, while also being recognized for costume design on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s … Read more
City of Arkansas City says – We want to hear from you! Please consider attending this special “visioning session” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Burford Theatre Arts in downtown Arkansas City. Participants will brainstorm ways we can revitalize and re-imagine our historic downtown in conjunction with new programs like Main … Read more
Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. The awards are made each year to recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims of crime in Kansas. Nominations are open in the categories of criminal justice, community champion, outstanding victim … Read more
The Community Music School (CMS) at Southwestern College is now enrolling students for the spring semester. Teachers are available for piano, violin, viola, percussion, and voice. Private lessons can be scheduled at times that are most convenient for families and their busy lifestyles. In addition to private lessons, the CMS has many opportunities for group … Read more