The Cowley County Crimestoppers, in coordination with area law enforcement agencies, have purchased and made available to the public a catalytic converter marking kit. Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise in Cowley County in the last year due to the soaring price of precious metals contained in the parts. One significant set back … Read more
With the start of the fall athletic season just around the corner, Cowley College recently conducted a volleyball camp for high school age participants. The high school volleyball camp was led by Cowley head volleyball coach Steven Gream and assistant coach Lan DaSilva. Current as well as former Lady Tiger volleyball players also assisted with … Read more
From USD 470: We have partnered with Greenbush, an education service center, to offer the Greenbush Virtual Academy-Ark City. This is an option for students who may need/want to learn from home this year. If you choose to apply to the virtual academy and are accepted, you will remain part of the Ark City Bulldog … Read more
The Cowley College Golden Tigers is an educational program offered to community members who are at least 50 years of age and/or retired. Through classes, day trips, and workshops, it seeks to provide opportunities that promote the social, intellectual, mental, spiritual, and physical health of its members. Enrollment for classes in Arkansas City will take … Read more
– The American Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region reminds our communities that the highest temperatures we’ve seen this summer could be on the horizon. A little preparation can go a long way in helping to keep you, your family and your fur babies safe during intense heat. Young children, older adults, individuals with chronic … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to Fairytale Friends Daycare, 401 W 14th Ave in Winfield. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE to issue such an order when, in the opinion of the Secretary, the order is necessary to protect children in the home from … Read more
The CDC is now recommending that all people, even those who are vaccinated, return to wearing masks indoors, in parts of the country where coronavirus cases are jumping. In resposne to that guidance, the governor made a statement. She said “While we are still reviewing the new guidance and what it means for Kansas, this … Read more
The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. … Read more
From the City of Winfield: Drivers should be aware of the New Three-Way Stop at Viking Blvd./Warren Ave. Back to school will be a little different for parents and students on Viking Blvd. Working together with our partners at USD 465 – Winfield, we are implementing traffic adjustments on Viking Blvd. In addition to advanced … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced 36 Kansas cities will receive a combined total of $23 million to improve highways and intersections as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). Winfield will receive #300,000 for U.S. 77 Surface Preservation.