Electric heater in dog house is suspected cause of house fire
Arkansas City FD and Winfield FD were busy yesterday providing mutual aid response to each other’s respected coverage areas. At 7:08 am, ACFD responded... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Governor gives update on 988
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has handled a nearly 27% increase... Read More.
Ethics professor to give lecture at Southwestern College
D. Stephen Long, Cary M. Maguire University Professor of Ethics at Southern Methodist University, will present the Parkhurst Lecture at Southwestern College on Thursday,... Read More.
Money available to help with learning recovery
As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced today the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP),... Read More.
Ark City Public Library to host Data Walk
During the month of February, Arkansas City Public Library will host a Data Walk that encourages community members and leaders to engage in meaningful... Read More.
Grant will support early childhood system
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund has been awarded a $4 million 2023 Preschool Development Birth through... Read More.
Writing event coming up
Anyone connected to Cowley College (students, staff, faculty) who would like to present creative original works should plan to take part in the Writers’... Read More.
Governor receives education report
Governor Laura Kelly received the Governor’s Council on Education’s annual report, which includes a set of recommendations intended to improve educational outcomes for all... Read More.
William Newton Hospital joins American Heart Association initiative
To help eliminate rural health disparities, William Newton Hospital is participating in a new initiative by the American Heart Association®, the world’s leading nonprofit... Read More.
AG joins lawsuit
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a U.S. Department of Labor rule which would affect the... Read More.