City of Arkansas City’s Public Service Department is close to finishing the first half of the Central Trail, with final touches being applied near Paris Park. Crews began work on the trail, which extends from the Northwest Community Center to Paris Park Pool in March. Looking ahead to next year, crews will continue their work, … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Bill 2536, establishing the Support, Opportunity, Unity, and Legal (SOUL) family legal permanency option, a fourth pathway for children 16 years or older in foster care to obtain legal permanency via a custodian of their choice. Previously, children in custody of the Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) … Read more
Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce says COWLEY COUNTY RESIDENTS: We need your input! This week during Thursdays at 5 at Burford Theatre Arts they will be collecting surveys. Give feedback on community health & wellness resources including healthcare, mental health, schools, early education & child care, work sites, & faith communities. It’s completely anonymous … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department continues to receive complaints regarding semi truck traffic. Officers routinely watch for semi trucks not following the designated truck route. Since January 1st, 2024, officers have issued (23) Truck Route Violation citations. Seven of those citations were issued to drivers traveling on 8th Street. We would like to remind truckers … Read more
On 04/13/2024, at 11:47pm, Officers from the El Dorado Police Department were dispatched to the 600 blk of W. Cave Springs Ave for the report of a physical disturbance with shots fired. Upon arrival, officers identified a 33-year-old female victim in the driveway at 621 W. Cave Springs. The victim was not hit by the … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says lead exposure is extremely hazardous, especially for young children! Many of the older houses in Cowley County still contain lead-based paint which can result in high levels of exposure in the home. Getting your child’s blood lead levels tested is the best way to find out if exposure has … Read more
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce says the monthly Marquee Second Thursday Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 11th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Marquee Performing Arts Center, 1007 Main St., Winfield. This month will feature a BBQ beef sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink for only $8. This month’s luncheon is sponsored … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 360, giving Kansas taxpayers additional flexibilities when contributing to a 529 program account, qualified ABLE program account, and first-time home savings account by allowing them to choose the timing of their deduction from state income tax. The bill allows Kansans to apply the deductions from contributions to these … Read more
Island Park Productions has announced the lineup of musicians who will take the stage as part of the Duck Jam in the Park concert series this summer. The series, now in its sixth year, will again host free concerts in the evenings at the Island Park Performance Venue throughout the summer. All concerts will be … Read more
Cowley County Humane Society is looking for volunteers for their banquet on April 13th. Volunteering gets you into the event free where you can participate in the live/silent auction and dinner. They are needing help with various tasks such as: bussing tables, help during the live auction & just wherever needed! The event will run … Read more