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.
Quick reminder that the USD 465 Board of Education meetings set for today (November 8th) and 22nd and December 13th will be held in the WHS Library, at 6:30 p.m.
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Richard Marquez, Garden City, to the 25th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert J. Frederick. District court judges in the 25th Judicial District are appointed by the governor and selected from nominees chosen by a district nominating commission. Judges in nominating commission districts are subject to retention … Read more
The City of Arkansas City will shift to a four-day sanitation schedule this week due to the closure of all City offices Thursday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The Cowley County Landfill also will be closed Thursday for Veterans Day. The F Street Limb Disposal and Compost Site will be closed both Thursday, Nov. 11 … Read more
If you drive along US 77 today near Ark City and spot a cow or several of them along the road, there’s a reason why. A rig carrying cattle rolled over early Tuesday on the interstate, north of the city, disrupting traffic and leaving some cattle wandering around. Other cows were stuck inside the trailer … Read more
Classes at Arkansas City High School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Thursday to allow students, faculty and staff members to attend funeral services for Rhett Lathers. Funeral services will take place for 1 p.m. at the Brown Center on the Cowley College Campus, followed by the burial at Hope Cemetery. All other schools within … Read more