From USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools: The number of COVID-19 cases (and associated close contacts) is quickly rising within our district. Due to the number of positives at Adams Elementary and the impact on staffing, the difficult decision was made to temporarily close that building. Adams students will learn from home starting November … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received $3.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to distribute to local partners across the state. These funds will accelerate travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation in the state.
The Arkansas City Police Department is excited to unveil the newest car to the Patrol Division fleet. This vehicle was designed with the assistance of the 2nd grade classes at Frances Willard Elementary School. The idea of approaching a local elementary school to help with the design came out of planning sessions held by the … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared whenever inclement weather impacts the state. In line with workforce shortages across the nation, KDOT does not have enough equipment operators – the agency’s primary snowplow operators – in a number of areas across Kansas. These shortages create the potential for highways to … Read more
Winfield Police Department: We’ve noticed an uptick of scam callers claiming to be with an unnamed law enforcement agency or court threatening legal action stemming from fraudulent activity tied to a person’s social security number. These calls often threaten issuance of arrest warrants from a local magistrate if the call is ignored. We’d like to … Read more
With Veterans Day approaching on Thursday, November 11, Cowley College plans to honor all military veterans by offering discounts and free meals in recognition of their service. On November 11, 2021, individuals that have served in the United States Armed Forces can eat free at the Tiger Deli on Cowley College’s main campus in Arkansas … Read more
The Winfield Police department says on November 9th at about 12:30 a.m., officers with the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to the 3400 block of Osage Street for a report of multiple gunshots. Officers spoke with the reporting party as well as several neighbors who reported hearing gunshots in the area. While investigating the report, … Read more
The Southwestern College theatre department will present “Mac Beth” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m., in the Helen Graham Little Theatre located on the lower level of the Christy Administration Building. Viewer discretion is advised due to language and violent content. Admission … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says on November 7, 2021, at approximately 12:19 PM a vehicle was traveling south on 75th Road and struck a combine, just south of the intersection of 75th and 102nd Road. The vehicle went underneath the combine and was engulfed by fire. Two occupants inside the vehicle died from their … Read more
The Arkansas City High School musical, Legally Blonde, is this weekend! Come see this extravagant, high-energy, hilarious show November 11-13 at 7:00 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults.