Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Howard announced today the agency has awarded Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ) $231,616 to support the Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition’s continued enhancement of suicide prevention efforts, goals and activities across the state. KSPHQ will be responsible for providing logistical and financial support to the Kansas Suicide … Read more
On February 5, 2023 at approximately 8:07pm Corporal Roger Wilt with the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office was on a traffic stop in the 26,000 block of 85 th Rd. Corporal Wilt’s patrol vehicle had the rear emergency lights activated for other drivers on the roadway. Corporal Wilt was standing outside of his patrol vehicle speaking … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says on February 5, 2023 at approximately 8:13pm Cowley County Emergency Communications dispatched Arkansas City Fire/EMS to a pedestrian found laying in a ditch in the 31,000 block of 61 st Rd with injuries. Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area when it was reported that the individual … Read more
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback from Kansans for the 2023 Bluestem Pasture Survey to collect information on native tallgrass pasture use and practices. The survey is administered through the K-State Land Use Survey Center and will be open through March 31, 2023. The Bluestem Pasture Survey provides reliable, accurate information to Kansas … Read more
On January 23, 2023, the Arkansas City Police Department was notified that local citizens had fallen victim to fraudulent activities in their bank accounts. Information gathered indicated that the comprised information was used at locations in Oklahoma, and it was unknown how thieves accessed the accounts. The department is still investigating this information. On February … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the second-largest private investment in Kansas history. The facility will establish Wichita as integral to a national effort to reshore semiconductor manufacturing capacity and strengthen national security. Employee-owned Integra is a fully integrated provider … Read more
In a special meeting of the Cowley College Board of Trustees, the Trustees made the unanimous decision to terminate the contract of Cowley College president Dr. Randy Smith. The Board named Cowley College vice president of academic affairs Dr. Michelle Schoon as the interim president until a formal search can be conducted. Dr. Michelle Schoon … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax-only collections for January were $1.05 billion. That is $56.2 million, or 5.7%, more than the January estimate. Those collections were also $102.4 million, or 10.8%, more than January 2022. Retail sales tax collections were $275.2 million, which is $4.8 million, or 1.7%, less than the January estimate … Read more
Arkansas City FD and Winfield FD were busy yesterday providing mutual aid response to each other’s respected coverage areas. At 7:08 am, ACFD responded to a structure fire on the southwest side of the county, on 11th Road. An all clear of the building was given from dispatch while enroute to the fire. Upon arriving … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27% increase in call volume compared to the six months before its launch. Based on national projections, Kansas is estimated to reach 120,000 Kansans in the hotline’s first full year of operation.In June … Read more