Cowley County Emergency Management will be hosting a Business Preparedness Workshop next month! This workshop will teach you about how to prepare your business for severe weather, fire safety, workplace violence and more! The workshop is February 15th from 1 until 430pm at Cowley College. The workshop is free, but an RSVP is required.
Arkansas City High School is excited to host incoming 9th graders and their parents on Wednesday, January 17th at 6 pm. Please join us in the ACHS Auditorium for information about enrollment, high school, and a short question-and-answer time. We will discuss graduation requirements and some exciting options for you to explore during your high … Read more
The City of Ark City reminds, Winter is here, which means the risk of frozen pipes is on us! To keep your pipes flowing smoothly, Water Distribution & Collection Supervisor Brandon Vardy recommends two essential steps: Seal Gaps: Ensure any gaps or cracks in walls or floors are sealed to prevent cold air from reaching … Read more
During the New Year’s Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign, The Arkansas City Police Department conducted overtime saturation patrols to target impaired drivers. From December 26, 2023, through January 2, 2024, ACPD officers conducted one DUI arrest, issued two child restraint citations, three speeding citations, and 34 other citations and arrests. The campaign resulted in … Read more
We are looking ahead to extremely cold weather across the Midwest, coming in tomorrow through early next week. The City of Winfield says Our utilities are working together with electric grid operators and power and natural gas suppliers to coordinate the safe and reliable delivery of energy. One of the easiest ways to minimize the … Read more
The City of Ark City says the water bills have recently made their way to your mailboxes. Skip the hassle of writing checks or standing in line-save time by paying your water bill conveniently through your phone! Settle your water bill effortlessly! Dial 866-339-9322 to make your payment over the phone.
The Cowley County Humane Society says Due to popular demand they are adding an additional spay and neuter clinic day this month. The added date will be 1/16/2024. Please note: those that are already scheduled for 1/12/24 will still remain on that date. To book your spot please email: spayday16@gmail.com
Be careful out there on the roads today. We’re under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon today. Snow and blowing snow are expected, with total accumulation of up to four inches. Winds could gust as high as 50 miles an hour. The National Weather Service says plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy, blowing snow could … Read more
Winfield police said on Friday – We have received two calls this morning regarding a scam making the rounds in our area. A person claiming to be with Evergy is calling area residents telling them they’re headed to cut off their utilities if payment is not made over the phone. Evergy does not provide services … Read more
At approximately 4:38 PM Sunday in Winfield, Fire-EMS crews were dispatched to a building showing smoke at the 100 block of East 10th. The building was evacuated and no injuries are known. The building is commonly known as the home to the VFW. There were nine fire departments responding from across the local area. Over … Read more