State extending emergency benefits
In an effort to continue supporting Kansans as they manage the impacts of COVID-19 and the multiple variants of the virus, the Kansas Department... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Governor announces tax collections
Governor Laura Kelly announced that total tax collections for December were $890.3 million. That is $64.5 million, or 7.8%, more than the monthly estimate.... Read More.
Butler County Health Department offering COVID testing
The Butler county Health Department in El Dorado is offering free Rapid COVID 19 testing, with results in 15 minutes, on several dates coming... Read More.
Black Hills Energy customers to see net rate reduction
A unanimous settlement agreement approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will result in a net rate reduction for Black Hills Energy customers. Beginning... Read More.
Virtual workshops planned for farmers’ markets vendors and managers
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will offer virtual workshops January 31-February 4, 2022, to assist farmers’ market vendors and... Read More.
Extra law enforcement will be out looking for impaired drivers
The Ark City Police Department is teaming up with the State Department of Transportation to take part in the 2021 Taking Down DUI driving... Read More.
County Commission set for meeting next week
The next Cowley County Board of Commissioners’ meeting is set for Tuesday, January 4th, at 9 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the Courthouse... Read More.
Winfield updates leaf vacuum schedule
The City of Winfield has an update to the 2021 Leaf Vacuum Schedule. This week they have started on Purple Area 3 of the... Read More.
Cherokee County man given life sentence
A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of two individuals in 2020, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt... Read More.
Ark City adjusts sanitation schedule this week
The City of Arkansas City will stay with a four-day sanitation schedule this week due to the closure of City offices Friday in observance... Read More.