Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 419, bipartisan legislation that provides legal protections for those that seek or provide medical assistance to a person suffering a medical emergency related to drug use. Known as the Good Samaritan Law, this legislation will prevent those suffering a drug overdose and bystanders who seek … Read more
Celebrate Ag, May 18th from 1 til 5 at the Winfield Fairgrounds presented by Cowley County Farm Bureau, K-state Research and Extension, and the Cowley County Conservation District. Several demonstrations are scheduled including Goat health presentation, horseshoeing, cow milking and garden planting. Area 4-H-ers will be talking about their upcoming fair projects and there will … Read more
USD 470 says Online Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Returning students can register online via the PowerSchool website or mobile app through May 15. Parents of new students and those who prefer additional assistance may go to their child’s school from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 14. All students must be … Read more
USD 465 is offering a summer food service program. Right now, we have plans to host through June, but we are working on details for a July program, too. The program is currently available Monday-Thursday, with breakfast available 8 a.m. until 9 a.m., and lunch available 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays, you … Read more
With four singles national champions and two doubles champs, the Cowley College women’s tennis team placed first at the NJCAA Division I National Championships held May 4-8 at the JoAnn Medlock Murphy Tennis Center in Tyler, TX. The title was the first in the history of the program. With six of Cowley’s eight players being … Read more
The next distribution of government commodities will be Monday, May 13th, from 1 until 4 p.m. at Winfield Fairgrounds Barn 4. The program is for anyone with a Winfield or Udall address and who meets the income guidelines. They request that you remain in your vehicle. Volunteers will place sacks of food items in your … Read more
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