New resource for cancer survivors and caregivers

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says there is a new online resource for cancer survivors, caregivers and providers. In collaboration with Kansas Cancer Partnership, the Map of Cancer Survivorship Resources has over 20 categories and includes information on counseling and support groups, transportation, financial assistance, advanced care planning and more.

Watch out for deer crashes

A reminder from the Kansas Traffic Resource Office, that vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were killed and 575 people were injured in collisions with … Read more

Funding awarded for more childcare

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund today announced a second round of funding awards to 27 statewide organizations to create new, sustainable licensed child care slots and support the expanded operation of high-quality affordable child care programs. These additional grant awards are part of the Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant … Read more

Awards ceremony honors attorney and volunteer

A pillar of the Arkansas City community will be honored during an awards ceremony Tuesday evening for his dedication and service. The City of Arkansas City Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award Committee will present the family of Otis Morrow with a Special Distinction in Community Service certificate during its annual award presentation at 6 … Read more

Flags ordered to half-staff

Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities until Monday, October 23, 2023, to honor 21st District Magistrate Judge William Malcolm, who died from injuries sustained in a car accident earlier this month. Judge Malcolm passed … Read more

Get ready for Southwestern College Homecoming

Southwestern College Homecoming gets underway tomorrow, and it goes through Sunday, October 22nd. The parade is Saturday morning at 9:30, and the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 10 a.m. Saturday. The football games versus Bethel is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

VIN inspections offered

Do you have a vehicle needing a VIN inspection? The Winfield Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol have scheduled times they complete these inspections on a first come first served basis. Be sure you bring your vehicle title, your VALID driver’s license, and $20 cash. The inspections are at the fairgrounds Barn number 4, … Read more

Governor celebrates 100 new jobs in KS

Governor Laura Kelly yesterday joined business leaders from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive, Leavenworth County, City of Tonganoxie, and other industry and elected officials for the grand opening of a new, fully designed smart facility in Tonganoxie. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive and a global leader in science-led nutrition, estimates it will invest more … Read more

Cowley County has warning for agricultural landowners

Cowley County says ATTENTION AGRICULTURAL LANDOWNERS: The Appraiser’s Office recently mailed out agricultural questionnaires that are incorrect. The surveys that were mailed are titled as “2023” and they should be for 2024 as any changes made will be applied to the 2024 year. In addition, the land type and acreage table did not convert correctly … Read more