Taiwan exchange program open to K State undergrads

The 2023 Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program is currently accepting applications from Kansas State University undergraduate students who are interested in agriculture and would like to represent Kansas in a week-long international exchange program in Taiwan from November 17-25, 2023. The program is coordinated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture with the support of Kansas … Read more

Ark City crews cleaning up tree limbs

The City of Ark City says their dedicated city crews spent most of yesterday picking up tree limbs from Sunday evening’s storm and will continue this work on today! To ensure a smooth pickup process, please follow these simple steps: • Place Limbs Curbside: Stack the tree limbs neatly by the curb, ensuring they’re not … Read more

Trash rates going up in Ark City

The City of Arkansas City says it has thoroughly reviewed its waste management operations, considering factors like fuel costs, labor expenses, and equipment repairs. As a result, they are updating their trash rates, effective August 31, 2023. The City of Arkansas City comprehensive fee schedule for commercial sanitation services is available online. The approved comprehensive … Read more

Police raid newspaper office

Police in Marion, Kansas, raided the office of the local newspaper on Friday. Law enforcement with the Marion Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office took the Marion County Record’s computer file server, computers, phones, and other equipment. Law enforcement said they were investigating an identity theft, and they had a search warrant. The … Read more

PROPOSED SALES TAX

According to ctnewsonline.com, Arkansas City commissioners are undecided about whether to proceed with a ballot for a half-cent street repair sales tax. The city held a town hall meeting in July to inform citizens about the proposed tax that would be dedicated to improving city streets. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLEANUP

According to ctnnewsonline.com, cleanup continues from the major storm that hit Winfield on Saturday morning, with volunteers being requested to help clear debris as utility workers continue to restore power to residents. https://www.ctnewsonline.com/news/article_49206c84-371a-11ee-8a77-ebcc77dff2dc.html

THREE PEOPLE SENT TO AREA HOSPITALS

Three people were sent to area hospitals Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash that occurred between Rock and Atlanta. At approximately 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, a 2014 Ford F-150, driven by Jack Titgemeyer, 18, of Manhattan, was traveling north through the intersection of 32nd Road and 151st Road. Titgemeyer failed to stop at the stop sign … Read more

COWLEY COLLEGE ADDS SEVEN NEW INSTRUCTORS

With the fall semester at Cowley College scheduled to begin next week, seven new instructors were joined by vice president of academic affairs Rachel Bates during the new faculty orientation held recently in the Brown Center. Cowley College faculty reported for duty on Aug. 9. A welcome day in-service event is scheduled for Friday, and … Read more

HYDRANT FLUSHING

The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program. It will continue by flushing Section 9 on Aug. 8, which contains seven fire hydrants along North Summit Street, between Kansas Avenue and Edgemont Drive. The Environmental Services Department will also begin flushing Section 10 on Aug. 8, which contains 41 fire … Read more

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC CHANGES

According to ctnnewsonline.com, in an effort to enhance safety and streamline traffic flow around Jefferson Elementary School, The City of Arkansas City has started implementing changes as suggested by a recent traffic study to enhance safety and streamline traffic flow around Jefferson Elementary. The crosswalk will be moved from in front of the main entrance … Read more