In light of public safety and community well-being, the Arkansas City Fire Department wants to remind citizens of restrictions on fireworks usage within the city limits. “Fireworks can only be ignited or discharged from June 27 to July 3 between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and July 4 between 8 a.m. and midnight,” Chet Ranzau, … Read more
The City of Winfield has announced its refuse and recycling re-scheduled service pickup for next week. Monday, July 3rd is a regular pickup day. If your normal pickup day is Tuesday, you are moved to Wednesday. If your normal pickup day is Wednesday, you are moved to Thursday. And if your normal pickup day is … Read more
USD 470 is hosting a preschool screening and enrollment event on July 12 at Adams Elementary School. During the screening, we will explore several skills and concepts to better understand your child’s development. Then, we will check your child’s vision and hearing, review the information with you, then, help with enrollment if applicable. All children … Read more
On July 1, SCK Health will begin scheduling appointments for Dr. Matthew Doxey, a podiatrist, and the newest full-time specialist to the SCK Health Specialty Clinic. Dr. Doxey treats patients in all areas of foot care, including routine diabetic foot care, wound care, bunions, flat feet, sports injuries, and foot/ankle surgery. Despite this broad area … Read more
Burford Theatre Arts is pleased to announce The Burford Singers will be back at the historic Burford Singer this fall, under the direction of John Dalton-White and accompanied by Sara Weinert. Rehearsals are set to begin on Sunday, August 7 at 7:00PM, and registration is open now for new members interested in participating in the … Read more
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