RECYCLING GETTIING MUCH MORE EFFICIENT
Arkansas City and Winfield both repor that they are starting to see positive results from the June 1st change in the shared recycling effort... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
BRIDGE CLOSURE TO TAKE PLACE
The K-55 bridge over the Arkansas River between Belle Plaine and Udall will be closed for a geological survey beginning Sept. 8. The bridge... Read More.
BARN FIRE
So far, details are limited, but we have learned that Winfield and Arkansas City firefighters were called out Thursday afternoon, to a fully-involved structure... Read More.
HOSPITAL STILL LOSING MONEY
The bleeding at South Central Kansas Medical Center continues… at least financially. The hospital reported a year-to-date lost of $3.8 million compared to the... Read More.
ARREST MADE IN CASE OF THE DAMAGED BILLBOARD
The man who was arrested for vandalism of a political billboard said Wednesday that it was mostly a spur of the moment decision. 19... Read More.
K-55 BRIDGE BETWEEN BELLE PLAIN AND UDALL TO BE CLOSED FOR SURVEY
The K-55 bridge over the Arkansas River between Belle Plaine and Udall will be closed for a geological survey beginning Sept. 8.
KANSAS COVID RATES INCREASING
The state of Kansas’ COVID-19 infection rates are increasing. Officials say the state has seen 39-thousand-937 cases and 537 coronavirus-related deaths during the pandemic.... Read More.
BREAKOUT REPORTED AT UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
The Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Department is issuing quarantine orders for current residents of nine Greek chapter houses at the University of Kansas. The... Read More.
ARK CITY SCHOOL EVENTS TO HAVE SPECTATOR RESTRICTIONS
Due to Cowley County’s current restrictions on public gatherings, the Arkansas City High School and Middle School events will have spectator restrictions. Each participant... Read More.
FALL SPORTS EYED
The Kansas State High School Activities Association is working to help high schools who have to cancel fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns. The... Read More.