Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed House Bill 2039, a bipartisan bill establishing Lehigh Portland State Park. She was joined by community members, legislators, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in Allen County to celebrate the designation of the park. A 2021 Wichita State University study showed that the Kansas State Parks system … Read more
The Ark City City Commission has a meeting set for 5:30 p.m. tonight. The agenda includes selecting three voting delegates and three alternates to the 2023 League of Kansas Muncipalities Annual Business Meeting to be held on Monday, October 9th. They’ll also talk about the June 2023 financial summary.
Ark City Rec Center says Beginning Monday, July 17, the Family Aquatic Center (Highschool Pool) will be CLOSED through Wednesday, July 19. The Highschool is having maintenance work done and we will be without water. With that being said, Swimming Lessons will be held at the Paris Park Pool. Your class time will not change. … Read more
Cowley County says Beginning Monday, July 17th, 2023, we will be temporarily closing the WEST ENTRANCE to the Courthouse. The temporary door closure will help expedite the current renovation process. You will be able to access the Courthouse via the North, South, and East entrances.
Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed July 17-21 as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW) in Kansas to call attention to the high number of traffic fatalities on rural roads. The weeklong observance is part of a nationwide campaign spearheaded by the National Center for Rural Road Safety and includes the participation of the Kansas Department … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education, arts, and housing. CSP tax credits have been issued in the Sunflower State since 1994. … Read more
The USD 465 School district says there’s been some leadership changes on the Board of Education. The Board of Education elected new officers earlier this week. Kinnie Ledford will now serve as Board president. Chad Mayberry is serving as vice president.
The city of Ark City says on Tuesday, City Manager Randy Frazer and Municipal Project Manager Nick Rizzio presented information related to a potential 1/2 sales tax initiative for street repair to members of the Arkansas City Senior Citizen’s Center. A town hall meeting will be held July 13 from 6-7 p.m. at the Water … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas is receiving $13.3 million in funding to modernize electrical grid infrastructure. The investment from the U.S. Department of Energy is provided through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program. These funds, which will be administered by the Kansas Corporation Commission, will be used to promote projects … Read more
USD 470 says All middle school and high school students planning to participate in school sports are welcome to attend the physical nights on July 19 and July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ark City High School. The cost is $10 per student and a parent/guardian should attend with their student. Students must … Read more