GOVERNOR KELLY FORCED INTO A CORNER OVER POWER GRAB
Kansas’ Democratic governor on Tuesday vetoed a sweeping Republican coronavirus measure that would have limited her power to direct the state’s pandemic response, but... Read More.
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Here's What's Happening
Cowley County Public Health Officer Issues Order on COVID-19
In response to the void created by the veto of HB 2054 by the Governor on May 26, 2020, Cowley County Public... Read More.
ARK CITY TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETING ON FRIDAY – HERE’S HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The City Commission of Arkansas City will conduct its upcoming study session virtually, starting at noon Friday. Other than scheduled presenters, the public will... Read More.
SCHMIDT SAYS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IS CRUCIAL
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says Congress should ensure that all Americans have the home internet connectivity necessary to participate in telemedicine, teleschooling and... Read More.
ARK CITY HOSPITAL GETS LOTS OF EMERGENCY FUNDING TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN
South Central Kansas Medical Center received more than $1.5 million from a Paycheck Protection Program loan offered by the federal government. The hospital applied... Read More.
KDHE recommends self-quarantine for Kansans who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is recommending voluntary 14-day self-quarantine for those Kansans who traveled to Lake of... Read More.
PAYMENT PLANS OFFERED BY UTILITIES
An order issued by the Kansas Corporation Commission requires utilities under its jurisdiction to offer 12-month payment plans and waive late fees through the... Read More.
COURT RULES CHANGED
The Arkansas City Municipal Courtroom, which was closed to the public due to
Coronavirus, will reopen with amended procedures to allow for court to continue... Read More.
ARK CITY CONTINUES TO REOPEN
Following Memorial Day, the City of Arkansas City will now continue the limited reopening of City Hall as part of Phase 2 of Kansas’... Read More.
BIKE-SUV CRASH
Arkansas City Police have reported a minor-injury accident in which a vehicle was struck by a bicycle, but they say they issued no citations.... Read More.