Governor Laura Kelly today signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 387, fully funding K-12 education for the sixth consecutive year and making the initial investment into fully funding special education. Critically, House Substitute for Senate Bill 387 provides $75.5 million in additional funding for special education state aid. This includes $65.5 million in new State … Read more
Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or been … Read more
The City of Winfield says later this week, the Winfield Aquatic Center will open the Splashpad for the season. Winfield Aquatic Center Splashpad: Beginning May 17- 9:00a.m.- 9:00p.m. – open to the public through South Gate. No entry fee. Rentals may occur on occasion after 6p.m. Beginning May 25- 1:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. except M,W closed … Read more
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.