Donnie Huffman and Family to perform

Burford Theatre Arts presents Donnie Huffman & Family on Saturday October 21 as part of the 2023 VJ Wilkins Performance Series. Doors will open at 6:00pm, and the show will start at 7:00pm. General Admission tickets are $25.00 and are available in advance online at www.burfordtheatre.com and in the Burford Theatre Arts Office at 112 … Read more

First Generation campaign goes online

Cowley College Impact has launched its First-Generation campaign leading up to its event on November 8th. First-Generation College Celebrations will take place on November 8th, 2023! To start our First-Generation celebration, we will be doing a social media campaign highlighting our First-Generation faculty, staff, and students. You can see those highlights on the Facebook page … Read more

Governor designates Juneteenth as a state holiday

Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas will designate Juneteenth as a state holiday, joining 28 other states and the District of Columbia. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved Americans received word that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation to abolish slavery more than 2 years after the end of … Read more

Next drive thru flu clinic is October 11

Quick reminder, the City-Cowley County Health Department is putting on drive-thru flu clinics. The next one will take place at the Agri-Business Building in Arkansas City on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no appointment necessary, attendees just need to bring their photo ID and insurance card.

Pershing Park has new bathrooms

The City of Ark City says city workers have just completed the construction of brand-new public bathrooms in Pershing Park! These modern and accessible facilities were provided through the city’s ten-year Capital Improvement Plan.

Electrical internship available

City of Winfield and Winfield High School have partnered to create an Electrical Internship. Each school year, one high school Senior interested in pursuing a career in Electric Utility is chosen for this internship. This intern spends the first semester with the Power Plant, and second semester with the Linemen.

Child deaths hit a record low

The Kansas Attorney General’s office says child deaths hit a record low in 2021, despite an increase in the number of child homicides and fentanyl overdoses, according to a report released today by the State Child Death Review Board of Kansas. The board’s annual report analyzed the deaths of Kansas children (birth through 17years old) … Read more

Drive thru flu clinic is today in Winfield

The City-cowley county health department says their first Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is today at the Winfield Fairgrounds! It’s simple: drive up, fill out a little paperwork, get your shot, and you’re all set for flu season! There’s no appointment necessary, just bring your photo ID and insurance card and stop by any time between 10:00am … Read more

September tax collections top estimate

Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million. That is $42.0 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $30.6 million, or 3.2%, from September 2022. Individual income tax collections were $390.9 million. That is $24.1 million, or 5.8%, below the estimate and down 11.4% … Read more

National Night Out Kickoff Party is tonight

Arkansas City National Night Out Kick-Off Party is tonight, Monday, October 2, in Wilson Park from 5 pm to 8 pm! Come out for food, fun, inflatables, karaoke, and live performances. This is a great opportunity to get to know your local police department personnel. Neighborhood block parties are scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, … Read more