The City of Winfield says the entire intersection of E. 7th Ave & Alexander will be closed beginning Tuesday morning (June 27, 2023), in order for contractors to install a new sanitary sewer line for the Winfield Plaza. Beginning Thursday morning it will be open to one lane traffic. Project is anticipated to be complete … Read more
The City of Winfield says With the extended drought conditions in Cowley County and upper timber creek water shed area, the Winfield City Lake is at its lowest level since 2011. The recent rain falls in some areas have helped, while other locations remain dry. In March of this year, the City of Winfield updated … Read more
El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Nicholas Reimonenq was found in his cell unresponsive and died Saturday morning June 24, 2023, at the facility. The cause of death is pending further investigation as well as results of an independent autopsy. Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections … Read more
After a one-year break, the Winfield Police Department and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office are once again hosting their adult citizens police academy, set to start August 31. The 14th run of the academy will educate citizens about the police department and sheriff’s office organizations, operations, and roles in the communities they serve. Participants gain an … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae. There are algate warnings and watches out for lakes around hthe area. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the … Read more
The State of Kansas continues to push towards bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program 3.0. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development today announced the application window will open for submissions next week. Backed by a $5 million investment from the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), the Broadband … Read more
USD 470 says all indoor summer school activities at Arkansas City High School are canceled for Thursday, June 22, 2023. High School Athletic weights/conditioning groups will meet at the Bulldog Stadium. Middle School conditioning is canceled. The high school pool will also be closed. At approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday evening, fire alarms sounded at Arkansas … Read more
The City of Ark City’s Street & Stormwater Department would like to remind residents that when grass clippings are left on the street, they can be washed into storm drains during rainstorms. Grass clippings and other organic debris can clog drains, leading to flooding and potential damage to the drainage system. Grass clippings can also … Read more
The City of Winfield says Reliable broadband internet connects us to the world and keeps the wheels of our economy rolling. Please take a few minutes of your time to help keep our community at the forefront by taking a speed test at www.broadbandks.com. This will help ensure everyone in Winfield has equal access to … Read more
Arkansas City recently lost one of its champions. Karen Baird-Welch served the community of Arkansas City first through the Police Department as an emergency dispatcher for more than 28 years and then as a City Commissioner and Mayor. Thanks to some very generous donors and working in collaboration with Karen’s family, we were able to … Read more