Changes for open meetings act

The expiration of the state’s emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic also brings an end to temporary provisions of Kansas law regarding open meetings and profiteering put into effect to address the emergency, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said yesterday. First, Schmidt said that the expiration means public bodies and agencies that are subject … Read more

Day camps present production

Members of the Southwestern College Summer Theatre Festival Youth Day Camp and Story Theatre Day Camp will present “THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE” on Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. The show will be performed in Messenger Recital Hall in the Darbeth Fine Arts Center. The production is appropriate for … Read more

Cowley Commission set for meeting

The next Cowley County Commission meeting is set for tonight at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Cowley County Courthouse. The agenda is up online. The group will consider approval of the Fairview Township 2020 financial report, the updated descriptions for CCEC, and they’ll consider consulting services for ARPA.

Reminder about tag renewal in Butler County

The Butler County Treasurer’s Motor Vehicle Department would like to remind you that if your last name begins with the letter’s “H & I” your tags are due for renewal by June 30, 2021. . You may renew online through the iKan website https://ikan.ks.gov/ . You may mail in your renewal notice that you received … Read more

Road closure today in Winfield

Cowley County Government has announced a Street Closure: 10th Avenue in Winfield will be closed from Main St. to Bliss St. today from 8am-6pm. The City of Winfield will be performing slurry sealing on 10th Ave.

Kansas Gets Gold Shovel Award

Governor Laura Kelly announced the State of Kansas has been honored for its commitment to excellence in economic development by receiving Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel award for 2021, the highest award given to a state. The annual awards recognize states for attracting high-value investment projects that create a significant number of new jobs … Read more

Ark City business named Exporter of the Year

Governor Laura Kelly recently visited Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC. in Arkansas City to honor the company for being named the 2020 Governor’s Exporter of the Year. Creekstone’s premium beef is sold in 73 foreign markets across the world, making exporting an essential part of its overall business success and sustainability. According to Creekstone, 20% … Read more

Air National Guardsman dies after training exercise

A Kansas Air National Guardsman has been killed during a training exercise southwest of Salina, Kansas. The Kansas Air National Guard says a vehicle overturned during an exercise at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range. Three airmen from the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron assigned to the 184th Wing were injured. One of them died … Read more