For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood donation. Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a proclamation to make it official: November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers month. State Librarian Ray Walling visited a local preschool to kick off this year’s program. Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is an annual program that encourages early childhood literacy by engaging young minds in the joy of reading. Each … Read more
The Winfield Isle of Lights board is preparing for the 31st year of lighting up Winfield’s beautiful Island Park over the holidays. The display is set to open on Sunday, November 19 th and stay open nightly from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. It will remain open … Read more
A construction note from Cowley County. Beginning November 27th, construction will be underway to replace the FAS 99/100 bridges. Barricades will be placed on the West side of 162nd Road (CR28) and 251st Road intersection, and approximately 0.34 miles East of K15 and 162nd (CR28) intersection. These Barricades will allow for local traffic to pass, … Read more
Today is Election Day. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Both machine voting and paper ballot voting options are available. State law requires that all voters show photo identification.
Governor Laura Kelly announced the Kansas Department of Agriculture is receiving nearly $25 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support water conservation and groundwater management in the High Plains Aquifer. The funding comes through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The RCPP aims … Read more
To streamline the utility payment process for its valued customers, The City of Arkansas City is proud to introduce an upgraded system that offers more convenient payment options and improved accessibility. By calling 866-339-9322, customers will experience a seamless transition to the system designed to guide them through paying their bills and ensure that customers … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care during the 2023 state fiscal year, which runs from July to June. This achievement underscores the agency’s commitment to prevention-focused innovations. DCF’s data shows that since 2019, … Read more
Ark City High School Fine Arts presents “Annie.” Check it out November 9th through 11th, at 7 p.m. each night, plus there’s a 2 p.m. matinee on the 11th. You can get tickets at gofan.co. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students.
The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer’s service when the local temperatures are forecast … Read more