Southwestern College taking transfer scholarship applications

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

State gets in on distracted driving campaign

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

Senate passes civics exam requirement

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

Lawmakers reject mask order

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.

County reminds residents about Rental Assistance Program

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/

Compost Facility Updates Hours

The City of Winfield announced, The Compost Facility has updated hours for Spring & Summer! The Compost Facility at 320 Broad St. is now open Tuesday & Thursday 12pm to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm. Beginning Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, the Neighborhood Trash Program (ROLL-OFF) at 2701 E. 9th Ave. will be OPEN Saturday … Read more