From the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office: As a reminder… Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Every vehicle manufactured after 1974 has a catalytic converter. Certain vehicles are more prone to CAT theft; currently Toyota Prius vehicles and pick-up trucks are the most frequently targeted. Currently, in Cowley County the Ford F250’s are being targeted. … Read more
Kansas Division of Emergency Management says, ATTENTION KANSANS! The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. Entities eligible for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund include restaurants, Food stands, food trucks, food carts, Caterers, Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns; Snack and … Read more
Are you a local construction trades business owner? Do you struggle to find employees? Would you like to learn about opportunities to hire interns or receive continuing education? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the dinner meeting for you. Come learn of how a partnership with Cowley College can help … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department responded to and investigated a pair of injury accidents Friday on Summit Street. The Arkansas City Fire-EMS and Police departments first responded about 10:09 a.m. to a reported injury accident at the intersection of Adams Avenue and South Summit Street They found that a red Ford F-150 pickup truck had … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested a Puerto Rico man Saturday night on suspicion of drug and theft charges following a vehicle stop for impairment. Junior Modesto Bealey Viven, 28, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was arrested on suspicion of one felony count each of interference with a law enforcement officer, possession of methamphetamine and … Read more
Kansas State University will be getting a new leader. President Richard Myers has announced his plans for retirement. Myers has been the university’s president since 2016.
From the city of Winfield: The City, in partnership with the Lions Club, has improved the Lions Club Park at 13th Ave. and Bliss St. The updated park highlights include street improvements, ADA parking, all weather turf surfacing, a face-to-face child/parent swing, lighting, walking loop, and updated landscaping and picnic seating. Albright Park at 15th … Read more
The Southwestern College theatre department and the Winfield Arts and Humanities Council are cooperating to offer summer camps for youth. According to Allyson Moon, director of the Summer Theatre Festival at Southwestern College, one of the offerings this summer will be “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Two camps are being offered for performers … Read more
An Ark City woman has been sentenced after she pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized acquisition of social security benefits. Teresa Grant has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordererd to pay nearly 87 thousand dollars she fraudulently collected in social security benefits for children who did not live with her.
Cowley College recently held a summer symposium that was attended by 56 faculty members. The symposium focused on technology and attendees had a chance to explore new technology tools. The event was organized by Cowley College vice president of academic affairs Dr. Michelle Schoon and associate vice president of distance learning and site management Eddie … Read more