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
A reminder from the City of Winfield, turn in your Lead and Copper Survey by February 1st to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 credit in utilities. The surveys came in the mail. Ten awards will be made.
The Arkansas City Police Department wants to notify citizens of a recent string of storage unit burglaries, thefts and criminal damage to property. Officers began taking reports of these incidents on 01/24/2024. These crimes have been reported at a vast majority of the storage unit properties in Ark City and all have similarities. These crimes … Read more
Shannon Gray is joining SCK Health as the new Chief Financial Officer. SCK Health says with over 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge to this role. At the beginning of this year, SCK Health bid farewell to Debbie Hockenbury, who retired as SCK Health’s Chief Financial Officer … Read more
The Kansas Association of School Boards says applications are now open for the Kansas Future Teacher Academy, a five-day program designed for high school students interested in teaching as a profession. The Academy will hold two sessions, June 3-7, and July 15-19. Applications close March 1st.
This February, your Health Department will be hosting a special Ark City Chamber Coffee! This session will take place at the Ark City Chamber Office on Thursday, February 8th at 10:00 am. Attendance is free and refreshments will be available!