The Cowley County Commission has a meeting set for today. The agenda is out. It shows the group will consider approval of the Cowley County Emergency Operations Plan, and the annexation of a section of 81st road for the future home of the Etzanhoa Cultural and Immersion Center. They’ll also talk about the West Chestnut … Read more
Fire crews were out on the scene of a vacant house fire in Winfield this weekend. Winfield Fire/EMS were sent out to the 400 block of Bliss Street at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Crews found heavy fire involvement on the north side of the house, with fire being contained to a small addition to the … Read more
USD 465 says In conjunction with American Heart Month, a free community-wide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification event will be hosted by William Newton Hospital, with support from Cowley College Allied Health, USD 465 nursing services, and Winfield Fire/EMS. Participants will also receive AED education and Narcan training during each session. Three sessions will be offered … Read more
On January 29, 2024, officers of the Arkansas City Police Department took a proactive step in addressing illegal drug problems within the community by surveilling a residence recognized for possible drug activity. During surveillance, officers observed a vehicle with an illegal temporary license plate leaving a residence in the 700 Block of E. Central Ave. … Read more
The State of Kansas ends January 2024 with total tax collections at $928.6 million. That is $64.1 million, or 6.5%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 11.3% from January 2023. Individual income tax collections were $475.9 million. That is $19.1 million, or 3.9%, below the estimate, and down 3.9% from January 2023. Corporate … Read more
Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson today marked National Unclaimed Property Day by reminding Kansans of his office’s ongoing efforts to return unclaimed funds. “Our office currently holds more than $575 million in unclaimed property for Kansans,” Johnson said. “It is estimated that one in seven people nationwide has unclaimed property – so it’s worth checking … Read more
The Winfield Fire/EMS department says after some winter weather delays, Dondlinger Construction has begun digging for the footings for the next phase of construction on the public safety center. This area immediately east of our apparatus bays will have a training/community room as well as a workout room. The police department will be on the … Read more
Cowley County Emergency Management says Please join us on February 15, 2024 at 6:30pm for a presentation of Storm Fury on the Plains by the US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas at the Cowley Cinema 8 theater between Arkansas City and Winfield (US77 Hwy and 222nd Rd). This presentation covers what to watch for during … Read more
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program are designed to offset the capital expenses needed to deploy in unserved areas. During the first three years of this program, high-speed internet has been … Read more
– The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) today announced that a plot of land near MacArthur and Meridian in southwest Wichita will be the site of the South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, today, the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners authorized Sedgwick County to begin negotiations on the selected site for … Read more