Southwestern College’s music department will present, for this year’s Kaleidoscope Concert, Henry Purcell’s three-act opera “Dido and Aeneas” on Friday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The fully-staged opera will be performed in English with supertitles and is a collaboration between A Cappella Choir, SC Singers, and South Kansas Symphony. … Read more
The State Department of Transportation reminds, Friday is the Great American Shakeout. It’s an earthquake preparedness drill, and it happens at 10:15 a.m. You should plan, practice, and prepare with your household. You should build a kit, have a plan, get trained, and stay informed. Consider where to go, what to do, and how to … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today applauded plans from Bartlett, a Savage Company, to invest $325 million in a large soybean crushing facility project in Montgomery County that will create 50 new jobs in Southeast Kansas. This facility will be one of nine Bartlett grain facilities in Kansas, contributing to their continued success in Kansas. Soybean crushing … Read more
From USD 470: IXL Elementary recently implemented a Playground Communication Board. The board helps students who utilize Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to communicate with their peers while on the playground. These students have the same icons/words on their AAC that are displayed on the board. The board also shows sign language options for … Read more
Projects that promote safety, improve access or mobility and update transportation technology can receive financial assistance in the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program has $2 million available this fiscal year. A minimum of 25% non-state cash match is required, and additional consideration will be given to applications that contribute more. The … Read more
Winfield Community Night out 2021 is coming up, Friday October 22nd, at 6 p.m. It takes place at Island Park.
SCK Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Lisa Ayala to our Family Medicine & OB staff. Schedule an appointment with her today at SCK Health Primary Care Ark City (620) 442 2100 or SCK Health Primary Care Winfield (620) 221-6100.
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Arkansas City man on a U.S. Marshals Service warrant after he allegedly attempted to flee arrest on foot. Around 11:45 p.m. Oct. 6, police observed a man matching the description of Sage Breeze Martin, 37, who officers knew to be wanted on the marshal’s warrant for felony probation … Read more
With five projects up for awards, the Cowley Marketing team received five awards during the NCMPR Medallions banquet held in Omaha, NE on Sunday, October 11th. Two Gold awards were given for the poster (single or series) that was a commemorative piece following the Men’s basketball National-Runner up appearance and the Video Shorts series for … Read more
The Butler County Treasurer’s Office, El Dorado Motor Vehicle and Driver’s License Office locations open at 9 AM Tuesday, October 12th, and the Western Office will open at 9:30 am on October 12th. All offices will close at their normal times. Don’t forget to sign in to QLess before you head to a Motor Vehicle … Read more