Be aware of wildfire smoke
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) wants to alert Kansans to potential air quality impacts from Western wildfire smoke. Ongoing wildfires across... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Chip sealing program going in Ark City
The City of Arkansas City will resume its annual chip-sealing program this week, with work scheduled on First through Fifth streets. Weather permitting, Public... Read More.
Fire Hydrant flushing in Ark City this week
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.
Note about DARE Camp
From the Ark City Police Department: Just a quick announcement regarding DARE Camp! Kids are not required to wear masks on the bus –... Read More.
Governor updates guidance for schools
Governor Laura Kelly announced a new, updated summary document created from recommendations in KSDE’s Navigating Change: Kansas’ Guide to Learning and School Safety Operations... Read More.
Cowley College gets new cheer coach
Cowley College is excited to announce Brandon Burke as its new cheer coach. Burke is a proud graduate of Cowley College, holding a degree... Read More.
South Kansas Symphony coming back
The South Kansas Symphony (SKS) at Southwestern College is planning to be back for the 2021-2022 season. Additional instrumentalists are invited to join. The... Read More.
Basketball camp set for August
Athletes entering fifth through eighth grade are invited to attend the Tiger/Bulldog Youth Basketball Camp August 9-11 in Arkansas City, KS. The camp will... Read More.
Winfield wins Battle of the Badges blood drive
Winfield Police Department says they’ve received official word from American Red Cross Kansas that the winner of last week’s Battle of the Badges blood... Read More.
Crimestoppers has kits available to avoid catalytic converter thefts
The Cowley County Crimestoppers, in coordination with area law enforcement agencies, have purchased and made available to the public a catalytic converter marking kit.... Read More.