On March 27, 2024, Arkansas City Police Department officers executed a search warrant at Cowley College’s Kirk Dale Dorms, cumulating a month-long counterfeit currency investigation. Over the past month, officers have been getting reports of a male individual going to a local business and paying or attempting to pay with what was believed to be … Read more
USD 470 is hosting a preschool screening and enrollment event on April 5 at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, then, help with enrollment if applicable. Call 620-441-2075 … Read more
USD 465 says when they originally published the school calendar, it was unclear if students would be in class on Friday, March 29th. Since we did NOT exceed our planned inclement weather days, we will NOT have school on Friday, March 29th. There are also no classes for students on Monday, April 1st.
The City-Cowley County Health Department says applications for the Mary L. Benton Memorial Scholarship close on March 31st! This scholarship was established in honor of our longest serving Board of Health member, Mrs. Mary Lou Benton, and is open to graduating Cowley County high school students pursuing an education in a healthcare-related field. Make sure … Read more
On March 18, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Arkansas City Police Officers were dispatched to A Street and Cedar Avenue on a report of a white vehicle speeding through residential areas. Officers contacted individuals driving a similar car; while speaking with them, a white four-door vehicle sped through Vine Avenue and C Street intersections, almost … Read more
SCK Health would like to announce the addition of our new Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic. Through a partnership with Meridian, a recognized leader in the respiratory care industry from Tallahassee, Florida, SCK Health now offers needed respiratory services to the citizens of Cowley County and its surrounding areas. Located at 6401 Patterson Parkway, … Read more
The Winfield Main Street Committee of the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting orders for hanging flower baskets that will be available just before Mother’s Day. The yearly flower basket fundraiser held by Winfield Main Street helps fund the WMS mini grants available to downtown businesses and property owners. One hundred percent of … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, has selected Kansas City, Kansas, as the future home of its latest manufacturing facility. Marvin is investing $76.5 million to build a 400,000-square-foot facility in the Scannell 435 Logistics Center. Upon completion in 2025, Marvin anticipates employing approximately 100 team members … Read more
On March 17th, 2024 the Andover Police Department took a burglary report in which a red 1969 Ford Mustang 2-door fastback was stolen. The vehicle had registration plate number S1373 affixed to the rear bumper. The vehicle does not run. The owners of this vehicle would really like to have it back. There’s a picture … Read more
Southwestern College will collaborate with the City of Winfield, KS for an e-waste recycling event on Tuesday, March 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Arkansas City/Winfield Recycling Center located at 7th Avenue and D Street in Strother. Students, faculty, and staff volunteering at the event will be accepting donations to help offset the … Read more