Students get instruments
USD 470 – Arkansas City Public Schools says the elementary music classrooms received ukuleles last week! All upper elementary students will now have the... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Consumer Protection Division has been busy
Preliminary accounting indicates that the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division recovered $248.8 million for Kansas consumers and taxpayers in calendar year 2022, by far... Read More.
Prison death under investigation
Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) resident Gary Raburn died Friday night, January 6, 2023, at the facility. The cause of death is pending further investigation... Read More.
Ark City HS teacher charged with sexual battery
Ark City PD says On 12-15-2022, the Arkansas City High School administration contacted the Arkansas City Police Department regarding an alleged incident reported by... Read More.
Butler County plans swearing-in
Butler County is pleased to announce the swearing in of incoming Commissioner Darren Jackson. Mr. Jackson will be sworn into office as commissioner for... Read More.
State announces BASE 2.0 grant application
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $50 million will fund a second round of projects under the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) grant... Read More.
Tax collections up
Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $1.1 billion — $140.1 million, or 14.8%, more than the monthly estimate. That... Read More.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is tomorrow
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is coming up on Friday, January 6th. It’s from Noon until 6 p.m. at Central Christian Church-Ark... Read More.
No Thursday coffee this week
The Ark City Chamber of Commerce says, just a reminder that there will be no Thursday Coffee on January 5th. Arkansas City Area Chamber... Read More.
Legislative hotline available
Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number... Read More.