Ark City continues flushing program
The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program, with work proceeding all across south-central Arkansas City starting this week.... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Governor declares June as Kansas Dairy Month
Governor Laura Kelly recently toured family-owned and -operated McCarty Family Farms in Northwest Kansas to proclaim the month of June “Kansas Dairy Month.” The... Read More.
Kansas names Notable Books
This year’s list of Kansas Notable Books continues the tradition of celebrating the rich stories and culture of Kansas. Each year, the Kansas Notable... Read More.
Kopke Award Given
Alice Bendinelli, professor of English, was named recipient of the Charles H. and Verda R. Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching during Southwestern College Commencement... Read More.
Governor signs bill giving small businesses financial relief
Surrounded by small business leaders in downtown Topeka, Governor Laura Kelly today signed bipartisan House Bill 2136, which will invest $50 million to help... Read More.
Governor signs bill creating suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline
Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 19, bipartisan legislation that creates the state’s suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline and behavioral health... Read More.
Free fishing days this weekend
June 4 and 5 are Free Fishing Days in Kansas, when anyone can fish on any public waters without a fishing license. The free... Read More.
State set to modernize the unemployment insurance system
The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) formally kicked off a $48 million, 26-month-long effort to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) system. Kansas’ current... Read More.
Governor secures money for rail infrastructure
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $50 million in federal, state, and private investments is going to two rail projects – the Southwest... Read More.
SC Basketball Camp a Success
The Southwestern College men’s basketball team along with the Winfield Recreation Commission recently hosted a basketball camp for first grade to ninth grade boys... Read More.