Check out the historic firehouse renovation

Join the City of Winfield and William Newton Hospital tomorrow, November 2nd, to be one of the first to walk through the just completed renovation of the historic firehouse. You can check it out at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Meet at the Winfield Area Chamber of commerce.

Recognition for Whittier Elementary

USD 465 says Congratulations to Whittier Elementary as this year’s United Way Campaign winner! This fall the district promoted a competition between schools and departments to boost our involvement with the United Way. A traveling trophy will be awarded each fall to the school or department with the highest percentage of staff involvement.

Special meeting for Ark City leaders

The Ark City City Commission has a special meeting set for noon today. They’ll consider approving a request from SCK Health for a release of funds from the Unpledged Healthcare Sales Tax Fund from the City, in the amount of about $13,000.

The Nutcracker comes to the Burford Theater this winter

Burford Theater Arts says come see The Nutcracker at the Burford Theatre in December, and start your holiday season off in the most magical of ways! The Nutcracker performed by the Metropolitan Ballet Wichita will be live at the Burford Theatre on December 3rd. More details and ticketing information coming soon!

Drive safely in heavy rain

KDOT reminds, rain is impacting travel in some parts of the state. If you can’t see the road surface, turn around, don’t drown. It only takes a few inches before traveling is unsafe.

Updated COVID vaccinations available

The City-Cowley County Health Department says updated COVID vaccinations are available from the Health Department. You can call to schedule your appointment. In Ark City, it’s 620-442-3260, and in Winfield, call 620-221-1430.

Kansas getting money to help electrical grid

Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas is receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to make the state’s electrical grid more robust and resilient against extreme weather events as part of the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue Portfolio (JTIQ). The project will coordinate the planning, design, and construction of 5 transmission projects across 7 Midwest … Read more

Today is Buckle Up Phone Down Day

Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 25. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge all travelers to ditch distractions and focus on safety. Drivers will see increased enforcement of occupant protection and … Read more