Be careful out there on the roads today. We’re under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon today. Snow and blowing snow are expected, with total accumulation of up to four inches. Winds could gust as high as 50 miles an hour. The National Weather Service says plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy, blowing snow could … Read more
Winfield police said on Friday – We have received two calls this morning regarding a scam making the rounds in our area. A person claiming to be with Evergy is calling area residents telling them they’re headed to cut off their utilities if payment is not made over the phone. Evergy does not provide services … Read more
At approximately 4:38 PM Sunday in Winfield, Fire-EMS crews were dispatched to a building showing smoke at the 100 block of East 10th. The building was evacuated and no injuries are known. The building is commonly known as the home to the VFW. There were nine fire departments responding from across the local area. Over … Read more
Here’s another economic impact analysis data point from the recent Lightcast report provided by the Kansas Board of Regents. Including operations spending, student expenditures, and alumni impact, Cowley College injected $203.5 million into the Cowley College regional service area economy throughout the analysis year. Based on jobs-to-sales ratios specific to each industry in the region, … Read more
During the Ark City City Commission meeting on January 2, three City Council members-Charles Tweedy III, Tad Stover, and Chad Beeson-were formally sworn into office by City Clerk Tiffany Parsons. In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, Jay Warren was appointed as Mayor. Following his appointment, Jay took a moment to express gratitude to outgoing Mayor … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has reached its highest employment in state history. According to data from the Kansas Department of Labor, employment was at an all-time high in 2023, with nine of the top 10 employment months taking place throughout the year. The 10th top employment month was in 2022. Kansas currently … Read more
Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department says On January 1, 2024, the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Paris Park pavilion in Arkansas City. The emergency call was received at approximately 4:00 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with heavy flames engulfing the south end of the pavilion. Crews were … Read more
The State of Kansas ends December 2023 with total tax collections at $1.043 billion. That is $36.9 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 3.8% from December 2022. Individual income tax collections were $397.1 million. That is $17.1 million, or 4.5%, above the estimate, and up 5.9% from December 2022. Corporate … Read more
A few days ago, the Ark City Police Department bid farewell to an incredible leader and public servant, Chief Eric Burr. Burr officially retired from the Arkansas City Police Department.
A reminder from USD 465, that the district uses Bright Arrow Messaging System to contact students, staff and families as needs arise. If you would like to receive text messages in addition to phone calls and email, text Y to 87569. When you get a new phone, you have to opt in again. The text … Read more