The Emergency Broadband Benefit, a federal program that helped almost 9 million low income Americans afford internet service in 2021, ended on December 31. The Kansas Corporation Commission wants Kansans to know that a new $14.2 billion federal program, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), is available to fill the gap. With higher income maximums, the … Read more
Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce says Banquet reservations are now being accepted for the February 5th Ark City Chamber Masquerade Ball. Get your reservations in soon. The last date for banquet reservations is January 28th. Call the Ark City Chamber of Commerce for reservations. 620-442-0230
The Cowley County Public Health Officer has issued Local Public Health Order 2022-001 which maintains the 10-day existing required isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19. This is in contrast to guidance from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) that … Read more
From USD 470: Due to the high number of students and staff members quarantined, USD 470 is closing all schools for the remainder of the week (Jan. 19-21).
Winfield Police says We’ve received a report from a local resident who answered a phone call from what appears to be a local number claiming to be “the electric company” calling with a disconnection notice. The representative on the other end was seeking payment. The City of Winfield, KS doesn’t call residents demanding payment. We … Read more
City-Cowley County health department says The month of January has seen record-breaking numbers for COVID infections in the county. In the entirety of 2021, the county saw 4159 confirmed cases of COVID. This year alone, in just 13 days, we have seen 1466 confirmed cases. That is 35% of the yearly total for 2021. With … Read more
SCK Health Implements Phase 1 of its COVID surge protocol effective yesterday, January 17, 2022. Please be aware of the following changes: 1. The front hospital entrance will be closed. All patients and visitors must enter through the emergency department. 2. Non-Covid patients will be allowed one visitor per 24 hour, no change outs will … Read more
At its first meeting of the year, the Governor’s Council on Education presented its annual report to Governor Kelly. This report includes a set of recommendations intended to improve educational outcomes for all Kansans through increased collaboration between businesses and educators. . Those recommendations include: Improve the Kansas Child Day Care Assistance Credit Leverage the … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the call for nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is the highest honor the Governor of Kansas awards to exporting businesses. Exporters of the Year are considered best in class in conducting overseas business from Kansas. For that, one … Read more
Arkansas City High School says they have surpassed the 10 percent masking threshold. Masks will be required at the high school for 14 calendar days starting Friday, January 14. In the meantime, masks are highly recommended. You can find a link to the COVID-19 dashboard at www.usd470.com. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we … Read more