The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers in Kansas to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot to eligible Kansans following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorization. The vaccine booster dose only applies to individuals who completed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series at least 6 months ago. … Read more
From the City of Winfield: a public meeting is set for tomorrow night, September 28th, to update the community regarding the Winter Storm Uri natural gas event. The meeting is at 7 pm. at the Community Center at Baden Square.
As coronavirus cases in Kansas continue to surge among the unvaccinated and hospitals face staff and capacity issues, today Governor Kelly launched a new testimonial campaign to encourage Kansans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The campaign includes stories from Kansans whose lives have been deeply impacted by COVID-19, including doctors and nurses, COVID-19 survivors, and … Read more
KDOT says a railroad crossing safety improvement project will close K-55 at Belle Plaine for up to five days starting Oct. 4. The project involves installing a non-traversable median at the crossing on the west side of Belle Plaine, in Sumner County. During the work, K-55 will be closed at the crossing. So motorists will … Read more
From the City of Winfield: Wednesday, September 29th, the intersection of E. 6th Ave. & High St. Will be closed. This is necessary for contractors to complete repairs at Meyer Hall.
With plans to construct student housing on Cowley College’s Sumner Campus, the Board of Trustees had an opportunity to view the area during the annual monthly meeting held Monday at Cowley College’s Sumner Campus in Wellington. The meeting was conducted in the Short Community Room and was open to the public. The Sumner Campus is … Read more
Any former Cowley College baseball player from the program’s inception in 1970 through this past season’s team is invited to attend the Tiger Magic Baseball Alumni Weekend on October 22-23 in Arkansas City, KS. On Friday, October 22 a social will be held at Great Life Golf Course in Arkansas City at 7 p.m. On … Read more
Ark City Area Chamber of Commerce says Downtown Ark City Trick or Treat will be Sunday, October 31st from 6pm-8pm. If you would like to participate, please call 620-442-0230, email ceo@arkcitychamber.org, or send us a Facebook message! All candy or treats MUST BE WRAPPED. And we will have Trick or Treaters go in a clockwise … Read more
SCK Health is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Cora Ruhl to our Family Medicine & OB staff. Dr. Cora Ruhl received her undergraduate degree from Tabor College, attended med school at KU in Salina, and family medicine residency in Sioux City, IA.
The 2021 Butler County Fair Board has its annual meeting set for November 22nd at 7 p.m. Fair Stock is available in the Extension office during regular business hours. The deadline to purchase is October 15th. You must have fair stock to run for a township seat and to vote.