The City of Winfield has announced its refuse and recycling service pickup for Memorial Day week. All Monday through Thursday regularly-scheduled pickups for next week will move ahead a day, so if Monday the 29th is your normal day, your re-scheduled pickup is Tuesday the 30th, and so on. Please have all refuse containers set … Read more
The State Department of Health and Environment says as you begin spending more time outside and near water, it’s important to remember to watch for harmful algal blooms and check the lake advisory list. They can develop quickly and can be very dangerous to pets or livestock that swim in and drink the water or … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since her administration took office in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $16 billion in private sector investment. This significant economic development milestone has resulted in more than 57,000 jobs created or retained. Kansas has already generated more than $1.2 billion in private sector investment in 2023.
USD 470 says It’s time to register for our FREE MindCraft Summer Learning Program! There are many class options available. Check out this opportunity for students in Grades 5-8: Hooked on Fishing Fishing in Kansas is a beloved lifetime sport for many. Learn about native and invasive species, techniques and tactics, and water safety in … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. The application, filed with the KCC on April 25, requests a rate increase of $14.24 per month for Evergy Central … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed and line-item vetoed aspects of House Substitute for Senate Bill 113, the bill containing the budget for K-12 education. With her line-item vetoes, the bill fully funds K-12 education for the fifth consecutive year and protects funding for rural schools facing declining enrollment.
From May 22 to June 4, 2023, Arkansas City Police Department will participate in the Click It Or Ticket campaign to focus on safety education, strong laws, and law enforcement support to save lives. During Click It or Ticket, drivers will be met with extra enforcement of the Kansas Safety Belt Use Act and the … Read more
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor’s annual golf tournament “Golfin’ for Good Sam” raises more than $24,000 for the Good Samaritan Program. The program provides financial support for local Presbyterian Manor seniors who have, at no fault of their own, outlived their financial resources. 76 golfers participated in the four-person scramble tournament.
The City of Ark City says In March, the community was asked to take a survey hosted by the Ark City Rec, the City of Arkansas City, Cowley College, and USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools that focused on gathering information from residents about what services, programs, and amenities they consider essential and what … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly joined Lt. Governor Toland and Kansas City, Kansas government officials for a groundbreaking celebration marking the beginning of construction on redevelopment of the Rock Island Bridge. The Rock Island Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas is a rail crossing of the Kansas River that connects Armourdale, Kansas to West Bottoms in Kansas City, … Read more