Wichita State University has announced, it is eliminating its mask rules. It comes after legislative leaders rejected the Governor’s new mask order. The university announced masks are no longer required at the school and there will be on limits on mass gatherings.
Good news for Winfield residents: your natural gas bills will be reduced because the pipeline company that serves the city has decided not to assess penalties it could have put on the city for customers’ natural gas usage during the February winter storm. The company will not charge the city $4.8 million in penalties, according … Read more
Southwestern College is now accepting applications for the Transfer Scholarship. This merit-based award annually recognizes a transfer student who demonstrates outstanding academic ability as well as strong community engagement. Scholars must be accepted for admission to Southwestern College before they are considered for the Full-Tuition Scholarship competition. The scholarship will award full undergraduate tuition, and … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to put down the phone and eliminate all distractions as part of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s distracted driving campaign. In Kansas, one in four vehicular crashes is caused by a distracted driver, according to KDOT. The nationwide campaign runs through the month of April and … Read more
Kansas lawmakers are closer to sending Governor Laura Kelly a bill that would require graduating high school students pass a civics exam. Students would be able to take the test multiple times until they pass. The Kansas Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and the House had approved it earlier in the session. Now they … Read more
Kansas lawmakers yesterday rejected an effort to keep mask mandates in place in Kansas. The governor’s order required people to wear masks indoors at businesses and public spaces, and outdoors when they can’t be socially distanced. But legislative leaders overturned the order.
A public meeting is planned for Monday, April 5th, to address the impact of winter storm Uri on natural gas. It’s set for 7 p.m. at the Community Center at Baden Square in Winfield.
Quick reminder, there is no school for USD 470 students on Friday April 2nd or Monday, April 5th.
Cowley County Commissioners this week approved the appointment of a coroner. Dr. Willie L. Posey gets the job.
Cowley County announced on Facebook, The Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) Program is now available. It provides emergency rent and utility assistance for landlords and tenants affected by COVID. For more information and eligibility requirements: https://kshousingcorp.org/emergency-rental-assistance/