Southwestern College president to be inaugurated April 22

The inauguration of Southwestern College President Elizabeth Frombgen will be on Saturday, April 22, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge. Frombgen is the 20th president in the college’s 138-year history. A reception for Frombgen will be held at 4 p.m., … Read more

Governor announces money for apprenticeship programs

Governor Laura Kelly today announced $100,000 to support the two new health care apprenticeship programs at Pratt Regional Medical Center and Labette Health. The programs build on the Governor’s creation of the Office of Registered Apprenticeship last fall and include training opportunities for positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Surgical Technician, Medical Coding Specialist, … Read more

Andover police doing Drug Take Back event

Andover PD: Don’t let your old prescription drugs fall into the wrong hands. Bring them to us on April 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and we will help you dispose of them properly. The Andover Police Department will be hosting a collection site for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Event This event … Read more

Governor signs 300th bipartisan bill

Governor Laura Kelly today signed her 300th bipartisan bill. House Bill 2288 increases access to professional counseling services by expanding the licensed professional counselor workforce. With this bill, Kansas joins an interstate compact in which clinical counselors can practice in all compact states. Now, professional counselors can more easily move to and work in Kansas, … Read more

Southwestern College Music Department has show planned

The Southwestern College music department has several upcoming student and symphony performances before the end of the spring semester. One is this Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m., Messenger Recital Hall in Darbeth Fine Arts Center at Southwestern College, free admission—Amber Peterson’s private violin and piano students, ranging in age from middle school to college, … Read more

Scholarship available

Announcing Application Information for 2023 WINFIELD SOROPTIMIST ALMEDIA GREEVER SCHOLARSHIP FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. This is available to young women graduates of Winfield High School, with 24 hours from an accredited institution, who have completed their freshman year of college. All interested applicants may apply on the USD465 Foundation website under “Community Scholarships for WHS grads … Read more

Governor Kelly renews call for fully-funded special ed

Governor Laura Kelly has reiterated her call for Kansas legislators to put the state on track to fully fund special education. Kansas legislators have yet to finalize the K-12 education budget. Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly attended the ribbon cutting for the Blue Valley Food Pantry, which will be staffed by special education students from Blue … Read more

Planning commission meets today

The City of Ark City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 5:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Water Treatment Facility, 400 W Madison Ave. The agenda includes a public hearing on Taylor Avenue vacation, and an amateur radio antenna discussion.

Drug Take Back event coming up

The Winfield Police department is partnering with Walmart Winfield – Pike Rd in hosting a drug take back event open to the public. Bring your expired or unused prescription medications to Walmart, 2202 Pike Rd., on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for safe disposal.

USD 465 hosting community conversation

USD 465 is hosting a Community Conversation about the upcoming bond election. The election is set for June 6th. The Community Conversation is set for Wednesday, April 12th, at 7 p.m. at Lowell Elementary. They’ll discuss finances, safe and secure entrances, and deferred maintenance needs.