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.
Here's What's Happening
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.
State of the State planned for January 11
Governor Laura Kelly has officially accepted Speaker-elect of the House Dan Hawkins’ invite to present her State of the State address in-person to a... Read More.
Three organizations planning joint event
Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce, Cowley Works – Cowley First and VISIT Ark City are three organizations that work together to promote and... Read More.
Governor bans TikTok from state-owned devices
Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-10, which bans the use of the social media platform TikTok on all state-owned devices for Kansas executive... Read More.
Winter heating bill help available
Colder temperatures and winter weather has arrived in Kansas. The dropping temperatures and necessity of raising the thermostat are leaving some families vulnerable when... Read More.