Governor Kelly announces new partnership
Governor Laura Kelly today announced an exciting new partnership between the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Certified Sites program and Kansas-based Sunflower Electric Power Corporation,... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
KDOL encourages participation in MRP program
On May 13, 2021, the Kansas Legislature passed House Bill 2196, which includes an enhanced My Reemployment Plan (MRP) program designed to help unemployed... Read More.
Q Boxes available to those affected by COVID 19
Have you been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, Cowley County is offering free Quarantine Boxes (Q-Boxes) to you. Those boxes provide basic... Read More.
KDHE documents 1,071 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday documented 1,071 new COVID-19 cases, seven new deaths and 51 new hospitalizations since Friday, July... Read More.
Ark City man accused of stabbing his roommate
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Arkansas City man early yesterday following a physical disturbance when he allegedly stabbed his roommate. Felipe Augustine,... Read More.
Cowley College getting scholarship money to dole out
With ongoing progress made at the state level, Cowley College has been approved to receive more than $300,000 in Kansas Promise Act scholarship dollars... Read More.
Governor expands parental leave for state employees
Governor Laura Kelly today issued Executive Order 21-24, which expands parental leave benefits to primary caregivers, secondary caregivers, and foster parents. The new policy... Read More.
Upcoming bridge inspections set for Cowley County
KDOT has contracted with Finney & Turnipseed to complete fracture critical bridge inspections on select county bridges. They plan to be in Cowley County... Read More.
Arkansas City Community Band celebrating town’s 150th Anniversary on July 15
Thursday, July 15th, the oldest town band in the state of Kansas, the Arkansas City Community Band, will celebrate their 150th Anniversary.
In... Read More.
Change for charitable organizations
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office says with the passage of legislation earlier this year, the filing requirement for charitable organizations, professional fundraisers and solicitors... Read More.