Two members of the Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department, James McIntosh, and Tyler Arrowsmith, are currently in Barnsdall, OK, providing crucial support in the aftermath of this week’s destructive tornado. One person died after an EF4 tornado caused catastrophic damage to the town.
The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on their communities and the Kansas economy. This year’s banquet and award ceremony will be held Thursday, October 3, … Read more
The City of Arkansas City is pleased to offer our residents the convenience of our dumpster rental services. With options like the 4-yard dumpster and the 16-yard dump trailer, you can easily manage your waste disposal needs without any hassle. The 4-yard dumpster is ideal for managing household waste. The setting fee is $45, and … Read more
A Utah company will pay the state of Kansas $500,000 after agreeing to a consent judgement with the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, Attorney General Kris Kobach said. The allegations in the petition filed in Shawnee County District Court included that the company, Vivint, used deceptive business practices to pressure Kansas consumers into long-term contracts. Attorney … Read more
The Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Winfield invites you to attend their Memorial Day program honoring all veterans. The program will be held on Monday, May 27th, at 10 a.m. at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery Committal Shelter, located at 1208 North College in Winfield. Seating may be limited. Bring a lawn chair if you wish.
Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation, the Rural Champions program funds dedicated development assistance for rural communities that lack the capital, expertise or other resources to … Read more
The Cowley County Health and Safety Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 18th, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Agri-Business Building in Ark City. With over 50 participating organizations, there will be plenty to do and much to see! Plus opportunities to win lots of great prizes and other freebies! There will be … Read more
Bicycling can be great exercise and an affordable way to travel, but riders are more likely to suffer serious injury or death upon impact with a motor vehicle. That’s why the Kansas Department of Transportation and The Drive To Zero Coalition want to remind drivers and bicyclists they share responsibility in safety. May is Bicycle … Read more
The Winfield Police Department is partnering with Walmart Pharmacy to help our community safely dispose of old medications. Bring your expired or unwanted medications to Walmart Winfield – Pike Rd this Saturday, May 4th, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and we will dispose of them for you! Safe medication disposal = cleaner water supplies … Read more
In an effort to prioritize the health and wellbeing of Kansas youth, Governor Laura Kelly has officially declared May 5 as Kansas Kids Fitness Day. This recognition is a result of a partnership between Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Kansas Governor’s Council on Wellness and the Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, … Read more