The Cowley County Health and Safety Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 18th, from 9 a.m. until noon. It’s at the Agri-Business Building in Ark City. This fun-filled event features over 40 participating organizations, with lots to do and plenty to see!
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) have recently released new guidance in regard to respiratory illnesses. The local Public Health Officer, Tom Langer has released guidance for the Cowley County community. This guidance document emphasizes the importance of tried-and-true methods for illness avoidance including vaccination, isolation, … Read more
SCK Health Foundation announced the establishment of the Healthcare Advocate Award at the 2024 Gala on Saturday evening. This award aims to recognize and honor an individual, business, or healthcare professional, that has made a difference in rural healthcare in Cowley County. Foundation Director Pam Crain announced Ms. Carlla Pike as the 2024 recipient. She … Read more
Come see a hilarious slap-stick comedy filled with love potions, fairies, donkeys, and the characters’ wildest dreams! Arkansas City High School presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults! Purchase at the … Read more
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The study, part of the Kansas Midwest RUC Study, asks Kansans to try out mileage reporting options … Read more
Jim Holloway was officially sworn in as the Chief of the Arkansas City Police Department during the City Commission meeting on March 5, 2024. Chief Holloway’s extensive career with the ACPD spans over three decades. Graduating from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center as part of the 107th Basic Training Class on June 23, 1989, … Read more
The State of Kansas ends February 2024 with total tax collections at $521.4 million. That is $33.1 million, or 6.0%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 5.2% from February 2023. Individual income tax collections were $173.6 million. That is $46.4 million, or 21.1%, below the estimate, and down 17.9% from February 2023. Corporate … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says On February 4th, 2024, at approximately 1430 hours, members from the Winfield Fire Department along with Winfield Police Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Bliss Street. When personnel arrived, they located a vacant residence with an active fire. After the fire was extinguished, fire investigators … Read more
Veronica Nayapena Abbas, 40, Ponca City, entered no contest pleas to a felony count of first degree manslaughter and failure to yield from a yield sign, in Kay County District Court. Abbas was arrested following a fatality accident that occurred on Feb. 17, 2023 in which Sebastian Kuhr was killed. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that … Read more
Winfield Fire Chief Vincent Warren says both the Winfield Thrift Store and Dreamcatchers Salon, located at the corner of 5th and Millington in Winfield, are considered a complete loss due to the roof collapsing from the fire. Warren said the wind was a challenge and concern for crews out here. Firefighters were still working to … Read more